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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Gig Harbor, Washington

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Morgan

Rat Terrier Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, Young
Tacoma, WA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Seeking a forever home for the brave and resilient Morgan! Morgan's journey hasn't been easy, but his spirit shines through. Despite a difficult start, he's a happy, active, and playful dog ready to bring love and joy to a deserving family. Let's find him the perfect match! Morgan quickly forms strong bonds with people, though he may feel a little anxious with change. He's great with dogs and kids, but may be protective of his resources around new canine companions. While Morgan is still learning leash manners and may pull a bit, his eagerness to learn and be the best companion shines through! you're ready to give him a loving home, reach out and let's make it happen!
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Sassy

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Kent, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sassy is a sweet and timid dog. She is very loving. I found her at an animal shelter in Puyallup about 7 years ago. Her breed is a rat terrier. Because she is timid I think she would be best with a family with older children (ones who would not pull on her ears or tail) or with an adult who would love to cuddle with her. I have had her since she was 4 months old. She is potty trained and well behaved. She will bark at other animals. She has been with one other dog for the past 7 years and I added a third dog about 18 months ago. I lived at an apartment complex that allowed me to have all 3 dogs. I have had to relocate recently to a different apartment complex due to a pending job relocation. A former friend was helping me by taking my oldest dog as her own. The friend has health issues and could not manage the dog due to her health issues so I have all 3 with me again. My new apartment will not allow me to keep all 3 dogs.
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Peter

Rat Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Olympia, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I am waiting for a home still and I can be adopted without my brother! I am looking for your family with another small dog. Will you be ours? Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com Excited for forever home! Peter aka Pedro  is a  11 mos to 1 yr old male Terrier (maybe some rat terrier....who knows) about 12 lb .  He is a semi energetic dog that love humans and likes other dogs his size (esp his Chi foster brother s/sisters) and LOVES humans (esp snuggling on human couch or human bed).   He loves dog beds, doggie blankets, dog harnesses and clothes. He is a great companion for active person or just retired couple with a securely fenced yard that like small dogs..    He will be okay with small dog polite children (over 8 yrs of age) or no children.  Small dog experience is recommended. He is an indoor dog.  He likes walks and car rides   L & S Dog Diggity Rescue is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where there are over 350,000 homeless pets. We save homeless and abandoned dogs and find them loving forever homes in other areas, where pet homelessness is not epidemic. All of our pets are located here, in San Antonio, and we partner with  rescues to provide transportation for our pets to their new homes. Our adoption fee includes vet care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc), as well as transportation and health certificate. Please contact us to ask about our adoption process and our adoption fees. March 27, 2024, 11:16 am
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Peter and Micah

Rat Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Olympia, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I am looking for your family with another small dog. Will you be ours? Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com Excited for forever home! Peter aka Pedro  is a  2 yr old male Terrier (maybe some rat terrier....who knows) about 12 lb .  He is a semi energetic dog that love humans and likes other dogs his size (esp his Chi foster brother s/sisters) and LOVES humans (esp snuggling on human couch or human bed). He is part of a bonded pair with his Yorkie mix brother Micah.  He loves dog beds, doggie blankets, dog harnesses and clothes. He is a great companion for active person or just retired couple with a securely fenced yard that like small dogs..    He will be okay with small dog polite children (over 8 yrs of age) or no children.  Small dog experience is recommended. He is an indoor dog.  He likes walks and car rides   L & S Dog Diggity Rescue is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where there are over 350,000 homeless pets. We save homeless and abandoned dogs and find them loving forever homes in other areas, where pet homelessness is not epidemic. All of our pets are located here, in San Antonio, and we partner with  rescues to provide transportation for our pets to their new homes. Our adoption fee includes vet care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc), as well as transportation and health certificate. Please contact us to ask about our adoption process and our adoption fees. March 27, 2024, 11:16 am
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Tina

Rat Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Seattle, WA
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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Jax (WA)

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Dapper 8-year-old Jax loves jogging, playing ball, running with stuffed toys, and taking long walks, but inside he's a sensitive soul. A sturdy 25-lb. rat terrier, Jax is a sweet boy whose behavior can be affected by anxiety. His adopter needs the knowledge and empathy to create an environment that helps him live his best life. It's something he richly deserves, for Jax is a cancer survivor, who had a mast cell tumor removed last spring and has since been found to be cancer free.   In his foster home, Jax adjusted to routines quickly. He follows the lead of the resident dogs and plays well with the other dog being fostered there. However, he's sensitive to incursions into his space, unrequested touching, or the possibility of losing valued resources, such as food or a bed. He can get into minor scuffles to protect what he considers his. New people must earn his trust before he'll consider allowing a pet or two. He doesn't like to be picked up at all and will bite if he's touched in a way the he perceives as painful or threatening. (He's muzzled if he has to be extensively handled.) On the other hand, he likes to nap close to his humans and the other dogs but does best sleeping in his own bed. He could be a single dog or live with one other dog who is independent or at least honors boundaries. Due to his moderate prey drive, Jax probably shouldn't live with cats or other small pets.   Ever since Jax started a hypoallergenic diet (cost about $50/month) to ease skin rashes and ear infections from a chicken allergy, he has seemed less anxious and more eager to cuddle. In addition, when he gets enough mental stimulation and physical exercise, he doesn't engage in repetitive barking, another manifestation of anxiety.    Jax definitely doesn't like to be crated, but he is fully house-trained and has never had an indoor accident, raided the trash, or counter surfed, so a crate really isn't needed. On leashed walks, he pulls a bit and loves to stop and sniff, but on jogs, he keeps up the pace. He'll be a wonderful companion for the person with the heart to appreciate his sensitive soul. See more photos of Jax at  https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/jax .Our adoption fee is $200 for adult dogs or $250 for puppies under 6 months old. If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at www. NewRattitude.org/adopt/  From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info. March 26, 2024, 10:48 am

