Adopted Chief - courtesy post
Chief photos courtesy of Kate Palubicki
We sadly need to rehome our dog, Chief.
Chief is an 8-ish year old rat terrier mix that my husband adopted and rehabilitated 6 years ago. When Chief was a puppy, he was abused and had severe trust issues. I'm happy to say he's now a happy, healthy dog that still has some quirks related to his early life experiences, but would be a wonderful companion.
We need to rehome Chief for two reasons: we will be relocating to the east coast within the next year and we are planning on having a baby sometime in the near future. Chief is not a dog that should be around kids--with his past and his quirks, we do not consider him a good fit for a household with children. We would like to find Chief a new family in Colorado as it is such a dog-friendly, rescue-friendly state, that we believe it is the best place to find the right fit for him.
He is an extremely loyal and affectionate dog. He is very smart and willing to please. He ignores cats, so a household with cats would be fine. Chief is hit or miss with other dogs. I believe he would eventually warm up to a multi-dog household, but the introduction period would have to be very slow and patient. He prefers little dogs to big dogs, but he does not like dogs in "his space". I think a single-dog household would be his best option, especially as he gets older.
On to his quirks--Chief needs lots of sleep or else he gets crabby. He has his own crate that he sleeps in while we are at work and at night. He really does well with crating and we would recommend that. He is very protective of his home and people. He does not like strangers in his house and will growl or snap if they try to pet him. He will give a warning growl and we know that means to leave him alone, even if he was the one asking for attention. Often times, it just means he needs more sleep. It is best if you allow him to approach you for attention, versus you seeking him out.
Once he gets to know you, he loves to cuddle and be pet. He is a low energy dog and a fenced in backyard or a short walk twice a day would be all he needs.
We plan on keeping Chief in our home until we can find a new home for him. We really just want to find the right fit and are going to take our time to make sure he goes to the right family.
Thank you for your time!
Katie Palubicki
kspalubicki@gmail.com
920-285-6333
Chief is an 8-ish year old rat terrier mix that my husband adopted and rehabilitated 6 years ago. When Chief was a puppy, he was abused and had severe trust issues. I'm happy to say he's now a happy, healthy dog that still has some quirks related to his early life experiences, but would be a wonderful companion.
We need to rehome Chief for two reasons: we will be relocating to the east coast within the next year and we are planning on having a baby sometime in the near future. Chief is not a dog that should be around kids--with his past and his quirks, we do not consider him a good fit for a household with children. We would like to find Chief a new family in Colorado as it is such a dog-friendly, rescue-friendly state, that we believe it is the best place to find the right fit for him.
He is an extremely loyal and affectionate dog. He is very smart and willing to please. He ignores cats, so a household with cats would be fine. Chief is hit or miss with other dogs. I believe he would eventually warm up to a multi-dog household, but the introduction period would have to be very slow and patient. He prefers little dogs to big dogs, but he does not like dogs in "his space". I think a single-dog household would be his best option, especially as he gets older.
On to his quirks--Chief needs lots of sleep or else he gets crabby. He has his own crate that he sleeps in while we are at work and at night. He really does well with crating and we would recommend that. He is very protective of his home and people. He does not like strangers in his house and will growl or snap if they try to pet him. He will give a warning growl and we know that means to leave him alone, even if he was the one asking for attention. Often times, it just means he needs more sleep. It is best if you allow him to approach you for attention, versus you seeking him out.
Once he gets to know you, he loves to cuddle and be pet. He is a low energy dog and a fenced in backyard or a short walk twice a day would be all he needs.
We plan on keeping Chief in our home until we can find a new home for him. We really just want to find the right fit and are going to take our time to make sure he goes to the right family.
Thank you for your time!
Katie Palubicki
kspalubicki@gmail.com
920-285-6333
