About this Dog
We rescued Rufio and four other "Lost Boys" from a commercial breeding situation. All 5 miniature Poodles and Yorkies are very sweet, a little shy, and so smart. They have all been learning about indoor life, how to go up and down stairs, potty training, and living with loving foster families. There have been lots of "firsts" for these pups like being groomed, going for walks, getting a pup cup, and they have been thriving and loving their new lives! Rufio is an approximately one-year-old poodle mix with a heart full of love and a bright future ahead. Rufio is experiencing the joys of being a dog for the first time—and he’s thriving. This little guy is small in size but big in spirit, with a playful energy that brings life to any room. He recently conquered the stairs and is making great progress with potty training, showing just how smart and eager he is to learn. Rufio has been friendly and gentle with all the adults he's met, and he’s ready to charm his way into your heart. Rufio currently lives with a German Shepherd, and has also been around other small dogs, and he gets along beautifully with both big and small dogs. Whether he’s romping around the yard or snuggling up for a nap, Rufio is always looking for connection. His joyful personality and resilience make him a truly special companion. Rufio is looking for a forever home where he can continue to grow, love, and be loved. Rufio would do best in a home with another friendly pup for who will continue teaching him the ropes. If you're ready to give him the care and happiness he deserves, Rufio will reward you with endless affection and loyalty.The adoption fee for Rufio is $450, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply. Like any of our dogs, Rufio would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that his breed needs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills, and manners.
Contribute to Rufio's Stash!
100% of Rufio's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Rufio.
Adopt Rufio and Receive Rufio's Fund
Adopting a pet can be expensive, and we're trying to help by fundraising for each individual in need of adoption. After verifying the adoption, Rufio's new family will receive the funds that their pet has raised.
$0.0 is Rufio's current balance
The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. If you adopted the Rufio, thank you for providing a home and a loving family!
Please begin the process of claiming Rufio's contribution here.
For adoptions in which nokillnetwork.org was the matchmaker and we have contact information for both parties, we make every effort to contact the adopting family. For adoptions that were not facilitated by nokillnetwork.org, we still encourage the adopting family to claim the contribution by submitting the necessary information.
The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. The adopting family will be required to provide proof of adoption between 4-6 weeks after adoption. This is to ensure that the home is a good match and Rufio was not returned. After we have verified the adoption, Rufio’s balance will be sent to the adopting family. Our staff provides instructions and help throughout this process.
We want the Rufio’s balance to go to the adopting family as a way to say thank you for providing a loving home and to help with pet care expenses. In the unfortunate event we cannot contact them and verify the adoption, Rufio’s balance will remain in our general fund. This fund may be used to match contributions made to other adoptable pets, incentify other adoption-related actions, promote our mission, or support the operating expenses of nokillnetwork.org. If you would like to make a direct contribution to nokillnetwork.org to help us help other pets in need, you can go here. We appreciate your generosity and help!
Contribute to Rufio's Stash!
100% of Rufio's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Rufio.
About this Dog
We rescued Rufio and four other "Lost Boys" from a commercial breeding situation. All 5 miniature Poodles and Yorkies are very sweet, a little shy, and so smart. They have all been learning about indoor life, how to go up and down stairs, potty training, and living with loving foster families. There have been lots of "firsts" for these pups like being groomed, going for walks, getting a pup cup, and they have been thriving and loving their new lives! Rufio is an approximately one-year-old poodle mix with a heart full of love and a bright future ahead. Rufio is experiencing the joys of being a dog for the first time—and he’s thriving. This little guy is small in size but big in spirit, with a playful energy that brings life to any room. He recently conquered the stairs and is making great progress with potty training, showing just how smart and eager he is to learn. Rufio has been friendly and gentle with all the adults he's met, and he’s ready to charm his way into your heart. Rufio currently lives with a German Shepherd, and has also been around other small dogs, and he gets along beautifully with both big and small dogs. Whether he’s romping around the yard or snuggling up for a nap, Rufio is always looking for connection. His joyful personality and resilience make him a truly special companion. Rufio is looking for a forever home where he can continue to grow, love, and be loved. Rufio would do best in a home with another friendly pup for who will continue teaching him the ropes. If you're ready to give him the care and happiness he deserves, Rufio will reward you with endless affection and loyalty.The adoption fee for Rufio is $450, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply. Like any of our dogs, Rufio would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that his breed needs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills, and manners.
