ThePolster
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| 10/06/2008 12:36 PM |
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Long story short, this female showed up drinking water out of my ditch about 5 weeks ago. We live on a dirt road. We posted flyers, put an ad in the paper, took her to everyone up and down my road within 1 mile - nothing. No one claimed her. In the short time she has been here, my kids have become attatched to her. We also have a male chaweenie, and they get along great and play NON STOP.
My research tells me she is a rat terrier, but her head seems a bit blocky compared to the pics I see. I'm guessing she's a rattie due to her HIGH energy level. She's lightning fast, can jump as high as your chest, and can't sit still unless she is sleeping.
And, to top things off, she started her heat cycle on Friday. She is now in diapers. I didn't plan on keeping her, and certainly don't want to take her to the dog pound. She was still in the chewing stage when she showed up, and that has ended, and she is partially house broken. I'd like to keep her, as she is a friendly, entertaining dog.
So, here is Coco.
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DaisysMom
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| 10/06/2008 12:45 PM |
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Welcome to the site  She looks like a full blooded rattie to me. In general, I think most ratties have a "boxier" head shape than say a toy fox terrier, which have a pointier muzzle.
Have you considered taking her into the vet or animal shelter just to have her scanned for a microchip. Though it sounds as if she may have been dumped  So glad you cared enough to take her in. Ratties are easy to fall in love with
If you keep her, I'd, of course, have her fixed as soon as you can. |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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ThePolster
Newbie
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| 10/06/2008 12:49 PM |
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We haven't been to the VET, but we plan to after she ends her heat cycle and will be getting her fixed.
There isn't a doubt in my mind that someone just dumped her off. For the first 2 weeks we had her, she chewed everything she could get ahold of, if someone wasn't watching her. We have now corrected that problem.
I also think she was mistreated by her former owner, 99% sure it was a male who mistreated her. Anytime I raise my voice, she get's very nervous and cowers. This has gotten better over the last few weeks though. She is getting more and more comfortable. |
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alice4512
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 10/06/2008 12:52 PM |
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I think she is really cute. She looks rattie to me, with her size, ears and rounder eye shape. Sounds like she is fitting right into your "pack" as well. Welcome! |
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The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too
~Mom to my good boy Fred and my crazy girl Alice~
Proud applications coordinator for Ratbone Rescue |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 10/06/2008 1:17 PM |
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| She's cute, looks maybe like a "tuxedo chocolate" if there is such a thing. Thanks for taking her in and putting the time into training her. Obviously someone else didn't want bothered. But these little dogs are so worth the effort! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org |
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daisydeux
Ratastic
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| 10/06/2008 1:21 PM |
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She is beautiful! I'm so glad she found you!!!! |
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Tammie
Ratastic
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| 10/06/2008 1:28 PM |
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Very nice looking Rattie!
Hi and welcome. |
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That's my baby girl, Bijou! She's a Toy Rat Terrier.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/749214
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gwacie
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 10/06/2008 1:33 PM |
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| She's a very pretty rattie girl. Welcome, hope to see more of you both! |
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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p5prolady
Ratastic
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| 10/06/2008 1:40 PM |
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Looks like a rattie to me too! Welcome!
Thanks for taking her in...there's a special place in Hades for people who abandon pets! |
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Bobbi
Mom to Lacey and Pokey
Nana to Daegen and Caleb |
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buttonbutt
Newbie
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| 10/06/2008 1:48 PM |
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| Welcome to you and congrats on the new pup! She's really cute! Glad she's fitting in with your family and other dog. |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 10/06/2008 6:59 PM |
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She definitely has some rattie in her. When I first looked at the face I thought "Boston Terrier"... but maybe not? Hard to tell...
Doesn't matter. She's adorable and BLESS YOU for taking her in ! |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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Amy
Bratty Ratty
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| 10/06/2008 7:27 PM |
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I think people like yourself have a special place in heaven reserved for you. Please stay around and let us know how this all turns out. So who is the lucky one? Her......or you? |
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thecunninghams5.shutterfly.com
myspace.com/mrscunningham |
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Kasey's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 10/06/2008 7:47 PM |
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I can see alot of rattie in her... she's cute! |
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Mardi
Momma to Kasey and Indy
~~Dance like nobody's watching~~ |
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Sassy'sMama
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 10/07/2008 10:59 AM |
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She looks 100% Grade A Rattie to me..
Her head is shaped alot like my Sassy's...
Either or, God Bless you for giving her a loving home... She chose you to love her... |
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~~Jan~~
Mama to Sassy
www.marykay.com/janetkimberlin
(free shipping) |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 10/07/2008 12:00 PM |
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| Bless you for taking her in! |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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ThePolster
Newbie
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| 10/07/2008 10:19 PM |
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This heat cycle is really NUTS!
She has been in diapers for almost a week, and is still bleeding. Anytime we take a diaper off her and let her outside, she will lick herself nonstop for minutes. Our other dog is fixed, so no worries there. And, we haven't had any strange dogs show up..thank god. |
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tiggarat
Bratty Ratty
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| 10/07/2008 10:43 PM |
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I know what you mean...my dobie is in heat right now too...not fun.  if your girl has only been bleeding for a week, you have about 2 more weeks to go.
welcome! |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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don
Newbie
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| 10/09/2008 9:39 AM |
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| We are new but coco looks like a beautiful rattie! The huge ears are the cutest part of these great dogs.Hope you keep her or find her a happy home!! Don and Jean |
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