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Merida

Rat Terrier Blue Heeler

Female, 10 yrs
Poplar Grove, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: MeridaBreed: Rat Terrier/Blue Heeler/LancashireDOB: 1/29/2016Good with kids: YESGood with dogs: YESGood with cats: YESFoster location: Marengo, IL Adoption fee:  $250 Fun Bio:  Merida is a 10-year-old gentle soul who is the definition of a "good girl."Perfect in any home she is fully house and crate trained. Does well with dogs of all sizes and kids. She’s great on a leash and in the car (especially if there’s a drive-thru involved! ).Merida is quiet, calm, and ready to find a forever couch to spend her golden years on. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance best friend who just wants to be near you, she’s the one! If interested in a pet from us, please fill out the adoption application that is located on our website.  We process applications in the order in which they are received.   We always recommend crate training, positive reinforcement training, exercise, playtime, and a regular schedule for potty breaks when bringing a new dog/puppy into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time! Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm testing (done at 26 weeks), deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip.   ##2666080##
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CB

Rat Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Genoa, 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,
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Xena

Rat Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Hainesville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi I’m Xena, If you want to add a little unconditional love to your life...I am right here!! I’m a fun loving and sweet 1 yr old 23lb Rat Terrier mix little girl. I am in search of my forever family and home that will love me and make endless memories with me. I am the missing piece to completing your wonderful family. Investing your love into me will be so worth it!! I am good with children and other dogs. I was rescued from an overcrowded rural shelter. 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 if age appropriate, heartworm, flea and tick prevented, a free vet visit and medical insurance). What more could a new family ask for? Love and Kisses, Xena
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Wakanda

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Mundelein, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Wakanda came from a local hoarding situation. Due to this they do require a fenced yard as well as another dog in the home.  Wakanda is one of the pups rescued from the Wauconda hoarding case and is just beginning to discover how good life can be. Wakanda tends to warm up more quickly to women and is still learning to trust men. He’s working with a trainer to help build confidence and ease his protective streak. While he’s still figuring things out, his sweet side is shining through more each day. He loves spending time outside, so a securely fenced yard is a must for this curious explorer. He’d do best in a quiet home with older kids who understand that trust takes time. With patience, love, and continued training, Wakanda is sure to blossom into a loyal and loving companion.    Stop by our weekly adoption events on Saturdays from 12-4 pm at 372 Townline Road in Mundelein, IL 60060 to meet our adoptable animals in person. Follow us on Facebook for additional updates and sneak peeks of new dogs!  https://www.facebook.com/reachrescue ##2460452##
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Charlie (WI)

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Greenfield, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Charlie and I am such a sweet boy! My favorite activity is curling up next to someone I trust or warming my tushy next to a fireplace! Nobody really knows my age, but the vet says I'm healthy and look to be about 4 years-old.  I was surrendered from an elderly person and a bit shy around kids, but I have friends who are cats. I'm tiny at only 8 lbs. but mighty on protection, it's the only time I alert the humans around here.    I don't chew up anything and my foster parents have helped me master potty training with positive reinforcement, love, treats, and a clicker. I am such a good boy and I like to keep on a schedule. I like my crate but Mom never has to close the door anymore. I LOVE to sleep in bed with my people and I don't even mind my cat friends joining us. I haven't had much time around other dogs yet, but my foster mom says I am starting to accept other dogs around my size. My favorite hobby is chasing my humans outside and sniffing the yard for little critters. I also love strolling the neighborhood on a leash and getting compliments from friendly neighbors. Would you be my forever family? Please see more photos of me in my album https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/charliea If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at www. NewRattitude.org/adopt/  From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info.February 21, 2026, 7:27 pm
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Molleigh (WI)

Rat Terrier

Female, Senior
Greenfield, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Senior lady Molleigh has been part of the New Rattitude family for many years, and her story is one of love, change, and quiet strength. She first came to the rescue in 2020 with her daughter when their family made the difficult decision to surrender them. Both girls found loving homes, and at age 11, Molleigh settled into a wonderful life with two devoted parents, a spacious home filled with sunlight, and plenty of windows for critter-watching—plus uninterrupted snuggle time. Five years later, through no fault of her own, Molleigh finds herself looking for a home. Her adopters, now facing age- and health-related challenges, could no longer provide the care she needs. Now 16 years-old, Molleigh is once again in foster care—comfortingly, with the same foster family who lovingly cared for her back in 2020. Molleigh is a 19 lb. lady who enjoys the simple pleasures in life: long naps in a cozy dog bed, leisurely walks, and tasty treats. She’s a gentle soul who does well with cats and calm dogs. While she spent much of her life around a child, at this stage she would be happiest in a peaceful home without active young children. Stairs are hard for Molleigh, and since she doesn’t like being carried, a single-level home is important for her comfort and safety. She was house-trained in the past, but now uses potty pads—either because she’s forgotten or simply can’t hold it as well as she once did. After so much transition, Molleigh deserves a quiet, loving home where she can relax, feel secure, and be cherished for the rest of her life. If you have room in your heart and home for a gentle senior who asks for very little, Molleigh would love to meet you. For more photos of Molleigh, visit her online photo album at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/molleigh   If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at www. NewRattitude.org/adopt/  From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info.December 27, 2025, 4:42 am

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Rat Terrier shelters & rescues in Harvard, Illinois

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17.4 miles

A Little R&R Animal Sanctuary - Poplar Grove

Poplar Grove, IL 61065

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Shelter

25.6 miles

The Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter/Adoption Center

16173 Baseline Rd, Genoa, IL 60135

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

26.4 miles

Wagging Hearts - Hainesville

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

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Rescue

26.8 miles

REACH Rescue

Mundelein, IL 60060

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescue

42.7 miles

New Rattitude - Wisconsin

Greenfield, WI 53228

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

44.6 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IL Transport Stop

Rosemont, IL 60018

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

46.9 miles

Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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