Atticus

My story

Meet Atticus, a super sweet 3 year old neutered male terrier mix, weighing about 40 lbs! He is a friendly love bug who is good with other dogs, peiple, and kids. He has not been cat tested, so we are unsure how he would do with cats. Atticus plans to win you over with not just his good looks, but also with his charming personality. He's a fun, goofy guy and will bring endless enjoyment to his new home. Are you willing to give him the chance to make your life more entertaining?  From Atticus's current foster: "Atticus is the welcome wagon and the life of the party! He loves meeting new people and dogs alike. Atticus doesn't know what the word stranger means because everyone is his friend. He has the sweetest most handsome face and is such a quirky, loving and playful guy. He loves vigorous rubs, butt scratches and lets us know how happy he is with his motor tail. He would love nothing more than to be a sidekick by day and cuddle buddy in bed by night. After all, he does have a PhD in cuddling! He gives the best hugs and kisses. He loves playing with other dogs, finds their level and adjusts his accordingly. He likes durable rubber chew toys, fetch, couch wrestling his 4 legged friends and zoomie marathons. We think he would do best in a home with other dogs to keep him active but would also do fine being an only dog since he's a bit of an attention hog and a jealous jelly bean at times. He is NOT an aggressive dog by any means, only the occasional reactive barking, and he would rather play than fight. I have watched him de-escalate situations with other dogs and choose to not engage or redirect with playful gestures. He is not a fan of his crate, 0 out of 10, would not recommend, cries like a little girl and nervous drools, but he WILL enter it for food. He tells us when he has to go outside. He is mostly great on leash except for when he gets excited about something or his prey drive is triggered (which is typical for terriers). He is very smart, expressive and knows basic commands like sit, stay, come, paw, lay down, dog out, leave it and drop it. He has good recall.  Overall just your snuggliest, silliest GOODEST BOY." Atticus is medically up to date and housebroken. A 100% good doggo! Apply to meet this special boy today! Click HERE for Adoption Application: pawsrescueleague.org/adopt Adoption fees vary based on the dog and are not negotiable. As a small rescue that does not receive government funding or grants, we rely on adoption fees to stay afloat. Adoption fees help cover the following: vaccinations, wellness exams, heartworm/4DX testing, parasite prevention, spay/neuter (age-appropriate), microchipping, transport expenses, and other rescue-related overhead/administrative costs. Paws Rescue League, Inc is an all-inclusive rescue that does NOT only rescue puppies and young, healthy dogs.  We make a point to also rescue seniors, dogs with special needs, moms, and other “less desirable” dogs, knowing that we will likely incur higher veterinary expenses and that these dogs may take longer to get adopted.  As such, an individual adoption fee is not only reimbursing PRL for expenses directly related to that dog, but it is also helping us to continue our mission of taking in dogs that would otherwise be too much of a financial burden to save. We believe that ALL dogs deserve a second chance. Thank you for your support and understanding! ##2332671##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Atticus, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.