Rusty – Shepherd/Labrador mix – 1 ½ yrs – male (85lbs)

Please welcome our newest addition to the Stealing Hearts family: Rusty! This boy was owned by a family who tied him to their deck and then moved away when he was only nine months old. A neighbor called Animal Control and he was taken to a shelter in Northern Arizona. He was adopted from that shelter, but sadly returned after only five months. Apparently they have free roaming chickens, which was not a good combination for a bouncy, active puppy. Unfortunately, after an “incident” with the chickens, they returned him to that shelter. Poor Rusty! He was only following his canine instincts. We spotted him there and wanted him to be part of the SHR family.

Rusty is doing so well at our shelter and we love having him! He’s happy, playful, and full of life. He is very good in his kennel and doesn’t have accidents so we believe he may be housebroken. He plays well with other dogs, dancing around asking to be chased. Rusty loves to go for walks, but could use a little more leash training. He loves humans of all ages and is perfectly polite and relaxed around kids. Despite humans failing him, not once but twice, he still loves everyone and believes that his “true” family is out there looking for him. Are you looking for Rusty? Don’t make him wait any longer. Please fill out an application to make this handsome guy part of your family.