Tootie’s foster mom says, “Let me introduce you to Tootie… Toot, Toot! This girl truly has a heart of gold. She is so sweet. She came to stay with us a few months ago and was terrified of the world. She would freeze and pancake flat on the floor at anything and everything—doing her best to hide and make herself small. Walks at the park were constant stopping and freezing to cautiously watch people go past from a safe distance, with her tail tucked the whole time. She was so scared. Stranger danger!”
“However, I’m pleased to share that Tootie has gotten MUCH better. So-o-o much better. No more stopping and freezing when we meet people on the trail. Tootie walks beautifully on the leash. However, she is still not super confident on leash walks and usually waits until we get home to go potty. So, a fenced in backyard is a must for this sweetie. She is crate trained and uses the bathroom outside fine. No issues there. Tootie also adores my beagle boy (and all my cats!). Tootie has really blossomed into the playful, loving girl she was meant to be. She will definitely need a home with another dog to play with and to boost her confidence. She LOVES other dogs. She does well at doggy day care and is very cat friendly. That said, she does have behaviors we are still working on. She gets super excited when I get home and will jump on me for a few minutes. Note: she does not act this way with my husband. She’s still a bit skittish with him. And she does not particularly like strangers in the house. She is not aggressive, but sudden movements scare her and she will bark—which tends to make some people nervous. Tootie is happier in her crate when we have visitors. But I cannot reiterate how much I enjoy having her around. She has so much love to give.”
Tootie is already spayed and up to date on vaccinations, flea/tick prevention, is heartworm positive (but is being treated), and is ready to go home. If you have dogs or cats, we recommend slow introductions over time. If you have children in your home, we recommend supervision between animals and children at all times.
Tootie is currently being housed with one of the Wake County Animal Center’s foster families. If you’re interested in learning more about Tootie, please reach out to the Wake County Animal Center’s volunteer matchmakers at wcac.matchmaker@gmail.com with the subject line “Tootie, 267409.” Adoptions are first-come, first-served; you must meet with a pet in-person before the adoption process can be started. Please visit the Wake County Animal Center’s Adoption Page for more information about fees and the adoption process. Thank you for considering the Wake County Animal Center as you search for a new addition to your family!
About Tootie:
Breed: Large Terrier Cross
Gender: Female
Age: 2 Years, 6 Months
Weight: 46 lbs.
Spayed: Yes
Location: In a Foster Home
Date In Shelter: 3/23/2026
ID: 267409
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