Terrapin - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Milton, Delaware

Dog Name: Terrapin

Breed: Pyrenees mix

Sex: Female

Age: 2.5 months old (DOB 6/25/26)

Weight: 15 lbs

Medical Needs: She will need to continue with age-appropriate vaccinations, including the rabies vaccine when old enough.

She must be neutered by 12/31/26, period.

IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO ABIDE BY THIS STATE REGULATION, DO NOT APPLY. WE ARE NOT GOING TO ARGUE WITH YOU ABOUT IT LATER.

The adoption fee includes the appointment at one of the clinics we use in the state of Delaware. (Options are Wilmington, Newark, Dover, or Georgetown.) The foster-to-adopt family will contact Grass Roots Rescue when he is about 5 months old to schedule this appointment.

Keeping the appointment that is assigned by the clinic is a condition of adoption. Foster-to-adopters must live within 1 hour of DE and be willing to travel here for the pending appointment.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

Housebroken: Not yet but she tries

Crate Trained: Yes

Good in the Car: Yes but she's active. She does lay down after awhile.

Good on a Leash: Not yet. She thinks it's some strange contraption preventing her from exploring.

Energy Level: High, Puppy High!

Need a Fenced-in Yard: No

Dog Friendly: Yes

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive home? Not necessary but she's been with her sisters and our 4 dogs and will learn from other dogs.

Cat Friendly: Yes but she wants to pounce on them since they're the same size. Cats must be dog friendly and not care.

Kid Friendly: No kids here but with the proper introductions and if kids are trained well, they should be fine.

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? I'd say it's open to the parents. I wouldn't put a newborn with a puppy in the same pen or kennel lol. But with them being kept away from young kids (under 5), they should be okay. Puppies have sharp nails and they like to jump.

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Terrapin is a loving girl! She wants to be right up close to us. She's active, loves food and is treat motivated! She loves belly rubs! When taken out every few hours, she does her business outside. She's had some accidents in the kennel like over night or if we're gone too long. She was great in our shower with bath time. She wants to cuddle but also explore what's around her. She hasn't learned to play with toys yet. She does have a squeaky toy in her kennel now. She will need guidance and training like any puppy. Time and patience is necessary. We're still learning about this cutie. She will need daily brushing because of her coat.

Foster's Location: Westover, MD

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application

(If you already have an approved application on file, email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com, and ask the app team to pull your app.)

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

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