Hi, I'm Rugger.  I was dumped and found by some amazing humans. I made my way to my foster home where I currently live with 3 other German shepherds, a small shih tzu and my foster sister (also available for adoption), a white shepherd/lab mix. My foster family consists of mom, dad, 2 & 4 year old sweet girls and a 3 month old baby boy. I play a lot, just like most puppies do, and the girls are a bit afraid of my sharp puppy nails and teeth. I'd do better with older kids because I have so much energy and I am still just a puppy.  I'm ok being an only child but definitely  not opposed to having a sibling to play with and cuddle with at night.

I sleep in the laundry room or in the crate with my foster sister. She and I are both the same age and play all day long.  I'm potty training and leash training.  I love treats and eating 2-3 meals a day. I love cuddling on the couch and on my humans bed. I love a nice cold floor to nap on after playing around all day. I sleep most of the night but every now and then, I have to have a potty break after 3 am then go back to sleep. my foster mommy says I talk back when she gets on me, I don't know what she means but I have a lot to say and I'm going to say it. I get next her, look up at her and speak my mind until I get it my way, that's what puppies do, right? I like to talk, what's wrong with that? Please give me a chance to show you how much I can love you. We can sit together on the couch, have a good conversation and nap together if that's what you're into. I know I love my naps.  We can go on walks and exercise together.  I love playing tug of war and we can play together if you'd like.  Thank you for your time!  

Rugger 
PS- that's My foster sister on the picture with me. We're the best of friends, she's also up for adoption, her name is Chelsea  


Please contact  app@aarfhouston.org for more information about this dog. You can apply online by clicking on Application .

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Children under 8 years old often are not a good match for our puppies and dogs.   In order to protect both, your child and our rescued dogs/puppies from harm, we seldom if ever adopt to families with young children.

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It is against the law in the State of Texas for a rescue not to be sterilized so we have to make sure it gets completed and that we have record of it.

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