Rufus is a fantastic dog.  He is best described by telling this story about him:  He was adopted out once (recently) to a family who absolutely loved him, but the little Yorkies they had did not share the same feelings.  They attacked him over and over.  Each time they did, he could have eaten both of them with one bite, but he didn't.  He just gently walked away...and then later guarded and protected them from birds of pray while they were let out to go to the bathroom.  What does that tell you about his character?

He is house and crate trained.  Great with other dogs.  If he could play all day, that'd be great!  He loves the water and walks on a leash really well.  In fact, in places like a park, or down the street early in the morning, I would walk him WITHOUT the leash and he wouldn't run away.  He loves to ride in the car!!!

Everybody who meets him, including the family that had him for three weeks, say that he is the perfect dog.....he just needs to find the right forever family to go to.

He gets afraid at meal time like another dog will steal his food and often prefers to eat in his crate.  Once comfortable, he's okay.

Please contact Vicky at  info@aarfhouston.org  for more information about this dog or to schedule a meet and greet. You can apply online by clicking on Application . Once your application is approved, we will schedule a meet and greet at one of our adoption events. Thank you for considering a rescue!

The adoption fee includes vaccinations, Bordetella, de-worming, rabies, spay/neuter and microchip. There is a an additional $12.99 fee for Home Again for a lifetime registration of the microchip.

Puppies cannot be adopted outside of the Houston area until they are spay/neutered after they are 4 months old.

It is against the law in the State of Texas for a rescue not to be sterilized so we have to make sure it gets completed and that we have record of it.

NOTE: In our bios, we provide information based on our volunteer's experience with a particular dog; such as temperament, training, and ability to get along with others.

AARF is a 501(c)3 Non Profit, all breed, no kill organization. Our group is always in need of donations in order to continue to give the needed medical care to our rescues. Adoption fees do not begin to cover all of the medical costs. Any donation , no matter how small is a big help and is greatly appreciated. Please help us to continue to help them. Thank you.