RUSTY

Meet Rusty, the 4 year old German Shepherd. Rusty arrived to the Shelter after his previous caregiver was unable to continue caring for him due to his own medical needs. Rusty is a loyal, sweet Shepherd who would thrive in a Shepherd savvy household. He has been in a home with adults and children as young as 11 years old and has done well. In a recent temporary home, he slept in bed with the 11 year old child. Rusty coexisted with a senior lab in the home after a slow, thoughtful introduction. He has also met other dogs at the Shelter. Rusty may do well in a home with another dog but is required to meet at the Shelter prior to adoption. Rusty may not enjoy high traffic dog areas like dog beaches or West Cliff. Due to prey drive observed in a previous home, Rusty is required to go to a feline free home. He is house trained (would whine at the door when he has to go out) and does fine when left home alone.

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