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Dallas

Rat Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Pawling, NY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Dallas, a 6-month-old Rat Terrier mix with a heart as big as Texas… packed into a perfectly portable 15-pound package! This adorable black-coated girl is sweet, affectionate, and always happy to be close to her people. Whether she’s joining you for a walk, playing around the yard, or settling in for some well-earned cuddle time, Dallas is ready to be your loyal little sidekick. Like any great comeback story, Dallas has already overcome a challenge of her own. She’s recovering from some hair loss, and her coat has been growing back beautifully. Every day she looks healthier, happier, and more confident, and she’s ready to leave that chapter behind as she begins life with a forever family. With her loving personality and resilient spirit, Dallas is sure to make a wonderful companion. Dallas will be available for adoption starting Friday, August 14! All Happy Life Animal Rescue dogs come spayed/neutered, age-appropriately vaccinated, and microchipped. The next step is easy—visit www.happylifeanimalrescue.org to register for adoption, then come meet Dallas in person. We have a feeling this little star won’t stay available for long!
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Rio

Rat Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
New Milford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rio came to us as an owner surrender when his family was losing their home to eviction. He was one of a number of dogs in the home that needed new homes, and we were able to take 3 of them. Rio is a friendly boy who is somewhat timid when he first meets new people or encounters new situations. He warms up quickly! There's no aggression - he's just a little scared at first.\ He loves other dogs and we would like to see him in a home with at least one other dog. He was best friends with a dog in his former home, and seems to love having a canine companion or two. He would be happy to live with children 10 years old or older. Rio is a wonderful boy who will make a great family member!
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Lil Judy

Rat Terrier Beagle

Female, 5 mos
Southbury, CT
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
Lil Judy is a sweet, fun, silly pup and she's ready for a home of her own. She's currently almost 5 months old, she LOVES people, and she also really loves playing with her litter mates. She is going to be a pleasure to train as she grows up and she's going to be an amazing best friend for her people. If you'd like to add some fun & joy to your life, Lil Judy is ready to bring it! Her foster mom would love to do a virtual meet so if you think Judy could be a good fit for your household, we'd love to hear from you. *More pics coming soon! This puppy Is spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, treated for all of the intestinal parasites, and current on flea/tick and heartworm preventative. Because intestinal parasites are cyclical, your puppy may need additional treatment once you get him/her home. This is common and nothing to be alarmed about. Puppies and dogs need to be treated periodically for parasites throughout their entire lives. The adoption fee is $550 if your adoption is prepaid prior to your pup's arrival. An additional $50 will be charged on puppies that are adopted at an event, or foster home. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with CT HB 5368. WANT TO MEET OUR DOGS IN PERSON? Check the Events tab on cprdogs.com for all weekend adoption event info. The majority of the dogs marked as 'meet me' will be there to see you! More and more of our adopters are having fun with DNA tests on their pups. You might ask yourself why our breed guess is varying degrees of difference from the DNA tests. Most of our puppies are rescued from high kill shelters or other abandonment situations and we have no info on parents. When we rescue puppies that have no background info, we make our very best educated guess as to breed mix and age. Our guesstimate comes from years and years and years of animal welfare work and training, but our guesses won't always agree with your vet, your neighbor, your DNA test, etc. The most important thing to know about your puppy's breed mix is that most likely he/she is a Super Lovable Mutt made of many many many different breeds. If you are a MA resident, your new family member is required to go through a mandatory 48 hour quarantine period at the Woburn MA isolation facility. Your new family member will be dropped off by our transport on Thursday and will be ready for you to pick him/her up on Saturday between 11 am-1 pm. An additional $100 fee will be added for any dogs picked up from the Woburn MA quarantine facility. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with MA Order 405-CD-12 and Order 1-AHO-05. TO APPLY PLEASE GO TO www.cprdogs.com. If your application was successfully submitted you will get an automatically generated confirmation email. Please DO NOT USE the ADOPTAPET "CONTACT THIS RESCUE GROUP" form below or you may not hear from us as these often end up in spam or bouncing back. After receipt of your application, an adoption counselor will then be in touch to answer your questions about this pup, discuss the adoption process and get the ball rolling! If you have not heard from one of our volunteers within 5 days of submitting your application, please email mollibo@gmail.com.
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Jo

