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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Cincinnati, Ohio

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These Rat Terriers are available in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Daizy 2025

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
Cincinnati, OH
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
Silly DAIZY is a fun and affectionate little mixed breed girl looking for a home. Our best guess on breed is a rat terrier/Jack Russell Terrier-type mix, maybe with a little Min Pin as well? Daizy is bouncy, playful and energetic. She needs an active lifestyle, she must go to a home with another dog who loves to run and play. Daizy would also be a great agility dog, she's athletic and smart. When playtime is over Daizy loves treats and cuddles. Daizy is about 2 years old and fully grown at just 22 pounds. If you'd like to meet Daizy, please fill out a dod adoption application at dreamhouserescue.org. We are happy to arrange a private meet with an approved adopter. You can meet Daizy at our weekly adoption event, Saturday noon-2 at PetSmart Eastgate. Our fully-vetted adoptable dogs go to prospective homes for a one-week trial period to make sure the dog and home are the right fit before an adoption is finalized. We only adopt dogs into homes where all current pets are spayed/neutered and current on vaccines and heartworm and flea and tick prevention. We do check veterinary references to make sure adopters are compliant with standard veterinary care. Our adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, dewormed and current on flea and tick and heartworm prevention.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 2, 2026, 4:53 pm
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NELSON (WOODY)

Rat Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nelson (Woody) Born 5/19/23; Terrier/Cur mix 20lbs Woody is a working dog, and would love a job or hobby. He is a thinker! Woody loves to play fetch, tracking scents in backyard, but loves to snuggle just as much. He very much wants to be in your business, and apart of everything. He loves going for cars rides too! He is house trained, crate trained, and does well on a leash. Woody is current on vaccines, microchipped, and neutered. We are accepting applications at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHPA/Dog

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These Rat Terriers are available for adoption close to Cincinnati, Ohio.
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Rat Terrier

Female, Senior
Newport, KY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
September 4, 2025, 5:33 pm
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Daisy (aka Dukes)

Rat Terrier

Female, Senior
Florence, KY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Name:  Daisy Age: Spunky Senior Weight: 14 lbs Adoption Fee: $250.00 Good with Dogs?  Yes, but bossy so she’d be best as an only dog.  Good with cats?  She can be bossy with them so it’s best she doesn’t live with them. She can be around them safely for short visits.    Miss Daisy aka Daisy Dukes or Dukes, is  looking for her forever home.    She’s a spunky senior Rat Terrier with lots of life and  love left to give. Daisy loves people and she’d be a  perfect fit for someone who is retired but still active, or someone who works from home, enjoys daily walks  and would like to have a companion to join them. If  she gets to be a lap dog, even better. In a perfect  world, she’ll be showered with all of the attention and  not have to share it with other pets.    She is crate trained but, in all honesty, she doesn’t  love it. Daisy is fine being left loose in the home when  no one is there but she’s currently crated in her foster  home as she does tend to be a little bossy with the  other dogs at times.    Daisy likes meeting new people and enjoys car rides,  so if you like to go camping or travel around in an RV,  she’d be a great companion for you.    While she is an older girl, you wouldn’t know it by the  way she acts. She’s had a senior blood panel done  (she looks great!), a dental, she’s spayed, vaccinated, heartworm tested  and micro chipped.    Don’t miss out on a wonderful new companion and get  your applications in now.    Adoption Process: Step 1:     Complete a "no obligation" application located on our website at pawprintsnky.com under the applications tab. Step 2:     PawPrints will review the application, verifying Vet and personal references as well as landlord requirements/restrictions (if applicable) Step 3:     IF your application is approved, we will call you to schedule a meet and greet for you to meet the pet. &#226&#128&#139Step 4:    If the meet and greet goes well, we will schedule the home visit.          November 14, 2024, 10:20 am
We'll also keep you updated on Daizy 2025's adoption status with email updates.
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Daizy 2025

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
Cincinnati, OH
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
Silly DAIZY is a fun and affectionate little mixed breed girl looking for a home. Our best guess on breed is a rat terrier/Jack Russell Terrier-type mix, maybe with a little Min Pin as well? Daizy is bouncy, playful and energetic. She needs an active lifestyle, she must go to a home with another dog who loves to run and play. Daizy would also be a great agility dog, she's athletic and smart. When playtime is over Daizy loves treats and cuddles. Daizy is about 2 years old and fully grown at just 22 pounds. If you'd like to meet Daizy, please fill out a dod adoption application at dreamhouserescue.org. We are happy to arrange a private meet with an approved adopter. You can meet Daizy at our weekly adoption event, Saturday noon-2 at PetSmart Eastgate. Our fully-vetted adoptable dogs go to prospective homes for a one-week trial period to make sure the dog and home are the right fit before an adoption is finalized. We only adopt dogs into homes where all current pets are spayed/neutered and current on vaccines and heartworm and flea and tick prevention. We do check veterinary references to make sure adopters are compliant with standard veterinary care. Our adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, dewormed and current on flea and tick and heartworm prevention.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 2, 2026, 4:53 pm
We'll also keep you updated on NELSON (WOODY)'s adoption status with email updates.
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NELSON (WOODY)

