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Rusty is an 11 month old 30lb miniature Australian  shepherd mix.  Rusty has had some traumatic events in his life that have caused him to be a little fearful of people. 
He needs a patient adopter that understands herding breeds. He is still mouthy but doesnt bite. Once he warms up to you he will be by your side 24/7. 
Rusty loves to destroy plushies and fetch balls. He would do well in agility training. 
Rusty has a ton of energy so he will need a safe yard to run in. He does tend to play rough with other dogs. With a little training Rusty will be the perfect companion.

For an adoption application, please email route66rescue@yahoo.com  Rustys adoption fee is $200.  Thank you for visiting our page.  Pease come back soon.