Parker (ID)

Rat Terrier | Boundary County, ID

AdultMaleSmallTricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)

About

Meet Parker (ID)

Parker just turned 7, and he's hoping it's his lucky number. Adopted from New Rattitude when he was 6 months old,  Parker returned to us two years ago when his owner died. Since then, Parker has had a hard time finding the right adopter. While he's the sweetest boy to his people, he needs a home with few visitors. He's afraid of strangers and in the past has bitten to keep them at bay, although maturity and antianxiety meds (cost=$4/month) have helped him become more mellow now. Parker is house-trained with a dog door. He pulls a bit on walks to follow his nose. He enjoys riding in the car and playing with his six canine foster siblings. However, he can get a little rough, so playtime needs supervision. Although he's tentative with new dogs, he might do well with dogs around his size (about 16 lbs.). Because of his strong prey drive, chasing squirrels, birds and even bugs, a cat wouldn't make a good housemate. Parker sleeps quietly in a crate all night but loves cuddling in bed with his people for morning kisses. He'll also snuggle with you on the sofa under a blanket to watch a movie. Because his foster home is a little crowded and he doesn't always get the attention he craves, he would appreciate having his own people to shower him with love. Parker is intelligent and quite the character. His quirky  "talking," both to his people and to himself, can be very entertaining. Other than his reactivity to strangers, he's a super sweet little dog who needs you to keep his world safe enough for him to show you how much he loves you. Check out his online photo album at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/parker  .

Adoption Process
application, personal references check, vet reference check, telephone interview, home visit, temperament match, adoption contract and adoption fee.