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Adam Dean

Labrador Retriever Rat Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Warwick, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Adam Dean is currently in RI and looking for a 'furever' home! Adam is happiest when the snow is falling and good luck getting him to come back inside. This fun loving guy thrives with another playful dog to bring out his full personality and match his energy. He adores his people, lives for car adventures, and is ready to be your copilot through every season. If you are interested in adopting this dog please complete the adoption application at www.rhodehomerescue.org/adoption-form to become a pre-approved adopter. If you were already approved through Rhode Home Rescue within the last 6 months, contact us today! Be sure to check our Facebook page "Rhode Home Rescue" for details on upcoming events and other announcements. Adam is a really sweet boy!  At first he is slow to warm up but by the third day he was in his foster home he really opened up!  He loves to follow his humans around and lay next to them during the day.  He is good with people and has met kids at some of our adoption events.  He loves hanging out with the resident dogs and he'll lay and snuggle with them and enjoys playing with them too.  He hasn't been noted to resource guard.  He also isn't vocal.  He loves to be outside and run around in the yard.  He's not destructive but occasionally will start to nibble on his doggie bed.  He is easily redirected with a toy.  He is doing very well with housetraining and hasn't had any accidents yet.  He likes his crate and sleeps in it all night without crying.  He's food motivated so he should be easier to train.  Adam is great in the car and usually just takes a nap.  He isn't very high energy but does like to play with toys.  He will snuggle up with his foster humans on the couch at night before bed.  He would do best in a home that is willing to be patient with him while he gets comfortable and is looking for a chill laid back dog.  Adam will require another friendly confident dog in the home to continue to help him blossom!July 9, 2026, 5:06 pm

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Choco

Rat Terrier

Male, Young
West Warwick, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Need new home for choco. Was my son's dog which he adopted in Hawaii. They had new baby and choco was skittish around baby, so I took him. Landlord not happy about that. He is very lovable, protective loves his walks. He will follow some commands . He will use puppy pads if I am gone long time, he has held going potty for up to 18 hours. Sleeps on my bed every night. He would probably do well with older, docile, calm housemate. He does not like car rides
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Choco

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
West Warwick, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Choco is 5 years old 35 lbs. My son adopted him in Hawaii at 1 years old. Moved to MD and had new baby, Choco was nervous around sudden movement and crying. I took choco home about 7 months ago. He loves to cuddle, lots of kisses. I work long hours at times and he doesn't like to be alone. He does use puppy pads when I am away, but amazingly he can wait up to 18 hours, till I return. Loves walks and has improved well with words and understands and obeys. Loves tug of war play time. Feel he would adjust to an older dog better. Is protective to owner. Would love him to find good home
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Skipper

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Male, 11 yrs 1 mo
Johnston, RI
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
Meet Skipper! ❤️ 🐾 Skipper is (estimated at 9 years young) an auburn chipper male. Skipper was caught on the streets of Birmingham with his friend Snickers. So, we honestly think they came from the same home. Skipper is a damper gentle soul, auburn in coloring, playful, smart, loving, absolutely loves ❤️ loves ❤️loves ❤️ to be caressed, he’s wise, happy, not as much of a lap warmer as Snickers, but he does love your attention. He has long graceful legs and is a hoot. 😂 He loves car rides and does perfectly when traveling! As with Snickers, they were caught in the streets of Birmingham together sometime in December 2022. Both are both house trained with regular trips outside. A fenced backyard would be great and preferred! Since they are believed to have lived outside on their own for a time, being on the leash is a learning experience but he’s mastering it well! Skipper is very much loved in his foster home and they can’t wait for him to find his perfect family! 🥰 If interested in adopting one of our available pets, please fill out an application at http://www.dixiegirldogrescue.org/adopt-form PLEASE MAKE NOTE- OUR DOGS ARE FOSTERED IN ALABAMA (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED), OUR DOGS TRANSPORT TO THEIR NEW FAMILIES IN RHODE ISLAND AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN ADOPTED. Our rescue pets are fostered in Southern foster homes (unless otherwise stated) and are posted for adoption once they are completely vetted and ready to travel. Our pets are adoptable in Alabama and New England States. Our adoption fee includes transport fee, spay/neuter, current vaccinations, deworming, heart worm test for animals over 7 months old, all necessary vetting and an interstate health certificate. Once an application is received, our team is happy to answer all of your questions and send additional pictures and videos. Thank you for thinking rescue!
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Jack Kirkland

