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Bug

Rat Terrier

Female, Young
Boulder, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bug is a 1 year old Rat Terrier weighing about 12lbs.  Bug came to us after being found as a stray about 9 months ago in New Mexico.  Nobody came for her and she was set for euthanasia at an overwhelmed shelter.   When Bug came to us we took her to get fixed as we do with every pup before adoption.  The clinic vet identified a murmur in Bugs heart and recommended getting it checked before putting her under.  Our Cardiologist discovered that Bug has a birth defect in her heart.  We have also started to realize that she may have a little bit of neuro irregularities.  She is a unique, adorable little girl to say the least.  Right now there is not much that can be done other than some daily meds she is on.  She is the sweetest girl in the whole world and this heart defect has turned everybody away from giving her a forever family.  She loves to play and snuggle up as close as possible with her foster dad.  Bug's future is uncertain right now.  She may live a looooong happy life, or her life may be cut short due to her heart.  There is no way to tell.  What we do know is that despite Bug being different she deserves all the love and a forever family of her own just like every dog does. If you are interested in adopting this sweetk girl, please fill out our adoption application at brighterdaysdogrescue.com ##2140685##
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Monica

Rat Terrier Smooth Fox Terrier

Female, Young
Boulder, CO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello! My name is Monica. I am a young adult ready for my forever home. I am a little shy, but I am sweet and great with other dogs. I like getting outside to play and run around. I have a gentle temperament and ready for a best friend.  If you are interested in adopting me, please go to the Ozzie and Friends website https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org  November 6, 2024, 2:40 pm
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Katie

Rat Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier)

Female
Boulder, CO
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello, I am Katie! I am a young mixed breed Terrier. I am a happy go lucky dog with a playful spirit. I like going on walks, playing at the park and spending some down time with cuddles .  I have a calm temperament and am loyal as they come.  If you are interested in adopting me, please go to the Ozzie and Friends website https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org  November 6, 2024, 2:40 pm
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Britany

Rat Terrier Australian Shepherd

Female, 6 mos
Denver, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Britany. She is a friendly and adorable young Rat Terrier Australian Shepherd mix puppy. She is around 6 months old and 12bs. Britany is a little difficult to figure out, we think she may be fully grown based on her teeth, she acts like a puppy but we dont expect her to get much bigger.  Britany is very shy, she gets very excited  but she actually wont approach you. If another dog jumps up at you, she'll do the same but run away as soon as you go to pet her. She'll take some time to warm up to you and will need some patience. Treats will do the trick.  Here is a video of Britany and her sister Doe:https://youtu.be/ZYeUXVF49Dw Britany ended up in a shelter in Kansas prior to her arrival into Colorado. We don't have any of her backstory. However, in her foster home, she has done well with other dogs, she doesn't have any accidents in the crate overnight, sleeps through the night, she is food motivated and isn't particularly vocal.  Britany currently lives with her foster in Denver, Colorado and an adoption meeting would happen at the fosters home. Britany is fully vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. Britany knows just how miraculous a turn her life has taken when she was picked out by Havok's Wolfpack and she is determined to live her new life to the fullest in the most playful and adventurous way, hopefully, with you. Her adoption fee is $600. To submit an adoption application for Britany , head over to our website:http://www.havokswolfpack.com/adopt/ or https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/18644/generic If your application is approved, we will contact you promptly. ##2253647##
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Amy HW+

Rat Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Sedalia, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Amy has poured her heart into being the best mama to her six adorable puppies, and now it’s her turn to be someone’s baby. This sweet girl is ready for her new chapter and dreams of a family who will shower her with as much love as she gives. Amy loves to snuggle and will happily curl up on your lap or army crawl under the blankets for maximum coziness. She’s the perfect companion, always wanting to be by your side like a true sidekick. Her manners are impeccable—she’s great about pottying outside and can hold it like a pro. After raising her puppies and adjusting to a new environment, Amy is still decompressing from her previous life. She’s working through some anxiety but is making great strides. With a little help and encouragement, she’ll build the confidence to show her true, wonderful self. Amy does well with other dogs but has mostly kept to herself in her foster home, as her foster siblings are much bigger, and she’s still getting comfortable with her surroundings. She’s an easygoing, loving dog who simply wants to be part of your daily life. Amy is ready to find her forever family. Are you ready to give this incredible mama the love and security she deserves? Amy was rescued from a high kill shelter in Texas with her litter of puppies.  Now that puppies are grown, it's time for her to get a fresh start! Amy has tested positive for Heartworm. Her treatment costs will be covered at one of the rescues partner vets thanks to the generosity of our donors! Meet and greets are by appointment only.  An approved application is required to schedule a meeting. Check out our events page for upcoming open adoption events! We have no additional back story or update for this dog at this time.  When we do, it will be updated here.  This is all the information we have currently. Approved Applicants may make the adoption fee payment by clicking donate above.  Partial adoption fees will not hold a dog. Dogs adopted with our rescue come with FREE training from #GoodPup to help you build strong bonds from the start! If upon meeting the dog of your choosing at your scheduled pickup time you find that you aren't a good match, your deposit will be fully refunded. Adoption fees include vaccines up until time of adoption, microchip, spay/neuter and 1st 30 days of free Pet insurance.  We are not affiliated with Pet First pet insurance. (you have to sign up for the insurance or it will not go into effect).  Adoption fees help cover the medical care of the animals while he or she waits for a new home, as well as food and transportation costs. These fees help to provide care for the other animals in the shelter or rescue group who may have medical bills that are much higher than any possible adoption fee. The money also acts as a donation to help support the organization as a whole, allowing the group to continue its efforts to rescue and rehome pets. The dogs in our care are fostered in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico.  While all dogs are picked up during our scheduled times, sometimes transport dates change due to unforeseen circumstances.   More questions?  Read our FAQs here: https://4p4l.org/faqs/  Breed labels are a "best guess" by a shelter veterinarian and cannot be guaranteed.  A new study has concluded that (in layman's terms), breed assumption is NOT indicative of behavior in mixed breed dogs.  Therefore, if a dog looks presumably to be a German Shepherd breed, one cannot assume the dog will have a high prey drive.  From the study: "Although many physical traits were associated with breeds, behavior was much more variable among individual dogs. In general, physical trait heritability was a greater predictor of breed but was not necessarily a predictor of breed ancestry in mutts. Among behavioral traits, biddability—how well dogs respond to human direction—was the most heritable by breed but varied significantly among individual dogs. Thus, dog breed is generally a poor predictor of individual behavior and should not be used to inform decisions relating to selection of a pet dog" - https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abk0639 ##2248419##
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Mia

Rat Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Windsor, CO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Mia is looking for her forever home for Christmas! She has been with BBCR for 5 months. She is guessed to be a 3 yr old Rat Terrier Mix around 30 lbs. Her copper colored eyes will melt your heart. She gave birth to 3 beautiful pups in August 2024 and what a fantastic mommy she was! All her pups were adopted and it is her turn now! She is good with dogs and kids. Keep her in mind if you are looking for a very special girl that will be a great hiker, walker and playful canine buddy. She is waiting in Greeley with Big Bones Rescue.

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Brighter Days Dog Rescue

Boulder, CO 80305

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Ozzie and Friends Rescue CO

Boulder, CO 80301

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21.1 miles

Havok's Wolfpack - Colorado

Denver, CO 80433

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38.7 miles

4 Paws 4 Life Rescue and Boarding

3648 N. Perry Park Road, Sedalia, CO 80135

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49.2 miles

Big Bones Canine Rescue

Windsor, CO 80550

Pet Types: dogs

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