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Rufus

Young
Male
Large

Pit Bull Terrier

About Rufus

Chattanooga, TN

Breed

Pit Bull Terrier

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Large

(61-100 lbs)

Gray / Blue / Silver

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Rufus’s Compatibility

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Rufus's Story

Meet Rufus! Friendly but is territorial when it comes to food.. Crate trained. Loves walks, car rides, and swimming. Loves people and is good with older kids. Loves other dogs. Knows basic commands and is obedient. From current family..." Rufus is a good boy through and through! He's obedient, loving, and always ready for an adventure. He loves car rides and is happiest when he's with his people. He follows commands well, is crate trained, and is fully potty trained — a total star in the house! Rufus is friendly and social, but he does get excited and may jump on people, so he'd do best in a home with older kids who can handle his happy energy. He can be a little territorial with his food, so he'll need a family who understands how to manage that and continue his training. Obedient & affectionate Loves car rides Crate trained & potty trained Knows and follows commands Rufus is ready for a loving home that will give him structure, patience, and lots of affection. If you're looking for a loyal companion, Rufus might just be your guy! "

Meet Rufus! Friendly but is territorial when it comes to food.. Crate trained. Loves walks, car rides, and swimming. Loves people and is good with older kids. Loves other dogs. Knows basic commands and is obedient.
From current family..."

Rufus is a good boy through and through! He's obedient, loving, and always ready for an adventure. He loves car rides and is happiest when he's with his people. He follows commands well, is crate trained, and is fully potty trained — a total star in the house!

Rufus is friendly and social, but he does get excited and may jump on people, so he'd do best in a home with older kids who can handle his happy energy. He can be a little territorial with his food, so he'll need a family who understands how to manage that and continue his training.

Obedient & affectionate

Loves car rides

Crate trained & potty trained

Knows and follows commands

Rufus is ready for a loving home that will give him st

Meet Rufus! Friendly but is territorial when it comes to food.. Crate trained. Loves walks, car rides, and swimming. Loves people and is good with older kids. Loves other dogs. Knows basic commands and is obedient.
From current family..."

Rufus is a good boy through and through! He's obedient, loving, and always ready for an adventure. He loves car rides and is happiest when he's with his people. He follows commands well, is crate trained, and is fully potty trained — a total star in the house!

Rufus is friendly and social, but he does get excited and may jump on people, so he'd do best in a home with older kids who can handle his happy energy. He can be a little territorial with his food, so he'll need a family who understands how to manage that and continue his training.

Obedient & affectionate

Loves car rides

Crate trained & potty trained

Knows and follows commands

Rufus is ready for a loving home that will give him structure, patience, and lots of affection. If you're looking for a loyal companion, Rufus might just be your guy! "

How To Adopt

Rufus was listed as Adoptable by A Paw And A Prayer Rescue

How can I adopt Rufus?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with A Paw And A Prayer Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Rufus is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to A Paw And A Prayer Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Rufus?

If you've submitted an inquiry, A Paw And A Prayer Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Rufus, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to A Paw And A Prayer Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

A Paw And A Prayer Rescue's Adoption Policy

Adoption Process APAAP will work hard to find the proper match for each of our pets, to ensure that both the adopting family and the pet will be happy with the decision. All applicants must go through the APAAP adoption process, which is generally as follows: 1. Choose your new pet. View our adoptable animals in our animal gallery at https://apawandaprayer.com/adopt.php 2. Complete the Adoption Application online by clicking the PET PROFILE 3. We will then review your application and if appropriate, schedule a time for you to meet the pet(s) of interest. 4. If the meet and greet goes well, we may then schedule a home visit to complete the remainder of the adoption process. If you rent, we require a copy of your lease agreement and proof that your pet deposit has been paid. If you own, we do ask that you make sure through your HOA that there are no size/breed restrictions. 5. All members of the adoptive household must meet the pet. Adopter must provide vaccination records of all current resident pets. 6. APAAP`s policy requires that an adopter be at least 21 years of age, however, if you feel that you are a qualified adopter over the age of (18) then we will take into consideration in our adoption application and discuss with our review committee. The determination to approve will be made on criteria based on proof of your ability to provide all around proper care for the pet, including financially. 7. Complete the Adoption Agreement and supply requested adoption fee. As a dog 8 weeks of age or older, they will be up to date on vaccines, spayed or neutered and microchipped. APAAP Dog Rescue will charge an adoption fee for each dog. The fee is based on the current investment that APAAP has in the dog. The fee is Non-Refundable however APAAP is willing to the dog back if the adoption situation does not work out for the family. 8. A follow up communication with the adaptor may be needed to confirm the dog and adopted family are adjusting to the new life and to answer any questions. A home visit may also be performed if there is a need to confirm a successful adoption or assist in any issues form the adoption.

Our Mission

The mission of a Paw and a Prayer Dog Rescue (APAAP) is to provide care and treatment for animals needing protection in the area served by our rescue; to seek and return lost animals to their owners; to seek suitable homes for animals without owners in accordance with established adoption policies; to seek to address the pe...