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Rat Terrier puppies and dogs in Iowa

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Mia (Courtesy Post)

Rat Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Mia is a Rat Terrier mix, born August 2021.  Mia loves to run outside in her fenced yard.  She is leash trained and will need to stay on a leash when out of the house or she has a tendency to run away.  She enjoys being active and would love to be with someone who is willing to take her outside and play fetch.  Mia is potty trained and is used to having a regular schedule for potty breaks. Mia is friendly with strangers as long as they approach her slowly.  She has lived with cats and gets along with them.  She is friendly with older kids (age 6+) because younger children seem to stress her out a little. (When she was first adopted from the humane society, she would often shake a lot, but that has become a lot less frequent and she only shakes when she's nervous.) Mia will need her own personal space for meals that is away from others.  She should be the only dog in the house because she does not like to share toys (or attention :) with other dogs.  The perfect home for Mia would be with someone who has lots of love to give and older kids if there are children in the home.  She needs a fenced yard.  She should be okay left on her own when you are gone as long as she doesn't have access to trash or things you don't want her to chew on.  (It's been about a year since she chewed up a shoe!) Help us find this sweet and friendly girl a home - apply today for a chance to meet her! The suggested adoption donation for Mia is $400, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Please Note: A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we are only assisting the owner in finding a new home for their pet. From time to time, owners find a new furever home for their pets outside of Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue and there is a delay in removing them from our site. We apologize if the Courtesy Post you apply to adopt is unavailable for adoption. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc.   If the dog or cat you adopt is older than 6 months of age and not spayed or neutered, you will receive a voucher to alter the pet at Val Verde Animal Hospital in Omaha, at no cost to you.  Or you can alter the pet at your own vet and be reimbursed $100 for dogs, and $50 for cats, of total cost.  If the dog or cat is younger than 6 months of age, adopter will be responsible for the cost of altering the pet at the vet of their choice.  If proof of alter is received by Muddy Paws prior to the pet turning 6 months of age, a reimbursement of $100 for dogs and $50 for cats, will be sent to you to help cover expenses.  [Muddy Paws can also suggest a vet with a reduced cost for alters.]  All puppies and kittens MUST be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age.  All dogs and cats MUST be spayed or neutered no later than one month after adoption is finalized.  Thank you in advance for your compliance. ##2294542##
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Esma

Rat Terrier

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Ottumwa, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Shay

Rat Terrier

Female, 6 yrs
Ottumwa, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Elke

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Lisbon, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Elke is an 8-year-old, 12-pound Rat Terrier who is looking for a loving home where she can be the center of attention – or rather, the shadow of her person. This little lady may take a bit of time to warm up to new people, but once she trusts you, you'll have a loyal companion for life. Though Elke is a bit wary of men, she adores her humans and enjoys being by their side every step of the way. Elke is incredibly fast and loves to run, so a home with a physically fenced yard is a must. She has a strong prey drive and loves to chase anything that moves, so she’d do best in a household without cats or small children. As a true terrier, Elke has a natural instinct to hunt small animals, and her speed makes her quite the little athlete! While she’s independent, Elke loves to cuddle up with her person, especially if there's a warm blanket involved. She’s always a bit chilly and will happily wear a sweater to stay cozy. Her favorite spot is curled up in bed with her human, soaking in all the warmth she can get. Elke is also housetrained and gets along well with other dogs her size, but she's not a fan of larger dogs. If you're looking for a small, spunky, and loving companion who will follow you everywhere, Elke might just be the perfect match! Elke is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and microchipped. She recently had her teeth cleaned, too. If you would like to meet Elke, please go to our website at www.furfunrescue.org and fill out the adoption application. If you have questions about the adoption process or about Elke you can contact rox@furfunrescue.org or call 319-929-6657. Indoor homes only. Adopters within 2 hours of Cedar Rapids, IA only, please. Elke’s adoption fee is $300.

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Rat Terrier shelters & rescues in Iowa

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Heartland Humane Society

314 Fox-Sauk Rd, Ottumwa , IA 52501

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