Rupert

Meet Rupert, the little survivor with a big, blossoming heart. At 1 year old and 18 lbs., he is a small dog with the resilient spirit of someone who is already weathered a big journey. This Havanese mix sweetheart was rescued from a hoarding situation, where love and care were in short supply. Yet somehow, Rupert held onto his gentle nature, his curiosity, and his quiet hope that life could be better.Now safe, clean, and learning what comfort feels like, Rupert is blooming. He is discovering that soft beds are meant for snoozing, humans can be kind and treats magically appear when you make eye contact. He may still be cautious with new people and new spaces which is understandable, given his past but with a soft approach and giving him the time and space needed he will realize he is safe and his sweetness will melt your heart.He does well in the company of other dogs, children and adults. He will blossom into a family that will give him love and support as he learns to feel comfortable and trust will become second nature to him. He has not had the opportunity to meet a cat since coming into rescue. It is unknown if he would be willing to share space with cat at this time.His ideal home is one that understands that healing takes time and patience. He just needs someone who will celebrate the small victories: the first tail wag, the first nap on your lap, or the first time he trots over asking for affection. With gentle guidance and consistency, Rupert will absolutely shine. Guidance will be needed as he progresses with his crate, leash and house training, but he will surely be the victor! If you are looking for a tender, resilient companion who will reward your kindness tenfold, Rupert is ready to start his new chapter. He is done surviving and is now ready for thriving.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Rupert is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.