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Rusty

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Update 03.01.2025: Rusty is looking for HIS family. Rusty is an active dog who likes to play, romp around and, like any young dog his age, wants to be kept busy. This handsome male has been in foster care in Beelitz for a while now! He is developing wonderfully. Rusty is still a bit wary of some strangers and chooses for himself whom he trusts and when he would rather keep his distance. It makes no difference whether the people are female or male. Overall, he is a curious, lively and very funny dog. His foster mom describes him as follows: In the morning, even before breakfast, he loves to play on the carpet with his toys or, if available, a piece of wood. At mealtime he is incredibly excited, but he has learned very quickly to sit before the filled bowl is put down. When he eats alone, he loves to nibble slowly; in a pack, he tends to eat competitively. Although he will certainly defend his bowl against other dogs, he lets us pet him while he eats and even take everything away. When treats are handed out during walks, he behaves neutrally toward all the dogs and knows that everyone will get something. He loves long walks, whether in the forest or across the meadows. He walks very well on the leash without pulling, although out of exuberance he sometimes still jumps into the leash when another dog comes running up. He can walk at heel for a few meters and knows "sit" like a pro, but to learn more quickly he needs a home where someone has the time and inclination to work with him one-on-one. Rusty is looking for an active home in a rather quiet area. This gorgeous male is a rough diamond who should be polished through consistent and loving handling. He simply hasn't experienced much yet and is cautiously feeling his way into his new life. He approaches new things with caution, but he is very curious and, when courage wins out, also likes to be a bit cheeky. He came through his "trial by fire" on New Year's Eve well: it was lovely to see that, although the fireworks weren't entirely to his liking, he showed no real fear. Right now, the easiest arrangement for Rusty would be a household with just one or two people. He bonds most quickly with women, but a man who does not expect him to leap joyfully into his arms right away, and who instead approaches him with patience and calm, will also manage to win his heart. With children in the household, Rusty would currently be overwhelmed, simply because he has never had contact with children. On our farm he gets along with all dogs, cats (these should be fairly self-assured, since he sometimes simply jumps at them out of exuberance), as well as horses, sheep and chickens. Does this sound good to you as well? Do you have some dog experience? Are you looking for a four-legged companion by your side? Then please feel free to call me! I look forward to speaking with you. Raimo, Ravi, Rigo, Rumo, Rusty and Runa: These we were able to save... ...their mother, unfortunately, we could not! Raimo, Ravi, Rigo, Rumo, Rusty and Runa are the puppies of the chained dog, whom we were able to rescue from the worst conditions. As a chained dog she had once again become pregnant, and when she gave birth to her puppies she was at the end of her strength. Her puppies lay whimpering, scattered across the property strewn with filth, and she could not care for the little ones because, first, her chain was only about 2 meters long, so she could not reach all of the puppies, and second, due to acute lack of food she could barely produce any milk. We then visited the little family every day, brought the mother food and fresh water, and asked the owner again and again whether we could take over the little family. Eventually she agreed to the takeover, but on the condition that she get the mother dog back.

