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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Rockville, Maryland

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Lucy Lou

Rat Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire athttps://petstablished.com/adoption_form/43315/generic.You can learn about the adoption process by visiting: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/howtoadopt/.Dog's Name:   Lucy Lou  (LUC0425ALAFS)Estimated Breed:   Rat Terrier MIXApproximate Age:   8 monthsApproximate Weight:   15 lbsCurrently Living at:   FosterAdoption Fee:   $400DOG'S DESCRIPTION:  Meet Lucy Lou! She's a sweet young soul, always ready to share a cuddle. Her affectionate nature makes her a joy to be around, and she's gets along great with other dogs. Despite being abandoned at a vet clinic, Lucy Lou's past is behind her now and her future is full of potential. She's looking for a forever home where she can feel safe and loved. If you enjoy the outdoors, Lucy Lou would make an excellent hiking buddy and she's ready to join you on every adventure. Adopting Lucy Lou means welcoming a loyal friend into your life, and she's ready to make your days brighter and your nights cozier. So why not fill out an application today and give little Lucy Lou the chance to have the forever home of her dreams!Your new pet will require a refresher in house-training. K-9 Lifesavers strongly recommends all new adopters enroll their new pet into obedience training. This provides for an easier transition into a new home, ensures the dog remains well socialized, and helps form a bond between the dog and the new family.    Adoption fees cover basic vetting, rabies (if puppy is old enough), distemper/parvo vaccinations, deworming, monthly heartworm prevention while in our care (if old enough), monthly flea/tick prevention while in our care, and transport costs. K-9 Lifesavers will also cover the cost of spay/neuter at our partner vet at 6 months of age or reimburse adopter for up to the amount of our partner vet cost should you choose to spay/neuter at your own vet.Foster Program:    Foster homes provide for the temporary care of a rescue until the dog is placed into a loving, forever home.  For more information on becoming a foster parent, and our Foster Program, visit http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/foster/ or email our Foster Coordinator at foster@k-9lifesavers.orgSPONSOR ME! Help Save Lives!    Make a tax-deductible donation today and help save a life. Donations help us offset boarding costs and additional medical treatment for those dogs who need it.  K-9 Lifesavers receives NO federal funding and survive with your generous support! We are all volunteer based organization so every cent from your donation goes directly to the dogs in our care. Visit: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/donate/For more information on K-9 Lifesavers, or to view a complete listing of all our Adoptable Dogs, visit our website at www.k-9lifesavers.org.Please "like" our Facebook page for the most current events and new dogs!Thank you for considering a rescue dog! ##2356655##
We'll also keep you updated on Gidge's adoption status with email updates.
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Gidge

Rat Terrier

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire athttps://petstablished.com/adoption_form/43315/generic.You can learn about the adoption process by visiting: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/howtoadopt/.Dog's Name:   Gidge  (GID0325ALAFS)Estimated Breed:   Rat Terrier MIXApproximate Age:   1-2 yearsApproximate Weight:   30 lbsCurrently Living at:   FosterAdoption Fee:   $400DOG'S DESCRIPTION:  Meet Gidge, a young, sweet soul who can be a little shy on first meet, but warms up in no time. Despite her timidity, Gidge is eager to share her love with those who show her kindness. She gets along famously with her fellow four-legged friends, making her a good choice for a home with a confident dog to show her the way. Gidge's gentle nature and quick ability to warm up to new friends make her a wonderful potential family member. If you're looking for a loyal friend who will offer you unconditional love, Gidge is your girl. Submit an application today and give Gidge the happy home of her dreams!Your new pet will require a refresher in house-training. K-9 Lifesavers strongly recommends all new adopters enroll their new pet into obedience training. This provides for an easier transition into a new home, ensures the dog remains well socialized, and helps form a bond between the dog and the new family.    Adoption fees cover basic vetting, rabies (if puppy is old enough), distemper/parvo vaccinations, deworming, monthly heartworm prevention while in our care (if old enough), monthly flea/tick prevention while in our care, and transport costs. K-9 Lifesavers will also cover the cost of spay/neuter at our partner vet at 6 months of age or reimburse adopter for up to the amount of our partner vet cost should you choose to spay/neuter at your own vet.Foster Program:    Foster homes provide for the temporary care of a rescue until the dog is placed into a loving, forever home.  For more information on becoming a foster parent, and our Foster Program, visit http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/foster/ or email our Foster Coordinator at foster@k-9lifesavers.orgSPONSOR ME! Help Save Lives!    Make a tax-deductible donation today and help save a life. Donations help us offset boarding costs and additional medical treatment for those dogs who need it.  K-9 Lifesavers receives NO federal funding and survive with your generous support! We are all volunteer based organization so every cent from your donation goes directly to the dogs in our care. Visit: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/donate/For more information on K-9 Lifesavers, or to view a complete listing of all our Adoptable Dogs, visit our website at www.k-9lifesavers.org.Please "like" our Facebook page for the most current events and new dogs!Thank you for considering a rescue dog! ##2323928##
We'll also keep you updated on Manchy's adoption status with email updates.
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Manchy

