My name is Ruger!

Ruger

Gender: Male

Current Age: 1 year old

Current Age Range: Young Adult (6 months to 1 year)

Current Weight: 31 lbs

Expected Adult Size: Medium (25-50 lbs)

Breed: Beagle-Hound Mix

Energy Level: High

Dog Friendly: Yes, and would love to have other dogs in the home.

Cat Friendly: Unknown

Kids: Yes, but best with kids 12 years old or older

Fence Requirements: Physical fence preferred but not required with regular walks/exercise

Crate Trained: Can do crates at night but prefers to cuddle in bed instead. Would prefer not to be in a crate during the day as he loves to be around his people!

Potty Trained: Yes

Ideal Home / Adopter- Did someone say PLAY?! Ruger is ready to play whenever and with whoever! He is not dog selective and would thrive in a home with another high-energy doggie sibling. Ruger is food-motivated and a quick learner, so having a sibling around to help him learn the ropes would be ideal. He would do great in a home with a fenced-in yard where he can run his little heart out.

Although he's full of energy, he's also full of love! Give Ruger a comfy bed, cozy blanket, and some cuddles, and he'll be snuggling with you all day. He’s the perfect companion for someone who works from home—happy to lay by your feet while you work and ready to play when you’re off the clock!

Likes: Out of everything in the world, Ruger loves his humans the most! He loves being around people and interacting with them, whether it's through long walks, playing tug-a-war, tossing a ball around or lazing on the couch/bed cuddling all day and getting belly rugs, as long as he's with his humans, he's in! Ruger also loves being around other friendly, active dogs - he's ready to wrestle all day with any dog who wants to take him on and run with him. With such a little body, it's also amazing how much food Ruger can eat and put away! This hungry pup is highly food motivated, making him easy to train with any treats and is happy to spend the day licking away at a Kong if it's filled with the good stuff (peanut butter, fruit, literally anything).

Dislikes: Ruger appreciates his time with his humans so he doesn't like being in the crate or being alone very much, when he knows his humans are out and about doing fun things without him. Ruger takes medicine which helps him build up the courage to be alone. At night however, Ruger is more than happy to sleep in the crate, as long he knows his humans are in bed next to him (though he prefer if he got to cuddle in bed with you instead)!

Do you need a personal bodyguard? A playmate? A snuggle buddy? Then look no further—Ruger is your guy! Within that little body is a whole lot of heart. Ruger just wants to be with you all day, every day, making sure you’re feeling your best. He’s always ready to cheer you up with a toy, a cuddle, or even sharing a snack. He gets along well with other dogs and adores humans (though he’s still learning not to jump in excitement). With his sweet manners, dashing good looks, and love for everyone he meets, Ruger is sure to steal hearts wherever he goes!

Ruger's adoption fee is $350. All fees include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, worming, flea and heartworm current. All dogs over 6 months of age have been tested and are heartworm negative. If you are interested in adopting, apply at rescuedohio.org to become an approved adopter and a meet & greet can be set up once approved.