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

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 550. Meet Walter, the ultimate Velcro dog who just wants to be loved and adored! Walter is as sweet as they come, and his favorite place in the world is curled up in your lap or sleeping next to you. He will follow you around, eager for affection and attention. Walter came to us with his sister and her puppy, and they make the cutest little family! He plays so well with his family members and gets along with all of the other foster dogs, including larger dogs, so he’d fit into just about any household. While Walter loves being with his people, he does get a little anxious when left alone outside. Walter does great in a crate and is also well-behaved in the car. He’s doing okay on the leash but would benefit from a bit more practice. When you stop petting him, be ready for some gentle persuasion—he’ll lick your hand until you start again! When he’s done something wrong—he’ll lay on his side with his paws in the air, looking so adorably guilty that you can’t help but forgive him. Puppy dog eyes for the win! Walter would thrive in a loving home, perhaps with an older couple or anyone looking for a companion who craves attention and affection. Walter 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. .heartwormsociety/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics 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:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No