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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Connecticut

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Below are our newest added Rat Terriers available for adoption in Connecticut. To see more adoptable Rat Terriers in Connecticut, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Pickles

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Manchester, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Miss pickles was a 6month old rescue from a homeless encampment in California. She is deaf and had a very hard life before she came to us. We always knew she had issues towards other dogs, mostly larger dogs, but it was manageable until recently. She is great with humans and cuddly and affectionate, and wants to be pet, but she is becoming much more aggressive toward our other dogs. She would be perfect in a human only home.
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Blanca

Rat Terrier

Female, Young
Rocky Hill, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Welcome Blanca to CCPAL Rescue. She is a 2 year old Rat Terrier mix. She came in from a hoarding situation. We received 3 dogs from this case. One was adopted already and one had to go to a specialized trainer in another Rescue. Blanca has started opening up and allowing people to pet her and hold her. She never got any attention in her original home, the hoarder. She is good with other dogs and causes no issues. She is kennel trained and her response to being afraid is to run and hide. She is a timid girl and not the social butterfly. She would be perfect with a person that is more introverted and wants a pet that is also similar. Blanca would be satisfied being at home with you all the time. A small walk in the yard would be fine. She until now, has not walked on leash. She is learning to do it at our Rescue. She would like a patient owner and a quieter home. An older couple or older single person would be great. Someone with a quieter home. She would be fine kenneled away if you had a party or people over. She is not very vocal and prefers to blend into the woodwork. She is really a great dog for the right family. She is getting her vaccinations, nail trims and will be spayed soon and ready for her forever home. She could be adopted locally in Texas or we could work with one of the wonderful transporters to get her to Washington, Portland, Minnesota, Vermont or all along the East Coast. Her adoption fee is $400 and transport is $200. . Rhode Island and Massachusetts are not states we adopt to because of the regulations imposed by these states. Contact Marlene at 210-867-1869 or email to ccpalinquiries@gmail.com if you have questions. Online applications at www.ccpalrescue.org See her cute video!!
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MAE BELLE

Rat Terrier

Female, Young
Branford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
MAE BELLE   IS  IN HER FOSTER HOME IN MEMPHIS, TN, AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO CT ONCE ADOPTED!       MEET MAE BELLE — SHE’S LOOKING FOR HER PERSON!   Just look at this little girl! Mae Belle is about 2–3 years old, 21–22 lbs., and fully grown —a perfect little package with a BIG personality and lots of love to give.   Mae Belle is sweet, funny, affectionate, and full of kisses. She loves being close to her person and can be wonderfully calm and cuddly, but she also has an energetic side and needs someone who enjoys walks, playtime, and keeping her active.   A few things to know about Mae Belle: • Heartworm negative & on prevention • Approximately 2–3 years old • 21–22 lbs. and full grown • Sweet, loving & loves giving kisses • Active, playful and possibly has some herding-dog in her • Best without young children because she can be an enthusiastic jumper • Experiences separation anxiety and needs someone who is home much of the time   Mae Belle isn’t looking for a home where she’ll spend long days alone. She’s looking for a best friend. Someone who wants a little shadow, walking buddy, cuddle partner, and four-legged sidekick.    If that sounds like you, Mae Belle just might be the girl you’ve been waiting for.   Mae Belle  is fully vetted to include spay, Rabies shot, all shots, and microchipped       Her   adoption fee of $600 includes the transport to CT. We use a licensed and registered USDA transport company that will bring Mae Belle up north to her   new family. Apply to adopt her   today!   If you have any questions, please email us at: newbeginnings_animalrescue@yahoo.com   You can apply to adopt Mae Belle here: www.newbeginningsanimalrescue.net        THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A RESCUED PET!   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 2, 2026, 9:01 am
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Penelope

Rat Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Bloomfield, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Please give a warm welcome to little Penelope, who is coming north from Louisiana in search of a loving forever home and family.Penelope is a Rat Terrier/Mixed breed girl who is just over one year old and a petite 19 pounds, making her a small dog (10-31 pounds). The rat terrier is known for being sturdy and energetic. Penelope is happy to spend time making friends and playing with children and other dogs. It is not known if she enjoys spending time with cats.Penelope is working at her house and leash training. Rescue dogs should be expected to have accidents as they become accustomed to a new home, family and routines. If crate training is anticipated, Penelope requires a crate that lets her lie down, stand up and turn around. Crates should never be used for punishment, should be warm and cozy dens and Penelope should be able to go in and out as she desires during training. Her past is a bit of a mystery, but if you are open to discovering all this little girl can offer in companionship and affection, she is ready to come home with you.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Penelope is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.November 2, 2026, 6:22 am
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Lil Judy ~ meet me!