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Update 03.01.2025: Rusty sucht SEINE Familie Rusty ist ein aktiver Hund, der gerne spielt, tobt und wie jeder junge Hund in dem Alter, ausgelastet werden möchte. Der hübsche Rüde befindet sich seit einer Weile auf seiner Pflegestelle in Beelitz! Er entwickelt sich prächtig. Rusty ist bei manchen Fremden noch etwas misstrauisch und sucht sich selbst aus, wem er vertraut und wann er lieber auf Abstand bleibt. Dabei ist es gleich, ob es weibliche oder männliche Personen sind. Insgesamt ist er ein neugieriger, aufgeweckter und sehr lustiger Hund. Sein Pflegefrauchen beschreibt ihn folgendermaßen: Morgens spielt er schon vor dem Frühstück liebend gerne auf dem Teppich mit seinem Spielzeug, oder wenn verfügbar, einem Stück Holz. Beim Füttern ist er wahnsinnig aufgeregt, hat aber sehr schnell gelernt, sich zu setzen, bevor es den gefüllten Napf gibt. Frisst er alleine, dann liebt er es langsam zu knuspern, im Rudel frisst er eher um die Wette. Auch wenn er seinen Napf durchaus gegen andere Hunde verteidigt, lässt er sich von uns während des Fressens sowohl streicheln, als auch alles wegnehmen. Bei der Leckerlieverteilung beim Gassi gehen benimmt er sich allen Hunden gegenüber neutral und weiß, dass jeder etwas abbekommt. Er liebt ausgedehnte Spaziergänge, egal ob im Wald oder auf den Wiesen. An der Leine läuft er sehr gut und ohne zu ziehen, auch wenn er vor Übermut noch manchmal in die Leine springt, wenn ein anderer Hund angerannt kommt. Ein paar Meter Fuß laufen und “Sitz” hat er schon drauf wie ein Profi, aber um schnell mehr zu lernen braucht er ein Zuause, indem jemand Zeit und Lust hat, mit ihm alleine zu arbeiten. Rusty sucht ein aktives Zuhause in einer eher ruhigeren Gegend. Der bildschöne Rüde ist ein Rohdiamant, der durch eine konsequente und liebevolle Hand geschliffen werden sollte. Er hat einfach noch nicht viel kennengelernt und tastet sich gerade vorsichtig in sein neues Leben. Neuen Dingen begegnet er mit Vorsicht, ist aber sehr neugierig und wenn der Mut siegt, auch gerne mal frech. Die „Feuerprobe“ an Sylvester hat er gut überstanden, es war schön zu sehen, dass ihm das Feuerwerk zwar nicht ganz geheuer war, er aber auch keine wirkliche Angst zeigte. Im Moment wäre es für Rusty sicher am einfachsten, in einen Haushalt mit nur ein oder zwei Personen einzuziehen. Am schnellsten freundet er sich mit Frauen an, aber einem Mann, der nicht erwartet, dass er ihm sofort freudestrahlend in die Arme springt, sondern ihm mit Geduld und Ruhe begegnet, wird es auch gelingen, sein Herz zu erobern. Mit Kindern im Haushalt wäre Rusty im Augenblick noch überfordert, einfach deshalb, weil er nie Kontakt zu Kindern hatte. Er verträgt sich auf unserem Hof mit allen Hunden, Katzen (die sollten allerdings eher selbstbewusst sein, da er manchmal einfach auf sie zuspringt vor lauter Übermut) sowie Pferden, Schafen und Hühnern. Finden Sie auch, das hört sich gut an? Sie haben ein wenig Hundeerfahrung? Sie suchen einen vierbeinigen Kameraden an Ihrer Seite? Dann rufen Sie mich gerne an! Ich freue mich auf ein Gespräch mit Ihnen. Raimo, Ravi, Rigo, Rumo, Rusty und Runa: Sie konnten wir retten... ...ihre Mutter leider nicht! Raimo, Ravi, Rigo, Rumo, Rusty und Runa sind die Welpen der Kettenhündin, die wir aus schlimmsten Verhältnissen retten konnten. Als Kettenhündin wurde sie wieder einmal schwanger und als sie ihre Welpen gebar, war sie am Ende ihrer Kräfte. Ihre Welpen lagen fiepend verteilt auf dem mit Unrat übersäten Grundstück und sie konnte sich nicht um die Kleinen kümmern, da sie erstens aufgrund ihrer nur knapp 2 Meter langen Kette nicht an alle Welpen kam und aufgrund akuten Futtermangels kaum noch Milch produzieren konnte. Wir besuchten nun täglich die kleine Familie und brachten der Mutter Futter und frisches Wasser und baten die Besitzerin immer und immer wieder darum, die kleine Familie übernehmen zu dürfen und irgendwann stimmte sie dann der Übernahme zu, allerdings unter der Bedingung, dass sie die Mutterhündin zurück bekomm

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
saving dogs e.V.
Living with Rusty
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by saving dogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rusty home

What you'll need for Rusty in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Rusty

What life with Rusty looks like

Rusty is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at saving dogs e.V. in Germany.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rusty, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rusty?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. saving dogs e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rusty on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rusty if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — saving dogs e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rusty already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rusty isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with saving dogs e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rusty and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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