Rita 3

Young
Female
Small

Mixed Breed

About Rita 3

San Diego, CA

Breed

Mixed BreedMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Rita 3’s Compatibility

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Rita 3's Story

Sweet baby girl! Hi there! I'm a 2-year-old female spayed Terrier mix, weighing in at 15 lbs, and I'm here to be the perfect companion. I was a TJ rescue before calling San Diego my amazing foster and hopefully soon a permanent home! I am mostly bathroom trained. As long as you keep me on a schedule, I'll be your little angel. I've slept in a crate just fine before, but right now I love snuggling up and sleeping through the night in bed. I have a little limp from a past injury (I'm still working on that), my specialist says I won't need surgery for now, but I might need a check-up down the road. I take doggie aspirin for pain management and do pretty well with it. I'm still pretty active despite my injury, but I need to take it easy on rough activities and have my playtime monitored so I don't overdo it. I'm dog-friendly and cat-friendly, though I've got a bit of a prey drive, so confident cats are best. I'm also good with kids, though, given my leg, I'd probably be best around older ones who will respect my injury. I'm still a bit of a puppy at heart, which means I sometimes like to dig and chew. But I'm easily kept busy with lots of chew toys and bones when you're not around. I absolutely love daily walks and sunbathing, and playing fetch is one of my favorite activities. Treats are a big motivator for me, too! Even though I may not be the best hiker because of my leg, I'm always up for some outdoor fun and daily playtime. I'd do best in a home where I have a smaller or medium-sized dog friend or a family that can dedicate time to playing with me. I have a great temperament and am always eager to make my people happy. Just keep an eye on my leg, and I'll be the best companion you could ask for! My adoption fee is $400 and that includes spaying/neutering, shots, and microchip. If you want to take me home, please fill out the form on the website here: https://theanimalpad.org/adoption-application/

Sweet baby girl!

Hi there! I'm a 2-year-old female spayed Terrier mix, weighing in at 15 lbs, and I'm here to be the perfect companion. I was a TJ rescue before calling San Diego my amazing foster and hopefully soon a permanent home! I am mostly bathroom trained. As long as you keep me on a schedule, I'll be your little angel. I've slept in a crate just fine before, but right now I love snuggling up and sleeping through the night in bed.

I have a little limp from a past injury (I'm still working on that), my specialist says I won't need surgery for now, but I might need a check-up down the road. I take doggie aspirin for pain management and do pretty well with it. I'm still pretty active despite my injury, but I need to take it easy on rough activities and have my playtime monitored so I don't overdo it.

I'm dog-friendly and cat-friendly, though I've got a bit of a prey drive, so confident cats are best. I'm also good with kids, though, given my leg, I

How To Adopt

Rita 3 was listed as Adoptable by The Animal Pad

How can I adopt Rita 3?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with The Animal Pad. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Rita 3 is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to The Animal Pad for details on the pet.

When can I meet Rita 3?

If you've submitted an inquiry, The Animal Pad will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Rita 3, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to The Animal Pad, and they'll be happy to help!

The Animal Pad's Adoption Policy

We prioritize local San Diego applicants. We do not provide transport of dogs to other states, and don't allow the dogs to fly in the cargo of the plane. Our adoption process from start to finish, involves 3 standard forms, and 2 situational. All potential applicants must be capable of providing their adopted pet with routine and emergency veterinary care (yearly health checks, keeping vaccinations current, heartworm/flea preventatives, and immediate care in the event the animal is sick or injured). They are required to license their pet, and keep an identification tag on their pet at all times. All applicants must agree to a home check, and provide us with a veterinary reference, or personal references if you're a first-time pet owner. Our home checks are not to invade the privacy of the applicants, we do this to ensure the pet is going into a safe home. We do not discriminate against non-homeowners, or those living in apartments, condos, or otherwise. Our adoption fees vary from $150-1000. Applicants must agree in writing that if for any reason they are unable to keep or care for their pet, the pet will be surrendered back to our rescue and not re-homed, turned over to a shelter, pound, rescue, new owner, sold, etc. Adoption Application: https://theanimalpad.org/adoption-application/

Our Mission

We are The Animal Pad, an all breed dog rescue located in San Diego, Ca. We focus on rescuing dogs from high kill shelters in Southern California and off the streets of Mexico. We are currently a foster based organization with plans to build a sanctuary here in San Diego. Please like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theanim...