Rat Terrier

Female Young
Saunderstown, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Adoption Donation   $    499               Located:   MS      (Transportation costs included to the Northeast , plz ask for more details )    Age: approx   7   years old     Weight: 16  lbs Jack is great with dogs & cats and everyone he has met.  If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application on our website  www.fohari.org  and email my foster parent for more information:  friendsoha@yahoo.com Please verify the location and readiness of this dog with us.  Because we save lives from various locations through out the United States, some dogs may not be in New England yet, nor ready for immediate adoption.   Our adoption application can be found here: https://fohari.org/application/  Our Adoption Process:   Go to our website and select the animal you are interested in. ALL animals are in foster homes as we do NOT have a  shelter where you can visit. Some animals are in foster care in New England, and some are located in other states. If the initials following the animals name are a state, then that is the state where the animal is located. If initials are not a state, then those are the initials of the foster home outside of New England and you will not be able to meet the animal ahead of time. Complete our online application You will be contacted by phone or email by the foster parent  or a member of our adoption team and will have the opportunity to find out more about the animal, and ask any questions that you have to ensure the animal is a good fit for your household. If the animal is local, you can meet the animal, but you would not be able to take the dog home until you are approved to adopt.  From our end, we will check references and schedule a home visit.  If you live in an apartment, or a condo, we will need to verify permission to own the animal from your landlord or condo board. Please let your vet’s office and references know we will be contacting them. If your  references are positive, we will schedule a home visit by a volunteer. Please try to accommodate the home visit volunteer as most  have busy schedules. Delays in the visit will result in a delay in the adoption. Once you are approved, you will receive an e-mail with your  adoption contract attached. This e-mail will have details about pick up, the balance of the adoption fee that is owed, etc. Please email your signed & witnessed contract and pay your adoption fee in full, and for any animals located out of state, you will be contacted for details about transport to New England. Once you have paid your adoption fee in full and sent back your contract, you can make arrangement to pick up your animal from the foster home or from transport depending on where the animal is located. Please bring a harness, collar, ID tag and leash when you are picking up the dog unless otherwise instructed by the foster parent. Our extensive approval process is intended to ensure the best fit between our animals and adopters. Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) reserves the right to deny any adoption application with or without disclosure of cause. Your adoption fee helps to cover the cost of all age appropriate vetting and transportation. FOHARI.ORG makes no explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the health, temperament and/or the breed of the animal. The animal is adopted ‘as is’, and the adopter assumes all responsibility for treatment of any and all existing conditions or any other conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. FOHARI.ORG will provide the animal with the basic vaccines, heart worm test and sterilization of dogs and cats before adoption if the age and current health of the animal permits. While FOHARI.ORG makes every effort to place only healthy animals, FOHARI.ORG cannot guarantee the health of any animal, and shall not be held responsible for any medical expenses that may be incurred. Rescuer will provide information received from the veterinarian exam, observations on the temperament of the animal and a best guess of the breed. Friends of Homeless Animals Inc. (FOHA) ASK ABOUT OUR TRAINING REBATE! Thanks for caring How to Help:  If you would like to HELP any of our special rescued dogs by making a donation or to place a deposit for a dog, you can use this secure & safe site on Paypal - please click on symbol below:     How to Contact us:  By phone between the hours of 10 AM and 7PM at 401-234-4499 By Email at friendsoha@yahoo.com Enter the dogs name in the subject line. Thank you! FRIENDS of HOMELESS ANIMALS, INC.  is a RHODE ISLAND NON PROFIT 501 (C)(3) RESCUE July 9, 2026, 10:57 pm
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Peabody

