Available for Adoption

The pictures and information posted here are provided as a public service to individuals, shelters and rescue groups across the U.S. requesting assistance and it is the responsibility of those persons/groups to notify ARTR when the animals are adopted so the information can be removed.

We have dogs that need homes in the following states:

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Missouri New Jersey North Carolina Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Virginia

For additional rescue organizations, please visit:

• World Animal Net - The world's largest network of animal protection societies with over 1,500 affiliates in more than 80 countries campaigning to improve the status and welfare of animals.

• Pet Finder - Search throughout the United States by breed and location.

• A.D.O.P.T. - A.D.O.P.T. is a not-for-profit, no-kill, all volunteer organization serving Naperville and the surrounding area.

• Adopt-A-Pet - Victoria, Texas - Several Rat Terriers for adoption and other dogs and pups too.

• Lost and Found - Miami-Dade Animal Care and Control Division

• Mufeesboro, TENNESEE - Several Rat Terriers and Rat Terrier mixes in this no-kill shelter

Alabama

California

California Taxpayers for Safe and Healthy Pets - http://www.cahealthypets.com/

Charlie Sunnyvale, California Charlie is a wonderful, loving little guy who has lost both of his elderly owners. He has never been alone in all of his life, he needs a retired person or couple who will make him the center of attention and enjoy his affectionate nature. This sweet boy loves everyone- children, other dogs and all caring people. Sophie Sacramento (Roseville), California Sophie is an energetic, playful 4 year old who loves to play catch and tug-o-war and gets along with cats. She is shy and needs a home without small children because they scare her. Sophie's owner is forced to give her up due to the owner's chronic health problems but she wishes for her to have a loving and permanent home. Sophie has had excellent care and is a great pet for an adult home.

Josie Los Angeles (Lomita), California Jose, a beautiful, purebred Rat terrier girl, is up to date on all vaccines, micro-chipped and spayed. She is a little girl at 12 1/2 pounds, and full grown at the age of 2 1/2 years. Josie's life began in a particularly offensive puppymill in Yucca valley, Ca where she, like others were bred for the sole purpose of producing puppies for sale. She had no human love or affection until her wonderful foster mom rescued her. Josie is coming out of her fearful, reclusive personality and gaining confidence- she has come a long way but still needs an experienced, patient adults-only permanent home capable of continuing to encourage her progress with calm and loving kindness. Josie is comfortable with other dogs and loves to be held and will sit in your lap on the couch watching T.V. She can tolerate a crate if necessary and will spin to comfort herself. Although Josie is not leash trained yet, she can wear a harness to be taken outside to potty. Josie needs a completely secure, dog-proof yard. If you have the experience and would like to be the person who gives this little girl the life she has always deserved, contact Arlene Rooney at: phone # 310-326-2022 or email address- corgially@yahoo.com

Parker Bakersfield, California Parker is a sweet, laid-back handsome senior Rat Terrier who was found wandering the city streets after being abandoned. He gets along well with everyone and just needs a forever-home where he will be appreciated.

Colorado

Beetlejuice - Long on love and short on Time Montrose, Colorado Beetlejuice is a smart little boy who knows commands and is good on a leash. He is a handsome and lively 4 year old who was abandoned on the street through no fault of his own and picked-up by an animal control officer. This little guy just needs and deserves a home where he will be safe and loved.

Gizmo Wheatridge, Colorado GIZMO was once the light of his elderly owner's life. When she died he went to live with her daughter. Sadly for Gizmo she now has a new baby and doesn't have time for him. Gizmo is exceptionally loving and needs someone he can be close to all day every day- he hates to be alone and grieves terribly when he is left. Gizmo is 10 years old but as playful as a puppy, full of love, attentive, intelligent, responsive, cuddly, active, loves cats and other dogs (he grew up with a cat), and would do anything for you.....He needs a constant companion who will take him places, let him run and play, has patience and compassion, will keep him warm and who doesn't mind being followed around everywhere.......He is very quick, loves to chase squirrels and has a sense of humor- as you can see. Overall, he is a happy-go-lucky dog that just needs love.

Connecticut

Digby Danbury, Connecticut Digby has been a well loved pet since he was purchased as a puppy 6 years ago. Unfortunately his family has had 3 small children since then and he no longer fits in with them. He is a lively terrier with a wonderful personality, but his family doesn't have the time or patience he needs and deserves, anymore.

Florida

Max and Maui Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Max and Maui are an 8 and 6 year old father and daughter who need a new home, where they can continue to stay together, because their current owner is moving overseas in the military. They are healthy and up to date on all vaccinations. Max and Maui need a forever home with adults who will love and care for them together.

Minnie Miami Lakes, Florida Minnie is a very cute, happy 6 year old who would like a calm, relaxed home with well behaved children where she will be able to give and get lots of love and attention. She is shy until she gets to know strangers and she does not care for other female dogs. Minnie lost her home due to the allergies of one of the children. She has been spayed and she will be updated on her vaccinations.

Georgia

Pistol Pete Marietta, Georgia Pistol Pete is fully house trained and loves to ride in the car. He does not like other dogs, but he is fine with cats.Pete prefers adults and especially lounging around the house all day and then hanging out with someone to watch some TV. He is a great companion for an older adult or someone that enjoys being around the house. Pete is up to date on vaccines, he is 7 years old and weighs 14 lbs.

Jude Marietta, Georgia Jude is a 6 year old, American Hairless Rat Terrier whose family can no longer give him a home that meets his needs. Jude is very active and demanding of attention.

