Hi everyone. Great news: it’s almost time for me to go up for adoption! Wow. It’s been quite a journey for me here at the Animal League. They’ve taken super care of me since I was a puppy. Now, I’m a whole year old, I’ve had corrective surgery and I’m getting ready to go to my very own home.

North Shore Animal League America wants to make sure I go to a family that can take care of my special needs, so they’ve put together some information and tips to make sure that me and my new family will be the perfect match!

Here are some things potential adopters should know about me…

I need exercise! I’m a terrier mix, and like most terriers, we’re very active. We have lots of energy and like to keep it movin! Because of my operation, I may have a few restrictions at first. You’ll need to work with my vet to see what my limitations are, and I’ll need regular checkups on my hip, too. It’s important to remember that a well-exercised doggie is a healthy and happy doggie.

I love other dogs! Let me at ‘em. I’ll play with just about any dog - puppies, small dogs and dogs much larger than me. I love to wrestle and play rough so, again, we’ll have to ask my vet about any play limitations for my safety. I like kids, too, but over the age of 12, please.

I LOVE to chew! Chewing is one of my favorite things. I love chew sticks, small Kong toys and Nyla bones. It’s important to make sure that I have appropriate things to chew so I don’t wander off and chew things I’m not supposed to. Some things I shouldn’t chew are those soft toys like stuffed animals or tennis balls ‘cause I can easily shred them. Then I may get tempted to eat the pieces, and that’s no good! Another good idea is to change up my toys frequently to keep me interested.

I LOVE my crate! In the beginning, until I get used to my new surroundings, it’s best to keep me in my crate when I’m unsupervised. My crate makes me feel safe – just like a doggie den. I can hang out with my toys in there and take naps. It will keep me out of trouble when no one’s home. Eventually, when I get a little older, we can leave the crate door open – or I may not even need a crate at all.

I am making progress with housebreaking! Yay! I can pee and poop outside, especially off leash in a securely fenced area. But I shouldn’t be taken off leash outside of a fenced area because I get easily distracted and have been known to bolt after things that I’m interested in. When I’m on a leash, I prefer a harness because I have a tendency to put the brakes on whenever I feels like it (I think this is funny!). The harness keeps me secure so my collar doesn’t slip over my head!

I love to sleep in a dog bed! I also love to snuggle in a friendly lap. Playtime is good, but so is snuggle time. Sometimes, I tend to do naughty things to get attention. I just love attention. But don’t worry, I also love positive reinforcement, so it’s best to give me plenty of attention when I’m being GOOD rather than when I’m being naughty! (A little psychology goes a long way).

That’s about it. That’s all it takes. I can’t wait to show you what a good dog I am. So if you would like to adopt me, please contact KristineF@AnimalLeague.org

I can’t wait to meet you!

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