This little Rat Terrier means business! She is filled with fire and that fire is for justice. She is a problem solver, she is constantly running around looking for the next wrong to right. Don’t give her any lip or she will find you in contempt of court. Judge Judy might have snuck into Muttville with a fake I.D because her energy and tenacious spirit is that of a puppy. She is always on the move and ready to throw down her gavel when necessary. She is is friendly, loves children and dogs, and is obsessed with order. Your honor is not looking to serve a few months in the pen, she’s hoping to serve a life sentence with you. So raise your right hand and swear to love, honor and cuddle Judge Judy forever.
Here are a few notes from her foster:
Whoever ends up adopting sweet, silly Judge Judy will be so smitten!
Judy is sweet and cuddly and never misses a chance to tell you what she thinks. She was a guardian surrender after what I predict was a life that didn’t expose her to too much chaos. So, a quiet, low-key life will be a great fit for this gal.
Her transition into foster was as expected – she was pretty vocal about her discomfort the first few days, manifesting in whines and barks, but as each day passes, she has settled in, and as she gets into a routine, she is happier and more comfortable with the world around her.
I call her the ultimate weirdo because of how she dances when she is happy. It looks like a cross between tightrope walking and spasms of joy.
Right now, as she settles in, whining for her needs is the norm, but as each hour passes, this behavior dissipates.
She loves people, running up to anyone who visits for a quick pet, so she’s good with everyone. She loves men, too! I think kids might make her nervous if they move too quickly, so to keep her anxiety low, I’d say mature kids (or none) would be best for her comfort level. When there is a lot of activity, she paces (this was the case as she spent the holiday with me and my family who are a bunch of loud Italians.)
Her main joys in life are snuggling and kisses. She loves to be wrapped in a blanket, snoozing near her person. She would love a home where she can sleep on the bed, diving deep under blankets or covers.
She does good with other dogs, too! She co-exists with them more than she interacts, but this might change in time. She would be fine living with other dogs. She hasn’t shown any fear or aggression with other dogs.
She’s a pretty good eater. She picked at her meals for the first few days (typical for dogs in transition) and now eats all as soon as it’s put down for her. She likes tiny little treats and does eye-beg for people food.
She appears to be potty-trained and goes outside every few hours. She has had a few accidents, but this is typical in transition until a dog understands the routine. I’d say she is 100% potty trained with a routine.
Judy does not like the car. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst, Judy’s car anxiety is a 9. So, a home where she doesn’t have to be in the car often will be best for all.
Judy loves to take walks! She does great on a harness and leash and loves to sniff and explore, but more so, she loves to trot about! Someone giving her a walk a block or two each day would be a great fit. (I’d say this isn’t a deal breaker for someone who is less mobile, but she does like it, so I mention it!) She is also pretty agile for a senior mutt! She can do stairs, jump up and down fairly easily, and her long legs are put to good use when she needs them to.
As the days pass, Judy is coming out of her shell and understanding I am here to love her for the time she is with me. She’s become more loving, exposing her belly for pets, and making me laugh. She is the best kind of gal and would be a wonderful addition for a quiet, loving home.
