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Midoriya JC

Rat Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 5 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I'm fun size, feisty, and ready to explore! A curious little fellow I am. I want to know about all the things. I want to be best friends forever. Best feature- tie between my bouncy little ears and white speckled socks. Ideal Date- Breakfast (I love my nom noms), Endless play, cuddles, snacky snack, More play, cuddles, Still playing, Dinner, Never going to stop play, cuddles, Night Night Favs- Food and toys Past time: Playing with my foster siblings- human and four legged. Adopt me today and let OUR adventure begin! Local adoption fee is $350(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)

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Whimzee JuM

Pointer Rat Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I'm Whimzee, a spirited 4-year-old Pointer mix with a white and black coat and a heart full of adventure! 🐕 I'm crate trained and love the company of other dogs, making me a great fit for active households. I thrive on movement and outdoor fun — I need a family ready to keep up with my energy and give me plenty of exercise. I do best with older children who can match my playful, affectionate nature. If you're looking for an adventurous companion who's friendly and ready for action, let's meet! 🏃‍♀️💕 Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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These Rat Terriers are available for adoption close to Des Moines, Iowa.
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Midoriya JC

Rat Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 5 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I'm fun size, feisty, and ready to explore! A curious little fellow I am. I want to know about all the things. I want to be best friends forever. Best feature- tie between my bouncy little ears and white speckled socks. Ideal Date- Breakfast (I love my nom noms), Endless play, cuddles, snacky snack, More play, cuddles, Still playing, Dinner, Never going to stop play, cuddles, Night Night Favs- Food and toys Past time: Playing with my foster siblings- human and four legged. Adopt me today and let OUR adventure begin! Local adoption fee is $350(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)

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Football

Rat Terrier

Male, Young
Knoxville, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Football is a loving 2 yr old terrier! He is smart, sweet and very compassionate to his humans. He is very easy to train and knows how to sit, shake and speak. If you say “ I love you” he will talk back to you. We are very sad we need to find him a new home, as he is such a good dog. He is used to a doggy door and will need some encouragement on house training. But over all is house trained. My mom got sick and couldn't care for him anymore. I am about to have a baby and cant handle having more than one dog. He gets along great with our 90 lb dog. He loves to play and is very gentle. My 4 year old and 17 yr old loves him. He has never snapped at them or bit. He was a stray before we had him, and you can tell he is so grateful for the right home.

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Whimzee JuM

Pointer Rat Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I'm Whimzee, a spirited 4-year-old Pointer mix with a white and black coat and a heart full of adventure! 🐕 I'm crate trained and love the company of other dogs, making me a great fit for active households. I thrive on movement and outdoor fun — I need a family ready to keep up with my energy and give me plenty of exercise. I do best with older children who can match my playful, affectionate nature. If you're looking for an adventurous companion who's friendly and ready for action, let's meet! 🏃‍♀️💕 Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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These pups are in Des Moines, Iowa too!

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

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Primary Color: Red Secondary Color: White Weight: 20.6 Age: 3yrs 0mths 2wks

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Lola JuM

Manchester Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Lola is my name. I love all and want to be friends with everyone. I am mischievous and will get into trouble just for the attention. I am still very young and eager to explore new things. I want a loving family who will take me on adventures, then love on me while winding down. I don't like it when you focus on other dogs and sometimes I push them out of the way so I can be the center of attention! I have the sweetest face and my "love to be with you" attitude is the best kind to have! I am a medium sized girl and that makes me super PORTABLE! Take me with you to the beach, the mountains, the BATHROOM... I don't care where we go, as long as you take me with you!! I'm a energetic and driven girl with a strong prey drive, particularly chickens, birds, small animals and cats. I'll need a home without these types of pets to ensure everyone's safety. Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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Suki

Jack Russell Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 10 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Thanks to a grant from the Petfinder Foundation, my adoption fee is 75% off. So I'm only $50 to adopt. Hi, I'm Suki! I'm a young girl at almost a year old. I'm a small girl and will stay small. I'm around 20 lbs and look to be some sort of Heeler/JRT mix maybe. I came to the shelter with a bunch of other dogs when I was just a little puppy. The shelter isn't sure what my life was like prior, but at just 10 weeks old I was super scared and didn't understand human affection. The shelter has been working with me to help me gain confidence and be more social but I may be shy for the rest of my life...Once I get to know you, I am a sweet girl! I walk pretty good on a leash and I love other dogs! I seem to open up more to humans when another dog is around so it might be a good idea for me to go to a home with another dog. I'm really just looking for that special someone to swoop in and save me. I'd love to know what the rest of the world is like as I have only been here for majority of my life.  If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop ##2632312##

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Rat Terrier shelters & rescues in Des Moines, Iowa

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God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

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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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