MILES – A1091818

A volunteer writes:

Miles is definitely feeling kind of blue right now and no doubt he misses his people, his cat and doggie siblings and all the familiar comforts of the only home he’d ever known. Still, he’s trying to make the best of things and at 8 years young and handsome as the day is long, even his second-best is pretty darn great. Though I find him hiding in the corner of his den with worried eyes, after a little hand sniff the leash is on and he’s up in a flash and ready to head outside with his tail stump wagging. A good walker who seems very house trained, Miles comes with a long list of praise from his former owner and we’re told he’s playful with small kids and toddlers, dogs, cats and strangers, he’s happy to share his toys and food, easy to handle, hates being left home alone (and baths) and has a not-so-secret penchant for cat food! Miles knows commands for sit and down but like his playful side he’s not ready to show them off for just anyone right now and it’s going to take the security of a real home to bring out the confident pet his previous family knew and loved. I adore soft, sweet Miles who cowers from my touch while bravely accepting it, but I think I’ll like silly, outgoing Miles even more and I can’t wait to see his happy tail stump wagging its way out the door with a new family by his side.

PROFILE :

Basic Information

Miles is a 7 year old neutered Jack Russell Terrier who is being surrendered because owner is moving to Puerto Rico and cannot take him with her. Owner bought Miles from a pet shop 6 years ago. Miles has no medical issues and last saw a vet on 01/19/16 for vaccinations.

Socialization

Miles is friendly around strangers. He has spent time with kids ages 1 through 8. He is playful around the kids. He plays in an exuberant manner with kids and adults. He lived with a 6 year old female Pitt Bull and a 1 year old female Wire Terrier. They were playful and tolerant of each other. They played in an exuberant manner. He lived with an adult cat and was playful with the cat. He has never bitten a person or animal.

Behavior

Miles will whine and howl if left alone. He is not bothered by loud or sudden noises. Owner has never trimmed his nails. Miles is afraid of bath time. He will bark if someone knocks on the door. He loves being brushed. He is not bothered if his food is touched while he is eating, if a treat of any kind or toy is taken away. He is not bothered if pushed off furniture or if disturbed while sleeping.

For a New Family to Know

Miles is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, and nosy with a very high activity level. Owner stated he likes to eat cat food. He will follow his owner around when home. He likes to play with squeaky, bones, and rope style toys. He likes to play fetch and tug. He is kept mostly indoors and sleeps on a baby mattress in owner’s room. He is fed Alpo wet dog food mixed with cat food. Owner gives him half of a large can per day. He is potty trained and prefers grass. If left home alone Miles will whine and howl. He is well behaved if left alone in a yard. He has never been crated. He knows commands likes it’s and down. For exercise he plays in the yard. He pulls very hard on a leash and is never walked off the leash.

Behavior during intake

Miles ate treats from my hand. He attempted to bite when I passed the scanner over him. He had a wiggly body around female co-workers but would become still around male co-workers.