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Elsa

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 3 mos
Paterson, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sweet Elsa is one of the girls from the "frozen litter" that was surrendered to rescue at 6 weeks old. We were allowed to spay her mom before returning her to her family. Both parents are under 15lbs. She is a spunky little girl now looking for her own family. She has been completely vetted and microchipped. She is pee pad trained and just started house training. She will need a family that is will to continue to work with her training and understands puppies can be a lot of work. She will make a wonderful addition to any family. She is fostered in Knoxville TN, but transport to a location near you is provided by Rescue Riders LLC and is included in the adoption fee.
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Anna

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 3 mos
Paterson, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sweet Anna is one of the girls from the "frozen litter" that was surrendered to rescue at 6 weeks old. We were allowed to spay her mom before returning to her family. Both parents are under 15lbs. She is a spunky little girl now looking for her own family. She has been completely vetted and microchipped. She is pee pad trained and just started house training. She will need a family that is will to continue to work with her training and understands puppies can be a lot of work. She will make a wonderful addition to any family. She is fostered in Knoxville TN, but transportation to a location near you is provided by Rescue Riders LLC and is included in the adoption fee.
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MIA TINY (out of town)

Rat Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
New York, NY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Mia Tiny! 🐾 This 3-year-old, 11-pound Rat Terrier/Jack Russell mix (our best guess) may be small, but she’s mighty in personality! Mia Tiny is a confident little lady who knows what she wants—and she’s not afraid to show it. She loves dogs, cats, and all kinds of four-legged friends, making her a social butterfly ready to join your family. Crate and leash trained, she’s already polished in the basics—just add love, cuddles, and a little playtime! Whether she’s zooming around or snuggling in your lap, Mia Tiny is a pint-sized package of joy and sass looking for her forever home. Could that be with you? ❤️ Mia Tiny is truly the perfect mix of playful and loving—she’s just waiting for a family to call her own. 💕 If you're interested in making MIA TINY part of your family, please fill out an application on our website or send us an email with any questions. We can't wait to hear from you! If you feel that MIA TINY is a good fit for you/your family, please complete an application from our site, miraclesforsatosrescue.org FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION! https://www.miraclesforsatosrescue.org/adopt Please then email the application back to us at miraclesforsatosrescue@gmail.com ------------------------------------- PLEASE READ: This dog is currently located in Puerto Rico. She will be transported once the adoption is approved. We strive for our dogs to be adopted into the right home. The best fit for the dog is our priority. Please make sure you are ready to properly exercise and give a dog all it needs for fulfillment. In addition, we cannot guarantee the breed of any dog or expected adult size of a puppy. Please also note that any dog that is "house trained" will still need patience in a new home, new people, and a new schedule. Please be ready to house train ANY dog you adopt! Thank you for understanding.
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Mylo

Rat Terrier

Male, Puppy
Bronx, NY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
I am rehoming Mylo because my older brother is allergic to dogs and he can’t be around them and on top of that Mylo keeps on eating my walls and doors and he keeps peeing on everything that I have in my house and I can’t do it anymore. He is very sweet and he loves to play with everyone and everything
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Raider

