Meet Jeri
Desoto Animal Rescue Society lists Jeri as a male "Rat Terrier" in Horn Lake, Mississippi. He is listed as 8 years old and medium in size.
Desoto Animal Rescue Society's listing says: "On occasion, both dogs still nip their rescuers when they are stressed or excited." Desoto Animal Rescue Society's listing says: "They should probably be adopted separately in order to fully bond with the new owner(s)."
Jeri is still very wary and untrusting of new people and new situations. The rescue says Jeri and Meri will NOT be good with seniors, children or cats because of their unpredictability and their terrier tendencies.
The rescue says it will take a "dog-savvy" person with great patience and love, and a very calm, low activity home. The rescue notes that this is not to say they would not warm up to other people. Once the level of trust is earned, either Jeri or Meri would be a sweet companion and friend.
When Jeri and Meri were found, they were essentially feral, hiding under a shipping container they had adopted as their home. It is unknown how long they were living there, as the property was only visited by the owners sporadically. Both were very skinny, dehydrated and terrified of people.
Jeri is neutered, vaccinated and on Heartworm preventative. Meri is spayed, vaccinated, and on Heartworm preventative.
You can speak to his foster parents to learn more by calling 662-342-9448 or emailing: info@desotoanimalrescue.org To ask about Jeri or start an application, contact Desoto Animal Rescue Society.
Edited by Lily's Second Chance from the listing by Desoto Animal Rescue Society. Please confirm details with Desoto Animal Rescue Society.
Read Desoto Animal Rescue Society’s original description
When Jeri and Meri were found, they were essentially feral. They were hiding under a shipping container they had adopted as their home. It is unknown how long they were living there, as the property was only visited by the owners sporadically. When the landowners found them, it took quite a while to coax them out into the open where they were eventually trapped. Both were very skinny, dehydrated and terrified of people. And both are still very wary and untrusting of new people and new situations. On occasion, both dogs still nip their rescuers when they are stressed or excited. This is not to say that they would not warm up to other people. But it will take a "dog-savvy" person with great patience, love and a very calm, low activity home. Once the level of trust is earned, either Jeri or Meri would be a sweet companion and friend. Meri and Jeri will NOT be good with seniors, children or cats because of their unpredictability and their terrier tendencies. They should probably be adopted separately in order to fully bond with the new owner(s). Jeri is neutered, vaccinated and on Heartworm preventative. Meri is spayed, vaccinated, and on Heartworm preventative. You can speak to his foster parents to learn more by calling 662-342-9448 or emailing: info@desotoanimalrescue.org
About Jeri’s reported breed
Rat Terrier
Listed as Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier is an American breed descended from terriers brought over by English miners and other working class immigrants. Many Rat Terriers are energetic, curious and easy to train, and often friendly companions when they are not working. The American Kennel Club lists a general life expectancy of 12-18 years and a weight of 10-25 pounds.
Breed information describes general tendencies. It does not tell you Jeri’s personality, health or ancestry. Ask Desoto Animal Rescue Society about Jeri as an individual.
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