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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Normal, Illinois

Looking for a Rat Terrier puppy or dog in Normal, Illinois? Adopt a Pet can help you find an adorable Rat Terrier near you.

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These Rat Terriers are available in Normal, Illinois.
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Aster

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Puppy
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Aster is available for adoption on 4/27/2024. Apply today. I have 5 brothers and sisters and my foster mom says I am the shyest of the bunch. I love to play and cuddle, but I am a little reserved. Would you like to have a sweet puppy to brighten your day? All Pet Central animals are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped (registration included), and current on parasite prevention. Dogs over six-months of age are heartworm tested. When adopting, we will ensure that you receive copies of veterinary and microchip records. If you are interested in this pet, please fill out the brief Adopter Survey by hitting "Apply for Adoption" on the profile. After we review your completed survey we will contact you by phone or email within three business days. We're primarily a volunteer organization, so we appreciate your patience. Please note- Out of respect for our volunteers and staff, we are closed on Sundays and Mondays and will not be processing any applications on that day. Do get back to us right away when we call or email regarding an application so that we can quickly connect using the process below: Select a pet and submit an online adoption survey. A PCH adoption counselor will contact potential adopters within three business days (PCH cannot guarantee any pet's availability, but we make every effort to accommodate adopters with a reply and possible alternative suggestions). Counselor and client will then have a conversation to answer questions, discuss any medical needs for the pet and determine the suitability of a match (if necessary, we may opt to put adopters in touch with foster parents). After a match is made, clients will be asked to sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee online through our secure payment system *Please see our modified no-risk return policy. (below) The PCH adoption counselor will then set up a specific appointment time and location. Adopters should bring a pet carrier and leash to pick up. Adult pets will be wearing a collar. It is important that clients arrive on time, neither early nor late. If your adoption is scheduled at Pet Central Helps!: Upon arrival inside the Crossroads Center complex (360 Wylie Drive), look for the black Pet Central Helps! semi-trailer, which is right outside of our facility (Suite 720). Park in the parking lot and enter the facility. A PCH representative will greet you and show you to the adoption room. Your new pet will be handed to you. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day photo with your pet and family. If your adoption is scheduled at PetSmart: Park in the PetSmart Parking lot and enter the store. We will be set up just inside the store entrance. Let us know you are here to pick up your pet! A PCH representative will confirm your information and hand you your pet. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day photo with your pet and family. PCH supports a 21-day no-fault return policy in which adopters are given the opportunity to find a better match. If we are not able to provide advice/tools to keep a pet in the home we offer these options: Exchange for a pet that may be a better match** Receive a refund minus a $40 processing fee** With this approach, we can often turn mismatches into opportunities! Thank you, Pet Central Helps!

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These Rat Terriers are available for adoption close to Normal, Illinois.
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Eddie

Rat Terrier

Male, Young
Peoria, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We have had Eddie for almost 2 years, since he was about 6 months old. He’s full of energy and loves to play with his toys. He’s a world class athlete. Loves to snuggle and burrows under the covers. He has his own blankets he loves to drag around the house with him. He’s very sweet and loving. He needs to be the only dog in the house. He has lived with another dog but has increasingly become aggressive with him as he is very jealous and needs all of the attention. He is potty trained and crate trained.
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Chelsea

Rat Terrier Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Adult
Pontiac, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I have had a pretty rough past couple of months as I was dumped and then taken into animal control. Then LCHS pulled me from animal control and showed me it's okay to trust again. I am still a little shy with new people but am working on how to trust again. I have so much love to give despite everything I have been through and hope someone can love me for who I am stub tail and all!
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Minnie Pearl

