Roger (Australian Terrier / Jack Russell Terrier (Parson Russell Terrier) / Mixed)
About the shelter
The Perfect Dog
PO Box 361441 Milpitas, 95036
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More about the shelter
The Perfect Dog, dedicated to rescuing wonderful homeless or abandoned dogs from over-crowded shelters, is an organization serving the southern Bay Area. The Perfect Dog places dogs in need into temporary foster homes, where they are socialized, trained, cleaned, and prepared for adoption. Ultimately, The Perfect Dog strives to greatly reduce the number of unwanted dogs euthanized in shelters simply due to over-crowding or being deemed unadoptable.
The Perfect Dog rescues the IMperfect dogs who have simply been overlooked at the shelter or who have special medical or behavioral issues which puts them at risk of euthanasia, and finds them the perfect homes. We never discriminate. If there is a dog in need, it doesnt matter its age, breed, condition, history, etc. If it needs help, we will do what it takes to find a way to help the dog. We believe in giving every dog a chance and we believe there is the right home for every dog out there.
adoption fee is $250 for puppies and adults, $150 for senior dogs (10+), first step is to fill out the adoption application to ensure the home will be a good fit for the dog, then we offer a foster-to-adopt week-long trial period to ensure it will work out in the new home, with a signed foster agreement, then sign an adoption agreement once they're ready to adopt.
About Roger
Distance: 3,944 Miles
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PLEASE READ HIS DESCRIPTION BEFORE CALLING/APPLYING!
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His super cute looks are deceiving!
Roger is a "project dog"! Which means he will need on-going training and is ONLY available to an SF Bay Area experienced, sport dog home.
Roger is a 8 year old, 10lb Australian Terrier/Jack Russell mix, and this guy is ALL terrier!! (His personality is probably closest to that of a Jack Russell) He loves to play with other small dogs, is good with cats (although sometimes he wants to play with them if they run). He LOVES to play (can’t say this enough), and he is very high energy. He has learned a handful of tricks (is a titled Advanced Trick Dog), and he competes in USDAA Agility (with two titles already- SPS and PD)!, so he must go to a home that can continue dog sports with him, and keep him very active, both mentally and physically. He’s like the energizer bunny, and he is one of the smartest dogs we have ever met, scary smart! He does also love to snuggle with his person and give kisses. He’s crate-trained and housebroken. His only issue (besides his energy and intelligence level) is *fear aggression toward strangers* (will bite if a stranger approaches, reaches their hand for/toward him, or spooks him), but with lots of patience, management, training (counter conditioning), and carefully monitored socialization, his fear has decreased, but it may never go completely away, so you can never let your guard down with him. He has gotten a LOT better in his foster home over the last several years, but will need someone to continue the right kind of training with him. He does seem to warm up much faster to young women than to older people or men. This is why he’d do best in a home with NO children and with someone experienced with terrier or high energy breeds (like herding dogs) and near-professional dog behavior experience. Once you give this dog a chance, you will fall in love! He’s really such an absolutely brilliant dog, the life of the party! Roger has been in rescue since 3/2011.
Roger is neutered, up to date on his shots, microchipped, and will come with a collar, harness, leash, and bag of food!
Please contact Diana at (510) 333-4420 or theperfectdogrescue@gmail.com or fill out the adoption application: http://www.theperfectdog.org/TPDadoptapp.doc
More about Roger
Age: Senior
Size: Small
Gender: Male
Location: Milpitas, CA
Altered: Yes
OK w/ Cats: Yes
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Adults: Women Only
OK w/ Kids: No
OK w/ Cats: Yes
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Adults: Women Only
OK w/ Kids: No