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Nacho

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Gig Harbor, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Dog Name: Nacho Age: 2 years approx (as of 7/01/23) Gender: Male  Weight: 22 pounds  Breed: Jack Russell Terrier mix   Good with dogs? Yes Good with kids? Yes Good with cats? Yes, see below Temperment/Personality: Nacho has all the character traits of a Jack Russell breed. He is very smart, extroverted, loving and alert. Nacho also has a balanced temperment and is not a reactive dog. Once outside he loves walks and saying hello to everyone. He is agile with high energy. He gets along very well with dogs and kids. He does fine, in his current situation, with a cat. Nacho would do well in a home of an active family. He is always ready to hit the trails, but can also be calm at home. Nacho could be as a second dog, preferably a dog his size or smaller, to avoid rough play.  Nacho's rescue story: Nacho was surrendered at a Veterinarian clinic by a person who rescued him by the side of the road with a fractured front right leg. Nacho had to go through surgery to fix and properly heal the fracture and proceeded with successfull rehabilitation. He can lead a normal life now. For the last 6 months Nacho has been living at the clinic under loving care of the doctors in the hopes that he will find his much-deserved home. Nacho is waiting in Mexico until a family is commited to fostering him or taking him on a trial.  His adoption fee is $550 ##1804292##
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Taylor

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Gig Harbor, WA
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,
Story
Dog Name: Taylor Age: 10 months old. Gender: Female Weight: 4.5 kgs Breed: Terrier wired hair mix   Spayed/Neutered? yes Vaccinated? Yes  Heartworm Negative?  yes   Good with dogs? yes Good with kids? yes Good with cats? yes Has experience on a leash?  Taylor is in the process to learn how to walk with a leash. Potty trained? Yes, clean in her area at her foster facility. Will adjust rapidly to new house rules Crate trained? no Where does the dog stay when it is alone? At the moment she has to share her space with other dogs as her foster has other rescues in her house and Taylor doesn’t have her own space, but she is an independent dog that allows herself to be apart from the pack. Where does the dog sleep? In her foster house in her dog bed on the floor in his designated area.  Temperament/Personality: Taylor is the sweetest dog ever!! All she wants is love! Taylor is beautiful inside and out, and she has the most soulful eyes. Taylor is the kind of dog that captures your heart from the moment you meet her. Taylor as a young puppy is very playful, bouncing around and chasing toys. She´ll even break out into the cutest zoomies. She enjoys having her people engage in play with her. Taylor is is social with other dogs and she gets along with cats as well. As a Terrier breeds usually are Taylor is intuitive and alert to her surroundings.  What does the dog's ideal home look like?  Taylor would be great in a home with young adults or family with older kids (please note that young dogs prefer the company of older kids and up, as they can be reactive if they´re not properly treated by young children). Taylor as an energetic young dog love outdoor activity and she would enjoys daily walks. Taylor has the perfect age to incorporate into a new family and undertake formal training endeavors with.   What is the dog's rescue story? Taylor was abandoned when she was only 2 months old in a box on the streets of Guadalajara being so scared and crying, but fortunately her rescuer saw her and she didn´t hesitete to rescued her inmediately. Taylor is waiting in Mexico until a family is committed to fostering her or taking her on a trial. If you are interested, apply at www.northwestwagrescue.org her adoption fee is $550   ##2003681##

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9 miles

Wet Noses Foster Paws

411 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

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21.7 miles

L & S Dog Diggity - WA Transport Stop

Olympia, WA 98507

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21.7 miles

L & S Dog Diggity - WA Transport Stop

Olympia, WA 98507

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25.9 miles

Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio - PNW transport stop

Seattle, WA 98101

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

26.9 miles

New Rattitude - Washington

Seattle, WA 98122

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

28.4 miles

Hope 4 La Pawz - Seattle transport

Seattle, WA 98107

Pet Types: dogs

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33.8 miles

Ginger's Pet Rescue

Seattle, WA 98133

Pet Types: dogs

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36 miles

Rescue Every Dog

Seattle Volunteer Mail:, Kingston Administrative Office: PO Box 1741, Seattle c/o Kingston 98346/ Washington State, WA 98346

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

37.2 miles

The Haus of Dogs

9657 Firdale Ave., Edmonds, WA 98020

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39.4 miles

Dog Gone Seattle

Bothell, WA 98021

Pet Types: dogs

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