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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 5 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Silky Terrier
Color
Silver & Tan (Yorkie colors)
Age
Young
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
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Breed: Silky Terrier mix
Age: 2 yrs.
Weight: 13 lbs.
Good with dogs: yes
Good with cats: yes
Good with kids: no
Energy level: high
Good with men/strangers: no
Hypoallergenic: yes
Special home requirements or medical: needs experienced owner and low-traffic home
Additional info: Baxter went into the shelter as a stray. He was very nervous at first and seemed a little unsure of new people. He had bitten people and we knew he needed a very experienced owner in a child-free environment. But he has been at our boarding facility for a while now so he has settled down quite a lot. He does have an injured front leg that he couldn't use at all and we think that was contributing to his moodiness and snappiness as he was in pain. He received medical treatment and is now no longer in pain. He doesn't use his front leg the way that other dogs do and it may never be fully functional but at least he's not in pain and he can get around just fine. He had to walk on three legs for so long he kind of got used to it.
Even with his bum leg he is an escape artist and can climb fences and doggy gates like a pro. Baxter is treat motivated and loves his walks, adores other dogs and is a big time cuddler and lap hog. He loves to play, loves his toys and playing tug of war. He is apprehensive about being picked up. Baxter can be the sweetest most loving dog but then something may trigger him and he can get feisty and nippy. He has had a rough start to life and we believe that with the right environment and experienced owner he can settle down and make a wonderful companion. The key is that he has to be given time and space to be comfortable with someone. We still want an experienced, patient owner who will allow him the personal space to settle into a new environment on his own terms.
If you are not ready to adopt just yet and would like to help in other ways, please consider clicking on the green “Sponsor Me” button above to help this dog receive the best care we can give. We rely on the generosity of others to make rescuing dogs possible.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE DOG'S INFORMATION CAREFULLY. ONCE YOU HAVE DONE SO, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Visit www.dogswithoutborders.org
2. Then fill out an online ADOPTION APPLICATION - http://dogswithoutborders.org/adopt-a-dog/adoption-application/
3. Please wait to hear from our representative in approximately 48 hours on weekdays.
4. To learn more about our adoption process, please look up our Adoption FAQ’s. - http://dogswithoutborders.org/adopt-a-dog/adoption-faq/
