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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Franklin, Tennessee

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Darci (boy) JM

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Male, young
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
We have come a LONG way to meet you and boy are we glad you will come to adopt us SOON!!! Our mama was saved in the HEAT of summer last year and was pregnant with us :( We are SO cute, but still living with our foster mom!!! We are ready to leave the nest and move into our OWN families so we can be super spoiled and super loved! We are Jack Russell mixed pups, maybe with a little chihuahua?? Whatever our recipe is, one thing is for sure- we will make your home LIGHT UP with love and fun and super cute barks! So JUMP off the couch, pull up our adoption application and APPLY!!! Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $500 (includes transport to your area)
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Popeye

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Male, adult
Columbia, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix and weighs about nine pounds. He is 1 1/2 years old and was found abandoned and never claimed. He is great on a leash and loves to run and play in the shelter yard. He has such fun with the toys and especially enjoys the tennis balls. He likes to be petted and cuddled and carried around and is such a friendly, good-natured little dog. He looks so adorable curled up on his bed in his kennel. He would do best in a home without young children- he is protective of his food and treats. He would do great in a quiet home where he can be king of the castle.September 28, 2023, 9:56 pm
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Austin

Rat Terrier

Male, young
Columbia, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Austin! Austin is a male Rat terrier who’s approx 3 yrs old.  His momma is his person.  He is fearful of men, has never shown aggression, ( possibly some mistreatment in his past home life) he just stands far away and barks. With some time, yummy treats and patience he could come around nicelyHe gets along fine with other dogs but does not seek them out to play or for comfort. So he would probably love a home as an only dog and with a momma his primary care giver. Fenced in yard is needed with Austin.  Please apply for this handsome guy at russellrescuetn.comSeptember 28, 2023, 9:56 pm
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Grumpy / Toby ~

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Male, adult
Columbia, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Grumpy came to us from a hoarding situation. He was one of 20 dogs. !!!He is loving and will not chew up anything of yours. He will adore you with all his heart. Grumpy is still adjusting to life in the real world and having his own personal space. Give Grumpy a chance to blossom into Happy Go Lucky. You won't regret it!Available dogs are met by pre-approved adopters ONLY after a match is made.The application is the first step. Please complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/We do not have any paid staff members. We are 100% volunteer powered. Thx for your patience.If you’d like to help offset the costs of our precious dogs care: Donations can be made via PayPal russellrescuetn@gmail.com or Venmo @russellrescuetn (Russell Rescue Inc, Columbia, TN; Mary Ruth Rogers, last 4 of phone 5889)Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/russellrescuetnSeptember 28, 2023, 9:56 pm
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Veronica+ *

Rat Terrier

Female, adult , Special Needs
Columbia, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Veronica is one of 9 dogs taken in by the local shelter. They called us for help. This beautiful girl needs a foster to work with her one on one so she can know the love of human touch and can become a candidate for adoption. September 28, 2023, 9:56 pm
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Charlie Paris~

Rat Terrier

Male, adult
Columbia, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Update 5/23/23: You ever have one of those fosters that makes you want to pull your hair out and cry? Meet Charlie Paris … aka Charlie Parker (his bark sounds like a saxophone, but not in a good way) … aka Charlie Barker (he likes to toot his horn at all hours of the day and night) aka Charlie Brown (cause no one wants this sad, broken dog). He’s so pitiful, with his collapsing trachea and bow-legged knees, you can’t help but love him, even if you want to kill him when he wakes you up at 3 am for the fifth night in a row. Posting this in hopes that someone, for whatever reason, will see this sweet, awful boy and want to scoop him up and take him home.Update 1/28/23: Here’s a Pupdate on Charlie Paris, aka “Charlie Parker” (When he barks it sounds like he’s tooting a horn). This old boy is supposedly 10 but I’d wager he’s older…he spends most of the day snuggled up in his crate…his choice, the door is always open and there are dog beds everywhere…he likes the crate and has laid claim to it. He’s not really interested in the other dogs in the house, but here he is checking out new foster Birdie (stay tuned for more on her later). Charlie likes a little snuggle and scratch here and there but otherwise keeps to himself. Would make good companion dog for older, or less active, human. He has bad luxating patella’s so doesn’t walk far. Also has collapsing trachea so needs to be in a calm environment. He is loved in our foster home while he waits for his furever family.This is Charlie Paris. As you can see he gets himself into some interesting situations . Charlie is about 10 years old, mostly housebroken, and full of personality. He tolerates the other dogs in the house but mostly keeps to himself. He prefers to sleep in his own crate but likes to snuggle on the couch with his foster mom. Charlie has terrible luxating patellas in both hind legs so we keep the walks short. He also has pretty severe collapsing trachea so he needs to be in a calm environment with not too much excitement. He would make a great senior companion. In the meantime, he’s getting lots of love in his current foster home.Available dogs are met by pre-approved adopters ONLY after a match is made.The application is the first step. Please complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/We do not have any paid staff members. We are 100% volunteer powered. Thx for your patience.If you’d like to help offset the costs of our precious dogs care: Donations can be made via PayPal russellrescuetn@gmail.com or Venmo @russellrescuetn (Russell Rescue Inc, Columbia, TN; Mary Ruth Rogers, last 4 of phone 5889)Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/russellrescuetnSeptember 28, 2023, 9:56 pm

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ROSCOE

Manchester Terrier

Male, adult
Franklin, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please contact Vivienne (viviennejames@comcast.net) for more information about this pet.September 28, 2023, 10:14 pm

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God's Dogs Rescue of TX in TN Transport Stop

Nashville, TN 37213

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Russell Rescue, Inc.

Columbia, TN 38401

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Columbia, TN 38401

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Columbia, TN 38401

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Columbia, TN 38401

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27.7 miles

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Columbia, TN 38401

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Columbia, TN 38401

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27.7 miles

Russell Rescue, Inc.

Columbia, TN 38401

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27.7 miles

Russell Rescue, Inc.

Columbia, TN 38401

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Columbia, TN 38401

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