Porthos
Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · Young (1 year 1 month) · Male · Small · Jackson, MS
Notes from Animal Rescue Fund of MS
Porthos is young, fun, and full of personality! This playful little guy loves toys, attention, and having a good time. He’s affectionate, goofy, dog-friendly, and always ready for his next adventure. Porthos is looking for a family ready to enjoy all the fun that comes with a happy young pup.
Come meet Porthos and see if he’s your new best friend!
About Porthos
Gets along with
- Kids
- Yes
- Dogs
- Yes
Home and care
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Needs a yard
- Yes
- Fence
- Any Type
- Energy
- Moderate
- Exercise needs
- Moderate
- Grooming needs
- Low
- How vocal
- Some
- With new people
- Friendly
- Training
- Needs Training
- Owner experience
- First-timers OK
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Special needs
- No
AffectionateOK in an apartmentEager to pleaseEven-temperedGoofyLap petGood with seniorsOlder kids onlyPlayfulPlays with toys
As listed by Animal Rescue Fund of MS. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
Can't adopt right now? Animal Rescue Fund of MS is looking for a foster home for Porthos. Fostering is short-term, and the rescue usually covers food and vet care. Ask them about it.
What happens next
- Contact Animal Rescue Fund of MS using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Animal Rescue Fund of MS, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.

