Ruth

Adoption Fee: $400

Breed: Chihuahua Mix

Age:

Sex: Female

Size: Small

Shots Up To Date: Yes

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Housetrained: Yes

OK With Kids: Yes

OK With Dogs: Yes

OK With Cats: Yes

About Ruth

Personality: Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful

Ruth, our 7 pound 10 month old chihuahua mix, came to us with a fractured front leg. We aren't sure how she broke it. However, considering Ruth is basically made of twigs, we wouldn't be surprised if her leg broke because the wind knocked her over. Thanks to the @1510Foundation for covering Ruth's care in its entirety, we were able to have her leg surgically repaired. Now healed, she's ready for a home (and maybe a full body suit made of bubble wrap).

Ruth is has been a dream patient and house guest. She is crate and potty trained, quiet, and very friendly. We can't overestimate the friendly part. Ruth loves everyone (and everyone loves her back). She's befriended dogs (both large and small), kids (also large and small), and cats.

Ruth is cuddle-focused but loves toys and walks. She's still a puppy and has minor puppy mouthiness. She also has the attention span of a goldfish. For this reason, Ruth's adoptive home should be prepared to keep her entertained with plenty of exercise and puzzle games. We wouldn't call Ruth the sharpest tool in the shed (she's forever confused by the concept of "sit"), but she likes learning new things and should have ongoing puppy training.

We do think Ruth would fit in well in most homes. However, she is always trying to break her remaining legs. She puts herself in the middle of all the action and throws herself under people's feet. If it were up to Ruth, she'd try to launch herself off of the top of the refrigerator. For that reason, kids in the home should be very self-aware and careful.

Ruth is heartworm negative and current on her flea and heartworm preventatives.

Think you can keep our fragile daredevil safe? Is your home decorated in mostly cushions with no sharp corners (kidding)?

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