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Rita’s Story

Rita came into the SNAFU Rescue via a commerical breeding auction. We wanted her to be placed in a loving home and spend the rest of her years being a spoiled pet.

Rita is a super sweet, active, playful, attention-seeking, sassy, snuggly, social, energetic, outgoing, friendly, and lovable Pug puppy; she is the pawfect balance of a little bit of everything!  She enjoys romping around the house and exploring every inch of her surroundings.  She runs around the furniture like it is placed pawfectly for her obstacle course use!  Rita has an affinity for the outdoors and often requests time outside to take in all the smells.  Most of her outdoor and indoor time is spent playing a game of chase with her furry foster brother.  When her best friend is tired of her shenanigans, Rita will find some mischief and search around the home for items that are NOT Rita-friendly; such a typical puppy!  She must be supervised at all times as Rita is still learning proper dog manners and what items are dog-friendly.  Once she notices her foster brother is awake, she will again pester him for more play time!  Yes, Rita is all play, play, and more play!  Once the fun and excitement are over, she will search for her beloved bone and snuggle up in any comfy spot she can find for a much-needed nap.  Rita will always look for her people or her furry pal to partake in a cuddle session during her snooze.  She truly just wants to be with her people all the time as she finds comfort in their presence and the attention she is offered.  After a much-needed puppy nap, she is off circling the house following her foster sibling around, mimicking their behaviors and stealing their toys.  Rita’s overall fun, happy disposition allows her to get along with his furry foster sibling who is quite a bit bigger than her.  She has a very lovable and silly temperament which is favorable when she is around other dogs. She has yet to meet any human, big or small, that she hasn’t fallen head over paws for.  Because of her lighthearted disposition, we feel Rita will do perfectly well with smaller dogs and with dog-savvy, gentle, respectful children of any age.  Rita is still a young puppy and she comes with all the puppy tendencies; finger nibbles, jumping, etc.  She needs some basic puppy training to learn what is expected of her in the home.  We also feel Rita would thrive in a multi-dog household as she emulates other dog behaviors and picks up quickly on what is expected in the home and proper dog manners. She is a very quick learner and picks up on routines with ease.  Slow introductions to other dogs and children in the household are a must and she should always be supervised to make sure both she and they are kept safe.

Rita is still working on potty training.  She is progressing but will need a consistent schedule to help.  As with all of our dogs, any adopter must be patient and willing to continue working on her potty training success as she acclimates to her new home and surroundings. Rita needs an outside routine, positive reinforcement, and a signal for potty.  She is 100% crate-trained and does not have any accidents in her crate.  She sleeps quietly (after a little cry of course) when her foster family happens to be away from the home and adorably will rest her little head on a comfy blanket.  Rita does sleep in her crate in the evening but would much rather share a bed and offer snuggles to her new family! 

Medically, Rita is in great health!  She has been microchipped, updated on vaccinations/dewormings, and has been given a clean bill of health by our veterinarian!  Rita does have an umbilical hernia that will be repaired at the time of her spay at the expense of the SNAFU Rescue.  *The adoption of this dog will be carried under an altering contract. A $500 deposit will be required. This deposit will be held by the SNAFU Rescue and returned to the adopter upon receipt of proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered per the contract terms.*

Rita would do great in any type of home since she does well at going up and down small amounts of stairs.  A house with a completely closed fenced yard will be preferred for her (as opposed to a multiple floor apartment style dwelling) since she loves to explore the yard, likes to sun her Puggy buns, and has a tendency to run and play without limits.  An apartment with a ground-level unit with a fenced yard would be okay for Rita as that would provide easy and safe access as she continues to perfect potty training.  She does need space to let her energy out!  Since Rita is quite a people’s Pug, we think she would love to eventually go to work with her new family if they wanted to take her with them to the office.  She needs some basic training before entering the workspace but with some consistent work, she would do just fine (eventually)!  If her people are not able to take her to work with them, no problem at all – she’s completely happy sleeping part-of-the day away as long as she has a warm soft blanket, a furry friend or two and her people can arrange for a mid-day potty break for her!  A part-time or full-time work-from-home or stay-at-home family member would be amazing for her!  Rita is a little snuggle bug looking for a home that has an active family to dote on her, can be included in most family outdoor activities, can offer her the stimulation and exercise she desires, and has lots of love and attention to offer. Rita will keep anyone laughing; she has the cutest little mealtime dance where she spins around a few times and then “sits pretty”.  Rita is just the cutest little nugget!  She is such an overall sweetheart with a goofy little personality that will offer a family so much laughter, joy, love, and happiness.  Please be prepared for the ongoing care requirements that are needed to take care of a young dog.  Rita is full of energy and needs a family that is willing and able to match her levels!
 

If you feel like your family might be the perfect forever home for Rita, please submit an adoption application for her today.