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Breed
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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RIDER: AGE 10
Here's the latest boy to find his way to us: RIDER!
Rider was surrendered to the Castaic Animal Shelter by his tearful elderly owner who had to go into a residential facility and did not know of any other option for him. He was dearly loved and his owner was, as any animal lover can understand, heartbroken. Fortunately, the shelter alerted us and our volunteer, Nanci Powell, immediately drove the many miles to get him. Nanci was able to reassure the owner that we would do our best for Rider which was immensely comforting to his distraught caretaker.
Rider is quite the character. We call him "Easy Rider" but when the water is turned on, so is Rider! He loves to jump in and out of the wading pool at the Rescue so fast that my camera couldn't always catch the action without blurring! He'll even grab onto the water bucket and turn it into his very own play toy.
After he has emptied the water out of it, he herds it around the grounds and amuses himself! If sixty is the new forty, then Rider's ten years is more like 5. We know that Wires tend to live long lives so even at ten, Rider has lots of love and laughs to offer. The only bucket he plans to "kick" is the one at the Rescue he is having so much fun with!
Rider has been vet checked and needs thyroid medication but is otherwise in good health. We are treating him for a common skin condition which we expect will easily clear up. He has a beautifully marked coat. We are going to make sure he gets some more exercise to shed a few pounds. Otherwise Rider is ready to ride off with you. He is ready made for you to love! He can't wait to be doted on once again and while he tolerates sharing attention, he would really prefer to give and have undivided attention as he had until he had to leave the only home he knew.
Come up and meet Rider! Bring your bathing suit!
If you are interested in Rider, please contact Janette Cooksey at janette998@aol.com or visit the Abandoned Terrier Website at: http://www.ATRA.com
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