Breed: Mixed Breed Medium
Sex: Male
Age: 4 years old
Weight: 53.7 lbs.

Meet Rusty – The King of Couch Cuddles

Looking for a gentle soul to share your quiet days and cozy evenings with? Meet Rusty, our charming senior sweetheart who’s ready to find his perfect throne—ideally in the shape of your couch.

Rusty came to us after his beloved owner passed away, and while he may be a senior, you’d never guess it from his zest for life. With a goofy grin and a heart full of love, Rusty is the perfect blend of mellow and playful. He lives for TV time, couch snuggles and the occasional walk.

The Ideal Home for Rusty:

• A calm environment where he can be the only pup
• Children over 13 who respect his gentle senior style
• A comfy couch and someone to keep him company during daytime naps

Rusty is currently on a special diet (don’t worry—our Adoption Team can give you all the easy details) and lives in a foster home with a dedicated caregiver – but is currently hanging out at the shelter during Dogust!

This boy has a little extra love to give—and maybe needs a little extra too. If your heart and home are ready to welcome a truly special dog, Rusty’s waiting to meet you.

Let’s help give Rusty the loving retirement he deserves. Interested? Fill out an application: https://ow.ly/zisO50VVXlW. All of our animals are altered, microchipped and up to date on all vaccines before being made available for adoption.

Did you know that DOGust 1st is the universal birthday for shelter dogs without known birthdates? Many of our amazing canine residents came to us with stories we may never

fully know — but what we do know is that every dog deserves to feel special and celebrated. So why stop at just one day?

All month long, we’re celebrating DOGUST — a month-long birthday bash for our shelter dogs who’ve already celebrated their first birthday. From August 1 through August 31, requested adoption donations are completely waived for all dogs over one year of age.

But the paw-ty doesn’t stop there:

• Sponsor a Dog: Help us keep the celebration going by sponsoring an adoption!
• Shop the Birthday Wish list: Our pups have been making birthday wishes, and you can help them come true!
• Enrichment Every Day: From birthday-themed treats to playful activities, we’re making sure every dog gets the royal treatment this month!

So come celebrate with us — adopt, donate, sponsor or simply share. Let’s make sure every dog gets the birthday (and future home) they deserve.

Please read our adoption guidelines and start your application before coming to meet one of our animals in person. A typical adoption can take up to an hour. Please visit at least one hour before closing if you plan to adopt that day.

Requested Adoption Donations

Puppies up to 5 months | $300
Dogs 5 months – 7 years | $150
Dogs 8 years or older | $85

Veterans Animal Friends waives the requested adoption donation for veterans and active-duty members.

Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Kennel License #: 1042