Nanette Marie Rat Terrier Manhattan, KS

Hi there, my name is Nanette Marie, but you can call me Marie! I’m a 10 yr old, 18 lb. spayed Rat Terrier, but don’t let my age fool you, I’m full of life and love to play fetch with my toys.

My foster mom says I’m a very well behaved little girl and know sit, stay, no, toy, and a few others. While I would love to sleep in bed with you, and will cover myself up if you provide me with a little light blanket, I can be persuaded to sleep in a crate. In fact, if you leave the crate door open, I will often go inside during the day to nap on my bed.

Foster mom introduced me to some full grown (inside) cats and dogs and I did quite well. I didn’t bark or chase them, but it would take a few days or so to get fully acquainted with them. Being a Rat Terrier, I’m not sure how I would be with little pets such as gerbils etc., and I certainly would go after a wild rabbit out in the yard. Heck, I even tried to go after a wild turkey that strutted through mom’s front yard - that was fun!

I like to sit in my foster mom’s lap and stare into her eyes, but I don’t try to lick her face, even when she gives me head kisses. I’ve never had an accident in the house nor have I torn anything up, even when she leaves me to go to town to shop once a week for 3 to 5 hours; she just makes sure to let me go potty before she leaves.

I do have a very special need to keep me healthy and safe. I'm a type 1 diabetic and must have insulin twice a day. I require glucose testing (like a human diabetic), measured food and then an insulin shot every 12 hours. And please, no table scraps! While I don’t require a prescription or expensive food, I do have to have one that is low in fat and weighed out so that I get the exact amount at each meal.

Foster mom has been working with me for several months to help teach me how to behave when she tests me, feeds me and then gives me my shot. I do quite well, even if I say so myself! She even gives me a green bean as a treat for being such a good girl.

Although, it can take a little bit for someone to learn how to treat and learn my diabetes routine, once you get the hang of it, it only takes about 5 minutes twice a day to accomplish. Otherwise, I’m pretty much like any other furbaby.

My foster mom can tell you all about it and even direct you to a great group of diabetic moms and dads online that can help you keep me safe and healthy. She tells me that most dogs can live a normal lifespan if properly treated. She can tell you all about it.

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