fats

Meet Fats — a 2 year old, 12 lb Terrier mix with a heart full of affection and a personality built for snuggles!

Quick Facts:

Name: Fats Breed: Terrier mix Age: 2 years old Weight: 12 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Good with Kids: Yes – prefers calmer kids who are gentle with him Energy Level: Medium Fence Required: Yes (he loves to run and play in the yard) Dog’s Location: Cary, NC

About Fats’ Breed:

Our best guess is that Fats is a Terrier mixed breed. Terrier mixes are known for being bright, spirited, and full of personality, blending the classic Terrier confidence with a sweet, people oriented nature. They’re often playful, affectionate, and deeply loyal, with a fun streak of mischief that keeps life interesting. Many Terrier mixes bond closely with their humans and enjoy being part of the daily rhythm of the home.

Their ideal home is one that offers companionship, gentle structure, and regular outlets for their energy and curiosity. A Terrier mix thrives when they have opportunities for daily walks, interactive play, and mental stimulation. They fit beautifully into homes that appreciate a small dog with a big personality — one who wants to be included, loved, and given clear guidance. With affection, consistency, and activity, a Terrier mix becomes a joyful, devoted companion.

What to Love about Fats:

This sweet boy is a total cuddle bug who wants to be carried, doted on, and loved 24/7. Fats is a pro at bathtime, enjoys playing little games with his people, and warms up quickly (after some initial barking “hellos”) at new visitors. Once he knows you’re friendly, he’s all in for pets and closeness!

Fats is potty trained and crate trained, happily relaxing in his crate when you leave the house. He does need a fenced yard where he can safely run, bounce, and explore — his outdoor zoomies are adorable! He loves everyone he meets, including gentle, lower energy kids, and he’s wonderful with dogs of all sizes. He’d enjoy having doggie siblings or would be just as happy being your one and only snuggle buddy. Fats has also been great with the cats in his foster home, making him a fantastic fit for almost any living situation.

With a moderate energy level, great leash manners, and an easygoing, playful nature, Fats is the perfect mix of fun and affection. He can’t wait to find a forever family who will cherish him, cuddle him, and let him shower them with endless love! Could that be you?

Fats’ Fantastic Highlights:

• 2 year old, 12 lb Terrier mix with a huge heart and an even bigger cuddle habit • Total cuddle bug who wants to be held, carried, and snuggled 24/7 • Potty trained and crate trained — happily waits in his crate when you’re out • Needs a fenced yard to safely run, bounce, and explore • Warms up quickly to new people after an initial bark hello • Great with gentle, lower energy kids who know how to be kind with dogs • Dog friendly and happy with canine siblings or as your one and only • Cat friendly — wonderful with the cats in his foster home • Moderate energy with adorable outdoor zoomies and fun indoor bouncing • Easygoing, affectionate companion who can’t wait to shower his forever family with love

Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!