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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Wisconsin

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We'll also keep you updated on Jessie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jessie

Rat Terrier

Female, Young
Grafton, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Check out our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more pictures & videos of our adoptable dogs! To sponsor my trip to WI, go to  www.tailwaggers911.com  for more info! ***I am able to go home to my forever family right off of transport! You get a 5 day trial with me in your home. Put in your application soon!*** Please help me get out! I am currently in a place where there are lots of unwanted dogs and not all of us here get the chance I might have to leave! But in order to help me out of here to catch the ride to WI on January 9th and arrive on January 10th, I need *both* a sponsor, and a WI foster home *or* a WI adopter! I have a place for now, but I can't stay here forever and I am worried. The rescue has put a hold on me to save my spot on the trip up north to WI, but now they need YOUR help to get me there - don't wait!!!   Updated: 12/1/2025 Dog Name: Jessie Sex: Female Estimated Breed: Rat Terrier Mix Approximate Age: 1 year Approximate Weight: 7 lbs Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed Description: Jessie was pulled from a high kill Texas shelter after being surrendered at no fault of her own and found herself at risk of euthanasia. This tiny little princess is so sweet and submissive, she deserves to be carried around and so spoiled in a safe home that is full of love! She is just so gentle will be your little shadow at home. Jessie is crate trained, great with other dogs, cats, and respectful kids because she is just a little pup!  Adoption Fee: $450We are a Wisconsin state licensed dog rescue -WI# 402433   ***We do not have a central adoption center at this time. All our dogs are in private foster homes within WI. At this time, we only place our dogs in areas of WI. The breed of our dogs is our best guess with the help of our veterinarians. Our Weight Classes are as follows: 0- 25lbs - Small 26- 45lbs - Medium 46-89 - Large 90+ X-large If you are adopting an adult dog, which we consider 6 months of age or older, your adoption fee includes the following: Spay/Neuter, Rabies and Distemper shots, dewormed, flea & tick preventative, heartworm tested and microchipped. If you are adopting a dog younger than 6 months of age, the dog will be up to date on the shots as per the dogs age. The dog will be dewormed, flea/tick preventative and microchipped. We only spay/neuter our dogs once they're at least 6 months old. If you decide to adopt a younger dog than 6 months, they will need to be spayed/neutered by your veterinarian when they are between 6 to 8 months old. Proof that the spay/neuter has been completed will need to be submitted to Tailwaggers911. Once proof of the spay/neuter has been received, we will refund $100 of your adoption fee via Venmo, PayPal or have a check in the mail within 15 days. Once you are approved with our rescue, you can meet any one of our dogs within the fosters home. If you are interested in the dog you met, you can take the dog home under our mandatory foster to adopt program. You receive 5 days to see if the dog is the right fit for your home. If it is, we will conduct the home visit and finalize adoption. If it is not, it is returned to the foster. We are happy to find you another dog that meets your needs in your home. If a dog is listed as ADOPTION IN PROCESS, a family has met the dog and planning on adopting the dog after the home visit has been conducted. We always suggest sending in an application for a dog because there are times where the dogs are given back to us under the foster to adopt program. There are many reasons dogs are returned but normally it just was not the right fit for all.Please go to WWW.TAILWAGGERS911.COM under HOW TO ADOPT . We have an online application that is very easy to fill out. December 2, 2025, 8:34 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Jimbo's adoption status with email updates.
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Jimbo

Rat Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Crandon, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Meet Jimmy! Jim is an adorable bundle of energy—sweet, incredibly playful, and always on the move. He’s very small, so I’m asking for no small children due to his delicate frame. He gets along wonderfully with older kids and would be a perfect fit for an active family that can keep up with a spirited terrier who never seems to tire. Being a terrier, he naturally has the instinct to chase cats and other critters. If you’d like to meet Jimbo, please send in your application as soon as possible.SL268240For best response to an inquiry about this animal, please visit www.forestcountyhumanesociety.org, fill out an application and return it to us. Thank you!
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Rat Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Elkhorn, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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We'll also keep you updated on David Blaine's adoption status with email updates.
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David Blaine