Rat Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please contact Diane Pedulla (dianep@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Who is that dog with the waggly tail? MANCHY NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:   Manchy          Best Guess for Breed:   Rat Terrier / Terrier mix    Best Guess for Age:   1.5 years as of 04/18/2025          SEX:  female   Approximate Weight:   14 lbs.   Gets Along With:  other dogs. We haven't seen her with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!   Currently Living at:  Vieques, PR shelter -  Manchy needs a foster or a forever home in the DC to come here on May 3!.   Special adoption considerations:  Dogs from Puerto Rico have a major transition to go through when they arrive and will need humans who are very committed to socialization. We think this pup would do best with either a resident dog or a family who can make sure they can go on walks regularly with other dogs, visit the dog park, or go to doggie daycare to learn the ropes.   See a video of this cutie here! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUJAtgbQXuk   Manchy is Looking For: a family to have fun with! At about 18 months of age, Manchy is still full of youthful energy and excitement. This little dog can't wait to come to the city and start exploring. She's heard there are so many exciting sights and smells, lots of other dogs to meet and these places called dog parks where dogs can run off-leash. Manchy gives each one of these a big paws up!   Rat terriers are known for being intelligent and easy to train. Expect Manchy to enjoy puzzle toys but not for long - she's likely to solve the puzzle pretty quickly. Whatever you decide to do with Manchy, we predict she will tackle it with gusto! What My Foster Says About Me:   We will update as soon as she arrives and spends some time with a foster.  Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken.  All of our dogs are working on their crate training.  TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online   at   bit.ly/adoptaluckydog  .   Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament.   Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!  Please visit us online at      www.luckydoganimalrescue.org   .    BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! April 18, 2025, 4:50 pm
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Pari Kim

Rat Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Merrifield, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Adoption Day: May 10th at PetSmart Tysons Corner from 10:00–11:00 AM — an approved adopter must be present to adopt. Some pups may stick around until 12:00 PM for the public event—check our Facebook page closer to the date to see if this pup will be attending the extra fun! ##2370058##
We'll also keep you updated on Tina's adoption status with email updates.
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Tina

Rat Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Alexandria, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Tina! She is a 1 year old rat terrier/heeler mix rescued with her mom, sister and younger siblings after being dumped in a bad area of town. She is very submissive and a little shy at first but wants she warms up she loves belly rubs! She get's that from her mom! She is great with other dogs of all sizes but prefers medium and small dogs. The bigger dogs make her a little nervous. She is working on leash walking, potty training and crate training. She is currently 23 lbs with long legs. She is just a sweet girl looking for love and a place to lounge around! Tammy is available for adoption with Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio. The adoption fee is $195 local or $395 out of state with transport. An adoption application and adoption contract are all required. All dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations appropriate for their age, microchipped, and wormed for internal and external parasites. If you would like more information please email us at sgdrsa@outlook.com. An adoption application can be completed online at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SGDR/Dog Please note that visual breed identification in rescue dogs is unreliable so for most of our dogs we are only GUESSING at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.
We'll also keep you updated on Oakley's adoption status with email updates.
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Oakley

