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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Derby, Connecticut

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Odie

Rat Terrier

Male, Young
New Haven, CT
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,
Story
    adoption donation : $699 weight 55 lbs  Age  1 year old        Odie is an incredibly sweet and gentle family dog who gets along great with other dogs and currently lives with a cat whom he loves. He also lives with young children and is great with them.                Odie and his siblings were found abandoned in a rural part of Mississippi and one by one were sent to the northeast to loving homes. Odie is doing great in his foster home, but really needs a home of his own, with a yard for him to play in. He would love a home with another dog for company, but as long as someone is around to give him the love and attention he needs, he’d be fine as an only pet.   Odie loves toys and bones and is just a really good boy. He is completely house trained and knows how to sit and stay.  Good    Wags is a struggling 501(c) 3 where one woman in rural Mississippi takes care of about 150 homeless and stray dogs.  Adoption donations are the only source of funding for the rescue. Adoption fee includes the transport from Mississippi, vaccines, microchip and spay and neuter at one of the clinics we use. For more information on adopting Odie or any of our Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.com    February 28, 2025, 8:33 pm
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Rio

Rat Terrier Beagle

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Milford, CT
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Daisy

Rat Terrier

Female, 6 yrs
Bethel, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This tiny little girl is Daisy. She is a 6-year-old rat terrier mix and weighs just 7.5 lb! Daisy is at a foster home, not at the shelter. Her foster says "Daisy is a wonderful little dog that will make a perfect companion. She's so good natured! Daisy is housetrained and crate trained. She sleeps through the night without making a sound. Daisy loves to snuggle and walks well on a leash. She hasn't chased our cat and is open to all 5 people in the family. She loves to ride in the car too!" Daisy is good with other dogs but will also be content to be your one and only. Daisy is vaccinated, microchipped, spayed and healthy. She just had a full dental cleaning too! Her adoption fee is $395. If you would like to meet/adopt Daisy, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-forms. Email daws@daws.org with any questions. Daisy can't wait to meet you!
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Rio

Rat Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
New Milford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rio came to us as an owner surrender when his family was losing their home to eviction. He was one of a number of dogs in the home that needed new homes, and we were able to take 3 of them. Rio is a friendly boy who is somewhat timid when he first meets new people or encounters new situations. He warms up quickly! There's no aggression - he's just a little scared at first.\ He loves other dogs and we would like to see him in a home with at least one other dog. He was best friends with a dog in his former home, and seems to love having a canine companion or two. He would be happy to live with children 10 years old or older. Rio is a wonderful boy who will make a great family member!
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Lucky

Rat Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Bristol, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lucky, a super cute 2 year old neutered male rat terrier mix, weighing about 15 lbs! Lucky is a sweet, friendly boy who is good with other dogs, people, and kids. He has not been cat tested, so we are unsure how he would do with cats.  From Lucky's current foster: "Lucky is very friendly, loves everyone and his tail is always wagging, he is housebroken. Likes toys, would be great in apartment as he is quiet, medium energy." He is medically up to date, housebroken, and crate trained. Apply to meet this 100% good boy today! Click HERE for Adoption Application: pawsrescueleague.org/adopt Adoption fees vary based on the dog and are not negotiable. As a small rescue that does not receive government funding or grants, we rely on adoption fees to stay afloat. Adoption fees help cover the following: vaccinations, wellness exams, heartworm/4DX testing, parasite prevention, spay/neuter (age-appropriate), microchipping, transport expenses, and other rescue-related overhead/administrative costs. Paws Rescue League, Inc is an all-inclusive rescue that does NOT only rescue puppies and young, healthy dogs.  We make a point to also rescue seniors, dogs with special needs, moms, and other “less desirable” dogs, knowing that we will likely incur higher veterinary expenses and that these dogs may take longer to get adopted.  As such, an individual adoption fee is not only reimbursing PRL for expenses directly related to that dog, but it is also helping us to continue our mission of taking in dogs that would otherwise be too much of a financial burden to save. We believe that ALL dogs deserve a second chance. Thank you for your support and understanding! ##2313572##
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CJ

Rat Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Pawling, NY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🌟 Meet CJ – The Life of the Paw-ty! 🌟 Say hello to CJ, an almost 6-month-old Rat Terrier mix who’s ready to steal your heart! This lovely girl is the perfect mix of playful and cuddly, always up for a game of chase, a cozy snuggle, or tagging along for whatever adventure is happening next. If there’s fun to be had, CJ is in the middle of it! Now, we can only guess what CJ stands for, but here are some solid possibilities: 🐾 Cuddle Junkie – Because snuggling is her superpower! 🐾 Certified Joy-Bringer – She makes everyone smile! 🐾 Champion Jumper – Got zoomies? She’s got moves! 🐾 Curious & Jolly – Always exploring, always happy! No matter what CJ stands for, one thing is for sure—she’s 100% lovable and 100% ready for her forever home! She loves people, dogs, and being right where the action is. Register for adoption now at happylifeanimalrescue.org and give CJ the home she deserves! 💕🐶

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9.2 miles

Wags of Monroe County - CT Transport Stop

18 Sylvan Lane, New Haven, CT 06501

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

10.5 miles

Friends of Rescue - Milford, CT transport

Milford, CT 06460

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

16.5 miles

Danbury Animal Welfare Society

147 Grassy Plain St, Bethel, CT 06801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

21.9 miles

All About the Dogs Rescue

PO Box 1853, New Milford, CT 06776

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

22.3 miles

Paws Rescue League Inc - CT

Bristol, CT 06010

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

29.5 miles

Happy Life Animal Rescue

550 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

33.7 miles

Pawsitive Impact Animal Rescue - Hartford, CT Transport Location

Hartford, CT 06105

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

35.4 miles

L & S Dog Diggity Rescue - CT Transport Stop

East Hartford, CT 06118

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

35.7 miles

Charming Pet Rescue - CT Transport Stop

Hartford, CT 06101

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

36.1 miles

The Little Guild

285 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT 06796

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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