Salty is 3 years old and approximately 16lb Rat Terrier boy who needs to find a patient adult only home where he can relearn that humans can be trusted. He is very smart, impeccably house trained and well behaved. He needs a home where he is respected and listened to as he has some big feelings and doesn’t respond well to being handled improperly. For adoption info or an application, please visit the New Rattitude Website.
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1 Hi! My name is Salty. I am a super handsome, super smart 3 year old boy.
2 I had a hard start in my life so now I take my time deciding to trust humans. Did you know not all humans are nice to dogs? But some are great I am learning.
3 Because I had a rough time, the vet says I have a lot of anxiety so she gave me some medication to help with that. It is helping me learn how to communicate in new ways.
4 I Enjoy wearing coats and sweaters when it is very cold because my hair is very short and fine. I am soft and like to have my back petted.
5 Red is my favorite shade of grey (i always choose this color for some reason when given a choice)
6 Sometimes my ears decide to stand up.
7 When they stand up I look almost exactly like my foster brother (he is in back). Isn’t that funny?
8 We are pals - my collar is the red one.
9 Hello?
10 When I am comfortable I like to stretch out to relax.
11 I also enjoy dog beds.
12 I like to play with toys.
13 I like to squeak them
14 And I like to play fetch and tug too.
15 When I first got to my foster home I was guarding my food bowl so no one would take it from me. So my foster mom had me eat alone in the living room. Now I can sit and eat politely near the other dogs in my foster home. But I am still learning the rules.
16 I am learning to sit and take treats gently with the other dogs in my foster home. It is a work in progress.
17 I like to lean on my humans or be near to them once I know they are safe and won’t hurt me.
18 I have also learned to share space with the other dogs here even though sometimes I prefer to be by myself.
19 I love to be outside for walks and play time when the weather is good.
20 See how handsome I am?
21 I play and run and chase the other dogs here when we are outside.
22 I am inquisitive and smart and I come when you call my name in a happy voice.
23 Running is super fun
24 Also sniffing and finding things to investigate is fun. I am a terrier after all!
25 I am good when traveling too! Just do not let strangers get too close to me.
26 Do you have time for a smart salty boy like me? I have so much love to give if you can just be patient while I learn to trust you.
