KERRY - CHIHUAHUA / RAT TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 450. Meet Kerry, the sweetest little Chihuahua with the most adorable underbite that will melt your heart! Kerry is an affectionate girl who loves nothing more than being in your lap, soaking up all the love and attention she can get. She’s playful at times, but mostly, she’s all about cuddling and enjoying quiet moments with her favorite humans. Kerry can be a little shy and hesitant when meeting new people, but once she gets to know you, she warms up quickly and becomes your best friend. She’s also a wonderful nighttime snuggler and loves curling up with you for a peaceful night of sleep. Kerry is an intelligent girl, always eager to please, and she’s quick to learn and adapt to her surroundings. Please note she is extremely fearful of men and will growl if they come too close. This fear response has been consistent with all males she’s encountered. While she is cautious around all new people, she warms up more easily to women, often approaching them on her own and accepting treats once she feels a little more comfortable. This sweet mama dog came to us with one puppy, and she was the most devoted mom. She took amazing care of her little one, and now she’s ready to find a home where she can enjoy all the love and pampering she deserves. Kerry may be a bit shy at first, but with patience and love, she will become a loyal, affectionate member of your family. If you're looking for a sweet, intelligent, and cuddly gal, Kerry is waiting to steal your heart! Kerry is from Texas. This pet is currently undergoing treatment for heartworm disease and is available through our Foster-to-Adopt (FTA) program. Activity must be restricted for several weeks during recovery. RSR will cover the full cost of treatment. RSR will provide heartworm preventatives until the retest is due. The adopter will be responsible for scheduling the retest and obtaining any follow-up prescriptions through their veterinarian. Click Here to learn more about heartworm disease. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Crate Trained Housetrained Tries to Escape Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Timid Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations Ongoing Medical Care Needed