Ruggles
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Breeds: Terrier
Fostering in New England!
The progress this little guy has made since his foster mom took him is just amazing - he came to us on 3 medications for anxiety and issues with loud noises which made it difficult for him to live in the city, go on walks etc. He is now walking on a leash like a champ, is super playful and so excited when it is walk time, loves his dog park time - he’s no longer the scared, nervous little boy that arrived to her. See for yourself!!
\ Foster reports this is a sweet boy who really really loves his human and would be ideal for any human looking for a shadow! He wants to be with you and will be your bestie.
Quiet country/suburban home sought for sweet dog!! Ruggles doesn’t like “city noises” - garbage trucks, people yelling on the street, fireworks. He’s noise sensitive … Walks and living in a noisy environment is just not in this guy’s wheelhouse. Apartments are not for Ruggles either, regardless of how quiet - he really needs a back yard to walk out into to do his business and relax - getting all dressed up to walk to the doggie area or the dog park is stressful for him.
Ruggles is a sweet, loving and snuggly dog who was rescued by his family 2 ½ years ago when he was 7 months old.
Prior to coming to Paws New England, Ruggles lived with his family in downtown Providence and try as they might, he just could not adjust to all the noise. This may be because as a very young pup he was transported back and forth from the south for adoption evens in New England from Georgia. That’s a lot for a puppy…. .
They sought treatment with a prominent behaviorist who decided after several medications etc that the best thing for him would be a change of scenery. A permanent vacation of sorts!
Most important for him is a quiet environment without a lot of outside noise - no children as they don’t mean to be noisy but we know how it can be. A fenced yard is key for him as well as we think it will be relaxing for him to be able to be outside off leash sniffing and enjoying the quiet scenery.
He’s so loving with his human - truly. He will be so happy to have a human of his own where he can just “be” and not worry. Certainly there’s a human out there that feels the same way??? His goal is to be able to come off his anti-anxiety medications and we think it possible with the right environment.
Name: Ruggles
Breed: Terrier/Crossbreed
Sex: Male
Age: 3 yo
Weight: 28 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative
Microchipped: Yes
BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Good with children, noise would be the factor preventing this however.
Good with Dogs: He at one point lived with another dog successfully but we think now he loves all the attention.
Good with Cats: No cats
Adoption Fee: $250.00
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Interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application if you are interested in a dog. The number of individual inquiries is overwhelming and we are finding it difficult to respond to each one. We cannot guarantee you will receive a timely response.
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