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CB

Rat Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 6 mos
Genoa, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Boone

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Puppy
Huntley, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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AVAILABLE SOON! I haven’t arrived at the adoption center just yet - I’m getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to meet me once I’m available. Born: November 06, 2025 I am looking for my forever home. Adoption Donation: $550 All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption. All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption. Appointments are recommended. All applications are considered general. Specific animals are NOT put on hold for adoption. When you visit, our adoption counselors will be able to make suggestions based on the type of pet you are looking for and help you find the best fit for your family. Animal House Shelter cannot guarantee the breeds of the adoptable animals. The animals are posted on the website as the breed or breed mix based on their physical characteristics they most resemble. We also cannot guarantee the ages of our adoptable animals or how large puppies will be when fully grown. We look forward to seeing you soon! Link to the Adoption Application:  https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/adopt/adoption-application/ Animal House Shelter 13005 Ernesti Road Huntley, IL 60142 847-961-5541 phone 847-961-5537 fax Open: Sunday-Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM Connect With Us: Like Us On Facebook ! Watch Us On YouTube ! Follow Us On Twitter ! Adoption Application: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/adopt/adoption-application/ Adopt a Pet: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/adopt/ Directions to Shelter: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/visit/ Adoptable Dogs: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/dogs/ Adoptable Cats: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/cats/June 3, 2026, 10:54 pm

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Cleo

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
Huntley, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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AVAILABLE SOON! I haven’t arrived at the adoption center just yet - I’m getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to meet me once I’m available. I weigh 11 lbs, and I am looking for my forever home. Adoption Donation: $500 All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption. All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption. Appointments are recommended. All applications are considered general. Specific animals are NOT put on hold for adoption. When you visit, our adoption counselors will be able to make suggestions based on the type of pet you are looking for and help you find the best fit for your family. Animal House Shelter cannot guarantee the breeds of the adoptable animals. The animals are posted on the website as the breed or breed mix based on their physical characteristics they most resemble. We also cannot guarantee the ages of our adoptable animals or how large puppies will be when fully grown. We look forward to seeing you soon! Link to the Adoption Application:  https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/adopt/adoption-application/ Animal House Shelter 13005 Ernesti Road Huntley, IL 60142 847-961-5541 phone 847-961-5537 fax Open: Sunday-Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM Connect With Us: Like Us On Facebook ! Watch Us On YouTube ! Follow Us On Twitter ! Adoption Application: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/adopt/adoption-application/ Adopt a Pet: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/adopt/ Directions to Shelter: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/visit/ Adoptable Dogs: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/dogs/ Adoptable Cats: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/cats/June 3, 2026, 10:54 pm

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Bandit

Rat Terrier

Male, 3 mos
Yorkville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello Everyone, My name is Bandit and I’m a 3 mo old Rat Terrier baby boy who is as sweet as can be. I am looking for my happily ever after. Investing your time and love into me will be so worth it!! I am an absolute sweetheart. I have a ton of personality. I was rescued and am now in a foster home awaiting my forever family. I am a sweet, loving and smart lil baby who just wants a loving family. I am happy, playful and an absolute joy to be around. I love playing and I am right at the perfect age for lots of training. I am good with children and other animals. Please add a lotta unconditional love, sloppy kisses, tail wags and endless happiness to your family and contact jbrescuerangers@yahoo.com for an adoption application and bring me home. I will come with the works (spayed, up to date on everything, micro chipped, fecal, heart worm tested, monthly heartworm, flea and tick prevented, a free vet visit and medical insurance). What more could a new family ask for? Love and Kisses, Bandit

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Bliss

Rat Terrier

Female, 3 mos
Yorkville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello Everyone, My name is Bliss and I’m a 3 mo old Rat Terrier baby girl who is as sweet as can be. I am looking for my happily ever after. Investing your time and love into me will be so worth it!! I am an absolute sweetheart. I have a ton of personality. I was rescued and am now in a foster home awaiting my forever family. I am a sweet, loving and smart lil baby who just wants a loving family. I am happy, playful and an absolute joy to be around. I love playing and I am right at the perfect age for lots of training. I am good with children and other animals. Please add a lotta unconditional love, sloppy kisses, tail wags and endless happiness to your family and contact jbrescuerangers@yahoo.com for an adoption application and bring me home. I will come with the works (spayed, up to date on everything, micro chipped, fecal, heart worm tested, monthly heartworm, flea and tick prevented, a free vet visit and medical insurance). What more could a new family ask for? Love and Kisses, Bliss

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Biscotti

Rat Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Biscotti! While his namesake is known for being hard and crispy, this Biscotti is known for being soft and squishy, with a warm gooey center. His dad is a Rat Terrier and mom is a Lab mix. You’ll never have to wonder what Biscotti is thinking as he has the most expressive, well-defined set of caramel eyebrows that would make even Hollywood’s elite jealous. If this sounds like the pup for you, please complete an application at https://www.saveastray.org/forms/form?formid=3635 Once the application is approved, a FaceTime will be set up for a virtual meet and greet. Since we are located in Mobile, AL, this will give you the opportunity to see the pet interact with other dogs, people, and see a bit of their personality. Transports leave every week alternating between the NE and the Great Lakes. We use the most animal-friendly transport on the road. Rescue Riders Pet Transport. Thank you for your interest in a Save a Stray pet.

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Rat Terrier shelters & rescues in Dekalb, Illinois

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Rat Terrier puppies in Dekalb, Illinois. Browse these Rat Terrier rescues and shelters below.

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12.9 miles

The Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter/Adoption Center

16173 Baseline Rd, Genoa, IL 60135

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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24.2 miles

Animal House Shelter, Inc

13005 Ernesti Rd, Huntley, IL 60142

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

26.8 miles

Jellystone Bark's Rescue Rangers

Yorkville, IL 60560

Pet Types: dogs

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31.5 miles

Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

Chicago, IL 60563

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

32 miles

Wagging Hearts - Naperville

1552 South Rt 59, PO Box #1487, Naperville, IL 60564

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Rescue

38.8 miles

Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio - Midwest transport stop

Elk Grove, IL 60007

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

40.3 miles

Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

42.5 miles

REACH Rescue

Mundelein, IL 60060

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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45.3 miles

Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety-IL Transport Stop

Chicago, IL 60176

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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46.9 miles

Wagging Hearts - Hainesville

260 E. Belvidere Rd, PMB #369, Hainesville, IL 60030

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Where do Rat Terriers come from? How many types of Rat Terriers are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Rat Terrier.

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