rush (aka loki)

MARR covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Rush is being fostered in IN currently. However, transportation is available for adoptions within our coverage area.
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Rush is a friendly, playful, deaf (with some partial hearing) 2-year-old neutered male Rottweiler who has had several homes before finding stability with his current foster family. Despite a difficult start in life and multiple returns, he has proven to be a loving, well-adjusted dog.

Personality & Behavior

* Very affectionate, social, and playful.
* Thrives with other dogs and enjoys being part of a pack.
* Loves tug-of-war, play wrestling, and chewing toys.
* House-trained with excellent indoor manners.
* Travels well in the car and behaves well in public.
* Comfortable with handling, grooming, and veterinary visits.
* Sleeps quietly in a crate overnight.

Training

* Deaf but highly trainable and eager to learn.
* Knows hand-signal cues for sit, stay, come, down, heel/side, and waiting at doors.
* Learns quickly and responds well to guidance from both people and other dogs.

Health

* Has an ongoing issue with his front left leg, likely tendon-related, though no definitive diagnosis has been made.
* Enjoys playtime but is not fond of long walks due to the leg discomfort.
* Previously experienced anxiety-related behaviors (panting, pacing, whining at dusk) and was treated with Prozac, but has since been successfully weaned off the medication.

Other Animals

* Gets along very well with other dogs.
* Has shown appropriate curiosity around cats and may be able to live with one after proper introductions.

Ideal Home

Rush would do best in a home with another friendly dog or dogs, a consistent routine, and adopters willing to continue his training and communication through visual cues. He is a sweet, smart, and resilient dog who loves companionship and play and is looking for a stable, forever home.