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Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). A Good Samaritan found this sweet little pup looking emaciated on the side of the road, and brought her to our vet's office for help. She's naturally a small dog but still needs to gain a few pounds to be at a healthy weight. She's now safely settled into her SC foster home, is filling out, and learning the rules of home life, and has a new name to start her new life. Sarah's foster mom shared this update: "Sarah is a very sweet pup who loves people and is great with my 13 year-old son. He can pick her up with no issue, and she enjoys sitting on laps and snuggling. She likes my dad too. She is a pretty confident, social dog who will run up to a new person to greet them. She enjoys other dogs' company, but has not yet learned to play with them. She absolutely loves to play fetch, and will bring the ball right back to you, and fetch it again 100 times! She's settled in with my smaller dogs, but has not yet met my cat. She did meet my son's rabbit and tried to chase it. Sarah is pretty calm for a young dog, and has a medium energy level. She can rest in her crate (with the door open) for three hours if she’s played fetch, and loves to lay out in the sunshine. I’m sure I could close the door to the crate, but I like her to have access to her water bowl. She barked in her kennel the first few days when I left her. I think she wanted to be with me. For the past two weeks, I can put her in her crate, and she will not bark. She may need time to adjust in a new home, but will catch on. I’ve walked her on leash a few times, and she did great. She seems to really enjoy going for walk. She had a few accidents the first few nights here, but has not had one accident in the past two weeks. I take her outside for potty breaks about 5 times a day. All around she's a social, friendly pup who would do well being the only dog or with another laid back dog as her companion." FOSTER UPDATE – 2/14/18 Sarah has only been with us for a few days, but I think we have a general idea of her personality and temperament. First, I would say she is potty trained. She had a couple accidents at first but all within the first 48 hours and no accidents since. She free roams in our house and we only crate her when we leave. She's not a huge fan of the crate but usually quiets down after a few minutes. She slept in the crate the first night, but then she convinced us to let her sleep on the bed and she sleeps through the night without incident. She walks well and confidently on the leash, but she can be a bit barky on the leash when she sees another dog, no lunging or anything. Sometimes when we walk her by herself she will just look attentively and not bark, so it could be she's feeding off our dog's energy since he still gets tense on the leash sometimes. We have noticed that she does like to walk with our dog, she also plays nicely with Rocket. As far as his presence, she doesn't seem to mind him and they will play together, but I don't think she needs to have another dog around. She’s much more people focused. I would say she is medium active. She plays fetch like a champion and likes to run, but she also loves to cuddle. During the day when Anthony is working she lays in his lap most of the day. She loves people and did not take very long to warm up to either one of us. She does like a lot of attention, so I think she would prefer to be with someone who could spend quality time with her (we think her dislike of the crate is more about the fact that she doesn't like being alone). Her personality is very spunky, she is very loving and goofy. We do have to keep an eye on her because she is very curious and a bit of a scavenger so we've been working on boundaries and she does understand "no," so the battle is half won. Something I do think is worth mentioning is that she is an exceptionally good climber and jumps much higher than you think she could so she's no match for baby gates--worth considering if her forever home has a fenced yard. I think she’d do just as well in an apartment as she would in a house with a yard. Honestly, she seems to prefer being indoors. As far as family type, we haven’t seen her around kids but Anthony and I discussed it and we think she would do better in a home without kids, or maybe with older kids. We think a family similar to ours (adults, no children), or one adult would make her happy, and perhaps to be the only dog. We also thought she’d make a great companion for an older household. We’re happy to be fostering her, she’s a great dog.” Breed: Rat Terrier/Chi mix Weight: 10 lbs (needs to gain 3 to 4 lbs) Age: ~2 to 3 years old Gender: Female Adoption fee: $350 Vetting: utd on vaccines, spayed, microchipped, treated for heartworm Location: Alexandria, VA FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to adopt.worthydog and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to foster.worthydog and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Meet our sweet little folk trio Peter, Paul (brindle), and Mary (tan)! Peter (stumpy white feet), was brought into our vet and his owner was in tears because he had a prolapsed rectum and he didn’t have the money for surgery. When we offered to cover it, he cried and asked if we could help him rehome Peter and his brother and sister. So here we are, looking for homes for these adorable munchkins. Currently, they’re about 8 weeks old, so they’ll be available for adoption in apprx 6-8 weeks (late March/early April). We take apps at any time though, so please apply now: .causeforsbpaws/forms/form?formid=3251 Email cause4sbpawsgmail with questions.

