Rusty

About Rusty

Breed

Mixed breed

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

Size

Large

Location

Camden, SC

From Save the Strays Animal Rescue

Meet Rusty, a handsome 4-year-old border collie mix. Rusty's world changed suddenly when his owner passed away, and he spent some time in boarding before coming to our rescue not long ago. Given those changes, it's no surprise that he's taking some time to settle into another new environment. But we're already seeing glimpses of the sweet, devoted dog underneath that initial reserve. Rusty doesn't automatically assume every stranger is his new best friend. He's thoughtful and observant, taking time to size up new people, dogs, and situations before deciding they're worthy of his trust. With each passing day, though, we see him relaxing a little more and letting his guard down. What Rusty does seem to know is that he wants to be close to his person. When I go outside with him, he often comes over, puts his head in my lap, and presses close for some affection. After a few minutes of petting, he'll wander off to sniff around or take care of business, but it isn't long before he comes back to check in with me again. That quiet need for connection is one of the things we find most endearing about him. He may be cautious with the world, but once he decides you're his person, he really…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting Rusty works

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