Stuart Macon, Georgia Stuart is a 1 year old toy Rat Terrier who was initially rescued from a neglectful home when he was a puppy. Unfortunately his current owner's landlord will not allow him to remain in the home.

Illinois

Iowa

Buster West Liberty, Iowa Buster is a 12 year young, high energy guy who likes people even more than his dog food! He is not good with children and would like a home with adults. Buster just needs owners who have time for him.

Dianns Fosters Pups Reinbeck, Iowa These pups were born to their stray mother who was taken into rescue just before giving birth. There are 5 of them and they will be available to screened and approved, terrier savvy homes in this area beginning on November 9th, when they will be 8 weeks of age. Spay/neuter contracts will be strictly enforced. They are sweet, friendly puppies.

Kentucky

Louisiana

Lucy & Trixie Houma, Louisiana LUCY and TRIXIE have lost their home because their owner had a baby and no longer wants them in her home. LUCY is a chocolate and white spayed female who turned 9 on March 24th. She is sweet and affectionate, up to date on vaccinations and on heartworm preventative. She does not like children and needs a quiet home with mature adults who can give her the attention she needs. TRIXIE is a spayed female who will be 5 on November 7th. She is sweet and friendly and gets along well with everyone. Trixie is on heartworm preventative.

Maryland

Missouri

Trixie St. Louis, Missouri Trixie is a 1 1/2 year old girl who needs a home desperately because her family is losing thewir home too. Trixie is up to date on all of her vaccinations and would like a home with adults. She is sweet natured and loves to play.

Brody Springfield, Missouri Brody is a three year old apricot and white Rat Terrier who is crate trained, leash trained and is doing well on housetraining. He is very friendly and outgoing with people and gets along well with other dogs and cats. Like all rescues, Brody is neutered, in excellent health and up to date on all vaccinations. He is located in southwest Missouri and is available now. If you are interested in him, please submit an application to adopt him now.

Miss Mickey Kansas City, Missouri Miss Mickey, hardly more than a puppy, was so lucky! Painfully thin from starvation and brutally abused by her owners she cowered by them even as her rescue angels, David and Becky, asked them to give her up. Fortunately, they were willing to let her go and now she is in a safe, loving, but very temporary, foster home. Mickey is so sweet and affectionate that she nearly leaped into her rescuer's arms. She is a curious, bright little girl. Mickey is being vetted now, she needs a very kind and caring permanent home where she can receive the attention she deserves.

TOPPY Kansas City, Missouri TOPPY lost his home when his 89 year old owner passed away in March. He is a good boy and a loving companion. He would like a quiet home with a caring adult with whom he can spend all of his time.Toppy is 10, healthy and up to date on his vaccines.

New Jersey

North Carolina

Dezi & Lulu Sanford, North Carolina Dezi will need an active family that loves to take long walks, running, etc. He will also alert you if someone or something is around that don't belong...He is so eager to learn and please. Lulu will need a home that may like to go for walks, just sitting and lettting her sit with you, she is a lovebug and also eager to please and just wants to be with her people.... They have both been tested and are heartworm negative, spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines and microchipped.

Eddie Elizabeth City, North Carolina EDDIE is about age 6 years and is described by his shelter staff as "GOOD AS GOLD". He's vaccinated and is heartworm negative. He's very good on a leash, loves to go for walks, has a calm, stable temperament - CUTE, personable, snuggly! Eddie says that he would LOVE a safe, secure fenced yard and a cuddly bed IN the house with his new Fur-Ever Family. Might that be at YOUR house? Please come and pay a visit to EDDIE! SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina Elizabeth City, NC 252-338-5222

Mars Belmont, North Carolina MARS is a happy, very energetic deaf 2 year old fellow who is searching for a loving home that will welcome his high-energy and be tolerant of his disability by spending lots of time teaching him to respond to visual signals as well as playing with him.

Pennsylvania

North Carolina

Sugar Myrtle Beach, South Carolina SUGAR as sweet as her name, is a 1 year old Rat Terrier who is up to date on inoculations, on heartworm and flea preventative, and has been micro chipped. This little girl was turned in to a local shelter as her owner was unable to take care of her due to ill health. She loves to play with other dogs, and is fine with cats. She is very agile and good with children 10 or older, or with an active adult or couple. She will love long walks, t and would be a great candidate for agility training and competition. She is an awesome, amazing athlete with an equal cuddle & kissy side! To submit an application to adopt her, contact Nancy at: rcheckaneck@aol.com

Spike Bishopville, South Carolina Spike is 1 year old pup who is a healthy happy little guy who is looking for a home without small children.

Texas

Trixie Dallas, Texas Trixie is a small, very sensitive, highly intelligent 3 year old who needs a permanent home where she will feel safe and secure. She is up to date on vaccinations, heartworm free (on preventative of course) and loves affection and to be brushed and scratched. Trixie will play ball as long as you are willing to throw it for her. She kills rats and seldom barks. Trixie sometimes forgets her house-training and is particular about where she goes potty. She is leash trained and enjoys going for walks and car rides very much.Josie is terrified of crates and must never be put into one. She plays with toys and shakes them as hard as she can. She needs someone who will spend lots of time with her, love her and treat her with loving kindness.

Bandit Ft. Worth, Texas Bandit is a 6 year old boy who gets along well with older children, adults, cats and needs a quiet home where he can feel safe and loved.

Alleria Houston, Texas Alleria is a very peppy little 3 year old spayed female Rat Terrier who is happy, happy, happy and has a lot of energy. Alleria absolutely LOVES other dogs and would love to have a dog friend as long as the other dog wants to play a lot. She weighs about 15 lbs.

Virginia

Washington