Rusty Roo 3 years old 48 lbs Hound x Cattledog mix Dog-friendly Crate trained There are dogs who cuddle. And then there is Rusty Roo, King of Chill, Emperor of Good Boy, Grand Duke of "go ahead, I'll just sit right here and love you forever." Rusty has elevated relaxation into an art form. Not lazy. Not loafing. This is intentional, curated serenity. A lifestyle. A brand. If calm had a spokesperson, it would be Rusty, gently leaning against your leg like, "we could spiral...or we could simply not." He does not approach you so much as he softly annexes your personal space like a benevolent monarch. One minute you're a person with boundaries, the next you are a deluxe, limited-edition cuddle surface and he is extremely pleased with this arrangement. And here's the thing: he's not trying to impress you. He simply exists at a frequency where everything feels a little better. The room settles. Your shoulders drop. Your day recalibrates. It's giving emotional support, it's giving "why am I suddenly okay," it's giving...Rusty. Dog-friendly and crate trained (he goes in, settles, understands the system...he just occasionally files a small, vocal complaint because, in his opinion, being out with you is the superior lifestyle), Rusty is operating at a level of sweetness that feels borderline unfair to the rest of the dog population. He's also still polishing his house manners. He's had a few accidents, but with a consistent schedule and regular trips outside, he's the kind of smart, eager-to-please boy who will absolutely get it down quickly. Think "in progress," not "problem." He will not demand the spotlight. He will not audition for your affection. He will simply show up, sit down, and become the best part of your life with absolutely no fanfare. Rusty Roo: reigning, ruling, and quietly running the entire kingdom of your heart-with the occasional, very respectful objection to crate-related policies. PLEASE READ BELOW: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. *An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue). The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention. For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed. ***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!