Meet Rufus! This big boy looks like the happiest dog in the shelter, but his start to life wasn't a good one. He was literally pushed out of his owner's car with his leash and toy as he watched her speed off leaving him alone and scared! Happily the staff at the sanctuary took hm in. They have been working on teaching him not to jump and to walk properly on a leash. He does love to be in the car and is an excellent car rider! Rufus is a very large Mastiff mix that is over 100 pounds. He is unaware of his huge size and jumps with the excited energy of a playful puppy! The perfect family for Rufus would be someone who is experienced with large energetic dogs and is willing to put in the time to train him! Rufus is not a good fit for someone that has never owned a large dog. Rufus will need his owner to live in a house with a strong fence and large yard. He has lots of energy and loves to run! No apartments or RVs for this guy! Due to his massive size and energy, Rufus cannot go to a family with kids under 15 years old. He hasn't been tested with other dogs yet but has only shown curiosity not aggression when walking by another dog's kennel. Lone Star Sanctuary For Animals is over capacity for dogs so Rufus can't be out in the available dog area. If you are interested in meeting Rufus, let the staff in the office know and they will get him into a yard for you. Rufus is only a year old and adopting him would be at least a 10-12 year commitment. If you are ready to make this big loveable guy your next family member, come meet him during visiting hours of 1-4:30pm everyday except Thursdays!