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Look at how happy I am in my pictures!
That's me, Rudy!!

I was picked up as a stray and because I had fallen victim to the "black dog curse" (seriously- google it) and didn't get adopted out right away, I was scheduled to be destroyed on 12/17.  A kind soul sponsored me to buy more time, which is when MARS found out about me.  

I have been in a wonderful foster home since December 2008 and now I am ready for MY forever home.  I have learned how to sit, stay, and come and I am certainly smart enough to learn more commands in an obedience class or with someone who has time to invest in one-on-one training.  My foster parents say I am "easygoing" in every sense of the word.  I get along with all humans and other K9's, however I am fairly "indifferent" to dogs so in the perfect, ideal world I would be your only pooch...but if not I promise I will be nice to my new brother or sister!  My foster brother is a large, young, bossy lab who likes to bite my face to get me to play, and I have never snapped!  Clearly, I am a "good boy!"

I am also very good with kids.  Even though I am really big, I'm not overbearing or frightening, so you won't have to worry about me knocking over one of your little ones.  I LOVE the outdoors but unfortunately I am a "flight risk" so I will need either a fenced yard or someone who is willing to use a tie-out in the yard.  Right now I go for a couple walks a week...but no worry if you are no marathon runner, because I always prefer to walk over running!  I told you I was easygoing!!!

I am completely potty trained and right now my foster parents give me free roam of the house when they are gone.  When I first got to their home they gated out certain areas of the house with a baby gate and I never once tried to jump it (would an easygoing guy do something like that?  No, I think not!).  I don't really care about toys, so I am a cheap addition to your home...as long as you are rich in cuddles!

I have never been cat-tested, but I never even chase after squirrels in the yard so my foster folks think I would be fine.  The last wonderful thing about me is that I ride well in the car, so driving up to the cabin for a weekend getaway would work for me!

My easygoing personality allows me to fit well into any family dynamic that is willing to battle the "black dog curse."  Ideally I will find a home with a fenced yard (or people willing to put one up!!) with another easygoing or no dog.  The more people you have to pet me, the better so people with kids: feel free to apply!!!

Thanks for taking the time to check out my site, and if I sound like the cool dude you are looking for, fill out an application so we can meet!!

Love,
Rudy



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