Meet Ruger, our handsome and extremely friendly Black & Tan Coon Hound. Ruger just arrived on Friday afternoon , he is about a year and a half old, he tested negative for heart worm, he’s had some shots, and he weighs about 63 pounds.

Ruger was recently rescued by a thoughtful U of M student and his girlfriend when they went to meet him at a purported “Rescue”, where he was tied to a tree on a short chain and (possibly) not being well cared for. They did their best to care for him and quickly realized he wasn’t the right dog for an apartment setting and reached out for help.

Ruger is very well mannered and he seems to enjoy meeting new people. He is well behaved in his kennel (hasn’t shredded toys or bedding) and he waits patiently for his food and walks. He has a beautiful coat and he walks better on a leash than I had expected. Being a Coon Hound, he has a delightful howl and Ruger’s nose is to the ground, always scenting. Even so, it’s a pleasure to walk and interact with him outside. We prefer a home with a complete fenced yard for him to enjoy .

I will be scheduling a Vet appt. to have Ruger checked out and to be neutered. He is said to have ear infections that we are treating already. He was found with numerous “hot spots” on his skin but this couple cared for him very well and had purchased a hydrocortisone topical to heal them.

If you would like to meet or potentially adopt Ruger, please submit an adoption application at  happydaysdogandcatrescue.org . Once approved, I will contact applicants that seem like they can offer the best fit for this kind of dog.

Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue microchips all dogs and cats before adoption. Microchips are implanted between the shoulder blades and are another form of identification should the animal get lost. The microchips are registered to    Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue. The adopter's information is added once the adoption is complete. The adopter is responsible for a $19.99/Year registration fee or a $45.00/Lifetime registration fee to change information.    Dogs and Cats still need to have collar with tags should they get lost.