Hello,

    I've been visiting this community for a while and have been reading all the wonderful  informative posts. I decided to join today! I'm a first time dog owner, I've had two cats for quite a while. I grew up with dogs but since I got married and moved out we hadn't had any until now. On Valentines Day 2008 I finally convinced my hubby to let me have a puppy!  I knew I wanted a smaller dog since we live in a condo and don't have a whole lotta space. We fell in love with a rat-terrier at the Wisconsin Humane Society and we adopted her. Her birthday was October 01, 2007 which makes her 5 months old. Her name is Choxie. I'm not sure how big she will get. Right now she weights about 8lbs. They told me at the Humane Society she would probably be 12lbs full grown. She really is a great dog. She is pretty much potty trained and now we are starting to work on basic commands such as sit and stay. I also plan to take her on more walks, the weather has been brutal here in Wisconsin. Well I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to everyone.

PS> I'm going to post some pics soon!

Take care!

Amy

Hi and Welcome, I can't wait to see pics!! If this is your first dog there is so much information here at your fingertips!! Good luck!!

Welcome! And bless you for rescueing Choxie. You will soon find out what wonderful little dogs these ratties are-if you haven't already

Can't wait to see pics!

Rachel

Welcome to you & Choxie from a fellow Wisconsinite.

I know that you are a few hours away from me but here is a local group that has meetups approx once per month if you get to this area.

http://ratterrier.meetup.com/9/

Max & I are anxious for the SNOW & COLD to go away so that we can go for walks.

Hey Amy! I am an Amy too! Welcome to the site. Please post pics of your rattie. Can't wait to see her. Lucky little girl being rescued. We are all here to help with all your needs. Rattie or otherwise.