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated and microchipped. * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, .dpsrescue for an application. Our adoption fee is $400 for adults and $400-$600 for puppies (each puppy will list their individual adoption fee on the biography). * If it is on a weekend of our adoptions, follow us on DPSRescue on Twitter to get real time updates on our adoptions. We will also post at the end of the evening the names of those dogs who have been adopted: .facebook/DPSRescue This dog will be at Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, Feb. 23rd from 12pm-4pm and Sunday, Feb. 24th from 11-3pm or until adopted. However, we do meet with those who submit an application and are approved just prior to the event (by invitation only) and they are given the first opportunity to adopt. If you are interested in one of our dogs, we recommend filling out an application prior to the event to be considered. Applications submitted within 24 hours of the event may not necessarily be reviewed. Merry is a 2 year old Rat Terrier-Chi mix who we rescued from a shelter. She is both sweet and spunky, with just enough spice in there to keep you on your toes! Merry would make a great walking buddy for someone who wants to get moving and keep up the pace. She's petite, less than 10 lbs, but she can go-go-go when she's ready to roll, and is good on a leash. At home, she's ready to cuddle. She's a burrower and loves to dig herself a den in a pile of blankets. So far she hasn't had any accidents in her foster home- what a good girl! Merry is a bit dog-picky. She gets along with most dogs but every once in a while there's a pup she doesn't take a liking to. Potential adopters should bring their pup with them (if they own one) so that a proper intro and meet and greet can be done at our adoption event. With proper introduction and boundaries, Merry can definitely go to a home with another dog... but she'd be just as happy to be someone's one and only and get doted on day and night! Merry sleeps in a pen in her foster home, but we suspect she'd really love to sleep under the covers cuddled up with her new mom or dad. Merry is only an option for a home that has had a dog in the last 5 years. If there are children in the home, they need to be over the age of 8.

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). We do not have a facility to house the dogs in our program. They are all kept in foster homes until they are adopted. Therefore, if you are interested in adopting from LHS, please complete an online application at legacyhumanesociety/adoptfoster/adoption-application/ and we will contact you asap about the status of your application. Bitty is a Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix who is around 11 years old and 16 lbs. She is a super sweet and friendly girl who loves all people including children and dogs. We haven't seen her around cats. Bitty is playful with other dogs, and spunky but loves to cuddle up and sleep under her blanket once it's time to rest. This sweet girl is diabetic and requires medication and monitoring, and has mild allergies. Bitty loves to be with her people and would make a great lap dog. If you're interested in meeting her, please submit an application and someone will reach out to you within 48 hours. legacyhumanesociety/adoptfoster/adoption-application/ Age: 11 years Weight: 16 lbs

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). What a dynamic duo these boys are! Merritt and Melville are 1-year-old mixes of Rat Terrier and Chihuahua, and, at just over 13 pounds, they are as adorable as you see in their pictures! Their tricolor, short coats are sleek to the touch, and both boys love a nice stroke down their back! Both boys are such loves, enjoying playtime inside or out (but they do love playing outside the most). They are friendly, lovable, and a true joy to have around! They do not have to be adopted together, but they sure would love it! (posted 2/7/19, ME) **It is rare that we know with certainty the ages or mixes that make up our wonderful dogs, but we do our best to be as accurate as possible based upon our many years in rescue.** Adoption: $325 which covers quarantine, shots, worming, food, medical records, spaying/neutering, microchip and an Alabama State Health Certificate. Transport, if needed : $120.00 We consider the transport to be of great importance and, as such, take particular care of the dogs during the trip from Alabama. We make every effort to arrive with healthy and minimally stressed dogs.

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). What a dynamic duo these boys are! Merritt and Melville are 1-year-old mixes of Rat Terrier and Chihuahua, and, at just over 13 pounds, they are as adorable as you see in their pictures! Their tricolor, short coats are sleek to the touch, and both boys love a nice stroke down their back! Both boys are such loves, enjoying playtime inside or out (but they do love playing outside the most). They are friendly, lovable, and a true joy to have around! They do not have to be adopted together, but they sure would love it! (posted 2/7/19, ME) **It is rare that we know with certainty the ages or mixes that make up our wonderful dogs, but we do our best to be as accurate as possible based upon our many years in rescue.** Adoption: $325 which covers quarantine, shots, worming, food, medical records, spaying/neutering, microchip and an Alabama State Health Certificate. Transport, if needed : $120.00 We consider the transport to be of great importance and, as such, take particular care of the dogs during the trip from Alabama. We make every effort to arrive with healthy and minimally stressed dogs.