Rat Terrier Beagle

Male, 5 mos
Southbury, CT
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,
Story
Jo is a sweet, fun, silly pup and he's ready for a home of his own. He's currently almost 5 months old, he LOVES people, and he also really loves playing with his litter mates. He is going to be a pleasure to train as he grows up and he's going to be an amazing best friend for his people. If you'd like to add some fun & joy to your life, Jo is ready to bring it! His foster mom would love to do a virtual meet so if you think he could be a good fit for your household, we'd love to hear from you. *More pics coming soon! This puppy Is spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, treated for all of the intestinal parasites, and current on flea/tick and heartworm preventative. Because intestinal parasites are cyclical, your puppy may need additional treatment once you get him/her home. This is common and nothing to be alarmed about. Puppies and dogs need to be treated periodically for parasites throughout their entire lives. The adoption fee is $550 if your adoption is prepaid prior to your pup's arrival. An additional $50 will be charged on puppies that are adopted at an event, or foster home. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with CT HB 5368. WANT TO MEET OUR DOGS IN PERSON? Check the Events tab on cprdogs.com for all weekend adoption event info. The majority of the dogs marked as 'meet me' will be there to see you! More and more of our adopters are having fun with DNA tests on their pups. You might ask yourself why our breed guess is varying degrees of difference from the DNA tests. Most of our puppies are rescued from high kill shelters or other abandonment situations and we have no info on parents. When we rescue puppies that have no background info, we make our very best educated guess as to breed mix and age. Our guesstimate comes from years and years and years of animal welfare work and training, but our guesses won't always agree with your vet, your neighbor, your DNA test, etc. The most important thing to know about your puppy's breed mix is that most likely he/she is a Super Lovable Mutt made of many many many different breeds. If you are a MA resident, your new family member is required to go through a mandatory 48 hour quarantine period at the Woburn MA isolation facility. Your new family member will be dropped off by our transport on Thursday and will be ready for you to pick him/her up on Saturday between 11 am-1 pm. An additional $100 fee will be added for any dogs picked up from the Woburn MA quarantine facility. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with MA Order 405-CD-12 and Order 1-AHO-05. TO APPLY PLEASE GO TO www.cprdogs.com. If your application was successfully submitted you will get an automatically generated confirmation email. Please DO NOT USE the ADOPTAPET "CONTACT THIS RESCUE GROUP" form below or you may not hear from us as these often end up in spam or bouncing back. After receipt of your application, an adoption counselor will then be in touch to answer your questions about this pup, discuss the adoption process and get the ball rolling! If you have not heard from one of our volunteers within 5 days of submitting your application, please email mollibo@gmail.com.
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BEST FRIEND BUDDY

Rat Terrier Beagle

Male, Senior
Spring Valley, NY
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
Best friend Buddy is the total package. He loves people and greets everyone, always eager for attention.   At 12, Buddy ended up in a rural Tennessee shelter. We do not know his backstory or why such a sweet boy would land in a shelter. We may never know.     At Critter Cavalry, we adore seniors and believe they deserve every chance to find a loving home. You won’t regret considering Buddy—he loves everyone, whether human or animal. Buddy is everyone’s best friend.     Buddy is healthy for a senior. He has limited sight and hearing, but is otherwise in good shape. He navigates his foster home easily and enjoys exploring the fenced yard. He comes when called—just use a louder voice.   Buddy is ready to retire with a couple eager to add him to their family. He’d love a fenced yard to explore—size isn’t important—and an active retirement with short walks and car rides. He will be a wonderful addition to a family that matches his lifestyle.   If you want a new best friend, Buddy is perfect for you. To learn more about adopting him, contact Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or 615-943-7311. Approved application and adoption fee required.    October 4, 2026, 5:19 pm
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Niko

Rat Terrier Beagle

Male, Young
Ringwood, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This handsome little man is Niko! He is a 1 year old male Rat terrier/beagle mix. He is in the 15-18 lb weight range. He is super friendly and is very social. He loves to snuggle and wants to be with you at all times. He is such a little lover and he loves to run and play. He never turns down a good belly rub. He would make the perfect lap dog! He would make a great addition to just about any family! He is currently located down South at our sister shelters and available for pre-adoption. We do transports to NJ once a month. He can't wait to find his forever home! If you are interested in adopting please apply through our website www.southernpawsinc.org/adopt or send us an email at southernpawsrescue@gmail.com!

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Jaco

Corgi Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
Poughkeepsie, NY
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,
Story
Jaco is a 9 year old, sweet senior dog whose 89 year old owner recently passed away. We are fostering him temporarily to support the family. Jaco enjoys slow paced walks or hikes in nature, cuddling next to you and giving kisses. He is house and crate trained. He is good with other dogs, but does not like cats or chickens. He is looking for a clean home, healthy food, daily walks, a regular routine and a lovely companion.

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15.8 miles

Happy Life Animal Rescue

550 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564

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24.2 miles

All About the Dogs Rescue

PO Box 1853, New Milford, CT 06776

Pet Types: dogs

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36.1 miles

Companion Pet Rescue - New England

Southbury, CT 06488

Pet Types: dogs

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41.6 miles

Critter Cavalry Rescue - NY

Spring Valley, NY 10977

Pet Types: dogs

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47.4 miles

Southern Paws Inc.

PO Box 174, Ringwood, NJ 07456

Pet Types: dogs

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49.6 miles

Critter Cavalry Rescue - NJ

Sussex, NJ 07461

Pet Types: dogs

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