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Terrier
10-18 inches
10-20 pounds
15-18 years
Rat Terrier characteristics
Lifespan
5 yrs 20 yrs
Grooming needs
Occasionally Frequently
Good with kids
Needs lots of supervision Ready to play
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Banjo 🐾 The SWEETEST boy

Rat Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 mos
West Hollywood, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sweet little Banjo has had such a HORRIBLE start at life, but you wouldn't know if from his sweet personality and temperament. He was saved as a tiny puppy from a hoarder house that had 59 dogs living outside in filth, over breeding. Then put in a kennel for the first 8 months of his life! We just couldn't let him stay there one more day as a kennel is no place for a dog long term, much less a puppy. He was saved w/his kennel mate from the same hoarding situation and are now in a foster home w/our trainer learning how to be inside dogs. They both are doing SO GREAT! Banjo is super playful and loves meeting new people and dogs on his walks (once he learned how to walk on leash). He's learning basic obedience commands, crate training and potty training and is doing amazing. He's scared of loud noises and is a bit timid around new things, but that is to be expected w/a dog that's had no socialization in the real world until now. We would LOVE for Banjo and Cowboy to be adopted together, but it's not required. We really do want Banjo to find a forever home w/another friendly, playful dog as he loves playing with all the dogs at his foster home. Apply to adopt Banjo today! He's really a special little soul that deserves the best life ever!

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Sweetie Dulce

Rat Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi I am a very sweet girl. The family that had me can no longer keep me they said they just don't have time for me. I climb the fence to get to the neighbor's yard where the boy dog got me pregnant. They were able to find homes for all of my puppies and could not Keep Me. So now I would love a home. I am a snuggle bug and really love people and other animals. I am pottypad trained and house trained. I do get along with cats too. Please text 714-882-9865 for more information and complete the application online at www.rescuemepets.com/forms

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MILLIE

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
MILLIE is a lovely adult/senior, 8 pounds, girl Rat Terrier whose senior human dad passed away, leaving Millie and her four little companions, Cookie, Shorty, Poopsy, and Missy, without their dad. They all get along really well, are house trained, and also know to use pads to do their business indoors, and at night, and when it's raining or very cold out. They are not barkers, only barking to warn that someone is at or near the front door, and then they settle down again. They are great with cats because their housemates have been six (6) cats! If shown a lot of affection and understanding when welcomed into their new homes, we are sure these lovely kiddos will do well in a loving new home even if they don’t stay together. IMPORTANT NOTE: Recently the number of deaths from hungry coyote attacks has greatly increased. Coyotes can climb 10 foot fences with a small to medium sized dog in their jaws. This happens in broad daylight in the middle of the day, and on trails while hiking with your dog on a leash, it is truly unbelievable, and we have frightening first-hand accounts. We are listing these lovely pups to help their current foster/rescue in finding them wonderful new homes. All four girl pups are spayed, Shorty is neutered, and all of them current on vaccines. To learn more about Millie (Cookie, Shorty, Poopsy, and Missy), please contact us at: theanimalsleftbehind@socal.rr.com (also our PayPal email for donations and sponsorships).

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Chimmy

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Chimmy loves to snuggle and curl up in a ball next to you. Super affectionate and sweet. He knows tricks such as, “Sit, Give me paw, snoot, stay, come, go over there, lay down, go to bed”. He is such a smart doggy. He’s good around cats and is very curious of the world around him. Good with bathes too. Ideally looking for a patient owner for chimmy because he can get scared and reactive of new people especially around men for some reason. Will need a bit of training for that but in general he’s very mellow during the day and likes to pull the blanket over his head to go to sleep lol. He was born in 2018, birthday June 2. Reason for rehoming ( I might have to move soon and can not take with me) he needs to be neutered and get the rest of his vaccines. No adoption fee, just looking for a loving owner for him. Will send him with his toys, treats and clothes. If interested and want more info please submit an application :)!

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Oakley

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Burbank, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Cassie

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr
Sun Valley, CA
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
PLEASE READ To adopt Cassie PLEASE FIRST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION at frankielolaandfriends.com. To see more of Cassie please visit and follow @lisachiarelli on IG. Hi, I’m Cassie and I landed at a very overcrowded shelter where I was hidden in back out of public view with a broken leg. My awesome Rescue saw me and saved me and got me surgery to fix my leg. I’m recovering wonderfully in my foster home and will be ready for adoption soon. Nothing holds me back. The vet says I’m expected to make a full recovery. I just hope somebody gives me a chance. I love other dogs and sitting in laps and am adorable of course. I have a Mickey Mouse on each side of me. Please fill out an application if you’d like to meet me. You won’t regret it. Requirements: -No long work hours. -Ability to keep Cassie socialized with other balanced dogs. -Must be able to provide two walks per day. -Must have good structure and leadership.

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