Rat Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nelson (Woody) Born 5/19/23; Terrier/Cur mix 20lbs Woody is a working dog, and would love a job or hobby. He is a thinker! Woody loves to play fetch, tracking scents in backyard, but loves to snuggle just as much. He very much wants to be in your business, and apart of everything. He loves going for cars rides too! He is house trained, crate trained, and does well on a leash. Woody is current on vaccines, microchipped, and neutered. We are accepting applications at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHPA/Dog

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

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Young
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cooper just turned 1 in December. Mix breed but unsure. He loves to cuddle. Loves the dog park and playing fetch & swimming. Potty trained. Great with other dogs, cats & small children. Up to date on shots but he is not neutered. LOVES his toys. He gets super excited when you get him a new one.
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Cookie. Cookie is one of those dogs who quietly steals your heart with her gentle presence. She is a 1.5-year-old wire-haired terrier mix, about 30 pounds, and a perfect small-to-medium-sized dog. Cookie was found as a stray by one of our shelter partners and brought into rescue, where she quickly became a favorite among the volunteers. They often took her out of her kennel to enjoy walks around the shelter grounds. Cookie is a sweet, gentle girl who is still building her confidence. She is learning to walk on a leash and is doing well overall, though she can get a little nervous at thresholds such as going in and out of doorways. With gentle encouragement (and maybe a hot dog or two — she’s a fan!), she continues to make steady progress. She may be a bit shy when first meeting new people or experiencing new situations, but after a couple of days she settles in and becomes much more comfortable. She does amazing with other dogs and is currently fostered with four dogs of various sizes. Cookie loves spending time with her furry friends and fits in seamlessly, but she does not necessarily need another dog in the home to be happy. She’s perfectly content stretching out on the couch, often choosing to lounge right next to the other dogs and enjoy a calm, quiet moment. Cookie is also working on her potty training, which is a work in progress as is common with rescue dogs. With a consistent routine and continued guidance, she will continue to improve. Cookie is a low-key, easygoing girl with a very go-with-the-flow personality. She doesn’t demand constant attention and is happiest simply being near her people. Once she warms up, she shows just how loving and loyal she can be and would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a gentle, steady presence in their home. Cookie is fostered in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Her adoption fee is $275.00. To adopt this animal, please visit https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt All of our animals come spayed or neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, are microchipped, heartworm negative, current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention, dewormed, and treated for any ailments found upon veterinary examination. The adoption fee covers a portion of these services, and makes it possible for us to continue rescuing animals. For more information on the adoption fees and the adoption process, please complete our adoption application here: https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt - an application allows us to get to know your family better so we can assess whether the animal you are interested in is a good match for your home. An application does not obligate you to adopt. Please understand that due to the volume of applications some animals receive, we are unable to contact all applicants. If your application is considered a good fit for the animal you are interested in, or even a different pet, a volunteer will give you a call as soon as possible. We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location where animals can be seen during the week. Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LouiesLegacy for our weekly adoption album if you are interested in meeting an animal in person. Not all animals attend every adoption event, please check our Facebook page for animal event times and locations before you make a trip to meet a specific animal.
We'll also keep you updated on Lorelai Gilmore's adoption status with email updates.
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Lorelai Gilmore

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Puppy
Cincinnati, OH
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
LORELAI GILMORE is a stunning scruffy young dog looking for a home. She is a timid girl, our best guess is a Jack Russell Terrier-type mix, about 11 months old and fully grown at 24 pounds. She's a beautiful girl who literally wears her heart on her hip. Lorelai loves her doggie friends. She's good with older, dog-savvy kids and kitties. She prefers women over men. Lorelai needs a home with a dog-experienced adopter who will take the time needed to earn her trust. She must have a confident, playful dog sibling and is best suited to a home with a physically-fenced yard. She's housebroken, crate trained and walks well on a leash.   Lorelai and her sister Rory were found dumped in the woods earlier this year. Both girls were adopted a few months ago but Lorelai Gilmore was recently returned due to a change in family circumstances. Lorelai prefers women and is best suited to a quiet home where there won't be lots of strangers coming and going. If you'd like to meet Lorelai, please fill out a dog adoption application at dreamhouserescue.org. We are happy to arrange a private meet with an approved adopter. All our fully-vetted adoptable dogs go to prospective homes for a one-week trial period to make sure the dog and home are the right fit before an adoption is finalized. We only adopt dogs into homes where all current pets are spayed/neutered and current on vaccines and heartworm and flea and tick prevention. We do check veterinary references to make sure adopters are compliant with standard veterinary care. Our adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, dewormed and current on flea and tick and heartworm prevention. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 13, 2025, 10:58 am

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Stray Animal Adoption Program

P.O. Box 72040, Newport, KY 41072

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11.3 miles

Pawprints Animal Rescue Inc.

P.O. Box 6488, Florence, KY 41022

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12.2 miles

Sweet Dream House Rescue

Cincinnati, OH 45245

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13.1 miles

2nd Hand Paws Animal Rescue

Cincinnati, OH 45252

Pet Types: dogs

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