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Bilbo (FL)

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Beautiful Bilbo awaits his forever home with you! This charming 8-year-old rat terrier weighs 30 lbs. and is a fun-loving big bundle of joy. He is reliably house-trained and knows a wide variety of verbal commands including sit, lie down, stay, wait, leave it, come, heel, out, go to (get in) crate, and even play dead! He does wonderfully on his leash during walks and loves to play tug-of-war or be chased around by the humans. Bilbo is also happy to chill with you on the couch and receive love in the form of belly rubs and bum scratches. He is even used to staying home alone and has no separation anxiety. He's a well-behaved dog that will come to you already adjusted to sharing a house and being a fantastic companion. Like most rescues, he does have quirks that will be easily manageable in the right household. First is that he is uncomfortable with youngsters and can be defensively reactive, particularly when he is eating, so he will need a kid-free home. If he thinks someone might be trying to take his food, he could try to bite, so he needs his space during meal time. Bilbo's other challenge is meeting new dogs. He tends to get overexcited and can be dominant, which can understandably be off-putting to other dogs. Although he soon settles down if the other dog is not aggressive, it is necessary for his new family either to have no other dogs or else to live in close enough proximity to have a meet-and-greet in a neutral place where the dogs can be introduced and ensure that they will be compatible. If your home is right for Bilbo, he will certainly be the right companion for you. Handsome, smart, well-trained, great manners, loving, and delightfully sociable... he's a great new addition to your family. You can see more photos of Bilbo at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/bilbo.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. November 5, 2024, 10:43 pm
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Pepper (FL)

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pepper is a charming, affectionate, chihuahua mix -- approximately 6 years-old and weighing about 10 lbs. This poor little girl was picked up as a stray in Charlotte, NC with a broken leg. She was fortunate enough to be rescued by New Rattitude and transferred to a foster in Florida. Pepper went through surgery and six weeks of healing with no running, jumping or playing. She was such a trooper and so very tolerant of her restrictions although she wanted to be playing with the other two dogs in the house. Finally, she has gotten the 'all clear' to return to normal activities and fun!Pepper is very energetic and playful but she is also a champion snuggler and will spend hours on the sofa next to you. Pepper loves to give kisses and would prefer a wonderful companion who is around most of the time. She gets along well with the male dog in our house, but there have been a couple of tiffs with the female dog over food.Pepper loves walks and is still perfecting her leash manners. She doesn't enjoy car rides and prefers to be in a crate when traveling. Overall, Pepper has great house manners and never chews on anything besides her toys and bones. She doesn't try to escape out the doors or over gates. Pepper is a little shadow, following her mom everywhere in the house. She's mostly house-trained. She is crate trained and sleeps though the night in her crate. She's not a digger or climber in the yard, but she does enjoy chasing lizards and squirrels and would love to have a fenced area for exploration and play! Thankfully Pepper's leg has totally healed and she doesn't seem to have any other health issues. She is truly the sweetest little girl and she's ready to find her perfect home. To see some cute pictures of Pepper go to www.ImageEvent.com/newrattitude/Pepper .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. November 16, 2024, 10:40 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Koda's adoption status with email updates.
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Koda

Bloodhound Beagle

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My pet's name is Koda. He is a hound dog. He is 3 years old. He likes to sleep all day. He rarely barks. He has separation anxiety, so when you try to leave he will try to bark. I am looking for someone to take care of my dog since I have lost my job and have no source of income to take him to the vet.
We'll also keep you updated on Rocco's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocco

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello! My name is Rocco. I was rescued from behind a fast food stop. I was in a bad way medically from not being taken care of very well. My foster mom found me and could not leave me behind once I showed her how sweet I was. She brought me home and fostered me for over a WHOLE year until I was in much better health. Unfortunately, my foster mom has 2 other big dogs that she loves as much as me. So as a family we are looking for a great loving home for Rocco. Rocco is a darling dog, he does not quite know his size (102 lbs), plays fetch/tug-of-war, drinks and eats like a medium sized dog, will catch mice who intrude on his space, great personality for an animal, and he just WANTS to be LOVED. He loses out on some attention because of the others. We are looking for good people who understand he has been through some bad stuff. Please feel free to contact w/ any questions. REALLY want a good home ASAP and willing to get him there, wherever “there” may be.
We'll also keep you updated on Soulja's adoption status with email updates.
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Soulja

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Gainesville, FL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is Soulja. He is a 5 years old dog whom loves cuddles, belly rubs and fun zoomies outside the cage. He is great with kids, gentle, family friendly, rarely barks and loves to take 30 minutes walks. I’m looking for a home that will show him unconditional love. Because he is mostly an inside dog he is calm for the most part.
We'll also keep you updated on Barbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Barbie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Gainesville, FL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi my name is Barbie!!! I am a pit bull lab mutt mix and I am a little over 1 year old! I was found at a shelter by my current owners where I was returned twice but by no fault of my own :( I need to be rehomed because I do not wanna go back to that stinky shelter but my mom has severe allergies to me!! I also would like a bigger home than their small apartment, I am very playful and would love space to run around! I am super friendly and great with people, I love cuddles!! I can get a little too excited around other dogs or cats, so hopefully I am your ride or die! I am not perfectly trained, so I may need some extra attention and training, since I pull on my leash a lot (I am just very enthusiastic)! I promise to be the most loving and cutest dog you will ever meet, please give me a chance!

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New Rattitude - Florida

Gainesville, FL 32606

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B's Furry Friends Rescue (BFF Rescue)

High Springs, FL 32643

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Astaire Resource Foundation

Gainesville, FL 32605

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Serenity Pet ResQ Inc.

1017 SW 115th St., Gainesville, FL 32607

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Candace's Pack Dog Rescue

Gainesville, FL 32607

Pet Types: dogs

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N. Florida Great Pyrenees Club

14506 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669

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Plenty of Pit Bulls

Gainesville, FL 32604

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Boxer Aid & Rescue Coalition, Inc. (G)

Gainesville, FL 32611

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