Rat Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
WISE is entirely volunteer-run and all of the donations made to our rescue go directly back to the animals in our care. By partnering with veterinary practices that support our work, we are able to save animals lives and restore them back to health. While some animals only need standard care, others require more extensive veterinary or behavioral care. Regardless of which dog you are applying for, we are looking for adopters to support our program with a minimum donation of $850. The donation may or may not be directly applied to care of the dog you're adopting but rather goes toward supporting all of the dogs in the rescue. We appreciate the understanding of our potential adopters. Please keep this in mind prior to applying.NAME: RaiderBREED: Rat Terrier DOB: Jan 17, 2026 (9 weeks)GENDER: maleHome Recommendation: Raider would do best in a home that can provide a safe, structured, and loving environment. A puppy-proofed space, a consistent routine, and patience for training are important. An active home that can offer supervision, playtime, and positive reinforcement will help him grow into a confident, well-adjusted dog.Personality: Raider is a playful and active pup with a super sweet personality. He loves spending his time playing with toys and having fun with his foster sister, always ready for a game or some excitement. His affectionate nature and playful energy make him a fun and loving companion who enjoys both activity and companionship.KIDS: YesDOGS: YesCATS: YesTraining: Raider is already wee wee pad and crate trained. He is currently working on basic puppy skills and leash exposure. He is learning household routines and will benefit from consistency, positive reinforcement, and continued practice. With patience and structure, he will continue to make great progress.WHY DID THEY COME TO WISE: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Raider were rejected for reasons ranging from birth defects, being born with the wrong color fur or eyes, or just simply because no one wanted to purchase them. When the dogs are not sold, the puppy mills destroy them, and it is legal to do so. WISE has recently partnered with a group to save these unwanted dogs - healthy, unhealthy, and/or with birth defects - who are destined to be killed for no reason.Visit WiseAnimalRescue.org to fill out an adoption application.Adoption areas include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
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Cyclone

Rat Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
WISE is entirely volunteer-run and all of the donations made to our rescue go directly back to the animals in our care. By partnering with veterinary practices that support our work, we are able to save animals lives and restore them back to health. While some animals only need standard care, others require more extensive veterinary or behavioral care. Regardless of which dog you are applying for, we are looking for adopters to support our program with a minimum donation of $850. The donation may or may not be directly applied to care of the dog you're adopting but rather goes toward supporting all of the dogs in the rescue. We appreciate the understanding of our potential adopters. Please keep this in mind prior to applying.NAME: Cyclone BREED: Rat Terrier DOB: Jan 17, 2026 (9 weeks)GENDER: maleHome Recommendation: Cyclone would truly thrive in a home with another dog, as he looks to his canine companion for guidance, comfort, and confidence in his daily routinefrom mealtime to training to settling down to sleep. Being so young, he benefits greatly from having a role model, and he absolutely loves the companionship. Cyclone is very playful and would do best in a home where he has a furry sibling to romp around with, helping him burn off energy while continuing to learn and grow.Personality: Cyclone has a playful and affectionate personality that continues to blossom more each day. He absolutely loves squeaky toys and anything that crinkles, and he enjoys playing tug-of-war with his foster sibling. Hes already picking up great habitshe can sit for treats, loves lounging in a sunny bay window, and happily curls up on a soft blanket for cozy naps. While he may be a little shy when first meeting new people, he warms up quickly and soon shows his loving side, showering you with plenty of kisses.KIDS: YesDOGS: YesCATS: YesTraining: Cyclone is still learning some basic training and would benefit from continued guidance and patience. Cyclone thrives in homes with plenty of space to explore and play. He enjoys having room to roam, stretch his legs, and satisfy his curious, playful nature, making a larger indoor or outdoor area ideal for him to stay happy and active. Hes also learning leash skillstraditional collars seem to bother him, so a harness might be more comfortable and help him feel more confident on walks. Cyclone has made great progress with potty training on pee pads and is starting to get the hang of going outside as well; he successfully went potty outside on a warmer day, and with more mild weather, outdoor potty training should become easier and more consistent.WHY DID THEY COME TO WISE: Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Cyclone were rejected for reasons ranging from birth defects, being born with the wrong color fur or eyes, or just simply because no one wanted to purchase them. When the dogs are not sold, the puppy mills destroy them, and it is legal to do so. WISE has recently partnered with a group to save these unwanted dogs - healthy, unhealthy, and/or with birth defects - who are destined to be killed for no reason.Visit WiseAnimalRescue.org to fill out an adoption application.Adoption areas include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

