My name is
Rufus!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Evergreen Animal Protective League EAPL - Westminster Location

My basic info

Breed

Vizsla

Color

Brown/Chocolate - with White

Age

Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

17063047-21-0358

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Rufus is looking for a foster and even better a forever home! Please email eaplevergreen@eapl.com if you can foster him.

Meet Rufus, aka "Roof the Goof" - a strikingly handsome chocolate-colored dog with a sleek, low-shedding coat and captivating honey eyes. He was born on 9/29/18. Rufus is about 60 pounds, a gentle soul and tender-hearted love bug at his core. He's a very good boy who longs for daily sofa snuggle time and to shower his forever family with unconditional love and affection.

Rufus is an ideal household companion - he's perfectly housebroken, sleeps quietly through the night, and doesn't engage in any destructive behavior. He can be high-energy for 10 or 15 minutes at a time, but mostly wants to follow you around or cuddle. Rufus knows basic commands like sit, stay, and lay down, and rides well in the car. While his leash manners are usually excellent, he can get overly excited and pull if he spots a bunny or squirrel. He is dog selective, however, so he can't get his exercise in an off-leash dog park.

In his forever home, Rufus would thrive in a household with or without children, but preferably without other dogs or cats. He's an adventurous pup who would make an amazing hiking, running, or biking companion for an active family or individual. Though he may come across as a bit strong initially, Rufus quickly settles in and becomes the life of the party with his fun-loving, ham-like personality.

Rufus has undergone extensive training, and his new family can take advantage of a free session to learn the best techniques for managing his occasional overexcitement. He's loyal, loving, and ready to find his forever home. Visit eapl.com to fill out an adoption application - Rufus' adoption fee is $375.

Rescue

Evergreen Animal Protective League EAPL - Westminster Location

Contact info

Pet ID

17063047-21-0358

Contact

—

Phone

(303) 674-6442

eaplevergreen@eapl.com

Website

https://eapl.com/

Address

Westminster, CO 80021

Donation

Donations - to make a donation please visit http://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=74-2204391. The Evergreen Animal Protective League is a non-profit organization, staffed entirely by caring volunteers. We have no paid employees and are not supported by taxes. All funding comes from donations from the public, from grants, and from fund raising activities. Donations make it possible for us to meet our mission statement: to continue provide aid to lost, abandoned and suffering animals through rescue, shelter, and education. None of this work would be possible without financial support from people who care. We are very grateful for the support we receive and acknowledge our donors. A receipt is sent if requested and is automatic for amounts over $250. Our 501 (3)c tax exempt number is 74-2204391. If you wish to make a donation to EAPL, it can be done two different ways. Use your credit card to make a donation. Click on the "Donate Now" button below at http://eapl.com/donations.html, and it will take you to www.JustGive.org, who make it possible for us to accept credit card donations. Once you get to their web site, follow the directions and be sure to check the boxes that will authorize them to give us your name, address, and e-mail address so that we may send you a thank you. Send a check by mail to: Evergreen Animal Protective League PO Box 2517 Evergreen, CO 80437 We accept and acknowledge memorial donations for pets and humans. We also send out birthday and holiday greetings when donations are received on another's behalf. So that we may personalize our acknowledgement, please include the pet or person's name and any information that might help us, and be sure to include a name and mailing address for the person we should notify. Thank you for your help.

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

THE FIRST STEP to adopting an EAPL animal is to fill out a DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION.

EAPL is a foster-based rescue. We do not have a shelter facility where applicants can come look at multiple animals at one time. All of our animals are in foster homes that range from Denver, to Evergreen, to Northeast Colorado - where they are loved and cared for until they are placed in a forever home.

The adoption process begins when you complete an online Adoption Application, naming either one or a few of our Available Animals or providing a description of the type of animal you hope to adopt. Completing an application does not restrict you to a specific animal, nor does it obligate you to adopt.

Once we have received your application and determined that you are a good match for the requested animal, we will contact you. The foster parent will then contact you to arrange a time for you to meet the animal, at which time you can decide if you would like to complete the adoption. You may be asked to visit the animal more than once before taking it home. After your initial meeting with the animal, one of our volunteers will conduct a home visit. This may occur before you take the animal home or when the animal is delivered to you.

Once the adoption is approved, you will need to complete our Preliminary Adoption Agreement and pay the adoption fee. We will keep in contact over the next few days to make sure everyone is happy. If so, we will mail out an official Adoption Contract for you to sign and mail back. At that point, your adoption fee will be deposited.

IF AT ANY TIME AFTER ADOPTION, YOU DECIDE YOU CAN NOT KEEP THE PET FOR ANY REASON, THE ANIMAL MUST BE RETURNED TO EAPL.

Our animals are our clients.
Our job is to find each of out animals the right home. Rejected applications are not necessarily a reflection on the applicant’s home, but rather based on the determination that the home is not the right match. Before adopting, keep in mind that many of our animals have never lived inside a home. Some dogs may never have been walked on a leash, socialized, house trained or spent time with other animals. All, even those who previously have been in loving homes, will need patience and understanding as they learn to adapt to a new life and family. Rescued animals need adopters who will not give up on them if they have accidents in the house, pull on the leash, dig in the yard or act nervous or frightened.

Because of the work done in our foster homes and the care we take in matching animals with the right home, most of our animals will fit in their new homes immediately. But some will not. Many will need some form of training.

An adoption will be successful only if the adopter is committed to seeing the animal through the adjustment period. The rewards are the unconditional love and loyalty of a wonderful companion and the satisfaction of knowing you have given a rescued animal a better life. EAPL wants to support you with resources, education, and encouragement for the lifetime of your pet. Please contact us at any time following adoption for assistance.

Adult dogs $125 (1yr and older) - includes Distemper/Parvo vaccine and Spay/Neuter. Pit Bulls receive a microchip.

Puppies $175 (under 1yr) - includes age appropriate Distemper/Parvo vaccines and Spay/Neuter at our assigned vet. Pit Bull puppies will receive a microchip. Spay/Neuter deposit of $50 is required if not altered at time of adoption due to age.

Adult cats $75 - includes vaccines (does not include Rabies) and Spay/Neuter.

Kittens $75 - includes first vaccines (does not include Rabies). Spay/Neuter deposit required if not altered.

Spay/Neuter Deposit $50 - Per Department of Agriculture's requirement, EAPL will collect a $50 deposit for any animal unaltered at time of adoption due to age. The $50 deposit will be refunded once adopter has shown sufficient proof of alter.

**Microchip info - Microchips will be registered to both EAPL and adopter. EAPL will register the microchip. If animal is lost/found, both parties will be notified. If any changes need to be made to the microchip, adopter must contact EAPLwestminster@yahoo.com

Then you will be on your way to your new life with your new family member!

Adoption application

https://eapl.com/adoption-info/

Go meet their pets

All animals are in foster care and will attend adoption events

More about this rescue

EAPL - Westminster Location is an animal rescue organization based in Westminster, Colorado. Our mission is to rescue, care for, and adopt out abandoned or stray animals in need of loving homes.

We are dedicated to promoting the spaying or neutering of all pets while providing the best medical and nutritional care available. All animals are spayed or neutered and vaccinated before they are adopted.

EAPL saves animals from several shelters in the region, most who are in danger of being euthanized, and finds temporary living situations for them until they are adopted. All EAPL animals are living in boarding facilities or foster homes. If you are interested in an EAPL animal, please send an email to eaplevergreen@eapl or submit an application.