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Missy (TX) - Rat Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Rat Terrier Dogs For Adoption in Atlanta, GA, USA

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Nickname
Missy (TX)
Breed
Rat Terrier
Gender
Female
Age
Adult
Location
Atlanta, GA, 77379, USA

Description

Rat Terrier Dogs For Adoption in Atlanta, GA, USA

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Missy is a little bundle of love with a big heart and a big personality! This young 16 lb. rat terrier is affectionate, playful, and always up for a walk or a cudd

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le. She is a toy fanatic, enjoying balls, ropes, puzzles, and stuffies... toss her a toy and she is ready for action! She enjoys exploring the neighborhood either on leash or on a car ride, but is always happy to come back home and curl up next to her favorite person. Found as a stray, 1 1/2 year-old Missy was taken in by kind neighbors who've been giving her lots of love, care, and much-needed training—and she has made such wonderful progress that she is now ready for a forever home of her own. She's house-trained with regular potty breaks, and is generally quiet and calm when crated. She has also learned a variety of obedience cues, such as "sit," "stay," "free," and "back," and she is currently working on "place" with the help of a private trainer. Greeting strangers confidently and appropriately has been one of her biggest challenges, but with experience her anxiety has decreased, so she now is enlarging her circle of friends. Other dogs and cats, though, cause her great agitation, so she is seeking a new adoptive home where she can be an only pet and the center of attention. Loud voices and grabby hands are also challenging for Missy, so unpredictable young children would probably be too much for her. She would likely do well, however, with older kids who are interested in a dog that is clever enough to learn some tricks. If you've got the understanding and patience to go slowly with Missy while she learns her new environment, she will prove to be your loyal, loving companion. See more photos of Missy in her online album at imageevent/newrattitude/missy Missy is a little bundle of love with a big heart and a big personality! This young 16 lb. rat terrier is affectionate, playful, and always up for a walk or a cuddle. She is a toy fanatic, enjoying balls, ropes, puzzles, and stuffies... toss her a toy and she is ready for action! She enjoys exploring the neighborhood either on leash or on a car ride, but is always happy to come back home and curl up next to her favorite person. Found as a stray, 1 1/2 year-old Missy was taken in by kind neighbors who've been giving her lots of love, care, and much-needed training—and she has made such wonderful progress that she is now ready for a forever home of her own. She's house-trained with regular potty breaks, and is generally quiet and calm when crated. She has also learned a variety of obedience cues, such as "sit," "stay," "free," and "back," and she is currently working on "place" with the help of a private trainer. Greeting strangers confidently and appropriately has been one of her biggest challenges, but with experience her anxiety has decreased, so she now is enlarging her circle of friends. Other dogs and cats, though, cause her great agitation, so she is seeking a new adoptive home where she can be an only pet and the center of attention. Loud voices and grabby hands are also challenging for Missy, so unpredictable young children would probably be too much for her. She would likely do well, however, with older kids who are interested in a dog that is clever enough to learn some tricks. If you've got the understanding and patience to go slowly with Missy while she learns her new environment, she will prove to be your loyal, loving companion. See more photos of Missy in her online album at imageevent/newrattitude/missy If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at . NewRattitude/adopt/ From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info.

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
No
OK with Cats
No
Obedience Training
Has Basic Training
Other
Leash TrainedHousetrainedGood in a CarLikes to Play with ToysLikes to Be in Your Lap

Personality

Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
New Rattitude, Inc.
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, 30341
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1455119
Date Listed
07/09/2025
Date Expires
10/07/2025

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