If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire at https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/43315/generic. You can learn about the adoption process by visiting: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/howtoadopt/. Dog's Name: Pup Rufus (RUF0426LMUMN) Estimated Breed: Great Dane / Lab mix Approximate Age: 6 months Approximate Weight: 40 lbs Currently Living at: Boarding Adoption Fee: $500 DOG'S DESCRIPTION: Meet Pup Rufus! Hi there! My name is Rufus, and I'm a big, sweet puppy with an even bigger heart. I was rescued by the wonderful humans at K-9 Lifesavers from the TN/VA area, and now I'm on the lookout for my forever family. I'll admit, when I first arrived everything felt a little scary—especially that funny leash thing. But guess what? In just one day I went from being nervous about it to happily walking along with a 9-year-old! Turns out I'm a quick learner and pretty brave after all. One of my favorite things in the world is kids. I adore them! If your home has little humans who want a loyal buddy to play with, cuddle with, and grow up with, I'm your guy. Do you like adventures? Because I LOVE car rides. Road trips, errands, drives to the park—you name it, I'm ready to hop in and ride shotgun. I'm still a young pup, which means I'm in my prime learning age. With a little guidance, training, and lots of love, I'll grow into an amazing companion. I'm eager to learn, eager to please, and I can't wait to be part of a family who will help me become the best dog I can be. If you're looking for a sweet, loyal, adventure-ready pup who loves kids and is ready to learn, I might be the perfect match. Apply today to meet me—I can't wait to find my forever home! Your new pet will require a refresher in house-training. K-9 Lifesavers strongly recommends all new adopters enroll their new pet into obedience training. This provides for an easier transition into a new home, ensures the dog remains well socialized, and helps form a bond between the dog and the new family. Adoption fees cover basic vetting, rabies (if puppy is old enough), distemper/parvo vaccinations, deworming, monthly heartworm prevention while in our care (if old enough), monthly flea/tick prevention while in our care, and transport costs. K-9 Lifesavers will also cover the cost of spay/neuter at our partner vet at 6 months of age or reimburse adopter for up to the amount of our partner vet cost should you choose to spay/neuter at your own vet. Foster Program: Foster homes provide for the temporary care of a rescue until the dog is placed into a loving, forever home. For more information on becoming a foster parent, and our Foster Program, visit http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/foster/ or email our Foster Coordinator at foster@k-9lifesavers.org SPONSOR ME! Help Save Lives! Make a tax-deductible donation today and help save a life. Donations help us offset boarding costs and additional medical treatment for those dogs who need it. K-9 Lifesavers receives NO federal funding and survive with your generous support! We are all volunteer based organization so every cent from your donation goes directly to the dogs in our care. Visit: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/donate/ For more information on K-9 Lifesavers, or to view a complete listing of all our Adoptable Dogs, visit our website at www.k-9lifesavers.org. Please "like" our Facebook page for the most current events and new dogs! Thank you for considering a rescue dog!