Rusty

RUSTY IS WAITING FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL BE PATIENT WITH HIS HEART.

Meet Rusty. This sweet 3-year-old Chihuahua–Dachshund–Pug mix has been through more change than any little dog should have to endure. He came from a hoarding situation where he received very little positive attention and had never even experienced the outside world. He eventually found his way into foster care, where he began learning what it feels like to be safe.

Then, through no fault of his own, Rusty’s world changed again. His momma passed away, and there was no one left to care for him. So Rusty came back to rescue.

But here’s the beautiful part. In just two weeks back in his foster home, Rusty has already gained so much confidence. He’s starting to relax, show more of his personality, and discover that maybe—just maybe—the world isn’t such a scary place after all.

Rusty isn't going to be the dog who runs up to a stranger and ju...