Rat Terrier Feist

Female, 8 mos
Chantilly, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Want to meet ME?* Come to our adoption event this weekend: Sunday, April 6th from 11:30-1:30 Pet Supplies Plus, 21800 Towncenter Plaza #217, Sterling, VA 20164 Only Canines & Kitties Rescue pre-approved adopters will be able to bring a dog/puppy/cat/kitten home from the adoption event. Please apply a few days (or more) ahead of the event to allow time for processing. We hope to see you on Sunday!!! *Dog/Cat attendance is not guaranteed. Feel free to text the event coordinator to confirm a specific dog/cat's attendance: 703-447-4766 IF YOU ARE VIEWING THIS LISTING ON PETFINDER OR ADOPT-A-PET, please visit: Caninesandkittiesrescue.org to access adoption requirements, more information and pictures. Meet Oakley: Oakley is about 8 months old and weighs 18 lbs. We think she looks like a Rat Terrier/Feist mix (JUST A GUESS). Oakley is absolutely the sweetest pup ever. She is so loving and just wants to please. Oakley is great with other dogs, but we have no idea on cats. Oakley loves all people and while she is not in a foster home with children we think she would do just fine with children of all ages. Oakley is learning how to walk on leash so for right now she will require a home with a large fenced yard so she can get her exercise. Oakley has not had any accidents so far in her foster home. Oakley does well with being crated for 2-3 hours. Oakley would do best in a home where she is not alone all day and would love another playful dog to play with. Oakley is spayed, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. The Adoption Fee is $400.00 ***You must be at least 25 years of age to adopt from CKRescue*** ***Note that puppy adoption fees most often help generate revenue that goes towards older, special needs animals that need our help. Surgeries, heartworm treatment, boarding costs and/or all things that often result in adoptable dogs and cats being left behind to be euthanized. So, adopting a puppy saves not just one life, but many! ***Please note that our first step in approving adoption applicants is to complete a vet check. Vetting of current and past pets is very important to us, thus we will be speaking with the vet(s) listed on your application to ensure that your current and previous pet(s) are kept up to date on vaccines (including rabies), spayed or neutered, maintained on appropriate monthly preventatives and examined annually by your vet.*** Our organization cannot guarantee the exact breed of any animal in our care. The breed listed is based on any background we may have been provided, and/or the general appearance of the animal. **Please visit www.caninesandkittiesrescue.org to complete our non-binding application.**

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We'll also keep you updated on Cupcake's adoption status with email updates.
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Cupcake

Jack Russell Terrier Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We just welcomed Cupcake. She lived with our other new arrival Asia (chinese crested) her whole life from puppy to present. Both girls were owner surrender to the shelter when their owner needed to move - through no fault of her own. More details to follow… Cupcake is approx 10 years old and 12 lbs. Fostered in Severn, MD Please apply to adopt at mirishaven.org
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BUCKET

Jack Russell Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Derwood, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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We'll also keep you updated on Dizzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Dizzy

Jack Russell Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Potomac, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Dizzy! 🐾 Dizzy is a 6-month-old male Border Collie with a stunning brindle coat and a heart full of love. He’s a quick learner, eager to please, and already showing off his intelligence—this little guy is going to make an excellent companion for someone who loves an active, smart dog. Right now, Dizzy is doing great with housebreaking. At night, he’s a dream—he sleeps quietly through the night and enjoys cozying up for a good snuggle. Dizzy is a perfect mix of energy and affection—he’s looking for a family or individual who can keep up with his active brain and give him plenty of playtime and cuddles. Whether you’re out for a walk or chilling on the couch, he’s sure to bring joy to your day. If you think Dizzy could be the perfect addition to your family, please reach out! 🐶💙 The adoption fee for this puppy is $475, which helps with the cost of routine vet care. A $250 spay/neuter deposit is required at time of adoption. This fee covers spay/neuter at one of PetConnect's preferred veterinary partners. If the adopter chooses to use their own veterinarian, the deposit will be returned with proof of sterilization. PetConnect Rescue cannot guarantee the exact breed of any animal in our care. The breed listed is based on any background we may have been provided, and the general appearance of the animal at the time they enter our system. For more information, please email mmartiniano@petconnectrescue.org **If you're viewing this on Petfinder, please visit www.petconnectrescue.org to complete our non-binding application.**

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10.3 miles

K-9 Lifesavers

Silver Spring, MD 20904

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Rescue

13.1 miles

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington, DC 20007

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

16.3 miles

Wolf Trap Animal Rescue

PO BOX 2753, Merrifield, VA 22116

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

20.8 miles

Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio - VA transport stop

Alexandria, VA 22314

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

22.3 miles

Canines and Kitties Rescue

Chantilly, VA 20152

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

25.1 miles

Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. - VA Chapter

P.O.Box 90813, Alexandria, VA 22309

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

37.7 miles

Pitter Pat Junction, MD transport

Towson transport, MD 21204

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

47.9 miles

TiggerTown - Hagerstown

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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