Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Beautiful Bilbo awaits his forever home with you! This charming 8-year-old rat terrier weighs 30 lbs. and is a fun-loving big bundle of joy. He is reliably house-trained and knows a wide variety of verbal commands including sit, lie down, stay, wait, leave it, come, heel, out, go to (get in) crate, and even play dead! He does wonderfully on his leash during walks and loves to play tug-of-war or be chased around by the humans. Bilbo is also happy to chill with you on the couch and receive love in the form of belly rubs and bum scratches. He is even used to staying home alone and has no separation anxiety. He's a well-behaved dog that will come to you already adjusted to sharing a house and being a fantastic companion. Like most rescues, he does have quirks that will be easily manageable in the right household. First is that he is uncomfortable with youngsters and can be defensively reactive, particularly when he is eating, so he will need a kid-free home. If he thinks someone might be trying to take his food, he could try to bite, so he needs his space during meal time. Bilbo's other challenge is meeting new dogs. He tends to get overexcited and can be dominant, which can understandably be off-putting to other dogs. Although he soon settles down if the other dog is not aggressive, it is necessary for his new family either to have no other dogs or else to live in close enough proximity to have a meet-and-greet in a neutral place where the dogs can be introduced and ensure that they will be compatible. If your home is right for Bilbo, he will certainly be the right companion for you. Handsome, smart, well-trained, great manners, loving, and delightfully sociable... he's a great new addition to your family. You can see more photos of Bilbo at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/bilbo.Our adoption fee is $200 for adult dogs or $250 for puppies under 6 months old. If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at www. NewRattitude.org/adopt/ From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info. October 22, 2024, 4:46 pm
