Andy (VA)

Rat Terrier | Twin Lakes, VA

AdultMaleSmallWhite with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

About

Meet Andy (VA)

Andy is a spunky, 1.5 years old, 18 lbs. rat terrier mix. He was brought to the rescue as a stray and is currently spending his time at his foster parent's boarding and training facility. When Andy first entered his foster home, he was overwhelmed by all the new things and the constant change of dogs each day. Since then, he has learned better coping behavior and is no longer afraid. Andy will need additional training and socialization if his adopters intend to take him to public places where he will meet new dogs and people. He may bark and jump when over-excited and his greeting behavior can be read as aggressive to some dogs. However, he is improving with training that will need to be continued. Once people and dogs are no longer "new" to him he is a good friend and playmate.     Andy is VERY trainable and wants to do the things his people ask him to do. His foster parents think that he may do okay in a home with cats with close management and boundary setting. He is house-trained and has had no accidents in his crate or in the dog room of the boarding facility, though he would like to be let out often while he's new with you.   Andy loves to snuggle and will rub against you like a cat. He walks nicely on leash and comes to his name, and is ready to learn more. He's a great young boy with a happy future ahead of him once he finds his forever home!   Due to Andy's reactivity, his adopter must live within 3 hours of his foster home in Piney River, VA. An in-person meeting is preferred prior to finalizing the adoption to ensure the adopter understands Andy's continued training and socialization needs.  See more photos of Andy here: https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/andy.  

Adoption Process
application, personal references check, vet reference check, telephone interview, home visit, temperament match, adoption contract and adoption fee.

Contact
New Rattitude, Inc.
[email protected]
www.newrattitude.org