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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Lakewood, Washington

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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. April 25, 2024, 9:07 pm
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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. April 25, 2024, 9:07 pm
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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, Shots are up-to-date,
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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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, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Handsome 10-year-old Jax will make an excellent companion to the person or persons who can help him feel safe. A purebred rat terrier weighing 25 lbs., Jax has been working on reducing his anxiety, which was likely caused by the discomfort of skin allergies, a manifestation of a cancerous mast cell tumor. With the tumor removed and Jax cancer free for over one year, his skin issues are now under control (although he must still avoid food containing chicken). Today Jax is a much happier dog, who likes sunning himself and also walking, jogging, and playing ball; physical activity, in turn, helps further reduce any residual anxiety. With proper introduction, Jax will even play nicely with new dogs, more quickly enjoying the company of smaller dogs, especially females. However, he can scuffle with any dog who ignores his body language or doesn't respect his space. He could easily be a single dog or live with one other dog who is independent or who at least honors boundaries. Due to his moderate prey drive, Jax shouldn't live with cats or other small pets.   Jax adjusts to new routines well and sticks close to his humans. He loves to cuddle but isn't really a lapdog. He's polite around new people if they're introduced in a positive way. However, he hates being picked up, and he'll defend that sentiment with his teeth and wouldn't enjoy being around children. Although he's no fan of crates, it's not really an issue, as he has impeccable house manners. He has never had an indoor potty accident, 'emptied' the trash, or counter surfed. Life has given this good boy a sensitive soul. If you nurture it, Jax will give you his heart. 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. April 25, 2024, 1:00 pm
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Charmy (WA)

Rat Terrier

Female, Young
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Quiet, cautious Charmy is so sweet once she trusts you! With time and space to get to know you, she'll become your loyal friend. Found as a stray with her sister and her presumed mom, 6-lb. Charmy looks like a puppy, but she's believed to be around 1-2 years old. For such a tiny thing, she has a streak of independence and will sit alone and explore in the yard by herself. This rattie mix likes spending time with her sister, and she tolerates being around the other dogs. Favorite activities are snuggling in the lap of her person and gobbling up any food that comes her way. In fact, she can become somewhat possessive of resources to the point of growling and snapping at any dogs who venture too close to her 'prizes,' even if it's just a spot of real estate on your bed.    Charmy walks fairly well on a leash,  but can pull in spite of her tiny size. She loves meeting new people and dogs and will then usually return to her own business unless she decides to follow the lead of her sister, Cherish, who clamors for attention. She does bark and strain at the leash upon seeing cats or small animals, so she might be better in a home without cats.  And needless to say, her size precludes her living with small children or anyone who can't handle her gently.   Charmy is on the right path with house-training; accidents only occur when she can't get outdoors quickly enough. She has decent indoor manners; she doesn't chew on furniture or bark a lot, and she sleeps quietly through the night (in YOUR bed of course). If you need to limit access to rooms, know that she can climb over any mesh or perforated barriers. Likewise, if you're driving with her, she must be safely tethered or crated, as she'll use her monkey-like agility to get to your lap! Yes, it may take bit of work to help this sweet, slightly impish sprite become a polished young lady, but you'll be charmed by the result! 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. April 25, 2024, 1:00 pm

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L & S Dog Diggity - WA Transport Stop

Olympia, WA 98507

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L & S Dog Diggity - WA Transport Stop

Olympia, WA 98507

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32.4 miles

Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio - PNW transport stop

Seattle, WA 98101

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33 miles

New Rattitude - Washington

Seattle, WA 98122

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33 miles

New Rattitude - Washington

Seattle, WA 98122

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35.8 miles

Hope 4 La Pawz - Seattle transport

Seattle, WA 98107

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44.9 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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45 miles

The Haus of Dogs

9657 Firdale Ave., Edmonds, WA 98020

Pet Types: dogs

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