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My name is
Carissa!

Posted over 4 years ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Border Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
6 years 4 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
20 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Carissa, our new little darling, is a 20 lb., 2 year old Border Terrier mix. She is not spayed and she will need some initial help with her housebreaking. Carissa is painfully shy until she makes friends with you, but once you have her trust she becomes your Velcro dog. You will not win her heart over quickly, so she will probably need an adopter who can spend time with her, and visit her 2 or 3 times before taking her home. But as you can see from her photos, once she trusts you, the rewards are great; she will make herself right at home tucked underneath your arm or lounging in your lap. Another friendly dog in the household, to bolster Carissa’s confidence, might be just the ticket for Carissa. We have no knowledge about her history with cats but Carissa is such a sweet little thing it is hard to imagine she would be anything but gracious with a cat. We don’t recommend Carissa for a home with children because she startles easily and really needs a calm and quiet place where she feels safe. An easy going household will help her shine. We would like to place Carissa with a retired couple or individual who understands the value of an unhurried pace and “going slow,” someone who has a gentle voice and hands and lots of time and attention to share with this sensitive little girl. If you feel Carissa tugging at your heart and feel able to help her face life’s challenges, please submit an application online or stop by the shelter to fill one out there; you may also contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call 814-918-2032, or email: contactus@Tricounty-arc.org

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