Luigi

2016-02-28

Luigi is a cute little stinker, and has a lot of personality stuffed in a ten pound body. He is probably around 5 years old. Luigi is usually busy doing something, like dragging dog beds all over, or pulling tree branches in through the doggy door. If there is a problem somewhere, Luigi probably started it. Luigi was on death row in Sacramento because he was "snappish". But when he got to his Ratbone Rescues foster home, we discovered he had soft tissue damage in his back. Once he was out of pain, Luigi became a loving, outgoing little dog, though his back issues have become chronic. Luigi is a mix; there's probably some Chihuahua in there, but he thinks he's a Rat Terrier. He also thinks he's huge, and that every crate and blanket in the house belongs to him. Luigi is especially fond of the blue blanket that came with him; he drags that blanket all over and won't let the other dogs play with it. Although he is very good with other dogs, Luigi chases cats and squirrels. He hasn't caught anything... YET. Luigi is a talker; he sings when his food bowl is being filled, and he mutters and grumbles about everything else. He is hilarious and great fun to live with. Luigi uses the doggy door faithfully, and knows "sit". This dog is a hoot; he is great fun, wonderful on a leash, loves car rides, and has very definite opinions. Sadly, Luigi now has seizures. They are controlled, for the most part, with daily medication.

Coco

2014-04-21

 
Coco was born around July 2003, and is now almost 11 years old and weighs 8 pounds. Coco is a one person dog, and will love this one person with all her heart, but she has no room for other people. Coco enjoys hanging out with the other dogs in her foster home, playing with toys, and chasing birds in the yard. She also likes to cuddle under the blankets with her fostermom at night, and "dances" for treats. She prefers to stay at home and run around the yard, or sit in her fostermom's lap. She can now do that in total confidence that her world will not change again in her lifetime.

Monthly Medication Bill: $20

Peanut

2014-12-20

 
Peanut is a small guy - less than 10 pounds. His fostermom's friend was his owner, but she got very sick, so he went to live on the farm. Peanut likes a warm bed, a warm coat, something good to eat. He had some adjusting to do when he first arrived - discovering the Great Outdoors, and now he loves to explore - although he doesn't go very far. This little city dog is liking his country life a lot. There are wonderful smells everywhere, and lots of things to learn about - like cows and horses! Not a bad retirement for a little city Rattie!

Monthly Medication Bill: $25

Minnie Pearl

2015-05-01

 
Minnie Pearl was rescued from a hoarder/breeder. For this reason she is very shy and still learning manners and how to trust people; she's always been better with women than men. Minnie was pregnant when she came to Ratbone, and has since delivered and raised 3 beautiful babies. She is just over three year old, weighs around 13 pounds, and is a blue tri-color. Minnie is affectionate and friendly with her fostermom, but no one else. She has never offered to bite in her foster home - even though she was extremely frightened when she first arrived. Minnie gets along wonderfully with the other dogs, and ignores the cats, but she is still terrified of humans.

Julie

2015-05-26

 
Julie (sometimes known as Juliette) is an older Rat Terrier with a loving personality. She's a total lap dog, and loves to just lay with her head in her fostermom's lap to watch TV! Julie was an owner surrender to the Miami Dade shelter. Julie usually gets along with other dogs, but is very selective about which ones she likes. She also is a very finicky eater and has to coaxed with lots of tasty treats. Julie walks well on a leash and rides well in a car. She is house-trained. Julie is a small girl - only 12 pounds.

Piper Blu

2015-05-26

 
Piper Blu is about 7 years old now, and came from the Indianapolis area, where she was abandoned in a vet's parking lot. Her spots are a very unusual merle/sable color, on a white body. The hair on her head is very thin, but she doesn't seem to notice. Piper knows "sit", "stay" and "come"... but she can be a little selective about obeying the commands. She is a very active girl. Piper weighs about 25 pounds, and is quite a tall Rattie. She likes men, women and kids - but would probably chase a cat if she saw it.