Rat Terrier/Beagle

Female, Puppy
Southbury, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Lil Judy is a sweet, fun, silly pup and she's ready for a home of her own. She's currently almost 5 months old, she LOVES people, and she also really loves playing with her litter mates. She is going to be a pleasure to train as she grows up and she's going to be an amazing best friend for her people. If you'd like to add some fun & joy to your life, Lil Judy is ready to bring it! Her foster mom would love to do a virtual meet so if you think Judy could be a good fit for your household, we'd love to hear from you. *More pics coming soon! This puppy Is spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, treated for all of the intestinal parasites, and current on flea/tick and heartworm preventative. Because intestinal parasites are cyclical, your puppy may need additional treatment once you get him/her home. This is common and nothing to be alarmed about. Puppies and dogs need to be treated periodically for parasites throughout their entire lives. Visit our website to see our weekend Events here! Pups with the designated “meet me” next to their names are in CT and ready to attend adoption events. Please check with your adoption coordinator if you are interested in a specific dog prior to coming to an event, as a dog's availability to attend can change at any time. We can not guarantee approval on site at the events, so we recommend applying ahead of time. You can apply at the event, but the application process may not be able to be completed the same day. If you are not pre-approved, you are still welcome to come and meet pups at the event! The adoption fee is $600 which includes spay/neuter, up to date vaccinations, flea/tick and heartworm preventatives, and the mandatory CT HB 5368 fee. WANT TO MEET OUR DOGS IN PERSON? Check the Events tab on cprdogs.com for all weekend adoption event info. The majority of the dogs marked as 'meet me' will be there to see you! More and more of our adopters are having fun with DNA tests on their pups. You might ask yourself why our breed guess is varying degrees of difference from the DNA tests. Most of our puppies are rescued from high kill shelters or other abandonment situations and we have no info on parents. When we rescue puppies that have no background info, we make our very best educated guess as to breed mix and age. Our guesstimate comes from years and years and years of animal welfare work and training, but our guesses won't always agree with your vet, your neighbor, your DNA test, etc. The most important thing to know about your puppy's breed mix is that most likely he/she is a Super Lovable Mutt made of many many many different breeds. If you are a MA resident, your new family member is required to go through a mandatory 48 hour quarantine period at the Woburn MA isolation facility. Your new family member will be dropped off by our transport on Thursday and will be ready for you to pick him/her up on Saturday between 11 am-1 pm. An additional $100 fee will be added for any dogs picked up from the Woburn MA quarantine facility. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with MA Order 405-CD-12 and Order 1-AHO-05. TO APPLY PLEASE GO TO www.cprdogs.com. If your application was successfully submitted you will get an automatically generated confirmation email. Please DO NOT USE the ADOPTAPET "CONTACT THIS RESCUE GROUP" form below or you may not hear from us as these often end up in spam or bouncing back. After receipt of your application, an adoption counselor will then be in touch to answer your questions about this pup, discuss the adoption process and get the ball rolling! If you have not heard from one of our volunteers within 5 days of submitting your application, please email mollibo@gmail.com.
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Jo ~ meet me!

Rat Terrier/Beagle

Male, Puppy
Southbury, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Jo is a sweet, fun, silly pup and he's ready for a home of his own. He's currently almost 5 months old, he LOVES people, and he also really loves playing with his litter mates. He is going to be a pleasure to train as he grows up and he's going to be an amazing best friend for his people. If you'd like to add some fun & joy to your life, Jo is ready to bring it! His foster mom would love to do a virtual meet so if you think he could be a good fit for your household, we'd love to hear from you. *More pics coming soon! This puppy Is spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, treated for all of the intestinal parasites, and current on flea/tick and heartworm preventative. Because intestinal parasites are cyclical, your puppy may need additional treatment once you get him/her home. This is common and nothing to be alarmed about. Puppies and dogs need to be treated periodically for parasites throughout their entire lives. Visit our website to see our weekend Events here! Pups with the designated “meet me” next to their names are in CT and ready to attend adoption events. Please check with your adoption coordinator if you are interested in a specific dog prior to coming to an event, as a dog's availability to attend can change at any time. We can not guarantee approval on site at the events, so we recommend applying ahead of time. You can apply at the event, but the application process may not be able to be completed the same day. If you are not pre-approved, you are still welcome to come and meet pups at the event! The adoption fee is $600 which includes spay/neuter, up to date vaccinations, flea/tick and heartworm preventatives, and the mandatory CT HB 5368 fee. WANT TO MEET OUR DOGS IN PERSON? Check the Events tab on cprdogs.com for all weekend adoption event info. The majority of the dogs marked as 'meet me' will be there to see you! More and more of our adopters are having fun with DNA tests on their pups. You might ask yourself why our breed guess is varying degrees of difference from the DNA tests. Most of our puppies are rescued from high kill shelters or other abandonment situations and we have no info on parents. When we rescue puppies that have no background info, we make our very best educated guess as to breed mix and age. Our guesstimate comes from years and years and years of animal welfare work and training, but our guesses won't always agree with your vet, your neighbor, your DNA test, etc. The most important thing to know about your puppy's breed mix is that most likely he/she is a Super Lovable Mutt made of many many many different breeds. If you are a MA resident, your new family member is required to go through a mandatory 48 hour quarantine period at the Woburn MA isolation facility. Your new family member will be dropped off by our transport on Thursday and will be ready for you to pick him/her up on Saturday between 11 am-1 pm. An additional $100 fee will be added for any dogs picked up from the Woburn MA quarantine facility. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with MA Order 405-CD-12 and Order 1-AHO-05. TO APPLY PLEASE GO TO www.cprdogs.com. If your application was successfully submitted you will get an automatically generated confirmation email. Please DO NOT USE the ADOPTAPET "CONTACT THIS RESCUE GROUP" form below or you may not hear from us as these often end up in spam or bouncing back. After receipt of your application, an adoption counselor will then be in touch to answer your questions about this pup, discuss the adoption process and get the ball rolling! If you have not heard from one of our volunteers within 5 days of submitting your application, please email mollibo@gmail.com.

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Rat Terrier shelters & rescues in Connecticut

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Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League - CT transport

30 Waterchase Dr., Rocky Hill , CT 06067

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Dog Star Rescue

12 Tobey Road, Bloomfield , CT 06002

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L & S Dog Diggity Rescue - CT Transport Stop

East Hartford , CT 06118

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Companion Pet Rescue - New England

Southbury , CT 06488

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All About the Dogs Rescue

New Milford , CT 06776

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