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ATRA (Abandoned Terrier Rescue Association)

Dog rescue in Somis, CA

Abandoned Terrier Rescue (ATRA):
We are a Southern California non-profit rescue group. We are looking for experienced terrier owners who are interested in adopting abandoned & homeless purebred Wire Fox Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, and Airedale Terriers. If you're looking for a devoted companion who's not afraid of commitment and can offer a lifetime of love and caring, you've come to the right place.

Wire Fox Terriers are very active and very demanding of attention. Their curious nature can get them into things. They are very smart, but will only learn what they are motivated to learn. If you are looking for a mellow, "eager to please dog," the terrier breeds may not be for you! They are active and independent and not known for winning obedience championships! A high percentage of dogs of all breeds that are turned into animal shelters are there not because of what they did, but because their owners had unreasonable expectations of them. Be sure that the Wire Fox Terrier or the Airedale is going to fit into your lifestyle before adopting one.

Contact Janette Cooksey
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P.O. Box 824
Somis, CA 93066
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We'll also keep you updated on RIDER's adoption status with email updates.
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RIDER

Wirehaired Fox Terrier

Male, Senior
Somis, CA
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CHARLIE

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)

Male, Senior
Somis, CA
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SNAPPER

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)

Female, Senior
Somis, CA

Rescue FAQs

Abandoned Terrier Rescue serves the Southern California area ONLY. We do NOT adopt to anyone outside the Southern California area.

ALL applicants must have Terrier experience.

Additional adoption info

Abandoned Terrier Rescue process:
1. ALL applicants must be living in the Southern California area. ATRA only adopts to the Southern California area.
2. ALL applicants must have Terrier experience.
3. Please complete the application form and send to Janette Cooksey at janette998@aol.com if you are interested in adopting one of our Terriers.
The applications can be found at http://www.atrarescue.com/application.pdf
4. Once the application form has been submitted, someone from ATRA will contact you.
5. ALL potential applicants must be interviewed and have a home inspection before a Terrier can be adopted.
6. There is a required $300 adoption fee for each Terrier. This fee covers all expenses that the rescue has accrued for the Terrier (i.e. vet visits, spay / neutering / food / medicine).

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Angel

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Eggnog

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*COOKIES

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MINNIE

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Lennon-ADOPT Me!

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AUGUSTUS

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