Mitzi (VA)

Lively 14-lb. 10-year-old rat terrier Mitzi has vocal skills that are as cute as she is. Once she knows you, Mitzi will greet you with a wagging tail, but far more amusing are her 'tough-guy' barks as you're unlocking the door, followed by little grunts of excitement when she sees it's you! No matter how long you're gone, her delight at your return is the same. Now, if you try picking her up, especially under her arms, you may be admonished with a sharp squeal. She also seems a little sensitive to touch on her legs, although there's no medical explanation. But when she rolls over and wiggles, it's time for a belly rub. She wants touch on her terms and will let you know what those terms are! Mitzi doesn't care much about toys, but she's interested in chasing squirrels she sees outside. She loves the outdoors almost as much as snoozing on the sofa near her humans. She also enjoys walks and lying in the grass to soak up the sun. On walks, she doesn't bark at unfamiliar dogs, and in her foster home, she gets along with the other dogs, although she may nudge closer to her people if she thinks the others are getting all the attention. She would do well in a home with or without other dogs. Mitzi sleeps and travels nicely in a crate, but she's house-trained and can be left uncrated when you're out. Mitzi's perfect home would appreciate her gentle nature and match her devotion with their love and attention. She would likely be fine with older children who can understand and respect her desire (or lack thereof) to be touched. Check out more photos and videos of the marvelous Miss Mitzi at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/mitzi .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.