Abby - Adopted

Name:  Abby
Age: 10 - 14 years
Sex:  Female (altered)
Breed: Rat Terrier Mix
Location: Middletown, CT

Vet Info: Abby is confirmed spayed.  She received a one year rabies vaccine on 1/10/13, and DAPPv on the same date.  Both are next due 1/10/14. 

Owner Info: Abby is 10-14 years old. Per her caregiver, she is up to date on rabies & distemper vaccines. She weighs 8.5 pounds and appears to be in generally good shape aside from her old age & blindness. She would do best in a quiet home with a mellow adult who would like to keep her on their lap. She likes to go for walks.  She gets anxious around excitement and activity. She seems not to be housebroken, but she is new to the home.  Abby walks well on her harness and leash, and follows directly behind you.  She walks slowly.  Her caregiver has had her in the home since Monday January 7th, and she seems to be getting more ill-tempered as time goes on. She was hoping she would settle in and become more relaxed, but instead Abby appears to be getting more territorial and bossy.  Abby is old and blind (her caregiver's vet believes it is a degenerative condition of the cornea) and tiny. She lived with an elderly woman as an only pet all her life.  Her caregivers imagine she is petrified, as they have 2 healthy young dogs & 2 healthy young children, a high energy household which is all completely foreign to her. She startles if awakened and growls and nips at unwelcome advances. She also shows guarding behavior at feeding time.  Abby learned how to use the doggie door within minutes of being in their home. She learned her way around the 2 rooms she has access to. She is also starting to learn the routines- ie. when it's meal time and when it's time to go outside. She is nervous, but she's definitely smart, and a tough cookie. They have listed her on rescueme.com, and are waiting for wagging tails to put her on petfinder. They really wanted her to go YESTERDAY, but  do not have the heart to take her to a shelter. They add that "there is something really special about this little girl!!   If you could find her a quiet home with a safe cozy place to sleep, she would not be demanding of time or attention."

UPDATE 2/26/2013: Molly will be euthanised if she can't find someone safe to go in the next day!!!