BEARD *ARRIVING 8/9* - CHIHUAHUA / RAT TERRIER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Rat Terrier / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 550. Beard is a gentle cuddle bug with a lot of love to give. He came from a hoarding situation, where he lived with other small dogs, so should have a friendly, calm dog companion in his new home to help show him the ropes and a human who can give him plenty of attention and comfort. Beard absolutely loves to snuggle and will happily curl up in your lap for a nap. He thrives on affection and will even let out a little squeal when he wants your attention! He's currently working on potty training and is doing well using potty pads consistently. Beard doesn’t seem very familiar with the outdoors, so it’s likely that he’s spent most of his life inside. A patient adopter who can gently introduce him to the world outside will help him continue to gain confidence at his own pace. Despite his rough beginnings, Beard is incredibly friendly, sweet-natured, and gentle. He’s also good with cats, making him a great fit for a variety of quiet home environments. If you’re looking for a soft, snuggly companion who just wants to be loved — and who will love you right back — Beard is ready to melt into your lap and your heart. Beard is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 8/9 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 9am-Noon. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame. Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments. 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

  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Not Good With Large Dogs Leash Trained Crate Trained Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No