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Pekin, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Say "How-DEE" to our very own Minnie Pearl! This sweet little lady needs some work on her confidence as she is very unsure of her surroundings and spends her time during interactions focused on what's happening around her. She takes a minute to warm up but you can tell she wants to be around people based on her adorable little tail wags! Once she easily succeeds in getting your attention, she can be a little unsure of what to do. Loud noises and fast movements are a lot for her to process so her ideal environment would not include small children; cats she doesn't seem to mind. She enjoys exploring on her walks and with some patience we're confident she will open up!Pettango Adoption Fee: $100Estimated Date of Birth: UnknownIntake Reason: Transfer - Came on Transport - original intake unknownAnimal will be spayed and up to date on vaccines, and microchipped prior to adoption. If their kennel card on display at TAPS shelter facility is marked as unaltered, the animal will be altered prior to being released for adoption. Animal stage may change from time to time based on surgery and medical status. TAPS strives to keep kennel cards as up to date as possible with current information but from time to time, information may change and a new kennel card may be pending. Full and current vaccination schedule and medical records along with any behavioral disclosures will be provided at time of adoption.

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Wilma

Jack Russell Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Wilma is a doll! She wants nothing more than to hop around like a little spazz and love on you! She adores her sister, Betty, and they would love to find a home together! All Pet Central animals are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed/neutered, micro-chipped (registration included), and current on parasite prevention. Dogs over six-months of age are heart-worm tested. When adopting, we will ensure that you receive copies of veterinary and microchip records. Due to the construction of our state of the art facility, none of our pets are on site, they are all located in foster homes at this time. If you are interested in this pet, please fill out the brief Adopter Survey by hitting "Apply for Adoption" on the profile. After we review your completed survey we will contact you by phone or email within 72 hours or less. We're primarily a volunteer organization, so we appreciate your patience. Please note- Out of respect for our volunteers and staff, we are closed on Sundays and Mondays and will not be processing any applications on those days. Do get back to us right away when we call or email regarding an application so that we can quickly connect using the process below: Select a pet and submit an online adoption survey: A PCH adoption counselor will contact potential adopters within three business days (PCH cannot guarantee any pets availability, but we make every effort to accommodate adopters with a reply and possible alternative suggestions). Counselor and client will then have a conversation to answer questions, discuss any medical needs for the pet and determine the suitability of a match (if necessary, we may opt to put adopters in touch with foster parents via a meeting app). We do require that adopters discuss all questions before pickup via phone or email in order to minimize direct contact with our staff/volunteers at the time of adoption. After a match is made, clients will be asked to sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee online through our secure payment system* *Please see our modified no-risk return policy. (below) The PCH adoption counselor will then set up a specific appointment time and location. Adopters should bring a pet carrier and leash to pick up. Adult pets will be wearing a collar. It is important that clients arrive on time, neither early nor late. If your adoption is scheduled at Pet Central Helps!: Drive-in adoption! Upon arrival inside the Crossroads Center complex (360 Wylie Drive), look for the Nu-Way semi-trailer, which is right outside of our facility (Suite 720). Adopters should pull up to the curb in front of the facility. Adopters should stay in their vehicle. Please be prepared with items such as a crate, leash, blankets, paper towels, cleanup spray, garbage bags, etc. Call 309-846-9534 when you arrive. A PCH representative wearing a mask will carry or walk the pet out and place in the client's vehicle. Social distancing practices should be respected during this process. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day photo with family and new pet through the window of the vehicle. Thank you to all for saving the life of a shelter pet! If your adoption is scheduled at PetSmart: Curbside Pickup Your adoption will be at PetSmart in Bloomington IL, (1606 E Empire St). Pull into the parking spot to the right of the PetSmart entrance, in front of the Pet Central Helps! sign. Call 309-846-9534 to announce your arrival. A PCH representative wearing a mask will carry or walk the pet out and place in the client's vehicle. Social distancing practices should be respected during this process. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day photo with family and new pet through the window of the vehicle. In-Store Pickup Park in the PetSmart Parking lot and enter the store. We will be set up to the right just inside the store entrance. Let us know you are here to pick up your pet! PCH representative wearing a mask will confirm your information and hand you your pet!Social distancing practices should be respected during this process. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day photo with your pet and family. PCH supports a 14-day no-fault return policy in which adopters are given the opportunity to find a better match. If we are not able to provide advice/tools to keep a pet in the home we offer: Exchange for a pet that may be a better match** Receive a refund minus a $40 processing fee** With this approach, we can often turn mismatches into opportunities! **This option is for a pet of equal or lesser of the original fee. (Lesser adoption amounts do not include a refund of any monetary difference.) All returns include a $40 processing fee.** Thank you, Pet Central Helps!
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Betty

