BITTY *ARRIVING 9/6* - CHIHUAHUA / RAT TERRIER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Rat Terrier / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 450. Bitty was found as a stray in Highland, TX, abandoned with two other dogs. She was scared and had to be trapped, but once she settled into her TX foster home, her true wonderful personality came through. She’s five years old, weighs about ten pounds, and is FULLY committed to being a lap dog the rest of her life. Bitty is quiet, kennel-trained, and seems to be house trained. She’s a little shy at first, but warms up quickly and will spend hours curled up on your lap if you let her. She hasn’t lived with cats or kids, but would probably be fine with them, slow introductions are very important though. Around other dogs, Bitty can be playful, but she’s serious about food and will push others out of the way to get first dibs. Mealtimes go best with a little structure and feeding everyone separately. Bitty would do best in a home with another canine companion. She’s low-maintenance, affectionate, and happiest when she’s close to her person. Bitty is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 9/6/2025 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 4:30pm and 8pm. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about this program. 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

  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Apartment Appropriate Crate Trained Housetrained Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No