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ZhorbitAnimal ID: 0511

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About Zhorbit

Adoption Fee: $200
Rat Terrier
Age: Senior
Sex: Female

Fourteen-year-old Zhorbit came into rescue with 'baggage'--heartache, loss, and fear--mainly caused by her early life of undersocialization and then abandonment by the only family she'd known. For the past 10-plus years in her foster home, where she has been shown only love and kindness, she has 'unpacked' the heartache and loss but can't quite shed herself of her fear, which possibly was the result of abuse. The wonderful news is that Zhorbit now loves people and is relaxed enough to enjoy life! Zhorbit still has some of her terrier energy, but sleeps much of the day now that she's a 'senior.' At 15 lbs., she's also a good size for lap time and snuggling--but on her terms as she won't tolerate being picked up. She is not a fan of cats, and while she gets along with some other small dogs that don't invade her space, she would not do well in a household with multiple and/or larger dogs. Zhorbit is house-trained and will bark to be let out. She is afraid of being crated but can be left loose in the house for several hours at a time without causing any problems. Zhorbit has an enlarged heart for which she takes two daily medications. She also takes daily medication to reduce her anxiety. The monthly cost for the three medications is about $150. Potential adopters must live within driving distance of Lansing, Michigan, so that they can have a preadoption meet-and-greet with Zhorbit and her foster parents. Due to Zhorbit's fear issues, she cannot be adopted to a family with children under the age of 10. For more pictures of Zhorbit, visit her online photo album at http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/zhorbitdewittmichigan . ========================================================================================If you are interested in adopting Zhorbit, please go to new Rattitude's website at https://newrattitude.org/adopt/, where there is detailed information and a link to our adoption application.

Clinton County
Dewitt, Michigan 48820

Compatibility

  • Not Good with Cats
  • Good with Adults (Not Kids)

Personality

  • Average Energy

Health

  • Spayed
  • Vaccinations Current

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