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Rusty

Poodle (Miniature) / Mixed (long coat) · Senior (15 years 5 months) · Male · Small · Middlesex, NC

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Notes from Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc

Meet Rusty

At 15 years old, Rusty finds himself in a place no senior dog should be—facing uncertainty as his beloved owner enters hospice care. Rusty was adopted from us several years ago, and now he’s back in our care -our commitment to our adopters if they can no longer take care of our dogs.

Rusty is currently located in Middlesex.

This sweet senior is in generally good health for his age, though he does have arthritis and is both blind and deaf. He may also have some neurological issues. Rusty spends his days doing what comforts him most—quietly walking back and forth, taking in the world in his own way.

He’s not a cuddly dog and prefers his independence. Rusty doesn’t enjoy being picked up and has a very aloof personality—but he deserves safety, comfort, and dignity just the same.

What Rusty Needs: A compassionate sponsor or adopter to help cover his ongoing care so we can give him the peaceful, stable life he deserves in his golden years.

Every senior like Rusty matters. Every life has value. And with your help, we can make sure his final chapter is filled with kindness.

To sponsor Rusty or learn more, please reach out to us. https://rainbowbridgerescue.org/adopt/

Adoption fee $300

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About Rusty

Gets along with

Kids
No
Dogs
Yes
Cats
Yes

Home and care

House-trained
No
Indoor or outdoor
Indoor Only
Energy
Moderate
Exercise needs
Low
Grooming needs
High
Shedding
None
How vocal
Quiet
With new people
Cautious
Coat
Long

Good in the carIndependentLeash-trained

As listed by Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.

What happens next

  1. Contact Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
  2. They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
  3. Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc, never to AdoptNearby.
  4. Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.
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