Hi,My name is Rubio. First things first...

* I am housetrained, GREAT with kids, and good with dogs and cats! Now you can read my whole story below of how I ended up here on MARS =) 

 I was born in Alabama.  Nobody is sure of when, but gave me the birthday of 6/17/10.  While in Alabama I had a surgery on my rt. hip called a femoral head osteotomy “false hip”.  They suspect I had some type of trama to it in the past so they fixed me all up.  This doesn’t slow me down at all.  Up north my favorite activity is running with the four wheelers and going to the creek.  I can run all day and don’t tire till dark.  If I start favoring that hip I still find a way to run without it.  If needed, I take a arthritis med after, or prior to, a lot of excercise.  I also get olive oil in my food every day.   This shouldn’t effect my life span or quality of life.  I just need to keep in mind not to get really overweight.

       I was transferred to the Humane Society in Coon Rapids MN, 11/11.  1/12 I was adopted by someone who wasn’t ready for me.  He was only 20 and moving out of State soon.  Sadly I had to find a new home. 

A new family took me in and that’s where I am right now.  I came here 4/12.  It was a big change for me!  I was around kids!  At first I thought I could play with them and chase them around the yard.  Over time I have stopped, but will occasionally find it fun when super bored.  This family isn’t used to having a big dog like me.  I also gained 20lbs since I have lived here, LOL.  Togethor we have taken 2 obedience classes.  The trainers at both place were amazed (Petco and Pack Leader Behavior Training).  They always commented on the way I learned things so fast and the way I take treats.  I am super gentle! 

I love to play!  When I see other dogs, my reaction may be a little over the top, but it’s all in play.  I have been around all of the dogs in my current neighborhood.  Even around puppies!  I have also been to the Just Like Home, Canine Bed and Breakfast in Zimmerman several times for daycare.  They love me there!  I come home super tired!  I also currently live with a rat terrier/ Chihuahua that is 14 yrs old.  He is not up for playing and quite grumpy at times, but I get along well with him by letting him take the lead.   I also live with a cat right now.  She seems scared by my size.  Over time we have learned to let each other be.  We don’t snuggle but do get along.

I am now back to looking for a new home.  Not because the family I am with doesn’t like me.  It is because they LOVE ME!!!  The kids I live with are 2,3 and 7.  With all the activities they don’t get me enough exercise or the attention I deserve.  We also have a small house and an at home daycare.  During the daycare I have to stay in the upstairs livingroom.  I can see all the kids and people come in, but I can’t even be by them. It makes me very sad, I just want to be with people as much as possible. I try to behave but like any 2 yr old, I sometimes throw a tantrum. 

Sometimes I get to go with in the van to run errands.  I watch out the windows taking in everything I see.  I love keeping busy with other thing too... Such as hide and go seek with the kids, finding treats hidden in the house, chewing raw hides.

Some other funny things about me are... I once caught a squirrel and let it go because I dont have amean bone in my body, I tried to chase the horses up north, but they started chasing me, and with all the grumpiness that little Chihuahua shows me at home, I still let him rule without any complaining.

If me and my current family could make a wish we would wish for a permanent place for me to call home!  I place where I can get all the exercise I need and people that love me!  I have been through too much in my short life.  I have went through change after change and though it all I am still the sweetest dog you could ever imagine.  I am a BIG dog with a BIG Heart to match!   

URGENT: Rubio needs a temporary foster home, while we work to find a forever home. We cover all authorized medical expenses.

You simply provide a safe, loving home!

Why not take this opportunity to make a huge difference in the life of a sweet dog who needs some help?

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