Billy (D2401)

Jack Russell X Chihuahua

(Billy's Mum is also pictured)

Billy (a.k.a. Billy the Kid) and his siblings had a hard start to life and were rescued by SAFE at three weeks of age. Since then Billy has grown and thrived, and you wouldn't have any idea of his rough start when you watch him joyfully zipping around the backyard with his tail wagging non-stop.

Billy is currently in a foster home with a young child, a bigger dog and two cats, and he loves them all! He is particularly close to the dog and looks to him as the pack leader because he is still young. Once he trusts you he shows his big and very loving personality, and he will happily snuggle into you on the lounge to watch a movie if you let him. He adores his Kong toy, and he has had a reindeer stuffed toy with him since he came into care, which he sleeps with at night. He's gaining confidence and independence by the day, although it is very endearing when he comes in from playing in the backyard periodically to check on where his carer is in the house, licks her ankle as if to say "just checking", and shoots off out to the backyard again! Billy's just starting to come into his own in terms of exploring the backyard and he is enjoying discovering things like bugs, leaves and anything that moves. He's very smart (he comes and goes via the cat door), answers to his name and is starting to respond to basic commands like sit, stay and his toileting cue. If he were to attend puppy pre-school he'd surely graduate top of the class. Billy has almost mastered house training too (apart from the odd little accident). Because he is still young, ideally Billy would love a home where he isn't left on his own for long periods, and where he would have children and/or another dog to play with, as he's a very sociable and affectionate little guy. Can you see Billy as the newest member
of your family?