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Rusty

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Small

About Rusty

Knoxville, TN

Breed

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Rusty’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good 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

??PLEASE SHARE?? and help this slow-to-trust young gentleman get a second chance at a happy life! I'm so enjoying getting to love on this sweet boy.<br/>This is Rusty ??, a very loyal, lovable 2 year old mutt, who is good with most other dogs, especially puppies that need a big brother. But is a bit hesitant with people for the first good while. When I first brought him into the apartment, it was clear he was overwhelmed and had never been in a real home that he was comfortable in. He would startle very easy at the drop of literally a hat. Over time, he was aclimatized to the noises of a home and of people that are safe and has made enourmous strides to conquering the big scary world ? He definitely chooses flight over fight. Once he trusts you, he is nothing but a big love bug. He truly needs a full-time foster as kennel life isn’t best for any dog. He’s very clean in his kennel most of the time but still will potty inside if he really needs to so scheduled crate training needed. He can jump 40 inch fence if he wants but does very well on leash with commands. He knows sit, lay, stay, come, off, kennel up, go potty, go to bed, and more. He is a very smart dog that picks up on vocal cues quickly. To foster or adopt visit recycledbestfriends.com or pop over to their facebook page! <br/>Recycled Best Friends, Dog Rescue<br/>#dogsofinstagram #recycledbestfriends #ozzyosbourne

??PLEASE SHARE?? and help this slow-to-trust young gentleman get a second chance at a happy life! I'm so enjoying getting to love on this sweet boy.
This is Rusty ??, a very loyal, lovable 2 year old mutt, who is good with most other dogs, especially puppies that need a big brother. But is a bit hesitant with people for the first good while. When I first brought him into the apartment, it was clear he was overwhelmed and had never been in a real home that he was comfortable in. He would startle very easy at the drop of literally a hat. Over time, he was aclimatized to the noises of a home and of people that are safe and has made enourmous strides to conquering the big scary world ? He definitely chooses flight over fight. Once he trusts you, he is nothing but a big love bug. He truly needs a full-time foster as kennel life isn’t best for any dog. He’s very clean in his kennel most of the time but still will potty inside if he really needs to so scheduled crate training needed. He can jump 40 inch fence if he wants but

??PLEASE SHARE?? and help this slow-to-trust young gentleman get a second chance at a happy life! I'm so enjoying getting to love on this sweet boy.
This is Rusty ??, a very loyal, lovable 2 year old mutt, who is good with most other dogs, especially puppies that need a big brother. But is a bit hesitant with people for the first good while. When I first brought him into the apartment, it was clear he was overwhelmed and had never been in a real home that he was comfortable in. He would startle very easy at the drop of literally a hat. Over time, he was aclimatized to the noises of a home and of people that are safe and has made enourmous strides to conquering the big scary world ? He definitely chooses flight over fight. Once he trusts you, he is nothing but a big love bug. He truly needs a full-time foster as kennel life isn’t best for any dog. He’s very clean in his kennel most of the time but still will potty inside if he really needs to so scheduled crate training needed. He can jump 40 inch fence if he wants but does very well on leash with commands. He knows sit, lay, stay, come, off, kennel up, go potty, go to bed, and more. He is a very smart dog that picks up on vocal cues quickly. To foster or adopt visit recycledbestfriends.com or pop over to their facebook page!
Recycled Best Friends, Dog Rescue
#dogsofinstagram #recycledbestfriends #ozzyosbourne

How To Adopt

Rusty was listed as Adoptable by Recycled Best Friends
How can I adopt Rusty?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Recycled Best Friends. 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 Recycled Best Friends for details on the pet.
When can I meet Rusty?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Recycled Best Friends 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 Recycled Best Friends, and they'll be happy to help!
Recycled Best Friends's Adoption Policy
We have a standard foster/adoption application that requires answering questions, vet reference and 2 personal references. After we receive the application, an application checker reviews the application and calls the vet and personal references. The director then reviews the application checkers feedback and calls the applicant. The director then determined whether to approve the application or not and the best dog for the applicant. We require the applicant come to a meet and greet with all family members (including dogs)

Rusty is from Recycled Best Friends

[Knoxville, TN]

Our Mission
We are a small foster based rescue group that works with rural shelters and owner surrenders within a 2 hour distance of Knoxville TN. We primarily work with moms and pups, pregnant moms, orphans, smaller breeds, special needs, beagle mixes and more. We have been helping animals for over 8 years and our Founder has been act...
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