Jack Russell Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Betty is a calm timid soul who would very much love a home with her sister, Wilma. These girls are two peas in a pod. Betty is the calm to Wilma's spunk! These two are adorable and waiting for you to bust them out of the shelter! All Pet Central animals are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed/neutered, micro-chipped (registration included), and current on parasite prevention. Dogs over six-months of age are heart-worm tested. When adopting, we will ensure that you receive copies of veterinary and microchip records. Due to the construction of our state of the art facility, none of our pets are on site, they are all located in foster homes at this time. If you are interested in this pet, please fill out the brief Adopter Survey by hitting "Apply for Adoption" on the profile. After we review your completed survey we will contact you by phone or email within 72 hours or less. We're primarily a volunteer organization, so we appreciate your patience. Please note- Out of respect for our volunteers and staff, we are closed on Sundays and Mondays and will not be processing any applications on those days. Do get back to us right away when we call or email regarding an application so that we can quickly connect using the process below: Select a pet and submit an online adoption survey: A PCH adoption counselor will contact potential adopters within three business days (PCH cannot guarantee any pets availability, but we make every effort to accommodate adopters with a reply and possible alternative suggestions). Counselor and client will then have a conversation to answer questions, discuss any medical needs for the pet and determine the suitability of a match (if necessary, we may opt to put adopters in touch with foster parents via a meeting app). We do require that adopters discuss all questions before pickup via phone or email in order to minimize direct contact with our staff/volunteers at the time of adoption. After a match is made, clients will be asked to sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee online through our secure payment system* *Please see our modified no-risk return policy. (below) The PCH adoption counselor will then set up a specific appointment time and location. Adopters should bring a pet carrier and leash to pick up. Adult pets will be wearing a collar. It is important that clients arrive on time, neither early nor late. If your adoption is scheduled at Pet Central Helps!: Drive-in adoption! Upon arrival inside the Crossroads Center complex (360 Wylie Drive), look for the Nu-Way semi-trailer, which is right outside of our facility (Suite 720). Adopters should pull up to the curb in front of the facility. Adopters should stay in their vehicle. Please be prepared with items such as a crate, leash, blankets, paper towels, cleanup spray, garbage bags, etc. Call 309-846-9534 when you arrive. A PCH representative wearing a mask will carry or walk the pet out and place in the client's vehicle. Social distancing practices should be respected during this process. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day photo with family and new pet through the window of the vehicle. Thank you to all for saving the life of a shelter pet! If your adoption is scheduled at PetSmart: Curbside Pickup Your adoption will be at PetSmart in Bloomington IL, (1606 E Empire St). Pull into the parking spot to the right of the PetSmart entrance, in front of the Pet Central Helps! sign. Call 309-846-9534 to announce your arrival. A PCH representative wearing a mask will carry or walk the pet out and place in the client's vehicle. Social distancing practices should be respected during this process. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day photo with family and new pet through the window of the vehicle. In-Store Pickup Park in the PetSmart Parking lot and enter the store. We will be set up to the right just inside the store entrance. Let us know you are here to pick up your pet! PCH representative wearing a mask will confirm your information and hand you your pet!Social distancing practices should be respected during this process. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day photo with your pet and family. PCH supports a 14-day no-fault return policy in which adopters are given the opportunity to find a better match. If we are not able to provide advice/tools to keep a pet in the home we offer: Exchange for a pet that may be a better match** Receive a refund minus a $40 processing fee** With this approach, we can often turn mismatches into opportunities! **This option is for a pet of equal or lesser of the original fee. (Lesser adoption amounts do not include a refund of any monetary difference.) All returns include a $40 processing fee.** Thank you, Pet Central Helps!

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Pet Central Helps

360 Wylie Drive, Suite 720, Normal, IL 61761

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Livingston County Humane Society

21179 North 1358 East Road, Pontiac, IL 61764

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T.A.P.S. No-Kill Animal Shelter

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

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