VIOLET V (SC) - RAT TERRIER (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Rat Terrier (short coat). Sweet Violet V is a 13-year-old senior rattie with an adorable face that melts hearts! She is a quiet girl who rarely barks. She is fully house-trained and will let you know when she needs to go outside by standing at the front door. Violet gets along well with her three canine siblings although she doesn't show much interest in play. She is also friendly with new visitors. She sleeps through the night in her dog bed next to her foster parents. Violet displays a somewhat nonchalant personality and is content to just stand or meander about the house in an unconcerned way. She enjoys being in the same room with her people and likes being picked up and cuddled for short periods of time. She loves getting any kind of treats! She's still figuring out whether she likes being a lapdog. She sits nicely on your lap for one or two minutes, gives your face a few kisses, but then she gets very squirmy! Violet loves spending time outside and enjoys leisurely walks or wandering around her fenced-in backyard. She walks beautifully on a leash. Indoors, because of her poor eyesight, she cannot go up or down stairs. Like most senior dogs, Violet has her share of medical issues. She is nearly deaf and may react to very loud sounds like clapping or barking, but otherwise she cannot hear anything, including voices. She also has very poor vision in both eyes due to a combination of advanced cataracts and a mild corneal opacity in her right eye. She is able to navigate familiar surroundings, including inside the house and a small enclosed side yard, by using her sense of touch and limited eyesight. Violet has recently been diagnosed with a seizure disorder and has had several seizures over the past six months. Each seizure last only about 15 seconds and consists of her body becoming rigid and two or three yelps. Afterwards, she might be somewhat lethargic for about 10 minutes. Although these seizures are a little bit unsettling to witness, she always bounces right back afterwards with no lingering side effects. Because of her various medical issues, Violet gets two different kinds of seizure medications ($60/month), a prescription eye ointment twice a day ($70/month), and an arthritis medication once a day ($45.00/month). Violet is a special senior girl who is looking for a calm, caring home where she can spend her golden years. Want to see more of Violet? Check out her photo album at imageevent/newrattitude/violetv If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at . NewRattitude/adopt/ From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info.

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Erect
  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Housetrained

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Eager to Please Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

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