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Lily

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
Henrico, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I got Lily from the Goochland County animal shelter at the end of August 2025. She had been in the partner ER for three months due to neglect from her previous owner. Lily is a very sweet girl. and is good with other dogs and children. She is 2 1/2 years old and is crate trained. I believe Lily suffers from PTSD and have had her on Vet recommended medication for that anxiety from the beginning. The medication helps quite a bit, but she continues to have accidents in the house. Lily needs a loving home and preferably a backyard to run in.

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These Jack Russell Terriers are available for adoption close to Richmond, Virginia.
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Lily

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
Henrico, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I got Lily from the Goochland County animal shelter at the end of August 2025. She had been in the partner ER for three months due to neglect from her previous owner. Lily is a very sweet girl. and is good with other dogs and children. She is 2 1/2 years old and is crate trained. I believe Lily suffers from PTSD and have had her on Vet recommended medication for that anxiety from the beginning. The medication helps quite a bit, but she continues to have accidents in the house. Lily needs a loving home and preferably a backyard to run in.

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Billy Unstrung

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
Maidens, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Courage (VA)

Rat Terrier

Male, Young
Richmond, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Courage came into rescue in January as part of a hoarding case. Just 9 months old, he was terrified, unsocialized, and overwhelmed by change. He had never known that people could be kind. For five months, his foster family has patiently helped him gain confidence, and while he's made meaningful progress, Courage still needs an adopter with deep patience and realistic expectations. Now 1 year-old and 7 lbs., Courage has learned to trust his foster family and a few familiar people. However, he does not permit being picked up, isn't a fan of leash walking, and prefers to be pet by specific trusted humans. He thrives on routine—any disruption causes anxiety. With a predictable environment, he's a funny and happy little guy.   Courage is house trained as long as he's let out regularly. He's clean in his crate, which serves as his safe space, and he follows the command to go in. He also eats his meals there. The rewards for taking on a dog like Courage are huge.   Courage's foster family has continued to work with him but he still does not care for being leashed or picked up. He may never be a cuddly dog, but when he wants you to pay attention to him he is wiggly and funny. One of his favorite past times is stretching out on the sidewalk to bake in the sun. When you finally earn his trust, it will fill your heart with joy. He enjoys other dogs he knows and would likely do well with a cat. Due to his semi-feral tendencies and insecurities, Courage needs a quiet home without kids or lots of visitors. His adopter must be prepared for setbacks, including hiding or fearful behavior. But his foster mom is fully committed to supporting whoever takes the leap for this special little guy.   Here are several videos to see some of his progression: https://youtube.com/shorts/lYjg_gPwnGo?si=Qa5nn3rhZiEA5ljD   Courage early on https://youtube.com/shorts/fcVsmsDK7AY?si=klxLow8QdJAVg79V   Slow improvements https://youtube.com/shorts/iyLq5oXPJUE?si=WURr0MRD0FGgSsr4   Before we could pet him https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15DSv2bCEq/   Courage coming for attention https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EuD4Uhgmk/  The first time we could pet him and give him butt scritches https://youtube.com/shorts/wJVHPFvKrvA?si=VAV3aKgro8qLpFTb  Sometimes you can pet him, sometimes you can't   More photos of Courage are available in this album:  https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/courage    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 4, 2025, 5:40 am

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Jazz (VA)

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Richmond, VA
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
"Where you lead, I will follow. If you need, you need me to be with you, I will follow where you lead." Jazz may not know Carole King but, she lives those words!  Her sole purpose in life is to be your shadow - cuddle with you on the couch, curl up close by while you're working, go for neighborhood walks (with you), or accompany you on all your errands (do not go without me!).  She loves riding in the car. She loves leash walks. She enjoys checking out the backyard as long as you're in sight. This 13 lb. rattie-chi mix is completely house-trained, and will tell you if she needs to go out in between walks. At 9 years-old, she likes her daily routine but she adapts well to new situations. She is fine with her foster sibling but on occasion she will bark at unknown larger dogs. She is untested around cats. Jazz has some hearing loss and may bark to get your attention -- but she is attentive to hand signals if you want her to quiet down. She can hear sharp sounds, like a whistle, but she's completely un-phased by the vacuum cleaner. Because Jazz is so attached to her person, she must be adopted by someone who is home most of the time. She would do well as an only dog; she'd also be fine in a home with another small dog. If you've been looking for a close companion, Jazz is your girl!  "Ain't it good to know you've got a friend?" You can see more of Jazz in her photo album at  https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/jazz 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.December 6, 2025, 7:42 pm

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Tanner (VA)

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
  Tanner is a happy-go-lucky 1.5 year-old boy. He is a sturdy 22 lbs. of muscle. Tanner came to New Rattitude after being purchased from a breeder with his father. The two dogs did not get along and the ensuing conflict was just too stressful for everyone in the home. We greatly appreciate the family reaching out to us to help Tanner find his own home. Tanner is fostering at a boarding and training facility in central Virginia.  While there his fosters have learned that Tanner is good with other dogs that are his size or larger. Smaller dogs and other pets, however, are not a good fit. Like a good rat terrier, Tanner has a high prey drive and quickly grabs, shakes, and dispatches small furry things -- so cats would likely be a target too. He will happily be kept busy chasing the fuzzy lure on a pole, as he loves to do in his foster home. Tanner is very trainable and wants to learn! He is practicing controlling his excitement when presented with new dogs or situations. Tanner quickly alters his behavior when given clear instructions and boundaries. It is important that his new family continue to guide him to his best behavior. Tanner is clean in his crate overnight and enjoys going into it to chew on a bone. Tanner will resource guard food and coveted toys. Maintaining good crate behavior is essential to keeping him safe and out of trouble. He eats in his crate without any issues. Tanner has learned to sit and wait for his food in his crate. He also knows to sit and wait for treats if other dogs are present. He has shown himself to be fully house-trained and will adapt well to continued training in his forever home. Tanner is ready for his new life and adventures with his own family. More photos and video of him playing are available in his album here: https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/tanner    Tanner is a happy-go-lucky 1.5 year-old boy. He is a sturdy 22 lbs. of muscle. Tanner came to New Rattitude after being purchased from a breeder with his father. The two dogs did not get along and the ensuing conflict was just too stressful for everyone in the home. We greatly appreciate the family reaching out to us to help Tanner find his own home. Tanner is fostering at a boarding and training facility in central Virginia.  While there his fosters have learned that Tanner is good with other dogs that are his size or larger. Smaller dogs and other pets, however,  are not a good fit. Like a good rat terrier, Tanner has a high prey drive and quickly grabs, shakes, and dispatches small furry things -- so cats would likely be a target too. He will happily be kept busy chasing the fuzzy lure on a pole, as he loves to do in his foster home. Tanner is very trainable and wants to learn! He is practicing controlling his excitement when presented with new dogs or situations. Tanner quickly alters his behavior when given clear instructions and boundaries. It is important that his new family continue to guide him to his best behavior. Tanner is clean in his crate overnight and enjoys going into it to chew on a bone. Tanner will resource guard food and coveted toys. Maintaining good crate behavior is essential to keeping him safe and out of trouble. He eats in his crate without any issues. Tanner has learned to sit and wait for his food in his crate. He also knows to sit and wait for treats if other dogs are present. He has shown himself to be fully house-trained and will adapt well to continued training in his forever home. Tanner is ready for his new life and adventures with his own family. More photos and video of him playing are available in his album here:  https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/tanner    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.December 10, 2025, 8:15 pm

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1900 Hidden Rock Ln, Maidens, VA 23102

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