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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Kettering, Ohio

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Squiggy

Rat Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Kettering, 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
Get Squiggy with it! Suited best for a low-energy household, this shy guy is sweet with a small bark that will melt your heart. He is soft spoken and likes it that way! At around 9 years old, Squiggy likes it quiet for his naps so a household with no small children would be an ideal fit. Despite his quiet demeanor, he does find moments for play. Squiggy loves playing with other dogs and adores chasing tennis balls. While he is not known to have boxer in him, he likes to put his dukes up while playing. The Squigs is also a huge cuddle bug, although he does cuddle in small spurts. You may have to build some trust, but once you do, Squiggy will be the friend for you! Squiggy is neutered, fully-vaccinated, heartworn negative, and microchipped. Adoption fee: $285Follow Squiggy’s journey on our Facebook page. All of our animals are vaccinated, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered before being adopted.

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Squiggy

Rat Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Kettering, 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
Get Squiggy with it! Suited best for a low-energy household, this shy guy is sweet with a small bark that will melt your heart. He is soft spoken and likes it that way! At around 9 years old, Squiggy likes it quiet for his naps so a household with no small children would be an ideal fit. Despite his quiet demeanor, he does find moments for play. Squiggy loves playing with other dogs and adores chasing tennis balls. While he is not known to have boxer in him, he likes to put his dukes up while playing. The Squigs is also a huge cuddle bug, although he does cuddle in small spurts. You may have to build some trust, but once you do, Squiggy will be the friend for you! Squiggy is neutered, fully-vaccinated, heartworn negative, and microchipped. Adoption fee: $285Follow Squiggy’s journey on our Facebook page. All of our animals are vaccinated, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered before being adopted.
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NELSON (WOODY)

Rat Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 8 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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Pierce 2026

Rat Terrier Miniature Pinscher

Male, Puppy
Cincinnati, OH
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
Little PIERCE is recovering well from his amputation surgery and is ready to start looking for a furever home. Pierce is a sweet, affectionate dog, about 7-8 months old and 13 pounds. He's a handsome mixed breed little guy, our best guess is a MinPin/Rat Terrier type mix. Pierce enjoys toys and chewies, attention from humans and playtime with other small dogs. He's navigating very well on 3 legs, he was no longer using the leg that was injured months ago and badly healed. Pierce is housebroken, crate trained and good with cats and other dogs. He would love to find a home with another similar-sized friendly dog. If you'd like to meet Pierce, please fill out a dog adoption application at dreamhouserescue.org. We are happy to arrange a private meet with an approved adopter. You can meet Pierce at our weekly adoption event, Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm 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.May 22, 2026, 3:08 pm
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Spencer aka Pepe Ramon EJS

Rat Terrier Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 7 mos
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet your shadow, your hype man, and your personal cuddle bug all rolled into one tiny, wiggly puppy. this little guy decided he had one full-time job: never let you out of his sight. Bathroom? He’s there. Kitchen? Right behind you. Sitting down for two seconds? Boom—he’s already curled up at your feet. But the real magic happens the moment you say his name, he transforms into a full-blown spazoid. No matter how many times you call him, it never gets old—he celebrates you like it’s the best moment of his life by dancing at your feet. He gets along good with other dogs but prefers to have his space unless he goes to them to play, he also is great with cats. Spencer is crate trained & still learning leash manners but almost there. He also is potty trained but will have accidents in the house still. Fun fact: he’ll twist his head at pretty much any sound or word you say. Ready to be shadowed by this cutie? Adopt him!! Local adoption fee is $250(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
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Fawn

Rat Terrier Vizsla

Female, Adult
Ft. Thomas, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Fawn! Fawn is estimated to be eight years old and has a lot of spunk and love to give. She is dainty in size but strong in heart and body. Fawn plays really well with other dogs, as her current home has three of their own and does daycare, boarding and grooming from their home. She is around dogs all day and is such a good playmate. Her current foster home also has three children under four. She does really, really well with kids. Fawn is updated on all her vaccines and is spayed. (Not sure if she is microchipped, but add that if she is.) She is completely housebroken and crate trained. Her current foster family loves her very very much and wants to see her Go to a very loving and wonderful home! You won’t regret bringing this beautiful, amazing girl into your family!  Fawn's Adoption fee is $350.00 May 19, 2026, 10:26 am
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Tom

Rat Terrier

Male, Senior
Newport, KY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
May 22, 2026, 8:03 am

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Billie Bob

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Kettering, OH
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
Meet Billie Bob — a gentle soul with a heart full of sweetness!Billie Bob is a quiet, lovable boy who doesn’t have much to say—he’s not much of a barker and prefers to show his affection in softer ways. He enjoys spending time outside and will happily take care of his business, though he’ll need a watchful eye as he’s still working on perfecting his house manners. Belly bands have been a helpful tool for him in the meantime.This handsome guy has a bit of an independent streak—he likes being outdoors so much that coming back inside can take a little encouragement. Sometimes a tasty treat like lunch meat or cheese does the trick, but not always—Billie Bob likes to keep you guessing!When meeting new people, Billie Bob can be shy and timid at first. He needs a patient, understanding home that will give him the time and space to build trust. Once he warms up, though, his sweet nature truly shines.Billie Bob is crate trained and has done well around other dogs, especially during his time at the vet. While his experience with cats is limited, he didn’t seem bothered by a feline friend wandering nearby. He also appears to do just fine around children, including his current family’s grandchildren.At around 6 years old, this charming mixed-breed boy is ready to find a calm, loving home where he can continue to grow in confidence and feel safe. With a little patience and a lot of love, Billie Bob will make a wonderfully loyal companion. You may apply to adopt Billie Bob at www.pawpatroldayton.com/adopt. His adoption fee is $210 and he is vaccinated, heartworm tested, microchipped, and neutered. All of our animals are vaccinated, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered before being adopted.

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Paw Patrol

Kettering, OH 45429

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35.4 miles

2nd Hand Paws Animal Rescue

Cincinnati, OH 45252

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39.9 miles

Sweet Dream House Rescue

Cincinnati, OH 45245

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

40.9 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX in Ohio Transport Stop

Cincinnati, OH 41073

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

41.9 miles

Lucky Tales Rescue, Inc.

Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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42.3 miles

Stray Animal Adoption Program

P.O. Box 72040, Newport, KY 41072

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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