Stevie

Sex: Female  •   Located in: Florida   •   Age: Adult

*Stevie is being fostered in Tampa, FL.*

Meet Stevie!  Stevie is a sweet 3 year-old chocolate and white female Rat Terrier who weighs in at 12 pounds.  She is being fostered in Tampa, Florida.  Stevie doesn’t mind having other dogs around, but chooses not to interact or play with them.  She is a refined lady!  What Stevie really needs is a home of her very own, after being rescued from a high kill shelter.  She was actually adopted from the shelter, but a year later came back to rescue because her family had to relocate. So this pretty girl has lost her home and family twice.  Despite being moved around, we think she would do well in any type of living environment.  She is very laid back, docile and quiet, and wouldn’t mind spending her days on the couch or in her owner’s lap.  She loves to be around people, and adores children. She would make a great companion to someone living alone, who has a laid back lifestyle and wants a loving companion.  Stevie doesn’t like too much activity around her, she doesn’t like too many people around her at once in the home. She enjoys going for little walks and meeting new people.  She is very shy at first but warms up. She is not interested in playing with toys, chasing small animals, or running around.  If you would like a laid-back little dog to follow you and be a great companion, Stevie is the dog for you.  For photos of Stevie in her foster home, check her photo album here
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Princess

Sex: Female  •   Located in: California   •   Age: Adult

*Princess is being fostered in Sonora, CA.*

Meet Princess!  Princess is a delightful little lady, approximately 5 years old. She is petite at 11 pounds and around 11 inches tall at the shoulder. She is being fostered in Sonora CA.  This is an extra special, very sweet girl. She is calm in the house, rides nicely in the car and enjoys going for walks. She is housebroken and has no trouble with other dogs – even big ones, or cats. She has a very quiet personality, but she will alert you if someone dares to ring the doorbell.  Princess was rescued from a county animal control shelter, so her history is a mystery.  She is sensitive to movement, such as doors closing behind her and tossed toys or treats, so she would be more comfortable in a home with adults only or older children. She is very snuggly, but cautious with petting, perhaps she was not treated nicely in her former life. She is coming around now with lots of love and gentle treatment.  Like most Rat Terriers we know, Princess is very happy cuddled up next to you to watch some TV and likes to burrow under the blankets at night. Her foster siblings are not cooperative, but she would very much like to run around the yard and play with them. Princess went on her first hiking adventure recently and she loves snoozing outside in the California sunshine.  Princess is ready for her loving forever home and she will give you that love back a million times over!  For photos of Princess in her foster home, see her photo album: 

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Mattie

Sex: Female  •   Located in: Missouri   •   Age: Adult

*Mattie is being fostered in Cape Girardeau, MO.*

Mattie is a refined lady who needs a quiet home.  She is about 5 years old and weighs about 18 pounds.  Her former owner was confined to a wheelchair and Mattie was her constant companion.  Mattie has been taught to use potty pads, but has now learned the doggie door and is going outside on her own.  She walks well on a leash, and loves to sleep in her own little doggie bed on the floor.  She prefers to sleep by herself under a blanket when it’s bedtime.  Mattie would probably be fine in a crate, as long as she had her blanket with her.  She is a bit timid with children who move quickly, so we think she would do best in a quiet home, maybe with no children or older children who understand her sensitive nature.  Since she has learned to use the doggie door in her foster home, she is becoming aware that the outdoors isn’t such a scary place after all.  Even though she is mildly timid, she enjoys laying in your lap or beside you to watch television.  Mattie is uncomfortable being picked up, it is something new to her and scares her a little.  After all, her former owner was unable to pick her up.  She is not food aggressive, but does become defensive when she is chewing on a rawhide or other chew toy.  She knows how to “sit” for a treat, and wants so badly to be a good girl!  Mattie lost her home through no fault of her own, and is searching for that special owner with just a little love to give a dog named Mattie.  For more photos of Mattie in her foster home (she is camera shy) click here: 

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Lefty

Sex: Male  •   Located in: Tennessee   •   Age: Adult

*Lefty is being fostered in Portland, Tennessee.*

Lefty is a tall standard rat terrier, weighing about 26 pounds. It’s hard to imagine, but he was a very skinny 16 pounds when he was picked up as an emaciated and neglected stray.  The shelter volunteer nick-named him “Honeybun” because that’s what they had to use to catch him.  Despite all the hardships in his short life, Lefty still loves everyone.  He likes men and women equally, and thinks he is a 10-pound lap dog!  Lefty can be a bit head-strong at times, and really needs someone with a firm hand.  A terrier-wise family would be great, because he is a big guy!  He gets along with all of the dogs in his foster home unless he is challenged, and then he will stick up for himself.   Lefty wants to please his master, and obeys commands when given authoritatively.  He is very playful and usually gets along with all of the dogs in his foster home, even the smaller dogs.  He has very long legs and loves to chase squirrels and birds in the backyard of his foster home.  Because of his prey drive, he is not good with cats.  And because he is a big boy who loves to play, he would probably be better with children over 6.  His perfect home would have a fenced backyard so he could get plenty of exercise.  We don’t think he would be a good candidate for an apartment dog.  He is crate trained (sleeps willingly in a crate) and completely housebroken with a doggie door.  He is extremely loving and affectionate, and walks great on a leash.  He also likes to ride in the car!  There’s just nothing bad to say about this wonderful guy.  For more photos of Lefty in his foster home, check his album often: http://ImageEvent.com/coram/lefty

