Rusty is the sweetest puppy boy with a gentle, loving spirit and the softest eyes. Born May 29, 2026, we suspect he may have some hound in him, but his mix is a mystery. What we do know is that Rusty has a heart full of sweetness and loves nothing more than being by your side.

He is affectionate, playful, and curious, but he also has a wonderfully gentle nature. Rusty loves his people, adores other dogs, and would thrive in a home with a friendly canine companion to play with and learn from. He does wonderfully with our young kids and is learning how to calmly enjoy all the excitement that comes with little humans.

Rusty is soaking up puppyhood and eager to learn. He is learning to sit for treats and is making great progress with potty training, successfully using puppy pads while continuing to learn that outside is the place to go.

One of the things we love most about Rusty is his ability to enjoy the little things. He is learning to self-regulate and is perfectly content lounging on his cot in the yard, soaking up the sunshine. When he gets a little too warm, he'll find himself a nice, shady spot and happily continue his afternoon lounging. He loves to sniff and explore, often proudly discovering sticks and leaves along the way, and he has even become my little gardening companion.

Rusty is playful and still very much a puppy, but there's something about him that feels like an old soul. He has the sweetest, gentlest eyes and a quiet way of making you want to slow down and sit beside him.

He is looking for a family who will continue guiding him through puppyhood with patience, consistency, and lots of love. A friendly canine companion would be wonderful for him, and a securely fenced yard is required so he can safely explore, play, and enjoy all of his favorite outdoor adventures.

If you're looking for a sweet little shadow with an old soul, gentle eyes, and a heart full of love, Rusty might just be your boy.

If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will be in touch!

The adoption fee of $550 will include spay/neuter, microchip,

age-appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm, and any other necessary medical treatment to ensure

a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe the breed, since our pups all come from shelters, we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100%% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed!

*Please note that we are a foster home-based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.