07/28/2025
I am sharing this in hopes that a perfect home can be found for Rudy. I am not the person rehoming him so please contact Jennifer (contact info below) if you're interested in giving this boy a home!
This is Rudy, a 14-year-old rat terrier, whose person passed away at the end of May. He was rehomed almost immediately, however, the family who adopted him has decided they can't keep him, for some of the reasons listed below.
Despite his age, Rudy is in excellent health and recently had dental work done, so we feel he has many more years left in him. It's possible he has seasonal allergies, as he seems to have a persistent cough at certain times of the year. We've been working on diagnosing the issue, but it's something to be aware of, and it is not contagious.
After speaking with a trainer, we were told that the behavior he is displaying in his new home is that of a typical rat terrier, and one who was rarely left alone. He prefers to be with you; he barks when he's separated from you by a door, when you leave the house, or if he's left alone in the yard. Rudy is crate trained but isn't a huge fan of the crate - he's been known to dig at the crate and take the skin off his nose. If you're someone who always wants your dog with you, he's your guy!
He needs some training; he's super smart and understands lots of words! He walks very well on a leash but likes to bark at other dogs. A firm, "No, we don't talk to our neighbors that way" seems to make him stop. He also LOVES car rides. Rudy likes people and kids; he's lived with other dogs and cats. However, he prefers to be top dog and can display some jealousy behaviors. He's also not respectful of cats - he thinks they are for pouncing and chasing - so any cats he lives with need to be dog-savvy.
He has a tiny bladder and currently has some accidents in the house. He needs someone who can work to get him on a proper schedule, and he will often use p*e pads, but not consistently. He's a boy and likes to lift his leg on things. He has proven that he can be housebroken, if he's allowed to go outside regularly and taken for walks.
Rudy's future medical expenses will be covered, and some training as well, if that will help him find the perfect forever home. Vet references will be checked.
If you are interested in adopting Rudy, please call Jennifer at 518 869 4882 and leave a message with your name and contact information.
