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Meet Rusty Griswold! Rusty Griswold is in a foster home in Spokane, WA and can be transported to your area (see information below in the “Adopting from Path of Hope Rescue” section).
Born on October 14, 2024, handsome Rusty Griswold is a young black and chocolate brown colored Australian kelpie mix puppy with a stunning, almost tiger striped pattern. We estimate he will be a medium size dog when grown. Rusty Griswold is part of the Christmas Vacation litter, and he traveled with his mom and seven siblings from the Bi-Stone Rescue in Mexia, Texas to find new homes in the PNW area.
All feet and floppy ears, Rusty Griswold is just a total goofball. The largest of the litter by almost a full pound (which is a lot when he weighs about 8.5 lbs.), friendly, active Rusty Griswold is playful and loves to roughhouse with his siblings. Tug of war is a favorite pastime for him, and he will take on several of his smaller siblings at once. He gets along well with the dogs and children in his foster home. Rusty Griswold isn’t all play, all the time though. He settles down quickly after his exertions and knows how to use his voice when he wants attention from people. This affectionate boy isn’t too big to snuggle with you, and he enjoys curling up with a warm human on these cold winter nights.
Rusty Griswold is a very young puppy and has recently started on his training. He spends a few hours at a time in his crate, and he has begun potty training. When old enough, he will begin walking on a leash and learn basic obedience. Rusty Griswold loves food, so when he figures out he will get treat rewards for the desired behaviors, he will be very happy.
Rusty Griswold’s ideal home? He seeks someone to love who will love him in return and will ensure he learns the skills that will make him a happy and well-rounded dog. Rusty Griswold would do well in a home with kids, dogs, and cats; lots of cuddles, play, and activity would make him the happiest of pups. Does this sound like your home?
Want to meet Rusty Griswold? Fill out an inquiry form or visit our website for more information!
What is Path of Hope Rescue’s Adoption Process?
Our adoption process takes on average 7-10 days.
- Begin by completing the online application. EVERY application receives an email response from us (check your spam folder!).
- Your personal Matchmaker will contact you, help you find your perfect pup match, and guide you through the process.
- Meet your potential pup at the home of the foster family (the process may differ slightly for long distance adopters).
- Bring your potential pup home for a no commitment In Home Trial. In Home Trials are a minimum of (2) nights for a puppy and one week for an adult. Your Matchmaker will check in with you during this time.
- Sign the adoption paperwork and adopt your new family member!
Adopting from Path of Hope Rescue
- Our adoption process sets us apart. We specialize in learning about you and your family to find just the right fit for you. Our Matchmakers are not only good at what they do; they will also guide you through the entire process.
- Our Minimum Adoption Donation is $550 for puppies under a year and $450 for dogs a year and older. We are a WA state registered non-profit and rely heavily on adoption donations to cover the expenses associated with saving lives. Our dogs are spayed/neutered prior to adoption; microchipped with free lifetime registration; and up to date on DAPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccinations (when age appropriate) and deworming and heartworm treatment/prevention. Adopters can also earn a $100 training refund if they attend (6) hours of any in person training course.
- Long Distance adopters (one hour or more from Spokane) may choose to travel to Spokane to pick up their dog or use our monthly transport option, Puppy Delivery Express, for an additional delivery donation of $250. Puppy Delivery Express currently delivers dogs throughout Washington and to parts of Montana, Idaho, and Oregon.
About Path of Hope Rescue
- At Path of Hope Rescue, our goal is to make EVERY DOG. WANTED. Our two employees and army of volunteers focus on transporting pregnant dogs and puppies from Texas, the number one kill state in America. The dogs we rescue are in poor living conditions and on euthanasia lists in shelters that are inundated with unwanted animals. We want to give these dogs a chance and bring them to the Pacific Northwest to find adoptive, loving homes.
- We are 100% foster based; our dogs are fostered in loving homes where they are house and crate trained and learn basic obedience and leash skills. Dogs experience socialization opportunities with people, places, and other animals, and they receive the attention required to become well-rounded, healthy, and affectionate dogs that they would not otherwise receive in a shelter environment.
- Our commitment does not end when the dog is adopted. Path of Hope offers post adoption owner support including information on making the dog’s transition to your home a smooth one; recommendations for Preferred Trainers; advice on pet behavior and wellness topics; Facebook litter groups to keep in touch with fellow adopters; and invitations to local rescue hosted events.
- Please visit https://www.pathofhoperescue.com/ for more information about our organization and the adoption process.
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