Sweet Ol' Baxter

People are often more interested in puppies than senior dogs, however, the old dogs have just as much love to give without the housetraining!

Baxter is an awesome dog who as an 11 year old rat terrier likely has many years left to warm someone's lap. He's laid back, doesn't chase cats and gets along well with other dogs. Do you have room in your heart and on your lap for Baxter?

He was picked up by animal control in Austin, Texas and had a crushed hind leg. He was deemed "unadoptable" due to his age and injury and was scheduled to be put down. A Ratbone Rescues volunteer pulled him from the shelter and got him the medical treatment he needed. It ends up that he had been hit by a car and had a crushed femur. He had surgery on his leg and healed up wonderfully.

Since it's difficult to place older dogs in Texas, he was flown to a Washington state foster home where we are hoping to find him a loving forever home. If you are interested in learning more about him, email Kathy at kj62001@aol.com