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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Vienna, Virginia

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Shane

Rat Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 3 mos
Potomac, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet Shane! Shane is a 12-week-old male Cattle Dog mix with a soft white-and-cream coat and an irresistibly friendly nature. As he grows, his playful, curious personality is shining even brighter. He loves everyone he meets and is always ready to make new friends—human or canine. Shane is the perfect balance of snuggly and spirited. He’s eager for adventure, quick with the puppy zoomies, but equally happy to curl up for a cuddle. With his bright little mind and eager-to-please attitude, he’s picking up on routines beautifully. Shane thrives with gentle guidance, positive training, and plenty of opportunities to explore the world safely. This sweet boy is ready to bring joy, fun, and endless puppy kisses to his forever family! The adoption fee for this puppy is $475, which helps with the cost of routine vet care. A $250 spay/neuter deposit is required at the time of adoption. This fee covers sterilization at one of PetConnect’s preferred veterinary partners. If the adopter chooses to use their own veterinarian, the deposit will be returned with proof of sterilization. PetConnect Rescue cannot guarantee the exact breed of any animal in our care. The breed listed is based on any background we may have been provided, and the general appearance of the animal at the time they enter our system. For more information, please email Cricket at cmacdonald@petconnectrescue.org. If you're viewing this on Petfinder, please visit www.petconnectrescue.org to complete our non-binding application.
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Moses

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Moses! He's a 35 pound Jack Russell/Rat Terrier Mix and is about 6 years old. My ex-husband and I adopted him from a rescue organization about 2 years ago. I'm now in sole possesion of Moses. For a few reasons, I've made the difficult decision to rehome Moses, as I think it would be better for him and myself. Once he gets to know you, Moses is such a sweet, cuddly, protective, loyal lap dog and loves to play and burrow under blankets. He does have stranger danger though. While it will take him a little bit (shouldn't last more than a day) to warm up to someone new, once he does he will love you forever. He has a lot of energy and loves being outside. I live in the city. I think he would do best in the suburbs or somewhere rural, with a fenced in yard to run around, and less stimuli for anxiety. I think he would do well with older kids. Make Moses part of your family!
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Tina

Rat Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Alexandria, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Tina! She is a 1 year old rat terrier/heeler mix rescued with her mom, sister and younger siblings after being dumped in a bad area of town. She is very submissive and a little shy at first but wants she warms up she loves belly rubs! She get's that from her mom! She is great with other dogs of all sizes but prefers medium and small dogs. The bigger dogs make her a little nervous. She is working on leash walking, potty training and crate training. She is currently 23 lbs with long legs. She is just a sweet girl looking for love and a place to lounge around! Tammy is available for adoption with Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio. The adoption fee is $195 local or $395 out of state with transport. An adoption application and adoption contract are all required. All dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations appropriate for their age, microchipped, and wormed for internal and external parasites. If you would like more information please email us at sgdrsa@outlook.com. An adoption application can be completed online at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SGDR/Dog Please note that visual breed identification in rescue dogs is unreliable so for most of our dogs we are only GUESSING at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.
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Bubba

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
*Woof* I`m in a foster home! Email my foster caregiver to meet me: rfugardi6@gmail.comBubba sounds like such a tough, rugged name but our precious Bubba is a bit unsure of the world at the moment! He is a sweet, precious pup who is working so hard to find his confidence. We just know that with love and understanding (and yummies!) that this sweet boy will bloom! He seems to enjoy being close to his people for security and he finds comfort with gentle talk. Can you help Bubba please? He so wants a mellow, quiet home where he can feel safe and loved. Meet this sweetheart today!
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Marbles

Rat Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 7 mos
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Marbles is the sweetest girl at 7 months old and ~30lbs fully grown. She knows how to have fun and loves playing with her dog buddies. Bitey face, wrestling, tug of war? She’s down for it all! Whenever she’s out in public, she is an absolute delight. Marbles will sit and calmly observe everything going on around her without a care in the world which is very rare for a puppy! Her foster mom taught her “sit” in one day and she keeps proving to be a smart pup! Marbles would be the perfect addition to any family! Application here: https://tinyurl.com/TLCdogapp See other pics of Marbles here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/marbles-045fc254-74ff-49ee-b7f6-74e737690aa1/md/silver-spring/tascas-love-cooperative-inc-md511/details/ Adoption radius 60 miles from zipcode 20906. We do not promote any of our dogs as house trained or allergy friendly
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Rue

