Adopt a Whippet / Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat)

Whippet / Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog

Petunia the Dog needs a home

Paws Crossed Dog Rescue serves the Eastern Panhandle of WV and nearby communities.  Please read "Adoption Info" on the left of our website.


Petunia comes to us from a rural WV shelter, where she was an owner surrender.  We think she's a Whippet / Rat Terrier mix, but there might be some Boston Terrier in there... you be the judge.  She's a healthy 14 pounds, has lots of energy, and generally acts very much like a puppy.  She's in a foster home with other dogs (large & small) and she gets along well with everyone.  She loves to play pull-tug, loves toys, and loves to give kisses.  She's a super friendly girl, and greets everyone with a wagging tail.  We don't know how she is with cats.  She absolutely needs a fence, as she LOVES to run off-leash, and she runs fast, like a greyhound!

The ideal home for Petunia would have a large, fenced-in yard area where she could run off-leash  and get the daily exercise that her breed demands.  An electric or electronic fence is not an option for Petunia. She'd also do best with a canine sibling to play with, run with, and just have fun.  It would be disappointing to have her on-leash for the rest of her life.


Email inquiries can be made to [email protected] 

  • Animal: Dog
  • Breed: Whippet / Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
  • Size: Small
  • Gender: Female
  • State: West Virginia
  • Zip/Postal Code: 25427
As of 10/30/2024 Petunia is still available for adoption. Please use the owner information below to confirm that Petunia is still available or to adopt. Don't forget to check the other animal shelters near me there are many other pets needing a fur-ever home.

Owner Information

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