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Posted over 9 years ago
| Updated over 9 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Jack Russell Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
D-4581
My details
Good with kids
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Sparky! Weighing in at 12 lb., this cute little guy is in the 5-7 year old age range and looks like a Jack Russell Terrier mix to us (maybe a little Corgi ?).
The Good Stuff – Sparky is a fun little dog with a big personality, typical terrier energy and cute as a button. His foster home reports that he’s all about the ball - He lives and loves to play ball, so his adopter should know that going in and have a fenced yard for him to run around in and be the kind of person that will engage him in play. When it's settling down time, he’s a snuggle bug and will be happy to share your bed with you at night if it’s allowed.
The “Needs Work” Part – His big personality also means that he should be adopted to somebody who knows how to be a leader - not an "all love, no rules" kind of adopter. His foster home is working on overcoming what appears to be a history with no training and minimal socialization, and she has made significant progress in teaching him what good behavior is and overcoming his shyness and fearfulness. With a proper introduction, he will get along with other dogs, but is not yet a candidate for a dog park type environment. Sparky is still a little fearful and reactive of humans 'coming at him' suddenly or unexpectedly, so he will need an adults-only home.
Since he still has a bit of a way to go in his transformation, we’re looking for Sparky’s new human(s) to take on the alpha role and continue his training. He’s a smart little guy, responsive to correction, so this should actually be fun and gratifying. He can be a delightful little companion for the person or family that will invest in him and give him the time he needs to adjust and gain security and build a trusting relationship.
Sparky's adoption fee of $200 includes: vet exam, heartworm test (neg), dental cleaning, routine deworming, heartworm preventative, microchip and neuter. His vaccinations include distemper combo, bordetella and rabies.
