Meri - Rat Terrier
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Meri has been waiting for a home for

Since March 30, 2021

About Meri

When Jeri and Meri were found, they were essentially feral. They were hiding under a shipping container they had adopted as their home. It is unknown how long they were living there, as the property was only visited by the owners sporadically. When the landowners found them, it took quite a while to coax them out into the open where they were eventually trapped. Both were very skinny, dehydrated and terrified of people. And both are still very wary and untrusting of new people and new situations. On occasion, both dogs still nip their rescuers when they are stressed or excited. This is not to say that they would not warm up to other people. But it will take a "dog-savvy" person with great patience, love and a very calm, low activity home. Once the level of trust is earned, either Jeri or Meri would be a sweet companion and friend. Meri and Jeri will NOT be good with seniors, children or cats because of their unpredictability and their terrier tendencies. They should probably be adopted separately in order to fully bond with the new owner(s). Jeri is neutered, vaccinated and on Heartworm preventative. Meri is spayed, vaccinated, and on Heartworm preventative. You can speak to his foster parents to learn more by calling 662-342-9448 or emailing: info@desotoanimalrescue.org

Details

Breed

Rat Terrier

Age

Adult

Size

Medium

Gender

Female

Weight

Unknown

Energy

Medium

Spayed/Neutered

No

House Trained

Yes

Adoption Fee

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Compatibility

Good with Kids

No

Good with Dogs

No

Good with Cats

No

Medical Information

Special Needs
Yes

Meri

AVAILABLE

Rat Terrier

HORN LAKE, MS

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