| RUSTY'S STORY Rusty joined our family in March of 2004. His brother, Tucker, had already been living with us since 2002. As of this writing, Rusty has only been with us a few weeks. He was very thin when he joined us, so much so that his ribs were showing. He was returned to Shelly after living in deplorable conditions just as his brother Tucker. As a young puppy, he had been tied outside with very little human companionship. Considering this fact, I am truly surprised that he hasn't suffered any permanent behavioral damage. He seems to be a very happy little dog with a lot of energy, unlike my other Jack Russells, Sarah and Holly, who are couch potatoes. Rusty is suffering from the same skin condition that Tucker had in his early days with us. He will also need to go for months of treatments to get into top shape. I know he'll make it. His appetite has improved, and he has actually gained 1 pound during his first two weeks with us. Tucker and Rusty were separated for 18 months before finally being reunited at my house. After the first day or two, they started spending a lot of time playing together just as I'm sure they played when they were young puppies. Tucker has never interacted with any of the other dogs the way he does with Rusty. I really wonder if there isn't something present that is triggering memories of their younger days together, and that they actually realize that they are brothers. Time will tell. In the meantime, I will give them both all the love and attention that they so desperately crave. They certainly deserve the best life that we can give them. |
| RUSTY -- MARCH 2004 -- AFTER HE CAME TO LIVE WITH US. HE ALSO HAD THINNING HAIR AND INJURIES |
| RUSTY VISITING OUR CEMETERY AND THOSE WHO HAVE GONE TO RAINBOW BRIDGE |
| BROTHERS REUNITED AFTER 18 MONTHS |
| RUSTY FOUND THE "BUSTER CUBE" AND IMMEDIATELY LEARNED HOW IT WORKED. UP UNTIL NOW, TIFFANY WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO KNEW THE SECRET OF THE "BUSTER CUBE". |
| RUSTY WALKING OFF WITH BABY AMBER'S TOY |
| BROTHERLY LOVE AS AMBER & MAX OBSERVE FROM A SAFE DISTANCE |
| RUSTY AND SARAH |
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