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Ruger, fka Patterson - located in GA

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

About Ruger, fka Patterson - located in GA

Imlay City, MI

Breed

Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Black

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Ruger, fka Patterson - located in GA’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Ruger, fka Patterson - located in GA's Story

#MADLoveRuger is built for an active person who wants a partner for every adventure ‍. He helped the foster change a floodlight today and even tried to climb the ladder with him. That is Ruger in a nutshell. Curious, involved, and always ready to go.<br/><br/> He has a serious nose . A coon got into the foster's backyard and Ruger picked up the scent the second they opened the door. He is smart, confident, and learns fast.<br/><br/> His ball drive is the real deal .<br/><br/> He does not mind rain. With the right guidance he would be a fantastic dock diving dog.<br/><br/> He is excellent on leash. He is house trained. He is people friendly in neutral spaces. At home he becomes protective of his people and his space, which is natural for him but worth knowing.<br/><br/> For kids, older is better than younger. He would thrive with an active family that wants a go everywhere dog. Neutral, calm pets could be fine with slow and proper introductions. High-energy dogs and young puppies are not a match for him.<br/><br/> A privacy fence is the better choice for him. He can be reactive to other dogs through chain link and we are working on it with redirected ball play.<br/><br/> He should not be left unsupervised yet. He will get into things. He is too smart for his own good.<br/><br/>Ruger is sharp, loyal, and ready to bond hard with the right person. If you want a partner who keeps up, keeps you laughing, and keeps life interesting, he is your guy.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and six-months subscription. <br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. <br/><br/>We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each our our dogs is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. <br/><br/>The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.<br/><br/>If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog.<br/><br/>If you have questions about this pet please contact us at info@MADrescueinc.org. <br/><br/>You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377. <br/><br/>Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.

#MADLoveRuger is built for an active person who wants a partner for every adventure ‍. He helped the foster change a floodlight today and even tried to climb the ladder with him. That is Ruger in a nutshell. Curious, involved, and always ready to go.

He has a serious nose . A coon got into the foster's backyard and Ruger picked up the scent the second they opened the door. He is smart, confident, and learns fast.

His ball drive is the real deal .

He does not mind rain. With the right guidance he would be a fantastic dock diving dog.

He is excellent on leash. He is house trained. He is people friendly in neutral spaces. At home he becomes protective of his people and his space, which is natural for him but worth knowing.

For kids, older is better than younger. He would thrive with an active family that wants a go everywhere dog. Neutral, calm pets could be fine with slow and proper introductions. High-energy dogs and young puppies are not a match for him.

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#MADLoveRuger is built for an active person who wants a partner for every adventure ‍. He helped the foster change a floodlight today and even tried to climb the ladder with him. That is Ruger in a nutshell. Curious, involved, and always ready to go.

He has a serious nose . A coon got into the foster's backyard and Ruger picked up the scent the second they opened the door. He is smart, confident, and learns fast.

His ball drive is the real deal .

He does not mind rain. With the right guidance he would be a fantastic dock diving dog.

He is excellent on leash. He is house trained. He is people friendly in neutral spaces. At home he becomes protective of his people and his space, which is natural for him but worth knowing.

For kids, older is better than younger. He would thrive with an active family that wants a go everywhere dog. Neutral, calm pets could be fine with slow and proper introductions. High-energy dogs and young puppies are not a match for him.

A privacy fence is the better choice for him. He can be reactive to other dogs through chain link and we are working on it with redirected ball play.

He should not be left unsupervised yet. He will get into things. He is too smart for his own good.

Ruger is sharp, loyal, and ready to bond hard with the right person. If you want a partner who keeps up, keeps you laughing, and keeps life int

How To Adopt

Ruger, fka P... was listed as Adoptable by Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc.
How can I adopt Ruger, fka P...?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc.. 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 Ruger, fka P... 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 Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Ruger, fka P...?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Ruger, fka P..., they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc.'s Adoption Policy
The first step in our process is an application. If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application via this link https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. Next steps include: 1. Reference Check for 2 personal references. 2. Veterinary Reference Check - email vet records to vetinfo@madrescueinc.org. 3. Self-guided Home Visit via video interview. Instructs will be emailed. 4. Phone Interview. 5 Approval Process. 6. Contract. 7. Adoption Fee 8. Pick up of pet or transportation arrangements.

Ruger, fka Patterson - located in GA is from Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc.

[Imlay City, MI]

Our Mission
Mission Statement Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc. (MAD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which is dedicated to rescuing Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds who have found themselves without a home (surrendered, discarded, abused, neglected or impounded). MAD does not have a physical location and is operated by...
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