Meet Quita and Moche, two sisters who came from Fresno, California. Above is their shelter picture - a pretty sad sight. Rat terriers who often do poorly in shelters because they are such sensitive souls that the noise, strange people and dogs, and general shelter atmosphere overwhelm them..
They arrived on November 2nd, and Moche stayed with
Catty Rattie and Quita with another New Rattitude volunteer while I attended a flyball tournament up in Canada. When I picked the girls up Quita showed a little nervousness, but Moche settled right in!
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| I am one gorgeous Teddy Rat! |
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Not to be outdone though, Quita quickly started coming out of her shell!
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| Got a treat in that pocket? |
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| Lookin good ladies! |
Being so sweet and little, both girls attracted attention quickly. A very special adopter let me know she was looking for a companion for her dog and Moche caught her eye. Quita only lasted a couple days on Petfinder before someone applied for her - she had been looking for a rat terrier/chihuahua mix for a little while and when she saw Quita she new this little tan and white girl was The One!
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| Psst....I think we've been adopted! |
With great joy and a touch of sorrow, the girls went home last night after only one and half weeks with me. Each time a dog (or pair of dogs!) leaves, it makes room for another life that won't be thrown away in an overcrowded California shelter, but that doesn't mean I won't miss waking up to these sweet faces!
Quita, now Pico, went home with a clicker-trainer who runs
Yes! Dog Adventures. She will be going on daily hikes in the mountains with other dogs and learning through positive reinforcement methods that will boost her confidence and allow her sweet, gentle nature to blossom. She will be living with Savvy, the beautiful and charming Smooth Collie she is snuggling with in the photo above.
Of course anytime you put two snuggly dogs together in front of a fire, it isn't long before they konk out! Most amazing though - this photo was taken the day after Pico went home. She came from the shelter shy and nervous, but once again proving the resiliency of canines, she took right to her big sister and her Momma and showed what an incredible little being she is.
Moche went to a very special home as well. Recognize that handsome face on the left? That is none other than Inca (now Skagit), my very first foster boy. He is also living an incredible life after coming out of Fresno as a stray. He told his Momma that he needed a buddy to play with, and Moche (now Martha) fit the bill!
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| Inca the first night he arrived. |
Skagit and his family came down to meet Moche and they had a grand time together.
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| Sweet Martha kisses. |
Happy life sweet sisters!
Blair, thank you for the noble work you do and your deep caring. Martha is settling in well, full of cuddles and kisses. Skagit is over the moon with excitement and hasn't given her much space. Martha has put him in his place a few times already so I think these two will get along just fine!
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