Miss Riley

Sex: Female  •   Located in: North Carolina   •   Age: Baby

*Miss Riley is being fostered in Winston Salem, NC.*

Meet “Miss Riley” a sweet and loving young Rat Terrier mix who is bursting with playful energy! Miss Riley is just a pup at 5 months old and ready to find her forever home. She weighs 14 pounds with long legs, tipped ears and beautified sable markings. Miss Riley gets along great with the other three dogs in the house, but her favorite is her golden retriever foster sister. They play nonstop until they drop! Miss Riley was abandoned at a kill shelter after she was passed off to her second owner. Maybe she was misunderstood due to her lack of hearing. She is completely deaf, but her disability does not hold her back. Miss Riley is ready to please. She enjoys her rope and sneaky toys and runs and plays with the other dogs and children in the house. When tired she is ready to cuddle up with her foster family for rest. Miss Riley is doing great with house training, learning sign language and walking on a leash. A fenced in yard would be ideal since she will never be able to be off leash. Miss Riley would do best in a home that has other dogs and children who are not timid and are ready for for an active and fun loving pup! She is so happy, full of life and grateful to all that show her affection. If you are ready for constant entertainment, companionship and fun then Miss Riley is your girl. For more photos of Miss Riley, check her photo album:

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Bouncer - ADOPTED!!

Sex: Male  •   Located in: North Carolina   •   Age: Young

*Bouncer - ADOPTED!! is being fostered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.*

ADOPTED!! Bouncer is true to his name! This little 6 pound fella bounces everywhere. He is estimated to be 10-12 months old. We think he may be part chihuahua. He is full of puppy love and enjoys constant interaction with humans and other dogs in the house. Bouncer is a sweet little boy that does not want to be left home alone all day. After a good round of tug-o-war and squeaky toy play he is ready for cuddle time in his foster families lap. He is doing great with house training and sleeps in the bed with his foster parents. Bouncer is learning a few commands and to walk on a leash. Bouncer is looking for a loving home with a family that can give him attention throughout the day and snuggle up at night. He’s a special little boy that will melt your heart! For adorable photos of this bouncing baby boy, check his photo album:

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Sierra

Sex: Female  •   Located in: Texas   •   Age: Young

*Sierra is being fostered in Lewisville, Texas.*

Sierra is being fostered in Lewisville, TX. We’d like to introduce Sierra! Sierra is a beautiful chocolate tri-color rat terrier who is estimated to be about a year and a half old, and weighs just 11 pounds. Sierra is trained to use a doggie door to go outside and potty, and her foster mom reports that she is very active and playful, and loves to play fetch! She also likes to play tug-of-war with rope toys, and gets along great with the other two dogs in her foster home. We don’t know how she is around cats, or young children. She needs a little polishing when it comes to leash skills, and we are working on that. This little girlee loves attention, and her favorite snacks are carrots, green beans and watermelon (just like a true Southern lady!) For more photos of Sierra, click on her album:

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Brayda

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

*Brayda is being fostered in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.*

Brayda is a beautiful brindle and white girl who found herself in a shelter in Arkansas through no fault of her own. She is about 2 to 3 years old, and weighs about 18 pounds. She is an excellent watch dog, and will look for signs from you when a stranger enters the home. Once told it’s okay, she will wag her tail to meet them. She is crate trained and is housebroken with a doggie door. If allowed, she loves to sleep at the foot of her foster mom’s bed. She is a busy girl, always checking out the back yard for pesky squirrels and other invaders! Brayda loves to play with the other dogs in her foster home, and especially loves to play chase in the back yard. She loves being outdoors! Because she is active and loves being outside, we would prefer that her permanent home have a fenced back yard to keep her safe. She is attentive without being needy, and doesn’t demand to be in your lap all the time. Brayda would be a fantastic addition to an active family, and would not do well in a home that expected a couch potato dog. Brayda plays hard, so very small children would probably not be advised, we would be afraid she would accidently knock them over in her exuberance. But if you like walking, jogging, or just watching her harass the squirrels in your back yard, this is the dog for you! She loves to fetch a ball, but she will make you work to get it back. Toys are her favorite thing in the world, besides ear scratches. Check out her album often, as we will be adding more photos. Click Here:.

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Rocket - ADOPTED!!

Sex: Male  •   Located in: Arkansas   •   Age: Young

*Rocket - ADOPTED!! is being fostered in Arkadelphia, AR.*

ADOPTED!! Meet the Rocket Man! Rocket came into ResQ from a shelter in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, along with two other rat terriers. We think he is about 2 years old, and weighs 14 or 15 pounds, the perfect lap size! Rocket is crate trained, and housebroken with a doggie door. Someone took some time with him, because he knows how to use a doggy door, and is excellent with multiple dogs, both large and small. He is friendly to strangers, and walks like a pro on a leash. Rocket knows “sit” and other basic commands. He will even spin in circles upon command, especially for a yummy treat! Rocket was very well socialized, so it’s hard to understand why he ended up homeless at a kill shelter. Rocket loves to be held, and will come happily when you call him, wagging his tail off. His foster family reports they have found no issues or red flags with this happy boy, and he is ready to find his permanent home. We think he would be fine with children, but we have not tested him with kids. Also, his willingness to coexist with a cat is unknown at this time. This little guy is sure to make some family very happy! For more photos of Rocket in his foster home, click on his album:

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Tom Tom

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

*Tom Tom is being fostered in Austin, TX.*

Let us introduce you to…. TomToml! (aka Tommy) Approximately, 1 1/2 yrs old, 15 lbs and 14” tall at the shoulder. TomTom has a full tail and button ears. He is a sweet, loving, smart and handsome young man who loves to play with his foster siblings and chew on bones. TomTom transitioned into his foster family very easily and is “getting schooled” in the ways of dog etiquette by his older foster siblings. He takes the corrections well and shows the proper respect. His favorite place to be is next to his human companion, his favorite position to sleep is on his back. TomTom was picked up as a stray in Austin, Texas. The wonderful folks at the Austin Animal Center noticed he had a limp and investigated. X-rays revealed that his right rear hip was in an abnormal position. They feel he was probably hit by a car and did not get the proper attention. The animal center made sure TomTom had surgery to help alleviate the pain and physical therapy to get him back on all fours. Now that TomTom is in a foster home, he continues to go to physical therapy twice a week and works with his foster mom daily to get the strength back in that leg. TomTom’s physical therapist is pleased with his progress but warns that he will probably always have a bit of a limp. TomTom does not let that slow him down at all! He loves to tear around the back yard either chasing or being chased by “Archie” his Yorkie foster brother. Tommy and Archie play tug and fetch together, eat out of the same bowl, and fuss at each other like true brothers. TomTom is crate trained, house trained and does well in a car. We are working on walking nicely on a leash without pulling. He takes treats very gently and will run and get in his crate at the sound of the treat bag. After a long hard day of play, he settles down and sleeps quietly in his crate all night. TomTom is full of young terrier energy and would love an active family to play and snuggle with. TomTom is UTD on all shots, neutered and on heartworm prevention. Apply to adopt him today and he’ll pack up his toys to come home. Check back for more updates on his progress and album additions here:

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