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Yates (GA)
Yates (GA)

Rat Terrier (short coat) :: Male :: Adult

Status:Adopted!
Pet ID #:2214
Size:Small
Location:Chattanooga, TN

Additional Info:
  • Good with Dogs
  • House trained
  • Up-to-date with vaccines
  • Has Special Needs

  • Organization Contact Info:
    New Rattitude, Inc.
    Atlanta, ga 30341
    Inquiry@NewRattitude.org
    www.newrattitude.org

    As Yates trots confidently around the house and yard, visitors seldom realize that he is blind until his foster mom points out that he has no eyeballs. They cannot believe that he has no vision as he comes to greet them, navigating around obstacles, jumping onto or off the sofa, and carefully going up or down staircases. He will sometimes even jump up in front of them pogo-stick style to get their attention, hoping that they will catch him in the air and hold him up in their arms where he can get to know them better. This spunky 10-year-old had to have surgery in December to remove eyes that were painfully damaged, so he has learned to get around in complete darkness. He uses his nose, ears, and whiskers to "see" where he is going and does a great job of managing familiar environments and is not at all afraid to explore new ones. He loves going on walks and will fearlessly plunge ahead with enthusiasm and curiosity, just needing an occasional "Stop!" command to prevent him from running into an obstacle. He also understands "Step up!" and "Step down!" when approaching curbs or steps. Yates loves to meet new dogs and gets along nicely with them, even ones who are substantially bigger than his 11-lb. self. With humans, he is inquisitive, friendly, and gentle, and he has never met anyone, even little children, that he hasn't liked. Yates is reliably house-trained as long as he is taken out on a regular schedule and watched to make sure he remembers to do his business. He actually does best on leashed walks, and he will "go" reliably within the first few yards, making him a great candidate for a home without a fenced yard. His favorite thing of all is to find a snug hidey-hole for a snooze, snuggled beneath blankets, couch covers, or a pile of laundry, and while he will sleep quietly in his crate at night (under a blanket) if that is what you wish, he would also be glad to share your bed, where he will burrow down beneath the covers curled into a little ball. Yates is extremely easy to care for, as he has great house manners and it quite independent, not requiring much supervision. He is usually quiet in the house, though in the yard he occasionally will join in a barkfest with noisy neighborhood dogs. Please check out lots more photos and a few videos of this resilient cuddle buddy in his album at http://imageevent.com/beales/fosters/yates 

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