05/31/2026
Meet Rusty – A Loyal, Intelligent Borderdoodle Looking for His Perfect Home 🐾
⚠️ REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTION:
• Large breed experience required
• Vet references required
• Rusty cannot be placed with a first-time dog owner
Rusty is an almost 5-year-old Border Collie/Poodle mix (Borderdoodle) born June 4, 2021. This tall, long-legged, handsome boy has a stunning gray and white coat and weighs approximately 50–55 lbs.
Rusty is incredibly intelligent, deeply loving, and extremely people-oriented. He forms strong bonds with his family and thrives when he is included in everyday life. He is not a dog who does well being left alone for long hours and would be happiest in a home where someone is around most of the time.
✨ Personality & Temperament:
• Extremely smart and highly trainable
• Calm and well-mannered inside the home
• Barks appropriately to alert to strangers or unusual activity
• Gentle, patient, and wonderful with children
• Friendly with familiar people and dogs
• Loves affection, snuggles, and staying close to his humans
🏡 Household Manners:
• Fully house trained with no indoor accidents
• Raised completely as an indoor companion dog
• Respectful and well-behaved in the home
🌿 Lifestyle & Special Needs:
• Loves outdoor play and spending time with children
• Should not be kenneled or left outside for extended periods
• Needs daily companionship, interaction, and mental stimulation
• Has storm anxiety and does best with comfort and reassurance during bad weather
• Also experiences some separation anxiety and would thrive in a home where his owner is home often or can include him in daily routines
💛 Health & Care:
• Up to date on vaccinations
• Vet records available
• Hypoallergenic-style coat with low shedding and a soft, human-hair texture
Rusty is truly a special dog with so much love to give. He needs a committed family who understands intelligent working breeds and can provide the companionship, structure, and affection he deserves.
Due to upcoming lifestyle changes and long work hours, Rusty is now searching for a loving forever home where he can continue being a cherished part of the family.
📩Interested in Rusty? Please contact Tired Dog Rescue for more information.