Since having introduced my new best buddy Rufus to his new home (the one-
time Achilles), he’s been everything I could’ve hoped for and so much more.
While I chug away in my office all day long, he keeps me company on “his”
couch all day long, relishing his toys, indulging in multiple puppy naps, and
enjoying the lively scenes of the city street that lie on the other side of his own
personal window. Always a quiet little guy, little Rufus loves to stand pat and
take it all in. Rufus loves hanging out around the house, gnawing away at all his
toys while I continually discover his puppy teeth scattered throughout the
house. Still a very shy pup, he comes out of his shell more and more every day,
building up the necessary courage required to be a social, happy pup. A social
creature myself, I’ve introduced The Great Rufferino to many new people and
places over the past six weeks, each time the little guy gaining greater
confidence as he interacts with all of his newly found friends and family. Always
at his best when around his new dog pals, Rufus hits Play as he endlessly
pounces around with his four-legged friends as they entertain themselves with
their never-ending sessions of wrestling, chasing, and teething away at one
another; his best friend is clearly his cousin Escobar, my brother’s rambunctious
and gregarious blue nose pit two months his elder. Not yet an “outside” dog,
he’s worked very, very hard at acclimating himself to our ever-increasing
longer walks throughout the busy Lincoln Square neighborhood on
the Northside of the city. Spending time training him both inside
and outside the safe confines of his happy home, with and without
his new trainer Melissa from Pawsome Dogs, Rufus is now regularly
strolling along without too much resistance while scoping out the
sidewalks, parks, and the mean streets of Chicago! He’s learning
that the noises and people that surround him aren’t as scary as
they once were, showing off his great demeanor as they startle him
from time to time as he walks at my side as we meander around. By
the time the cold winter goes away - and with it his apprehension
of all the newness that engulfs him - young Rufus will be begging to
romp around outside as the warmer weather welcomes him to let down his
guard and raise his tail up! We’re both excited for the many years ahead!
Rufus The Ruthless’ reputation will grow as the years pass by, no doubt.
Thank you for allowing me to open up my home to him. We’re both very
grateful for the opportunity, so keep up the great work!