Rusty

Rusty has been a special dog to Natalie’s Second Chance Animal Shelter. Rusty was a dog that Natalie Moore and her team had rescued from being put down in the Perry County Humane Society. Rusty is a very cautious dog. He was found running around during storms in Perry County.  After many failed attempts to catch him, he was finally rescued by the Humane Society.  Upon being captured, those at the Humane Society feared that Rusty would not be adoptable because he growled at them often. Moore and the team have never met a dog that was “unadoptable,” being touched by Rusty’s story she knew she had to get to know him. Upon getting to know Rusty, Moore knew he was adoptable. The only time that Rusty will growl is when he is petted. The “growling” that can be heard however, is Rusty’s way of communicating what feels good to him.  He loves the attention that everyone gives to him at Natalie’s Second Chance.

Rusty has shown Moore that he is a very sweet and caring dog. Rusty loves to snuggle and cuddle against your back, and give you kisses. It breaks Moore’s heart when she thinks about how this poor innocent dog was so close to being euthanized for the sole reason that the Humane Society thought he was unadoptable. The humane society jumped to conclusions about Rusty and wanted to kill him for false assumptions. Rusty loves to go on walks and loves older kids and adults. Rusty is unsure of small children, but given time Moore believes he could grow to love them.

Rusty gets along with other dogs, but has a small problem with cats. He is a beautiful red Pomeranian mix, about 12 pounds. He is neutered and is up to date on all his shots. If Rusty sounds like the perfect dog for you, come to Natalie’s Second Chance Animal Shelter and meet him, located at 10S 16^th Street in Lafayette, Ind. Take him for a walk or play with him to get to know him. If you show Rusty some love, he will love you forever.