Skippy
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Hi everyone, my name is Skippy! I am a very sweet, affectionate, mellow, 6 year old male, neutered Schipperke/Rat Terrier mix!
- Quick Fact Sheet:
- Gender: Male, neutered
- Breed: Schipperke/Rat Terrier mix
- Age: 6 years old
- Weight: 12 pounds
- Good with dogs: OK, but would be happiest as your only dog!
- Good with cats? Unknown
- Good with kids? Unknown
Background:
I came all the way from KY, where I was originally in a high-kill, very crowded shelter. I was taken there by my former owner with my housemate Lulu. Our former owner felt she was not able to care for us anymore and wanted us to find a good home. The shelter needed to make some space, so luckily the lady in the shelter told the great people at CDR about us and were able to hitch a ride on the transport to Ithaca! Lulu and I lived together with our former owner but we are not very close (we don’t play together or pal around together) and truth be told, each of us would actually prefer having a new family all to ourselves!!!
Personality:
I am a very sweet, affectionate and cuddly! I have a gentle and laid back energy, and my foster mom says my main activities are: cuddling, snuggling, and napping! But look out when you tell me that it’s time to go for a walk, get a belly rub or eat! I get very excited and am ready to go!!!
I have great house manners and am completely housebroken. I come when I am called and walk very nicely on a leash. I like to spend most of my time hanging out with my people and prefer to either be laying beside them on the couch so I am touching them or laying right in their lap. At night time I am ok sleeping in my own bed on the floor but I have to know you are right there next to me, otherwise I will bark because I am lonely. If you would consider letting me snuggle in bed with you, I would be over the moon.
The hugest pleasure in my life is being with my family. I show no interest in playing with toys. I also prefer to have my family to myself and sometimes get a little upset if Lulu or one of the other 2 dogs in my foster home try to come near when I am next to my foster mom or dad. That is why we think I would be happiest and best as the only dog in a home. I would love to soak up your attention all to myself!
I don’t bark very much at all, even when the other dogs bark. I wait my turn to take treats and take them very nicely and gently. My foster mom says I seem to know basic commands and we are working on them to refresh my memory.
Favorite Activities :
- Napping either next to my person, touching them or laying on their lap!
- Getting a belly rub (but I only like them when I am sitting up)!
- Going for walks, but not as much in this really cold weather! I need to wear a coat but I still get cold pretty quickly!
Cohabitation:
I am a little shy at first but I love love love people!
I like to be the only dog so I can have all the snuggle time. It’s possible that I could learn to live all right with another dog, but I’m hoping for a home as an only pooch!
I am not living with any cats in my foster home so we honestly don’t know and would have to test it out if you had one. We are not sure if I would be more willing to share my person with a cat than a dog.
We do not know if I have ever been around children so would have to check that out!
Medical Concerns/Special Needs:
None that we are aware of. I was checked out by the vet in KY before I came to Ithaca and got a clean bill of health. I have a good appetite and like my treats!
Summary:
I am a loving, sweet, affectionate, cuddle bug of a boy! I am hoping for a forever home where I am free to love, adore and snuggle with you. I am a cute, loving boy, and I can’t wait to be someone’s incredibly loyal companion!
If you are interested in adopting Skippy, please fill out an online adoption application and live close to Ithaca , Syracuse, Binghamton, or Elmira. We do home visits on every applicant, and can't do home visits where we don't have local volunteers.
