Lucky + DD~

Gotta highlight our foster Lucky!Meet Your New Best Friend!Looking for a pup who wants to be your constant companion and professional snuggler? Meet this sweet foster boy!Snuggles 24/7 - if you're looking for a cuddle buddy, he's your guy!Bed > crate - he definitely prefers sleeping comfortably beside his person rather than being crated.Stubborn but smart - he knows his commands and is very food motivated, so treats go a long way!Housebroken - he does well in the house, but when left alone he may have an accident unless he's wearing a diaper.A little shy with people - he has some anxiety around new people, but give him a few minutes to warm up and he settles in.Dog & cat friendly - he gets along well with other dogs and cats.Not much of a toy guy - toys aren't really his thing. He'd much rather be close to his person!Loyal, loving & looking for his forever home!He may have a few quirks, but he has so much love to give. He's looking for someone who will be patient while he gets comfortable, appreciate his sweet personality, and let him be the cuddly companion he was meant to be.If you're looking for a loving little shadow who wants nothing more than to be by your side, he may be your perfect match! LUCKY Six weeks ago, Lucky was too scared to even let people look at him without running away And now? Now this sweet little guy knows his name, follows routines with the other dogs, walks right beside his foster mom, and has even started going outside on his own - which is HUGE for him. Every day he's learning that the world doesn't have to be so scary. He's discovered he loves being outside, watching the other dogs, and being close to his person at all times In fact, Lucky has become SO attached to his foster mom that he recently sat outside the bathroom door patiently waiting for her… because he thought she was still inside (Meanwhile she had already left to run errands ) Dogs like Lucky remind us that healing doesn't happen all at once. Sometimes it happens in tiny moments: learning your name following a routine trusting enough to stay close finally feeling safe enough to wait for someone you love And honestly? Watching that transformation is one of the most beautiful parts of rescue Let's give Lucky a safe space to call home. Adoption starts with the application. https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/ Lucky is still decompressing and learning what life in a home looks like. He can be shy with new people and may bark or retreat at. Lucky isn't a "perfect" dog - he's a dog who needs a little time, a little patience, and a lot of love. And in return, you get a deeply loyal, gentle companion who will bond closely with his person. If you're the kind of person who sees the beauty in helping a dog grow and feel safe again… Lucky might be your guy. Available dogs are met by appointment only and pre-approved adopters ONLY.Our dogs are currently in a foster homes which can answer your questions better than anyone else. We promise our fosters that we will qualify all potential adopters before we ask them to communicate with potential adopters.The application is the first step. Pleae complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/You will be contacted if further information is needed. We are 100%% volunteer powered. Volunteers process the applications and need time above their personal needs and full-time jobs to process the apps.Please have patience. We do not have any paid staff members. Our adoption fee is $300 which includes spay/neuter, DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies, HW check, and microchip. Russell Rescue dogs are fostered in the Middle Tennessee area. We do not ship/transport our dogs, so the approved adopter must be willing to travel to Tennessee. Russell Rescue will try to first place our rescue dogs locally or in surrounding states.Russell Rescue is not open to the public for visiting hours. We do not have a physical location of our own. You can text our team if you need assistance with your app or have questions about your app status: 502-805-7786.