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Below are our newest added Rat Terriers available for adoption in Delaware. To see more adoptable Rat Terriers in Delaware, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Duke fka Cosmo

Rat Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Georgetown, DE
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Duke! This cutie pie young adult dog is ready for a forever family life. Come on over today to meet Duke!*This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba program`s Pets for Veterans: no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1 year and older.

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Skunk

Rat Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Skunk! Despite her silly name, Skunk is actually the sweetest little wiggle around! Skunk recently arrived to HAP after making the long journey from an overcrowded shelter in Louisiana where she was at risk of euthanasia due to space. When she first got here, Skunk was definitely nervous and was overwhelmed by all the new people and strange noises but has really started to settle in and show her fun-loving, silly, playful personality. She can still be a little wary when meeting new people, but with a little bit of patience and reassurance, she starts to come out of her shell and trust you. But if you have another dog around, Skunk thrives! One of her favorite things to do is play with her canine friends and has done well with a variety of other dogs. She does this silly thing where she spins her butt around to bump the other dog while playing, it's so cute! So if you're looking for a fun-sized, playful young girl - Skunk is the perfect dog for you! If you are interested in adopting this dog, please submit an adoption questionnaire! Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals. If you are interested in this specific dog but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match! All household members, including children and other dogs, must come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit. If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions! Our adoption fees include the animals' spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, fecal testing, heartworm testing, and a small bag of food to get you started.

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Madonna

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Milton, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs,
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Dog Name: Madonna Breed: Rat Terrier Mix Sex: Spayed female Age: 2 years Weight: 13 lbs Medical Needs: none Housebroken: Madonna is wonderful about using potty pads. At this time, because she freezes up on a leash, she doesn't do her business outside. Crate trained: yes Good in the car: yes, she rides very well in a dog car seat, I haven't let her on a car ride where she hasn't been secured however. Good on a leash: Madonna does not do well on a leash. When she is leashed she freezes up and will not move. During those moments of panic, if you try to pick her up she does react negatively and may attempt to lunge at your arms. We are working on this. Energy level: low Need a fenced in yard: no Dog Friendly: yes, however she is very territorial over her crate. She's fine with my resident dogs unless they wander into her room while she's crated. If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No Cat Friendly? Not tested Kid Friendly: At one of her fosters, she lived with young children but did not interact with them. The kids are dog savvy and gave her space. She was curious about them. If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? I would recommend any children she lives with to be 10+ years. Madonna may have some vocal cord damage and doesn't exactly growl. Because of this, she can't give a vocal warning when she needs space like other dogs would. Anyone she shares a home with would need some understanding of dog body language and know when to give her space. Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Madonna and her puppies are some of the many dogs who came from a massive abuse and neglect case down south. She hasn't known kindness, peace, or structure until very recently. It's taken many slices of cheese and several vienna sausages to gain her trust. When her crate is open, she will come out to use a potty pad and go back in. If I pick her up and bring her to the couch, she will sit next to me for hours watching TV and napping. She can be sensitive to touch and will sometimes flinch if you get to close to her neck. Unfortunately it's believed her abusers carried and tossed her around by the scruff. That being said she now wears a collar and harness just fine without trying to chew it off. She's come a long way, and she just wishes to live in a peaceful home. Fosters Location: Berlin, MD Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app ##2213923##

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Macquire

Rat Terrier/Shiba Inu

Male
Seaford, DE
Size
(when grown) -
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Please read the bio of the rescue you are interested in to insure you are a match if you are a match the first step is to complete the online adoption application  Macquire is a male mixed breed that is believed to be part rat terrier. he is a bigger boy weighing just over 18lbs. Not sure on his age as he was a stray He is a sweet boy who seems eager to learn. Has been started on crate and leash training and doing very well. He loves toys and romping in the yard. He is now up to date on rabies and distemper vaccines,  tested negative for heartworm and now current on preventatives. He is neutered and microchipped. He would do best in a home with no small children.  Would do best as an onky dog. A physical fence is a plus. If interested in possible adoption please go to www.DelawareRescue.com and complete the online adoption application Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. If you are interested in adopting please read the information here and then complete our online adoption application. One of our volunteers will contact you once the application has been processed.  If this animal is listed as a courtesy posting for another rescue please go to their website to complete the online adoption application.     November 18, 2024, 6:00 pm

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Rat Terrier shelters & rescues in Delaware

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Rat Terrier puppies in Delaware. Browse these Rat Terrier rescues and shelters below.

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - Georgetown

22918 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown , DE 19947

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Grass Roots Rescue

Milton , DE 19971

Pet Types: dogs

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Humane Animal Partners - Rehoboth

18675 Coastal Highway, Suite 8, Rehoboth Beach , DE 19971

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Whimsical Animal Rescue, Inc. of Sussex County Animal Association

Seaford , DE 19973

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Where do Rat Terriers come from? How many types of Rat Terriers are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Rat Terrier.

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