If ever there was a pup in need of a happy ever after, it's Rusty.  This boy was the last dog to be pulled from the shelter kill list.  Why?  It certainly wasn't because he was a bad boy.  Instead it was because of his eye.  He had a growth in his eye that was bloody and obscuring his vision.  People didn't want to risk taking on his vet bills, but we couldn't let this sweet soul be euthanized.  We worked with a wonderful rescue partner to pull him out of the shelter and get him veterinary care.  We were able to have the growth surgically removed and then waited with bated breath to see if the growth was cancerous.  We just got the good news that the growth was completely benign (not cancerous)!!!  Hurray for Rusty!

Rusty is about 2 years old and weighs 57 pounds.  He gets along wonderfully with people; but we think that he will do best as an only dog since he can be selective (especially with other males).  He's a high energy dog (who wouldn't be after regaining sight!) and would do great with an active family.  He's good on a leash and good in the car.  He's already picked up on a few commands such as 'sit' and he understands 'no.'  

Rusty is more than ready to find his forever home and start a new chapter of life - one filled with love, heath and happiness!

• Personality: friendly, affectionate, resilient, active, loves water, good in car
• Good with: people.  Will do best as only dog.  Has not been cat tested yet.
• Training: knows some basic commands such as "sit" and "no"; leash trained
• Estimated date of birth: September 2023
• Weight: 57 pounds
• Medical: vetted, up to date on vaccinations, neutered, microchipped
• Location: Currently located with a foster in Texas, but if adopted, will come to the NJ area on our next transport.

If you have any questions please email: info@f riendsforlifeanimalrescue.org

To apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/210286667669167

We always need fosters, please join us!  https://form.jotform.com/210257395409155

Many other dogs need our help, please consider donating or sponsoring a dog, if possible.

100% of all money received from adoption fees and donations goes directly back to support saving other dogs and cats in need.  FFLAR is a 501c(3) non-profit.   We appreciate your support!

Venmo: @friendsforlife-animalrescue   OR   Zelle: fflpetrescue@gmail.com

To donate monthly, please use this Zeffy link.  Note: Please be aware that the “give tip” on the second step is checked by default.  The tip goes to Zeffy (not to FFLAR) and you can opt to uncheck it.  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/763f3cec-69ef-4806-96f6-831021b48466?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL4hbtjbGNrAviFoWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEegHYYwrs5iSMcVVCL-43MA3M6nyqs867FuBqqghj5UXZQjQUoL0h2beNQOdI_aem_rFEk_Kbb7rp9XSLUut_hyw