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Norwich, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
LOCAL ADOPTION ONLY. Peabody is a 2-year-old Rat Terrier mix (we think). He was pulled into our rescue from an over-crowded, rural, KY shelter because he was not tolerating the environment well and was shut down. He was terrified when first arriving at his fosters home. It took time…but not much. We have video evidence that he is a Velcro mix. He likes dogs about his size, but gets passive-aggressive with bigger dogs. Meaning he runs his mouth. He would have no problem with another, playful dog or being the one-and-only. He likes to watch TV on the couch, beside you, with his eyes closed. He will be the big spoon every night and knows how to fit perfectly into the small of your back. Peabody will likely need the expected 3 days to decompress in a new environment. But once he has stopped fretting, he’ll be melting like butter in your lap. We think Peabody needs to find that doesn’t require transport, so applications must be local to TN. I need to be adopted in Crossville, Tennessee. FOCCAS is a foster based, non-profit rescue in Crossville, TN. The adoption fee Includes Age-Appropriate Vaccinations (DA2PPV, Bordetella, Rabies), Deworming, Spay/Neuter, Microchip, Flea/Tick/Heartworm Prevention, and Sheltering. Adult Dogs are Heartworm Tested and Treated as Needed. FOCCAS does not DNA test or guarantee breed. Peabody's adoption fee is $300.If transport is needed, there are additional fees to cover department of agriculture requirements and transport, the additional fee adds $300 to the adoption fee (any location out of Tennessee, East Coast, Great Lakes or New England regions)Thank You for Your Interest in Adopting a Canine Companion from Foccas-tn.org!To Apply Please Copy and Paste to your browser:https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=hb2428&method=online_form_html&formid=41LOCATED IN CROSSVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN. WE CAN TRANSPORT OUT OF STATE, Visit out website for a full list of adoptable pets… https://foccas-tn.org/
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Rusty

Rat Terrier Miniature Pinscher

Male, 1 yr
Sudbury, MA
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
I’m Rusty, a 1-year-old, 15-pound Rat Terrier/Min Pin mix (maybe with a bit of Beagle thrown in, but I’m a little guy!). I’m super sociable and love people and other dogs. I get along with everyone! I’m smart and will learn easily. I’m good with other dogs and love going for walks. Please apply at https://www.saveadog.org/applytoadopt.asp, and the adoption team will get right back to you.

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Panda Forsyth

Jack Russell Terrier Mountain Cur

Female, 5 mos
Warwick, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Panda Forsyth is currently in RI and looking for a 'furever' home!   Meet Panda! If you’re looking for a pup with personality, Panda is ready to bring the fun! This adorable girl is equal parts playful, curious, and full of spunk. Whether she’s chasing bugs, helping her canine friends “landscape” the garden, or zooming around the yard at top speed, Panda approaches life with enthusiasm and joy. Panda is estimated to be about 90% deaf, but don’t tell her that, she doesn’t let it slow her down one bit! She’s smart, food-motivated, and eager to learn. Because of her hearing loss, she’ll thrive with a family committed to using visual cues, hand signals, and positive reinforcement to help her continue building confidence and skills. In her foster home, Panda has done well with the resident dogs after taking a little time to get acquainted. She’s playful, energetic, and always up for an adventure. Like many puppies, she’s still learning her manners and can get a little mouthy when she’s excited, but she’s responding well to structure and guidance. Panda enjoys toys, treats, and exploring the world around her. She’s already sleeping nicely in her crate, settling down after a few minutes of puppy protest. With her sweet face, expressive ears, and zest for life, Panda has a way of winning hearts wherever she goes. If you’re looking for a fun-loving companion who will keep you smiling and remind you to enjoy the little things, Panda might just be your girl. If you are interested in adopting this dog please complete the adoption application at www.rhodehomerescue.org/adoption-form to become a pre-approved adopter.   If you were already approved through Rhode Home Rescue within the last 6 months, contact us today! Be sure to check our Facebook page "Rhode Home Rescue" for details on upcoming events and other announcements.July 9, 2026, 5:06 pm
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Chango Local

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Senior
Warwick, RI
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
Chango Local is currently in RI and looking for a 'furever' home!    If you are interested in adopting this dog please complete the adoption application at www.rhodehomerescue.org/adoption-form to become a pre-approved adopter.   If you were already approved through Rhode Home Rescue within the last 6 months, contact us today! Be sure to check our Facebook page "Rhode Home Rescue" for details on upcoming events and other announcements.July 9, 2026, 5:06 pm

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Dixie Girl Dog Rescue RI Transport Stop

Johnston, RI 02919

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Friends of Homeless Animals of RI, Inc.(FOHA)

Saunderstown, RI 02874

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34.7 miles

Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety - With transport to CT

Norwich, CT 06360

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46.7 miles

Worcester Animal Rescue League

139 Holden St., Worcester, MA 01606

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47.2 miles

Save A Dog

604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

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