Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Rusev

Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week.

This week's Pet of the Week is Rusev, an 8-year-old neutered American pit bull mix who came to Berkshire Humane Society because of the health of his former family.

Rusev is a handsome brown/brindle dog with white highlights and although he's good-looking, he could stand to lose a few pounds, but then again who couldn’t after the holidays? Get fit and trim with this boy with a heart of gold.

Rusev needs to be the only dog in the home and would do best with children at least 10 years old. He’d also be OK with a dog-savvy cat.

If you are interested in Rusev, please call 413-447-7878, extension 126.

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