Thank you / myLot

Centralia, Washington

January 21, 2023 9:25pm CST

This photo is for @RubyHawk. Here is Rufus with his goofy face on. This Heeler boy has been a trial. His Gotcha! adoption day is coming up on January 30th. I am delighted to live with him. Here are the first 6 months with him: he chewed and spit out huge chunks of our brand new foam crate mattress- I need that so that I can relieve my back at night. He refused to not be potty trained. And on we went. Since then Rufus has shown more sweetness than How Could you?? He has quit chewing the mattress. He has quit grabbing the cats and pinning them to the ground. He does continue to bark like a demented monster when the phone rings and when I cough or sneeze. That barking is super awful to attempt to live with. Then again Rufus is a Heeler and he needs to work. Foster Dad taught Rufus to walk well on leash. Rufus wants to work so he waits for me on steps and curbs. He is a fun rascal. And rascal is a good name for him and his need to go and be and do.

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Loretta

@noni1959 (10104)

• United States

22 Jan 23

He's a cutey. Good thing he stopped the chewing. The pinning the cats to the ground and barking at the phone or sneeze made me laugh.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61561)

• Centralia, Washington

22 Jan 23

@noni1959 Rufus must be monitored when he is around small dogs and cats. He has a dark history. Foster Dad wanted me to give him back but I refused and now I make sure to keep track of what is going on with the cats.

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Loretta

@noni1959 (10104)

• United States

24 Jan 23

@sallypup That is a good idea. Hugs to you for giving him a chance. Many would not have done so.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (107859)

• Marion, Ohio

22 Jan 23

They are very smart like this rotten little border collie that is snoozing right now. She will start learning her main job in March or April

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61561)

• Centralia, Washington

22 Jan 23

@wolfgirl560 I'm sure you know to start working with her right now, teaching her to obey and keep track of you.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (107859)

• Marion, Ohio

22 Jan 23

@sallypup She is doing good. She is pretty natural at following most times

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

22 Jan 23

He is adorable and his sweetness can be seen in his eyes. I’m glad he has you as his mommy.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jan 23

Working dogs can be a trial as a house-dog. I'm glad he's settling down a bit.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (103967)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

22 Jan 23

Your dog Rufus is a very good pet to have as your own.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

22 Jan 23

Thanks for the picture, He looks like a good boy. You trained him well. He has a friendly look on his face. I hope you have him for many years.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (160883)

• United States

23 Jan 23

I need to work as well, I think. Rufus and I can both seek out meaningful employment. He is a well dressed sweetie.

snowy

@snowy22315 (181955)

• United States

22 Jan 23

Rufus says he likes to keep you on your toes!

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112959)

• El Paso, Texas

22 Jan 23

I'm glad he's finally comfortable with you 2 and realized he's got a furever home. Puppies do all that destroying when they're young which Roscoe did too then finally they become calmer as they become more comfortable with their new pack.

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