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Posted over 9 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Color
Silver & Tan (Yorkie colors)
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
5/1/15 - I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!
Adoption Fee: $375
Fostered in Louisiana
Age: 4,5 years
Weight: 4.9 lbs.
3/16/15 - Carter has completed heartworm treatment and did fine through it all. He is quite the little character and loves his foster daddy. Foster mom is great too, but doesn't compare. He is a great little baby with quite the raspy, big dog bark. He does have a couple pet peeves: when he is in a lap, he will nip at you if someone else tries to pick him up; and if you go to pick him up and he has on his rottie pants, he will nip you. Nothing that a human can't withstand, but attitude nonetheless. So, if you are applying, be ready for a sweet little guy with a big personality.
12/2/14 - Carter will begin his heartworm treatment tomorrow (Wednesday, 12/3). He would appreciate all your prayers that all goes well and those nasty worms start to die off. Carter said that since he in this predicament, he would like to this opportunity to stress the importance of monthly heartworm preventative.
11/6/14 - I’m just going to give it to you straight because I’m a straightforward kinda guy. My name is Carter and I used to live outside in a backyard with a dog house. I didn’t receive heartworm prevention, so am heartworm positive now. My family decided to surrender me to rescue, so I am now in a foster home with other pups, sleeping in the bed with humans and we only go outside to do potty business. I always do my business when I go outside, but since I’m not used to living in the house, I still tend to want to mark in various places. So, I wear this thing called a belly band which foster mom says is the equivalent of a diaper for dogs. Gosh, talk about embarrassing. Oh well, it makes foster mom and dad happy, it’s helping me to learn not to potty inside, and belly band or not, I’m still the most adorable thing EVER.
I will be starting my heartworm treatment on 12/1/14, so won't be available until after I have completed treatment and test negative. Usually 8-12 weeks. But 'd like to start accepting applications now so I can already have my new address lined up once I'm done.
I love my humans and once comfortable, seem to want to try to play with other pups. I LOVE playing with squeaky toys and LOVE giving kisses. Foster dad says that I am just the best little sleeping partner ever. I will lay on his chest in his arm and sleep all night. I do fine with a bath and blow dry and eat my food great. I know what you are thinking, where are my flaws? Well, I do have a tiny one.... If I am sitting in someone’s lap, and another person tries to pick me up, I will bite at them. Foster mom says we need to work on this, but doesn’t think it is the end of the world or will hinder me getting the best family ever. She says that most yorkies have a Napoleon complex and I’m no different. You just have to beware that picking me up or forcing yourself on me when I am with my person will get you my best teeth showing face and a bite. We are all learning each other and I’m realizing that I don’t have to protect who I’m with. I’ve just never had humans with me all the time like this and don’t want anyone invading our space when it’s cuddle time. You can respect that, right? If so, fill out an application for me. If not, don’t!
10/29/14 - BIO COMING SOON! (I HAVE HEARTWORMS AND WILL START TREATMENT 12/1/14)
