Charmy (WA)

Rat Terrier | Columbia County, WA

YoungFemaleSmallWhite with Black

About

Meet Charmy (WA)

Quiet, cautious Charmy is so sweet once she trusts you! With time and space to get to know you, she'll become your loyal friend. Found as a stray with her sister and her presumed mom, 6-lb. Charmy looks like a puppy, but she's believed to be around 1-2 years old. For such a tiny thing, she has a streak of independence and will sit alone and explore in the yard by herself. This rattie mix likes spending time with her sister, and she tolerates being around the other dogs. Favorite activities are snuggling in the lap of her person and gobbling up any food that comes her way. In fact, she can become somewhat possessive of resources to the point of growling and snapping at any dogs who venture too close to her "prizes," even if it's just a spot of real estate on your bed.    Charmy walks fairly well on a leash,  but can pull in spite of her tiny size. She loves meeting new people and dogs and will then usually return to her own business unless she decides to follow the lead of her sister, Cherish, who clamors for attention. She does bark and strain at the leash upon seeing cats or small animals, so she might be better in a home without cats.  And needless to say, her size precludes her living with small children or anyone who can't handle her gently.   Charmy is on the right path with house-training; accidents only occur when she can't get outdoors quickly enough. She has decent indoor manners; she doesn't chew on furniture or bark a lot, and she sleeps quietly through the night (in YOUR bed of course). If you need to limit access to rooms, know that she can climb over any mesh or perforated barriers. Likewise, if you're driving with her, she must be safely tethered or crated, as she'll use her monkey-like agility to get to your lap! Yes, it may take bit of work to help this sweet, slightly impish sprite become a polished young lady, but you'll be charmed by the result! 

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