Dusty

ADOPTED!
I was an stray in a southern Indiana shelter, waiting for my owners to claim me and take me home again. But they never came. Week after week, month after month, I watched other dogs come into the shelter and then go home with their new families, but for some reason it seemed like people always passed me by. Maybe it's because I wasn't a purebred. Or maybe it was because my coat was all matted and I didn't look very fancy. (Why couldn't they see how fancy I was on the INSIDE?) Well, anyway, time passed and finally the shelter decided no one was ever going to choose me. I was really scared. After waiting patiently all that time for someone to adopt me, it looked like my time was up. Then, at the very last minute, my prayers were answered! A nice rescue group said they would take me in and would try to find me a new home! So, here I am, all brushed up and looking pretty spiffy now, if I DO say so myself. Don't I look like a big cuddly teddy bear? I love people, I like other dogs, and am very gentle and smart.) I weigh 48 lbs. (I'm not really very big--I'm not even quite "knee high" to the average adult), and I am about 2 or 3 years old. I love to have my tummy rubbed and I already know how to "sit". Unfortunately, my previous owners kept me outside all the time, so I am just now working on my housebreaking skills. I am part Husky, so I like to chase cats--which my foster mom says means I should probably go to a home that doesn't HAVE any cats. (What fun is THAT?) Ah well....what I REALLY want is a home of my own, a fenced yard (no invisible fencing, please), possibly a doggie pal to play with, and a loving owner who is home enough of the time that they can help me finish up my housetraining. I love everybody but my foster mom doesn't want me to go to a home with small children because I am kind of clumsy and I might knock a little one over and hurt him/her. I'm neutered and microchipped and heartworm tested and I'm even up to date on my shots. So, I'm all ready to go...if I could only find someone to love me. I sure hope I don't get passed over again. I've waited long enough for a home of my own. When will it be MY turn? If you can offer me the kind of loving home I deserve, please e-mail Marti at: [email protected]
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read more about our rescue's adoption policies and fees. We do not operate a
humane society or shelter, so we do not have a facility that is open to the
public. Our dogs are fostered by volunteers in private homes, and are not
available for viewing until an adoption application is filled out and references
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