Waiting Patiently
The following Border Terrier is currently available for adoption through CBTW
Rusty II ADOPTED
Update 2012-01-16
After almost 2 years in foster care, Rusty has found his perfect home. He moved in with Anne and Kent just in time for Christmas.
Rusty Video:
Rusty and his chipmunk toys
Update 2011-04-30
After more than a year in foster care there is only one way to describe Rusty - an absolute delight.
He makes us smile on a daily basis, he is affectionate without fawning, he is irrepressibly happy and greets every morning with a "what are we doing today" attitude.
He has made the most of his time with us, discovering new activities and skills, earning his CKC and AKC Junior Earthdog Titles. He would be a great candidate for rally and possibly even agility.
Rusty has so many wonderful attributes; it is such a shame that he doesn't have a forever home to share them.
Sure there are some considerations.
He needs a home with a securely fenced yard (NOT Invisible Fencing). Rusty thrives on being able to relax with his people outside or just hang out in the yard with his toys.
He would much prefer to be an only dog but would tolerate a quiet respectful female (he is great with our three year-old Whippet girl). Rusty has no interest in socializing or playing with other dogs. His person or people are the center of his universe.
He is looking for someone willing to continue the simple home-made diet and care that has prevented the reoccurrence of the bladder stones (see below).
Because increasing his fluid intake and output plays a major role in keeping him stone free, he cannot be expected to go all day without a chance to go potty. Someone who can take him to work, who works from home or who is retired would be ideal.
Although he has come a long way and handles dog events very well, Rusty can be reactive if he sees another dog out walking so is not a dog park candidate. His leash manners are a work in progress but his enthusiasm for life is a joy to behold
As Rusty's long time foster "mom", I can honestly say that any additional effort is minimal. We have grown to love him but we realise that to be all that he can be he needs and deserves a family of his very own. In the right home, he will be a devoted, active and entertaining companion with a "go anywhere, do anything" attitude who will repay his adopter many times over.
If you are interested in adopting Rusty please fill in our application form.
Rusty's Story
Rusty is estimated to be around six years old. He was dropped off at Toronto Animal Services (TAS) as a stray on December 14, 2009.
CBTW were notified by a supporter who spotted his listing on Petharbour and we contacted TAS but because of his handy size and lovely disposition, TAS staff were confident that they could place him once his hold period was up.
Unfortunately (or possibly fortunately), before he could be neutered and put up for adoption, Rusty developed blood in his urine and it was discovered that he had a bladder stone requiring surgery ASAP.
The cost of the surgery was beyond the TAS budget but rather than euthanize him, they contacted CBTW and Rusty was relinquished to us on January 5, 2010.
Rusty had surgery to remove two stones and was also neutered on January 7, 2010. He recovered nicely and went back for a much needed dental on January 26, 2010. He had to have 2 lower incisors and two small upper premolars removed but the rest of his teeth were in great shape under the caked on tartar. He is very amenable to having his teeth brushed so routine care will keep them that way
CBTW has a very small operating budget and the cost of Rusty's surgery hit a big hole in our treasury but with his age and personality we could not deny him a second chance at life and thanks to a small but very generous handful of supporters in Canada and the US, Rusty's medical costs were covered.
Our sincere thanks to the wonderful people who have made the kind and generous donations to Rusty's fund:
Contact: NABTW to enquire about any rescues they may have available or visit their web site.
If you feel you may have a home for a rescue Border, do not let distance dissuade you from making contact. If it is determined through communication and referrals that the right home is not a local home, NABTW, CBTW and Border Terrier rescue volunteers Nationwide will work together to help transport the lucky little dog to his/her forever home.