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My name is: Rufus

My Details

Age: 10 years 7 months
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Weight: 29kg
UK Vet Checked: Yes
Passport: Yes
Neutered: Yes

Happy with

Other Dogs in the Home: No
Other Dogs Outside: Most
Cats: No
Children: Not Suitable
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Rufus is a beautiful boy originally from Spain. He was found in a bin as a puppy. He came to the UK for adoption but sadly his loving home had a baby and it was too much for Rufus to cope with. They did what was best for Rufus, which was to give him a chance to find a home in a suitable environment. This gorgeous boy is great with people but suffers with compulsive behaviour which means that stresses lead to shadow chasing and pacing. He needs a simple life, with little to over stimulate him and a lot of love and understanding from his people.

The kind of home that Rufus would thrive in would be experienced with sensitive dogs or willing to learn, relaxed and accommodating, wanting to make a difference for this sweet boy. Although he goes on walks with other dogs he would be suited to a home as an only pet, and obviously adult only.
Rufus is a very loving dog who adores his walks and people. He walks well on lead and he does find the lead reassuring. He has a lot of anxieties and the best thing for our beautiful boy would be to find people who are attentive to his needs,
who are patient and compassionate, as his OCD is quite significant and really needs someone committed to his needs and happiness and with routine very few changes to his day.

He has some level of training, his previous home did a lot with him and we carried on. Rufus can do Sit, Down, Paw, loose lead walking, he has recall but will not want to be off lead. He loves being busy with puzzles and mental games, and he likes to have relaxation time with our team. A previous owner said of him that he is like living with a big cuddly teddy bear when he feels safe, which is so right.

As Rufus finds life challenging, he has a number of medications to help with anxiety. We always discuss our dogs’ behaviour and medical statuses in every details with adopters and the adoption process is designed to enable adopters to get a real understanding of our dogs’ needs as they explore the idea of rehoming a dog.

All in all this boy is a beautiful sensitive soul with so much love to give, he will be a very rewarding dog to have for a home wanting to help a dog have a happy and relaxing life.

My Personality

Sensitive soul

Is a Sensitive soul

Cuddle Monster

I am very affectionate and love a fuss.

Softie

Is a Softie

House trained

Is House trained

My Skills

Basic Training

I have been practicing my basic training skills

House Trained

I am House Trained

Lead Manners

I have great lead manners once I get on with my walk.

My Preferences

Adults Only

I can not be placed in a home with children

Garden/outdoor space

I cannot be placed in a property with no direct access to a private garden.

Experienced home

I need a home that is at ease with my kind of dog, who have a good understanding and experience of dog behaviour.

Multiple visits

I need a prospective adopter to visit me a couple of time or more to get to know me before I can go on a home trial