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Rat Terrier

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Home:Pasadena, CA

Age: 12 Years Sex: Male Weight: 1-10 lbs

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Leave a bone for Steinbeck

Nicknames:
"Stop-it-Steinbeck!"

Quick Bio:

-pound dog

Likes:
To own the world! He even barks at trucks that dare to think they are bigger than him.

Pet-Peeves:
Lettuce.

Favorite Toy:
Sock-toy (a sock with a tennis ball inside)

Favorite Food:
anything I call a 'biscuit'

Favorite Walk:
ANYWHERE!

Arrival Story:
I was specifically looking for a small breed dog at the SPCA. I know there is no such thing as an 'ugly' dog, but I prefer rather unattractive dogs as they are less likely to be rescued (yes my first dog was 'ugly' and her name was Eleanor Roosevelt - go figure). Well, there was this very small barky-attention-seeking white and black dog. My first reaction was, 'oh, how cute - and loud'. But the cute factor lead me to look a bit further. Somehow, I kept returning to the cute dog's crate and before I knew it we were in a play room getting acquanted. There were no 'ugly' little dogs for adoption and this cute-barky dog needed to be adopted that day as it was his last day at SPCA. What's a mom to do but take the cute-barky dog home. When I took the dog home, it was a trial run. I told my mother, if the dog tells me his name I would keep him. After he marked up my apartment, barked himself silly and threw-up his rawhide, he climbed into my bed and cuddled ontop of my stomach. When I awoke the following morning, the dog looked into my eyes and I said "Steinbeck?" With a wagging tale, my new pup gave me a big kiss, jumped off the bed and proceeded to pee on the carpet. Steinbeck was home and I knew he was a keeper!

Bio:
After having Steinbeck home for a month, I told him he was going to Doggy Spa. For the next 2 months, Steinbeck was at Doggy Boot-camp for intensive training. I received training as well. I am happy to report that I have a well-behaved, non-marking, less barky adorable character for a companion!

I've Been On Dogster Since:

February 3rd 2004