Arthur Tatum Jr.

Yorkshire Terrier

6 months, Male, Extra Small

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NAME: Arthur Tatum Jr.

BREED: Yorkshire Terrier

DOB: 6/1/24

Medical: Arthur is partially blind, but this does not stop him from living his best life. He can go for walks, play, and learn basic commands like other dogs. He would do best in a home with kids 12+ to be mindful of his training and growth.

Home Recommendation: Arthur Tatum Jr. a sweet puppy who would love to find a family that can help let us personality shine through! He is incredibly trainable, affectionate, and irresistibly cute. He would do best in a home with a family that is home more often than not, for training purposes and based on his affectionate personality. He would also do well with another dog, because this helps him learn his way around being that he is blind.

Personality: Arthur Tatum Jr. is smart and loving, and does not let his blindness get in the way of having a fun puppy life. He is full of spunk and loves being the life of the party! He has zero fear, and is always up for any adventure. He enjoys playing with other dogs of all sizes and snuggling in your lap. 

KIDS: Ages 12+ due to his training needs

DOGS: Yes! He does great with all dogs.

CATS: Yes

TRAINING: Does great with potty training, and would do well with more leash walking practice (another dog would also help with this to aid in guiding him). Crate trained, and eager to learn more.He tracks people and dogs well as his other senses are heightened, eats well, and and has been loving his carrier that his foster has transported him.

WHY DID THEY COME TO WISE: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Arthur Tatum Jr. were rejected for reasons ranging from birth defects, being born with the wrong color fur or eyes, or just simply because no one wanted to purchase them. When the dogs are not sold, the puppy mills destroy them, and it is legal to do so. WISE has recently partnered with a group to save these unwanted dogs - healthy, unhealthy, and/or with birth defects - who are destined to be killed for no reason.

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Our adoption areas include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.