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Hello, friends! I'm Thomas but feel free to call me Tommy. I'm a sweet, introverted little fella still learning about my new life here in Arizona. I came here all the way from Mexico where I didn't seem to have the best luck and I have the battle scars to prove it. I got picked on quite a bit back then but I don't let it get me down. Despite those scars I promise you that I am the nicest boy you'll ever meet and that if you take some time to sit with me I'll crawl into your lap and give you kisses. Will you be the one to give me a new lease on life? Come meet me! All dog adoptions include the following free of charge: --Spay/neuter surgery --All current vaccinations --Microchip (includes registration through FreePetChipRegistry)​ --Wellness exam through VCA Animal Hospitals --Access to our Behavior Helpline for the lifetime of the pet For more information please contact Lost Our Home at 602-445-PETS (7387) or email us at adoptionslostourhome.​

Posted Breed: Chihuahua / Rat Terrier / Mixed. Welcome to Katie's Roadside Rescue! We are an animal rescue with the primary mission of saving dogs that have been dumped in the country or by the side of the road to fend for themselves. Fill out an application at .krrtx/forms/ Adoption Fee: $170.00 Dewdrop, now named Penny, was adopted as a puppy and due to a nasty divorce was returned to rescue no fault of her own. She is house trained, loves to run, play, snuggle, play and run! Penny is a pure little joy to have around. She gets along with all other dogs in rescue and would probably like a doggy friend to live with but not a requirement. She's basically pretty quiet but will let you know if there is danger. Please apply at .krrtx/forms. THANK YOU FOR ""OPTING TO ADOPT""

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Meet Sydney! Sydney is a 1 year old female Rat Terrier/Chihuahua Mix. She is small girl weighing approximately 11 pounds. Sydney is a mildly active girl who just wants to hang out or play with friends in the backyard. She is a very sensitive but easy going girl. Due to severe neglect and no socialization with people she needs a gentle approach. She likes to cuddle and will happily lay next to you on the couch but will need time to warm up to you. Though very shy Sydney has been friendly towards her foster family and any people she has met. She has gotten along with dogs of all sizes but prefers small dogs or laid back larger dogs (she gets easily intimidated). She has done well with cats she has met. Sydney is a well mannered girl inside the house but has not quite gotten used to walking on the leash just yet. Sydney is crate trained and has started house training (doing very well). Sydney is looking for a special family! Are you looking for a special girl? The adoption fee for Sydney is $200 and includes exam, spay, up to date vaccines, deworming, heart worm prevention, flea/tick prevention, and microchip. Sydney currently lives in a foster home in Rutherford County, NC. To adopt Sydney please go to the following link and fill out an application. .leeshorerescue/adopt-now.html Thank you!

Posted Breed: Rat Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Willie is a cute little guy. He was brought in to us with a broken leg. Finally after 2 months he is on he way to recovery. Willie is housetrained and has a great time playing with other pups Dogs are up-to-date on shots, wormed, on heartworm preventative, microchipped and altered(spayed/neutered), prior to adoption. Our pets are kept at our adoption center and viewed by pre-arranged appointment by approved applicants only. Cats are up-to-date on shots, wormed, tested for FELV & FIV, microchipped and altered prior to adoption. Many of our cats are kept in foster homes and are not necessarily available for viewing at Pet Supplies Plus (Carmel Commons), Charlotte, NC. Cats in foster homes are viewed by pre-arranged appointment by approved applicants only. QUICKER RESPONSES FOR INQUIRIES ARE VIA EMAILS. terisluvsaol We accept CASH ONLY for ADOPTION FEES. ADOPTION FEES FOR PETS WILL BE LISTED INDIVIDUALLY. An additional $15 fee is required at the time of addoption for microchip registration. Please complete an ON-LINE APPLICATION before inquiring about a pet. Sponsor the care of this pet. Make your tax deductible donations securely with your Visa or MasterCard through PayPal!