Rusty on the right

 UPDATE 6/14/06

  Rusty went to a new foster home for the weekend while Susan went to the Golden Fun Day in Anchorage.  Clare and Chris Latty did a fantastic job babysitting Rusty.  Their adopted GRRF dog Moose on the left and Rusty got along well.  Rusty had a blast swimming and retrieving.  However,  He always wanted Moose's bumper.  Rusty has completely filled out and all his hair has grown back.  He finally has his new coat that is very dark and luxurious chocolate.  Rusty's obedience is getting quite good and he is good off lease especially if you have a ball or a bumper.  Rusty is a very happy and kind, smaller sized lab with loads of personality and love to offer!!

4/4/07   Rusty 6 (the sixth Rusty we've had) is a 5 yr old, purebred chocolate Labrador Retriever.  He was relinquished with his son Buddy 9.  His owner was his breeder.  Due to a series of unfortunate events, his owner has had to keep the dogs outside this winter and they haven't done well.  He called GRRF concerned that he couldn't provide the vet. care or attention that they needed.  Both dogs were severely underweight and had skin conditions.  He has a female yellow Lab that is Buddy's Mom and she looked great.  Her coat was normal and she had good weight.  GRRF is helping the owner with her spay and vet bills and he is keeping her and she will return to being a housedog. GRRF will check in her in the future to see how things are going.  The owner is very grateful for this help.  He has had her for 7 years.  Buddy and Rusty were examined and bloodwork was done, both were normal.  Rusty was bathed with medicated shampoo and had a old wound on his right hip sutured up.  His hips were x-rayed and look great.  Now two months have gone by and Rusty has gained weight and his coat is gorgeous.  The hair around his eyes is almost completely grown in.  Rusty is very good with other dogs and has learned to be a very good house dog.  He had breed a few times so his marking behavior took some time after his neuter to go away but now his doing great!  Rusty loves to retrieve and can play ball all day.  He is very calm in the house and is crate trained. Rusty is very loving and adores attention.    Very handsome gentleman!!  

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