Ruthie

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Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement—Kennel License #2617Could she do well with kids? Yes, with children around 16 years old, on a kid-by-kid basis.Could she do well with other dogs? No, we believe she would do best as the only dog in the home.Has this dog lived with cats? Unknown. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not “cat test” dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian’s Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]---Meet Ruthie – Tug Champ, Tennis Ball Enthusiast, Spirited Sidekick in a Chic Mocha CoatAt just 1 year old, Ruthie is a 50-pound terrier mix with a zest for life and a serious love for playtime. Don’t let that sleek, mocha-colored coat fool you—this girl is all action. Her happy place? Mid-air during a tug-of-war leap, tennis ball in her mouth, tail in full helicopter mode.What Makes Ruthie So Ruthie:- Obsessed with her tug rope—like, pro-level committed- Loves tennis balls and high-energy games that let her burn off steam- Shows enthusiasm for handling and human attention—especially when play is involved- No food guarding, but she does like to claim her tug toy (it’s hers, and she’s cool if you know that)- Needs a little guidance with her excitement—she’s a full-body hugger who may jump and barrel into you playfully when you get her goingRuthie is a smart, spirited girl who would thrive as the only pet in an active, dog-savvy home. She’s still learning how to channel all her energy and excitement, so she’ll do best with older kids (around 16+) who can help her keep it fun but focused.While we don’t know how she’d do with cats, we do know she’s looking for a family who’ll love her joyful energy and give her the structure she needs to shine.Ruthie’s Ideal Day:- Wake up. Zoom around the yard.- Snag the tug rope. Victory lap.- Pause for treats and pets. Repeat.- Evening walk. Snuggle. More tug.- Bedtime with her favorite toy by her side.---Condensed Staff Assessment Notes: Ruthie is a lively young girl who loves to play, especially with her tug rope and tennis balls. She shows enthusiasm in activities like husbandry handling and has no signs of resource guarding over her food. Although she can be possessive of the tug rope, she doesn`t display any aggressive guarding behavior.In interactions with other dogs, Ruthie can be assertive, often whining and displaying a lip curl after initial sni

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