Rufus is visiting me for a few days. He is a former foster dog that was adopted by a wonderful couple. Rufus is one of the most unique looking dogs I've ever fostered. He is a German Shepherd/pitbull/?? mix. He is really quite unattractive (hey, they can't all be cute and gorgeous!). Rufus spent 6 months in 'the system'...first months in the shelter and then in the IDAPI dog. Fortunately, Dee at the shelter, gave him a new lease on life when she chose him for the program (which, by the way, he excelled in). Even his owner told me that when they take Rufus to the dog park, people are actually rude enough to comment on how unattractive he is! Can you believe it?! Rufus' body has a strange downward slant to it too...he must have some very high-end German Shepherd breeding in him. But the thing is, his adopters must have seen through his looks, because this is one really great dog! He gets along great with other dogs, is playful, but not hyper, and is just a really nice, balanced dog. They don't even crate him at home. He is really loyal and sweet too. So, well, yay Rufus! You found a nice life, and you deserve it!