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Sophie

Sex: Female  •   Located in: Connecticut   •   Age: Adult

*Sophie is being fostered in Bristol, CT.*

 This pretty girl is named Sophie!  Sophie is a chocolate and white Rat Terrier, and weighs about 12 pounds.  We think she is about 7 years old.  This beautiful dog is a sweet and loving girl, and you will fall in love with her quickly!   She enjoys her walks and is very good on a leash.  Sophie is housebroken, but will use a potty pad on occasion if she can’t get outside. Sophie is also crate trained. She loves to take rides in the car and sleep in bed with her people, covered with a blanket, of course!  Sophie is very people-oriented, but fast-moving kids make her nervous, so she tends to scurry away.  We think she would be fine with children over 6.  She has shown absolutely no aggression when she is nervous, she just walks around or goes to a quiet place.  Her new family will need to allow her time to get settled and learn the routine. She has not been cat scanned but we will do that soon.  If her personality is a way to judge cat tolerance, we think she would be fine with cats.  Sophie’s favorite past time is to lay in the sun and enjoy life!  She would be a devoted companion to some lucky family, could that be yours? 

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Hawk

Sex: Male  •   Located in: Texas   •   Age: Adult

*Hawk is being fostered in Garland, Texas.*

Hawk is about 4 years old, and is a handsome example of a rat terrier!  He is about 14″ at the shoulder and weighs about 18 pounds.  He’s very friendly and happily greets everyone he sees.   Hawk says riding in the car is fun, and his foster mom makes sure the window is down (and locked) 2 or 3 inches so he can smell the outside air.  He is good on a leash and and gets very excited when he sees his harness.  Hawk loves to sleep in the bed, either on top or underneath the covers, depending on the weather.  This smart guy is reliably housebroken and a doggie door champ!  Hawk is quite a talker — he grumbles and groans when he is settling down to a nap or shifting under the bedcovers at night.  ”Louie” is the name given to him by the shelter folks, but he responds to the name “Hawk.”  His foster mom thought he deserved a new name in his new life, which fits the Mohawk-like streak down the back of his neck.  Hawk likes his new name!  He has good manners, sitting quietly, waiting for his turn for treats or dinner.  He knows what a “hug” is, and will ask for one by sitting at your feet and pawing the air.  He will get onto his foster mom’s lap for short hugs, but is not a clinging vine.  He is an independent guy when it comes to the mushy stuff.  He loves to play and wrestle with his people, and has a soft mouth.  He minds well.  During a recent visit, Hawk enjoyed the grandkids (4, 7 and 9) for an afternoon of play.   He does play with other dogs, especially his rat terrier housemates.  This young man will make a fun and loving companion and an excellent watchdog.  Is he for you?  See more of Hawk in his foster home:   http://imageevent.com/ratterrierresq/louie

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Axle

Sex: Male  •   Located in: California   •   Age: Adult

*Axle is being fostered in Fresno, California.*

Meet Axle!  He’s a 9-year-old Rat Terrier filled with lots of spunk!  He is one healthy and happy dude!  As Ratties go, he is medium build, weighing 18-19 pounds.  His ears are erect and perky and his tail is docked.  He is a real good looker!  Axle recently underwent cataract surgery in his right eye.  Before the surgery, he had a hard time playing fetch and soccer, two of his favorite activities, but he can see really well now and is anxious to find a new friend to play with!   He is quite a smart fellow.  It’s obvious to his foster mom that someone has spent a lot of time training him.  He knows several commands and words that are not in a normal dog’s vocabulary.  He picks up new tricks quickly.  He is completely house broken with a doggie door, is crate-trained, and loves to go for walks on leash.  He also loves to ride in the car.  He is quite the character!  When he wants to play, he’ll start talking to whomever he wants to play with, whether it is his foster mom or dad or his canine buddies.  He gets along well with other dogs.  He also is happy to play with a toy by himself.  While he is a fully active dog, ready for any fun you want to engage in, he loves to cuddle too.  If you are happy, he is happy!  He’d love to have his own canine sister to play with.  Maybe you can be the fur ever home he’s always been looking for!

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