The status of Buster DD was

last posted on 11/27/25 by

Russell Rescue, Inc.

Male Dog, Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed

Description:

A Heartfelt Plea for Buster Some stories stay with you — and Buster’s is one of them.This sweet 10-year-old JackRat had his whole world turned upside down when his loving mom lost her home. With nowhere else to go, she and Buster lived together in her car. She adored him deeply, but shelters wouldn’t allow dogs… and she was forced to make the most selfless, heartbreaking decision a pet parent can make: ensuring his safety, even when she couldn’t secure her own. She entrusted Buster to us so he could be cared for, loved, and given the chance at a brighter future. And now, after vetting, dental care, flea protection, and a much-needed bath, Buster is safe — but he still doesn’t have a place to call home. Buster needs a foster home.He deserves to sleep in a warm bed, not feel homeless another day. He deserves to know he is wanted. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a real difference — how to show gratitude by giving back — this is it. Opening your home to Buster, even temporarily, could be the miracle he’s waiting for. Foster or adopt — the first step is the application:https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/ Russell Rescue is 100% volunteer-powered.Our dogs live in foster homes, not a facility, so approved applications are required before meet-and-greets. Volunteers work around full-time jobs and family obligations, so we truly appreciate your patience. Adoption fee: $300 (includes spay/neuter, DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies, HW check & microchip) Based in Middle Tennessee — adopters must be able to travel. We do not ship or transport dogs.Please consider opening your heart and home. Buster has already lost so much — let’s help this deserving senior boy find the stability, love, and warmth he’s been missing. 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. 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.