Ruger (Neutered) (Photos 2/26/2024) Terrier Marietta, OH

Ruger is a cute 1-1/2 year old male Terrier mix who was brought to the HSOV after hours on the evening of February 25, 2024 and left in our care along with his two companions (Beretta and Remington). The individual who drove them to our shelter did not leave any information with them, so it is unclear whether they were found as strays or were owner surrenders. None of the trio were wearing a collar, and they were not microchipped.

Ruger has a brown/brindle-and-white coat, a long tail, and a darling face with with hopeful innocent dark brown eyes, a patch of brown around his right eye, a black button nose, and large floppy ears.

Thanks to HSOV Kennel Tech Aubrey Hall for spending time with this little man and giving him the courage to walk on a leash for his outdoor photo session. Ruger has a super sweet disposition and wants attention more than anything else in the world .. And he wiggles all over at the slightest hint of getting that attention (smile).

Ruger is temporarily being listed as a 'Special Needs Dog' since he has some skin issues which are very visible. Ruger was examined by one of our wonderful local veterinarians on February 27th and the diagnosis was a rather good one for him and the other dogs who came in with Ruger .. He was diagnosed with demodectic (NON-CONTAGIOUS) mange/skin infection and was immediately started on treatment including medicated baths.

We hope that potential adopters will be able to envision what Ruger's "after photos" will look like when his coat is once again healthy and fully grown back in and his open lesions are healed up. In our eyes, he is already beautiful (and remember, it's the inner beauty which is most important).

Ruger weighs 29 lbs and isn't a very big boy when you see him in person.

In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Ruger was held for three days so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership.

Since Ruger was not reclaimed, he will be neutered after his medical treatments are completed and will soon be ready to find a loving home with someone who would love/spoil him to his heart's content. Ruger could also be fostered-to-adopt with an approved HSOV adoption/foster application.

Update: Ruger was neutered on August 5, 2024 and was also given rabies vaccine.