Junior (MD) Rat Terrier & Chihuahua Mix Laurel, MD

Junior is a 7-year-old 19 lb. rat terrier mix who was picked up as a stray in NC. Junior is very lucky. It is believed he probably had an encounter with an auto that left him a little crooked. When we say crooked, we are referring to his pelvis--or as the vet says, he is a bit 'asymmetrical'. But he is one of the lucky ones that has normal musculature on both hind legs and did not need surgery. Junior is on a low dose NSAID to help keep him comfortable (minimal cost of $10/mo).
Junior is also a happy dog. He is thrilled to be getting 2 meals a day, so much so that his prey drive is greatly reduced. He is happy to sit next to you on the sofa, he is happy to go on walks, and he is especially happy to roll in the grass. Junior gets along nicely with his foster siblings but can still be a bit unpredictable when meeting new dogs outside. He might bark when he sees people or dogs but is easily corrected by name (or treats) and is learning that many neighbors give head and chin scratches (and treats), and he will sit politely at their feet taking it all in.
Junior doesn't seem too interested in toys, although he has played a few times. But as a big bonus- he is almost completely house-trained! Don't let his crookedness fool you either, he loves to go on walks and can do over 1.5 miles at a time. If you keep a brisk pace, he will keep up with you, but if you slow down, he might just take the opportunity to roll in the grass.
Junior's best home is one where he is the only pup, where there are no wood stairs inside, and his humans are home most of the time. He is crate-trained but would prefer not to be crated. Due to his limited range of motion, we are looking for a local adopter who is able to meet Junior. Just beware, he may not be crooked like a thief--but he may steal your heart! You can see more photos of Junior at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/junior .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.