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Look at that face and tell me you don't love this Little One!!! Can you believe she has been surviving on her own for at least three months? I'm going to let you read her story as it was e-mailed to me:
"Her name is Baby aka "Little One". I was going to name her Vivi but Baby is much more fitting because she is so sweet and innocent. I have actually called her Little One since I brought her home so that can be her nickname but I am also calling her Baby since she needs a real name.
I found her last week in Red Bug Lake Park. After posting flyers I received a phone call from someone that told me that she had seen the dog in the park for at least the past three months. She said that she tried to take the dog a few times but it would get scared and run back towards the maintenance building. I checked with the maintenance workers and they confirmed this. They told me the dog had been there for a quite a while but they were feeding her and letting her live in the park.
She is extremely timid and shy but once she gets to know you she is the most loving little sweetheart. She loves to jump up in your lap, sit there and get lots of love and attention. She needs reassuring that everything is going to be ok because living in the park seemed to be a scary experience for her. She is a sweet little angel who needs lots of love."
Can you imagine how scarey the last few months have been for Little One? Judy guesses that there is some Rat Terrier in there, but we don't really know. She isn't big but it would take a terrier heart to survive her ordeal and still be the loving thing she is. Here is an interesting statement from the kind lady who rescued him: "She is terrified of my 3 year old and barks at him so I keep them separated." Hmmm, a little dog that has lived in a park is now afraid of small children.... Why do I think she has had rocks and such thrown at her.....
We would like to get Little One into a foster situation as quickly as possible, preferably with someone who will seriously consider adopting her - she has had enough upheaval in her life! So tell me, is this the girl for you?



According to www.dogbreedinfo.com the Rat Terrier was named by the preceptive Teddy Roosevelt. They were develope in Great Britain originally from Smooth Fox Terriers and Manchester Terriers in 1820. They were brought to the USA in the 1890's. At that time they were all their original color of black and tan. Life Magazine showed President Roosevelt with three black and tan Rat Terriers. American breeders crossed them again with the Smooth Fox Terrier as well as the Beagle and Whippet. The Beagle increased bulk, trailing and hunting ability, along with the red color. Whippet contributed the speed and agility and probably the blue and brindle colors. The smallest variety was derived from the Smooth Fox Terrier and Chihuahua. The Rat Terrier proved to be one of the best in the rat-baiting pits. One Rat Terrier is reported to have killed over 2,501 rats in a span of only seven hours in a rat infested barn. The Rat Terrier is a hard-working farm hand, able to rid an infested barn of vermin with no problem. The Rat Terrier is an intelligent, alert and loving dog. Very inquisitive and lively. This affectionate dog makes an excellent companion for those who will enjoy an energetic dog. They are good with children, especially if they are raised with them from puppyhood. They are fairly territorial, and for the most part friendly with strangers. Rat Terriers make good watchdogs. These dogs are quick and very playful and are not yappers. The temperament of these dogs is pure terrier. The lively, feisty, fearless nature can be found in the best of terriers. They are eager to please and respond and pick training up faster than most dogs. The Rat terrier is a very well mannered, well rounded dog. They are easy to train and very eager to learn and to please their owner. They love to go with you and to do what you do. They are also very good swimmers, not bashful or afraid and have no problem with the water. They make good farm dogs as well as excellent family dogs for pets and companionship. This hardy dog is used for hunting expeditions as well as terrier work. They are easy adjusted as mature dogs into families with or without children. They have a life expectancy of about 15 to 18 years.