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Opie

Jack Russell Terrier Whippet

Male, 6 mos
Ridgefield, NJ
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
***OPIE AND PEARL ARE LOCATED AROUND THE FITZWILLIAM, NH IN A FOSTER HOME BUT CAN BE TRANSPORTED BACK DOWN SOUTH TO MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY OR PA*** Opie and Pearl are 2 gorgeous chi/terrier mix pups that are as sweet as can be. Opie is the male and he weighs approximately 16 lbs. Pearl is the female, and she weighs right at 10 lbs. We believe they were born around September 30th, which will put them around 5.5 months old. We do not believe they will get much bigger than they are now as they have already hit their growth spurt. They are siblings, and they do get along wonderfully, but we do not require them to be adopted together. But if you’re looking for 2 pups, these 2 would make a wonderful pair also. One of our volunteers was driving down the road in Texas, by the Mexico border, when these 2 puppies ran out in the road and almost got ran over. They were not street smart. Our volunteer followed the puppies and found the home they belonged to. We found out these 2 puppies (and the momma dog) belonged to a couple who had gotten them for their adult autistic son. The puppies and mom had never seen a veterinarian, and they did not have a fence to secure them, so they would just open the door and let the dogs out to go running the streets and neighborhood. Thankfully, they agreed to surrender the puppies to us, but unfortunately, they would not let us have the mom. The mom weighed around 18 lbs. These pups are very sweet and start wiggling their butts when they become comfortable with you, which doesn’t take long. They love rolling over for tummy rubs and just melt into you. Opie is much more outgoing and is just a little energizer bunny. He loves everyone and everything. He barrels into every room like that room was made specifically for him. The foster describes it as Opie needs to work on his entry; He pounces all over the bed when he announces his arrival. Opie would be perfect for a home that is more a bit more active and wants a dog to go on adventures, play with their children. Don’t be fooled though, Opie loves his cuddles! Pearl is much gentler than Opie. She wants to be next to you and in your lap, curled up and cuddling with you. Pearl loves to be your shadow and be as close to you as you can be. She would prefer someone home more than not. She doesn’t need as much exercise as Opie does, but she does get into her own little mischief. Pearl would be better for someone with slightly older children that are well-behaved and kind. They are both very curious pups and love exploring and learning new things. While they are quite different, they are like ying and yang, their personalities just mesh well, and they get along amazing together and love to cuddle with each other. Both Opie and Pearl do wonderful with other dogs and are currently fostered with 3 other small breed adult dogs. They have met cats and do fine with them. They have toys and enjoy playing with them, but they enjoy mischief a little bit more. When they are in their crate, they think the best game is which one can pull more stuff into the crate from outside of the crate. Pearl and Opie love sleeping on the bed/couch! They are crate trained, and working on full house training. If you’re looking for a smaller dog that doesn’t shed too much, enjoy being held, will be the most loyal companions and follow you everywhere and cuddle when you let them, please look no further than Opie or Pearl. These babies are FIXED (spayed/neutered), current on all 4 series of parvo/distemper vaccinations, current on bordatella, current on annual rabies vaccine, current on flea/tick and heart worm prevention, current on dewormer, microchipped, fecal test is negative, and have received a clean bill of health from a veterinarian. The adoption fee also includes the transport from Texas (where they came from) to the Northeast. To apply to adopt you can go to our website at: www.pawsitive-Impact-animal-rescue.org

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5.5 miles

Rescue Riders Cooperative NY/NJ

Paterson, NJ 07505

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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14.7 miles

Miracles for Satos Rescue

New York, NY 10025

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescue

15.5 miles

Wise Animal Rescue

PO Box 121, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034

Pet Types: dogs

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20.4 miles

Pet Rescue

7 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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30.3 miles

BARKS

PO Box 593, Stanhope, NJ 07874

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

33.7 miles

Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society - PAWS

P.O. Box 861, Hicksville, NY 11802

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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38.2 miles

No Paw Left Behind Animal Rescue

Union Beach, NJ 07735

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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