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Cosette - Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Rat-Cha Dogs For Adoption in San Francisco, CA, USA

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Nickname
Cosette
Breed
Rat-Cha
Gender
Female
Age
Young
Location
San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA

Description

Rat-Cha Dogs For Adoption in San Francisco, CA, USA

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 300. Cosette is about 2 years old and 13 pounds. Cosette earned the nickname “Cozy” because she truly

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embraces the art of slow mornings and long naps. She never pops out of bed without a full routine of big stretchies and sleepy squinty eyes. She sleeps deeply (with lots of adorable dreaming) and loves resting her chin on your leg. Her personal motto might be 'sleep hard, play hard' because while she rarely uses her bark (I’ve only heard it during her dreams!), she becomes a happy little noise machine during playtime when her spicier side comes out. She absolutely loves squeaky toys — especially if she can manage to find the squeaker herself. She is still working on her play manners and can become a little rough and overly nippy when she gets going, so she would do best in a home without young children. She responds well to calm, consistent correction and has already made progress. When very excited, stressed, or overwhelmed, she may want to hump you, but this behavior has *mostly* subsided with gentle verbal commands and as she’s gotten settled in. Cosette loves other dogs and wants to greet every pup she sees. She would likely thrive in a home with a playful dog friend to help her burn off energy and continue building confidence. Training-wise, she doesn’t seem to know basic cues like “sit” yet, but she’s attentive and eager to connect. She knows “no,” responds well to it, and has decent recall to kissy noises. She is fully house-trained and has had zero accidents in her foster home. At her core, Cosette is a sweet, sensitive girl who wants to feel safe and connected. She’s looking for a loving home that will give her clear guidance, plenty of squeaky toys, lots of ear scratches, hopefully a pup friend to play with, and most importantly, a cozy spot right next to her person. Grateful Dogs Rescue incurs substantial veterinary and other expenses in rescuing our dogs. In order to recoup some of these costs, we request a tax-deductible donation for each adoption. The suggested donation for Cosette is $300. If you are interested in adopting Cosette, please complete our online adoption application at .gratefuldogsrescue/adoption-process/ . One of our volunteers will get back to you. Adoptions are local, confined to the SF Bay Area. See our other available dogs at .gratefuldogsrescue/available-dogs/

⛛ Physical Attributes

Ear Type
Erect
Tail Type
Short
Coat Length
Short
Grooming Needs
Low
Shedding Amount
Moderate
Likes to Vocalize
Quiet
Shedding Amount
Yes

⛛ Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
No
OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Low
Obedience Training
Has Basic Training
Owner Experience Required
None
Other
Apartment AppropriateLeash TrainedHousetrainedGood in a CarLikes to Play with ToysLikes to Be in Your Lap

⛛ Personality

Obedient
Yes
Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes
Eager to Please
Yes
Intelligent
Yes
Goofy
Yes

⛛ Additional Information

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

Rescue Information

Organization name
Grateful Dogs Rescue
Location
San Francisco, California, 94141
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1643786
Date Listed
02/18/2026
Date Expires
05/19/2026

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  1. Do your research - find out what types of dogs would be a good fit for your lifestyle and the activity level of your family. Also keep in mind the grooming needs of certain breeds that might require frequent maintenance.
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