More about Rucker

_________ B I O ______________  Name: Rucker Size: (Once fully grown) ~ Large range: 61-100  lbs  Adoption Donation: $250 (applicable sales tax included) PLUS a $100 deposit is required and is to be refunded once proof of spay/neuter is provided to this rescue. Our adoption contract requires all dogs to be spayed/neutered within ONE Month of adoption or when age-appropriate. Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.   Other: Intact Male, Vaccinations current, Microchip    YouTube Video link for Rucker: https://youtu.be/CYH72A-_qWw   Puppies generally need the following veterinary care after their adoption:      8 Weeks: Distemper/Parvo & Bordetella Vaccinations. 4 Luv of Dog Rescue completes these vaccinations before adoption.   12 Weeks: Distemper/Parvo Vaccination completed at the veterinarian of adopter's choice.   16 Weeks: Distemper/Parvo & Rabies Vaccinations completed at the veterinarian of adopter's choice.    6 Months: Spay/Neuter surgery.  **  Yearly thereafter: All dogs need yearly wellness exams performed by a veterinarian as well as booster vaccinations.    **Spay/Neuter surgeries cost between $200-$400 for a neuter surgery and $400-$600 for a spay surgery in the FM Area. Wellness visits can run from $75 to $150 for each visit. If you are thinking of adopting a puppy, it's a good idea to research these costs before adopting by calling the veterinarian of your choice.   Rucker is ready to spend spring with you!   Foster Home Feedback  3/10/26 Foster Feedback: Rucker is one sweet loving puppy!   He has beautiful green eyes that connect with everyone he meets, his fur is soft, his forehead is squishy, and he comes with puppy breath -- what more could you want?      He is living with 5 other dogs and so can juggle different dogs for playtime - he can run laps and chase and wrestle and then plop down into a soft dog bed for a good long nap.    Rucker is coming along well on potty training -- if you catch him right when he wakes up from naps, after meals and after a long play session, he goes potty right away outside.  Just remember he is only 9 weeks old so cut him some slack in that department.  Note:  Sticks are distracting, so he may require a little extra playtime outside on a nice day.    His recall is really amazing at this age - he must like his name, as he does come to it. He is a very sensitive sole and is respectful if a dog does not want to enage in play with him. He seriously is the cutest, bestest boy and we'd love for him to find his very own home to call his own.