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Junior, an adoptable Skye Terrier in Spring, TX_image-1
Junior Skye Terrier Spring, TX
- Adult
- Male
- Medium
- Gray / Blue / Silver
About
- Characteristics
- Protective, Curious, Funny, Athletic
- Coat length
- Long
- House-trained
- Yes
- Health
- Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
- Prefers a home without
- Cats, other animals.
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Meet Junior
Junior was first purchased as a photo prop (while he is absolutely adorable, he is not a prop). He came to wescue a lot underweight, a little scared, and full of attitude. Volunteers have been working with him the past year to learn all of his particular ways (he is one particular guy) and to get him to a place where he trusts people again.
Basic information:
• About 3-1/2 years old
• Weighs about 35 lbs
• Located in Houston, TX. We do not ship dogs. If located out of the area, applicants are asked to meet Junior in Houston TX.
• He has had a ruff start to life and needs a family that will work with him and not expect him to be perfect all of the time
• Particular about pretty much everything (see below)
Likes:
• Long walks when it is nice out (or multiple short walks a day because it’s hot in Houston)
• Visits to the beach and hikes at uncrowded parks
• Car rides (and judging your driving)
• Playing with stuffed toys
• Sleeping on his dog bed or couch (usually on top of his foster mom)
• Routines and Structure
• Firm commands and generous praises
• Learning commands and knowing what is expected of him
• Most people he meets on walks and adventures
• A lot of dogs he has met at his foster home or on walks
• The idea of your food, but he will settle for dog food
• Smelling flowers on his many walks
Dislikes:
• Brushes and/or grooming
• Sharing food bowls with other dogs
• Dogs that are too energetic or that get in his face
• Being overwhelmed at social gatherings
• Being told no
• Being out of exercise routine
• People who are too energetic and reach toward him without him smelling them first
• Most treats
• Puzzle toys
• When dinner is 5 minutes late
• Squirrels, cats, caterpillars, lizards, spiders… you get the idea
We know Skye Terriers are unusual and his adorable face is hard to resist. But we want Junior to find and be successful in his furever family so to help our particular guy find his furever home, we are going to be a bit particular too…
Preferred:
• Skye Terrier experience
• Fenced backyard
Required:
• Patient all-adult home where he will never be unaccompanied with children.
• Active - he is comfortable with 3-5 mile walks daily. He won't need such long walks every day as long as you give him some mental and physical exercises to focus his energy!
• Experience with a difficult dog. Junior wants things his way and needs someone to help direct him. He responds best to knowing the expectations and firm commands followed by generous praises.
• Junior is dog-selective so any dogs in the home must also come to meet him.
Junior has received the core vaccines, has tested negative for heartworms, and has been neutered and microchipped. If you think you are the right match for him, apply online: WSRH.com. Be sure to include why Junior is the right dog for you!
If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting Junior, please apply online at www.wsrh.com. Please do NOT send inquiries via Adopt A Pet or PetFinder as we are a small rescue and cannot handle a large number of inquiries. If you have a specific question, please email us at westiehouston@gmail.com but in order to be considered for adoption, you must complete an application.
All dogs are available until “Adoption Pending” is noted next to their names. WSRH DOES NOT HAVE A PUBLIC SHELTER. ALL OF OUR DOGS ARE FOSTERED IN PRIVATE HOMES. Approved adopters only will be invited to meet the dogs.
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Junior
- Skye Terrier
- Adult
- Male