01/04/2026
Foster needed❤️❤️
Back in the summer, I went to the shelter to pull a different dog. I didn’t expect to meet Rufus, but I did, and he hasn’t left my heart since.
To find out he is still sitting at the shelter, made me realize I have to try to do something to help❤️
Rufus the Goofus is still at one of our local shelters, who reached out for help because he’s been waiting far too long. He came in mid-August after being dumped, and while we don’t know all of his past, everything about him says he was once loved. That day, I spent time with him this big boy with his derpy little eyes and gentle, goofy nature, and something about him just got me. He wasn’t demanding or loud. He was soft, calm, and quietly affectionate in a way you can’t forget.
Rufus is not a yard dog. He hates being outside and only wants to be warm, dry, and snuggled up with his people. He leans into affection and makes it clear he just wants to belong.
For such a big boy, Rufus is gentle but when the zoomies hit, watch out. He’s a powerhouse, and we all have to grab the nearest tree just to stay in one piece. Then, just as fast, he’ll flop into your lap for cuddles like nothing happened. Toys are fun, but cuddles are his favorite thing Rufus is a certified snuggle bug.
Rufus has some seasonal allergies, but he’s doing well on a salmon-based diet and may need a little medication now and then. It’s nothing extreme just a bit of extra care for a dog who gives so much love in return.
We are looking for a foster home where Rufus can finally rest, decompress, and show his true self outside of the shelter. This is a big, goofy, snuggly dog who just needs a soft place to landand maybe a strong human nearby for when the zoomies inevitably strike😹
If you can foster Rufus, please reach out. He’s been waiting quietly and patiently, and he deserves to finally feel safe, loved, and completely at home.
Https://straightouttarescuesociety.ca/dog-foster-application