UPDATE: 11/2/2015: 10:00 AM ET. Tickles was adopted! This is now five out of eight pets that we’ve featured that have found happy homes. This is exactly why we teamed up with North Shore Animal League America.
For the past few weeks, Movie TV Tech Geeks has been proudly teamed up with North Shore Animal League America. North Shore is the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. Since 1944, the organization has worked towards fulfilling the League’s mission: to save lives of pets through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter and advocacy initiatives. To date, the League has successfully placed over 1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into vigilantly screened homes.
This week we are happy to introduce you to Tickles, who is just as cute as his name.
Tickles is a handsome, 2 ½ year old Terrier mix. He was rescued from the New York Tri-State area. Since Tickles is still young, the pint-sized pup has lots of energy and is looking to be the perfect companion to an owner who leads an active lifestyle.
Although he may be young, Tickles’ intelligence and adaptability shines through his ability to follow basic commands, especially if there are treats involved. He prefers to be walked while wearing a harness rather than a collar and will need to be given a bit more training when it comes to walking on a leash.
Tickles is part of the Terrier family, which are known for being relatively small. Although their sizes do vary notably depending on their specific variation. Just as Tickles’ personality and enthusiasm can attest, Terriers are very active and high-energy. Historically, they were first bred and trained to hunt rodents and vermin.
Terriers get their name from the Latin word “terra,” which means Earth. This refers to the breed’s love of digging, which proved to be very useful when they were hunting prey such as moles and badgers.
Due to their hunting past, Terriers have a reputation of being intelligent dogs and are responsive to training. This is shown in Tickle’s ability to learn a range of commands at such a young age. These dogs are often very single-minded, which means that they can often become very concentrated on a particular task, whether that be playing fetch or hunting prey.
Additionally, Terriers are known for being protective over their territory. This often translates into them being particularly protective over their homes and loved ones. Thus, they often form notably strong bonds with their owners.
Now, back to Tickles!
Tickles’ high energy makes him a great playmate with other dogs, but he often would rather play fetch with a tennis ball with his favorite two legged companion. He is the perfect form of encouragement to get you outside and enjoy various activities, as he will never say no to a walk, run, bike, you name it! With Tickles as your companion, even the most routine of errands will become something you will be looking forward to.
Vanessa Estrada, the Kennel Manager at North Shore Animal League America notes, “Tickles is a really affectionate dog with a lot of energy and will play fetch with you for hours.”
In terms of living situation, North Shore’s staff has determined that Tickles would most likely thrive in a single, adult household, as it will allow him to form the close, strong bond with his adopter that he desires. However, if you are interested in Tickles and already have another dog, North Shore is happy to have you bring by your dog for a “meet and greet” play session and see if Tickles will become friends and be compatible with your current furry friend.
It became evident quickly that Tickles has a lot of love to give and is waiting to find his new family. Christina Travalja, the Shelter Director at North Shore explains, “Once we find the right match for Tickles, the bond he and his adopter share will last a lifetime.”
To inquire about adopting Tickles
Adoption #: R159024, contact North Shore Animal League America’s Adoption Center, which features about 350 adoptable cats, dogs, puppies and kittens every day.
North Shore Animal League America
25 Davis Avenue
Port Washington, NY 11050
Phone: 516-883-7575
Email: adoptions@nsalamerica.org
Adoption Center Hours:
Sunday-Thursday 10am-9pm
Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm