Rufus

Rufus, a 4-year-old Leonberger weighing 120 pounds, was discovered as a stray by a local Animal Control Officer (ACO). That fateful day marked the beginning of his transformation into a member of the Big Fluffy family! Rufus reigns as the undisputed Sloth King, and his royal demands are simple: a cushy bed, someone home more often than not, a secure fenced yard, tasty snacks, and a tranquil household – not necessarily in that order. Rufus is an ideal companion for families seeking a canine friend without the energy of an active dog. His day is primarily spent in peaceful slumber, interrupted only by leisurely strolls around the neighborhood. Rufus, while charming, tends to be a bit apprehensive in bustling households, making him most content in a quiet environment, preferably without young children. Rufus experiences seizures that are presently managed but require ongoing monitoring for the rest of his life. Due to these seizures, he is on medication, which unfortunately may lead to instances of involuntary urination in the house. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/ then email [email protected]. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM PETFINDER: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for 1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only hold it for one hour per month of age (i.e. a 4-month-old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break). 2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise. 3.) Socialization. The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home. 4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well-adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded ten-fold, for years to come. Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy. Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time-consuming and can be expensive. All dogs require supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well-socialized dog is more than worth the effort to get them there.