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Rusty

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

About Rusty

Lexington, MA

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Golden, White / Cream

Behavior

Rusty’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Rusty's Story

Rusty came to us from rural North Carolina where he was found stray. He's a nice hound who makes friends easily. Rusty has a sweet disposition and was apparently someone's pet. He's housebroken, does well in a crate and knows some commands like 'sit' and 'paw'. He loves to play with his toys and enjoys attention from new people. Rusty can be an escape artist and will need secure leashing and a secure fenced yard. He has plenty of energy and enjoys his outings Vets have estimated Rusty's age between 2 and 6 and he weighs about 55 lbs.Rusty has arrived and is available for visits in the Boston area.<br/><br/>If you’d like to apply to adopt, please submit an application using the link below. <br/>Application link (please copy and paste into your browser's address bar) <br/>https://ws.ishelters.com/application.php?k=coonhOUnd&t=Coonhound%20Adoption <br/> <br/>About our rescue <br/>We are a foster based rescue. Our dogs are in foster homes throughout the area or in some cases in the south waiting to be transported north. We do not have a physical shelter. However, meet and greets are set up for approved applicants. <br/> <br/>Our Adoption Process <br/>Visit our website www.necoonhoundrescue.org for information about the Coonhound and Beagle breeds. Read ‘Is a Coonhound Right for You’. <br/>If you'd like to apply, our application is available at the link above. Once we review your application one of our Adoption Counselors will be in touch to review it with you. Once the phone interview is completed, we will check your vet reference as well as a personal reference and conduct a home visit.

Rusty came to us from rural North Carolina where he was found stray. He's a nice hound who makes friends easily. Rusty has a sweet disposition and was apparently someone's pet. He's housebroken, does well in a crate and knows some commands like 'sit' and 'paw'. He loves to play with his toys and enjoys attention from new people. Rusty can be an escape artist and will need secure leashing and a secure fenced yard. He has plenty of energy and enjoys his outings Vets have estimated Rusty's age between 2 and 6 and he weighs about 55 lbs.Rusty has arrived and is available for visits in the Boston area.

If you’d like to apply to adopt, please submit an application using the link below.
Application link (please copy and paste into your browser's address bar)
https://ws.ishelters.com/application.php?k=coonhOUnd&t=Coonhound%20Adoption

About our rescue
We are a foster based rescue. Our dogs are in foster homes throughout the area or in some cases in the south waiting to be transported north. We do no

Rusty came to us from rural North Carolina where he was found stray. He's a nice hound who makes friends easily. Rusty has a sweet disposition and was apparently someone's pet. He's housebroken, does well in a crate and knows some commands like 'sit' and 'paw'. He loves to play with his toys and enjoys attention from new people. Rusty can be an escape artist and will need secure leashing and a secure fenced yard. He has plenty of energy and enjoys his outings Vets have estimated Rusty's age between 2 and 6 and he weighs about 55 lbs.Rusty has arrived and is available for visits in the Boston area.

If you’d like to apply to adopt, please submit an application using the link below.
Application link (please copy and paste into your browser's address bar)
https://ws.ishelters.com/application.php?k=coonhOUnd&t=Coonhound%20Adoption

About our rescue
We are a foster based rescue. Our dogs are in foster homes throughout the area or in some cases in the south waiting to be transported north. We do not have a physical shelter. However, meet and greets are set up for approved applicants.

Our Adoption Process
Visit our website www.necoonhoundrescue.org for information about the Coonhound and Beagle breeds. Read ‘Is a Coonhound Right for You’.
If you'd like to apply, our application is available at the link above. Once we review your application one of our Adoption Counselors

How To Adopt

Rusty was listed as Adoptable by Northeast Coonhound Rescue
How can I adopt Rusty?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Northeast Coonhound 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 Rusty 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 Northeast Coonhound Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Rusty?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Northeast Coonhound Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Rusty, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Northeast Coonhound Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Northeast Coonhound Rescue's Adoption Policy
About our rescue We are a foster based rescue. Our dogs are in foster homes throughout the area or in some cases in the south waiting to be transported north. We do not have a physical shelter. However, meet and greets are set up for approved applicants. APPLICATION PROCESS Step 1: Visit the Adoption Application page on our website. Step 2: Read 'Is a Coonhound Right for You?' Step 3: Fill out an application using one of the links listed. If applying for a Beagle follow this link: https://ws.ishelters.com/application.php?k=coonhOUnd&t=Beagle%20Adoption If applying for a Coonhound, follow this link: https://ws.ishelters.com/application.php?k=coonhOUnd&t=Coonhound%20Adoption Step 4: Let's Talk! One of our volunteers will contact you. You can also expect us to do a home visit, as well as a personal reference check and a vet check if you own other animals. Our adoption fees are as follows: Puppies (up to 1 yr old): $450* Adults 1 to 8 $400 Adults 9 - Senior $300 Adoption fees include: Spay/neuter (for dogs over 6 months) Rabies, Distemper and Kennel cough vaccines Testing for heartworm and tick born diseases (treated if necessary) Examination by a veterinarian Health certificate Micro chip Transport north Mandatory 48 hours in a Massachusetts quarantine *There is an additional $300 spay/neuter deposit for unaltered puppies. It is refundable with proof of spay/neuter.

Rusty is from Northeast Coonhound Rescue

[Lexington, MA]

Our Mission
Coonhounds and beagles are abandoned in shelters because in many parts of the country they have very little value as pets. They are often kept outside in pens and sometimes do not even have names. They are sometimes viewed as 'hunting equipment' and will even have numbers or symbols painted or tattooed on them. But hounds...
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Location
P.O. Box 326 Lexington, MA, 02420

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