Rat Terrier/Cattle Dog

Male, 3 mos
Neillsville, WI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Meet David Blaine! David Blaine came to CCHS with his 4 siblings earlier this October from a local farm. This darling Heeler mix is about 11 weeks old and weighs roughly 11.8lbs currently. David Blaine is a mastermind of love! He is always trying to find ways he can sneak affection, even if it means drive by kisses! David Blaine is lively pup and would benefit from an active furever family! While we may not know what his exact breed makeup is, we can tell you he is 100% Magical! With any puppy, training and socialization are incredibly important to the success of the pup. Apply for David Blaine today! You can go to cchs-petshelter.org/applying-to-adopt or bit.ly/CCHSadopt. Thank you!
We'll also keep you updated on **PIXEL**'s adoption status with email updates.
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**PIXEL**

Rat Terrier/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Puppy
Genesee Depot, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
 Please go to our website, http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/ to complete the adoption application. MUST BE 24 YEARS TO ADOPT!! Once your application is approved, the WI manager will call you to discuss adoption, answer questions and set up a private meet and greet if you are interested. This process can take up to 7 days. WE DO WEEKLY APPOINTMENTS FOR ADOPTIONS AFTER APPLICATION APPROVAL! **OUR LOCATION: S47 W30760 HWY 59, NORTH PRAIRIE, WI** (corner of 59 and 83) ***CALL 262-968-3858 FOR INFORMATION*** EVERY DOG IS UP TO DATE ON VACCINES FOR THEIR AGE.                                           RABIES VACCINE IF OLD ENOUGH.  SPAYED OR NEUTERED (regardless of age)  HEARTWORM and FLEA/TICK PREVENTATIVE MICROCHIPPED CERTIFIED VETERINARIAN INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ***WE ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*** ADOPTIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Pixel, female, 18 weeks Rat Terrier/Poodle mix, weighs 8lbs This pretty girl is smaller than she looks in her photo. She has an adorable daintiness about her that catches everyone's eye. Her low shedding fur is silky soft. Pixel has been enjoying the spoils of her foster home and is a social butterfly. She loves playing with the kids and other dogs. She would be a great buddy to a cat as well. Pixel loves to be held and cuddled. She is crate trained, is mastering her leash training, loves her toys and doing great with her going outside to potty. She loves to dress up in designer sweaters on chilly days to show the neighbors she is a master of fashion. Don't miss out on meeting this little cutie! Get your application in quickly!     We are located at S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI As always, we never guarantee the breed OR the size they'll be as an adult. MY ADOPTION FEE is $500.00 We thank you for ADOPTING A HOOVERS HAUSE RESCUE DOG..... every dog adopted allows us to open our homes to save another! WI DATCP license number 468162December 8, 2025, 4:39 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Paris Taylor's adoption status with email updates.
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Paris Taylor

Rat Terrier/Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Mukwonago, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
About Me: Name: Paris Taylor Breed (or best guess): Rat Terrier/Chihuahua Approximate Age: 3 yr Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 10 lb Adoption Fee: $495 Requirements: Patient Family Why In Rescue: Transfer from Texas Rescue Profile:  Paris Taylor is a shy but sweet girl who would love a family that will give her time to become more comfortable with handling.  She has done well with the other small dogs she has had contact with.  We have just had her interact with other dogs her size so she doesn't become overwhelmed.  We don't know about her housetraining as most of the dogs that come to us from Texas spent most of their time outside before getting care for by a rescue group. We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $100 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS August 30, 2025, 2:05 pm

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Rat Terrier shelters & rescues in Wisconsin

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Rat Terrier puppies in Wisconsin. Browse these Rat Terrier rescues and shelters below.

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Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue

828 Perkins Dr, Mukwonago , WI 53149

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue

S47 W30760 Hwy 59, Genesee Depot , WI 53127

Pet Types: dogs

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Tailwaggers 911

2137A Valley Court, Grafton , WI 53024

Pet Types: dogs

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Lakeland Animal Shelter

PO Box 1000, 3615 State Road 67, Elkhorn , WI 53121

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

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