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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Durham, North Carolina

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Rosie (NC)

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rosie's world looked rather bleak on the day her owner abandoned her outside a veterinarian's office, leaving her chained there and enduring the pain of an injured tail. At least, she was placed where she would be easily discovered, and soon New Rattitude came to the rescue with medical care and a loving foster home. The 6-year-old rat terrier did end up having her tail removed, but she is all healed and good as new and super excited to find her forever home.   Not surprisingly, Rosie doesn't like being left alone. She needs to be with someone who works from home or who is retired and stays home most of the time. Take it from us, at an easy-to-fit-in-your-lap 14 lbs., this girl is so cute, you'll want to be with her day in and out. Rosie enjoys getting cozy and loving on her person. She is house-trained and crate trained and knows how to walk nicely on a leash. Rosie loves being outdoors, running around, and going for walks. She's working on not reacting to the other dogs and people she encounters, so her foster mom brings along treats to help Rosie have positive associations with everyone. Rosie's talent for stopping to smell everything also plays an important role in helping her to be a well-mannered walker.   Rosie gets along OK with the other dogs in her foster home and loves to play with them as long as she gets to decide how, when, and where they will play. She'll issue her invitations with a play bow, lick, or exposed belly, and she'll counter unsolicited advances by barking or growling and walking away. As long as her humans are willing to serve as playmates, she might be content to be an only dog.   Rosie is ready to be your consummate cuddler under the covers at night and your constant and close companion during the day. Check out additional photos and video at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/rosiecharlottenc , and imagine yourself giving Rosie the rosy future she deserves. Our adoption fee is $200 for adult dogs or $250 for puppies under 6 months old. 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. April 25, 2024, 1:00 pm
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Coco (NC)

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Coco spent most of her 2 1/2 years living in an outdoor pen with several other dogs, so she wasn't exposed to many people or things beyond her small world. However, this cute 16-lb. rat terrier/mountain feist mix has quickly become her new foster mom's shadow. Wherever Foster Mom sits, Coco will jump up beside her. On the other hand, time, patience, and lots of treats and reassuring words were needed for Coco to warm up to her foster dad. In the beginning, she would bark and growl at him whenever he moved around the house. Now the two are good friends, but she still feels uncertain about new people. She will need about 15 minutes and a bit of distance to begin to feel comfortable around guests. She prefers a calm environment where people are seated much of the time, so a home with young children would not be a good fit for her.   Coco gets along with the three other dogs in her foster home and has started playing a bit. (A canine buddy in her adoptive home will help her feel at ease more quickly.) She loves chewing bones and can be heard playfully tossing them around when no one is watching. She doesn't mind being crated, but she's trustworthy to be left loose and reliably house-trained as long as she can dash out into a fenced yard for potty breaks. That fence will also be needed to safely contain her during her daily attack of the 'zoomies.'    Coco is a sweet girl, who wants to trust but needs your patient, gentle welcome in order to do so. You'll know you've succeeded when that little nub of a tail starts wagging and never stops. You can see more photos of Coco at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/coco .Our adoption fee is $200 for adult dogs or $250 for puppies under 6 months old. 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. April 25, 2024, 1:00 pm
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Bunny

Rat Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Danville, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bunny is being fostered near Danville. Transport can be arranged for approved application.*** Bunny is a 3 yr old female Rat Terrier mix who currently weighs 30 pounds. She is spayed, microchipped, HW neg and fully vaccinated. Bunny is social, listens well, crate trained and loves car rides and is house trained. She walks well on a lead and looks forward to daily walks in the neighborhood. Bunny would do best in the following type of home. A family willing to continue her training and provide structure/boundaries. Bunny is a typical Terrier and will bark at anything she perceives as "danger." Children 10 years of age and older will be a better match for her. She is a cuddle companion and loves to snuggle. Please submit an application at https://form.jotform.com/hailmaryrescue/hail-mary-rescue-adoption-applicati and our adoption coordinator will contact you. To see more videos/pics follow her hashtag on Facebook/YouTube #hmrbunny

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Max

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Puppy
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We received max from a friend. He was born to a litter of 9. Max is currently 7 months old. We are looking for someone who has the time for max. Upon bring him home, I did not realize that we would need to dedicate so much time for him. Our schedules just don’t quite allow for it. We have tried everything in our power to keep him, but it is just starting to become too much. Max is a very sweet puppy. He loves to play fetch and tag. He is very friendly/nosey when on his walks. He loves snack time( sweet potato, carrots and peanut butter are his favorite). I currently have food, his crate and his favorite blanket that you can have too.

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New Rattitude - North Carolina

Raleigh, NC 27609

Pet Types: dogs

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New Rattitude - North Carolina

Raleigh, NC 27609

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Hail Mary Rescue - Virginia

Danville, VA 24541

Pet Types: dogs

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