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Female, 10 mos
Silver Spring, MD
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
Rue is approximately 10 months old and fully grown at 18lbs. This sweet girl is playful, smart, and 100% a clown. Learning new things is what she excels at! She loves her walks and boy does she also like to run around. She gets along with dogs of all sizes, cats and of course humans. Kids unknown. She’s not a barker, social yet happily independent. Crate trained. Rue needs an active family. She will be a tripping hazard for the elderly and folks with mobility challenges. We are restricting Rue’s Foster Radius to a maximum of 15 miles of zip code 20906 and her Adoption Radius to a maximum of 30 miles of zip code 20906. Apply to foster/adopt: https://tinyurl.com/TLCdogapp We do not promote our dogs as house trained or allergy friendly.

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Leo

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
Oakton, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Leo is 7 years old. He was 1 of 2 in a litter. We initially adopted his brother from an acquaintance. Around 2 months old, the family that had Leo had a family emergency and asked us to watch him. 3 months later they returned and suggested we keep him since he bonded to us and our other dogs - including his litter brother. As they both aged, play-fighting got more and more aggressive. They are both neutered but no help. My wife spends a lot of time traveling for work and often takes the brother. When without the other, these dogs are great with other dogs. And always good with people. They both had formal training but that does not seem to help when they get worked up. At this point, I think Leo would be better off with the anxiety he feels around his brother. I am not in a rush to rehome him. Especially if it means finding Leo the best new family.
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Stewart

Jack Russell Terrier Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Young
Vienna, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Calling all Terrier Lovers! Meet Stewart, aka Stewie! This scruffy little character was spotted running as a stray before making his way to safety. Since arriving, Stewie has proven himself to be bright, funny, and incredibly affectionate. He’s 1–2 years old, 17 lbs, and appears to be a wire-coat Jack Russell Terrier mix. His scruffy coat and signature “poodle-hawk” tuft make him irresistibly adorable. Stewie is currently being fostered with two moms and five other dogs. He does best with playful pups and would love a young, active buddy in his new home. He’s a wonderful mix of goofy, clever, affectionate, and fun. While he can be a little shy with new people, he warms up quickly and becomes a total velcro dog, following his humans from room to room as his silly, slightly chaotic, always-lovable personality comes out. Stewie is crate-trained and almost fully potty-trained. You still need to keep an eye on him and give him consistent breaks, but he’s really getting the hang of it! His foster mom has been doing structured crate nap times, and he now settles quickly. At bedtime, he sleeps quietly in his crate, and even trots right in on his own when the treat routine starts. Good boy, Stewie! Stewart is great on leash. He stays close, doesn’t pull much, and while he can get a bit nervous with passing people or heavy traffic, he doesn’t panic. He’s already made great progress with desensitization walks and is even more confident with a dog buddy by his side. This cute, goofy boy is also an incredibly sweet and snuggly companion. He’s an active pup who loves fun and will keep you laughing, but after a good walk or some yard zoomies, he’s perfectly happy to relax on the couch or entertain himself with a toy. Stewart is ready for a family who will enjoy his spark and help him continue blossoming into the wonderful dog he’s meant to be. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: JRT/Poodle Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  17 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~  1-2 years old COAT TYPE: Scruffy, wiry coat needs regular grooming ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION:  Herndon, VA   FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area. December 12, 2025, 12:50 am

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PetConnect Rescue

PO Box 60714, Potomac, MD 20859

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13 miles

Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio - VA transport stop

Alexandria, VA 22314

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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13.6 miles

Humane Rescue Alliance - Foster

71 Oglethorpe St. NW, Washington, DC 20011

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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16.8 miles

Tasca's Love Cooperative

Silver Spring, MD 20906

Pet Types: dogs

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19 miles

K-9 Lifesavers

Silver Spring, MD 20904

Pet Types: dogs

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34 miles

Almost Home Dog Rescue

Ellicott City, MD 21042

Pet Types: dogs

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42.9 miles

Animal Allies Rescue Foundation

P.O. Box 6446, Baltimore, MD 21230

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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