Dixie

Sex: Female  •   Located in: New York   •   Age: Adult

*Dixie is being fostered in Mastic Beach, NY.*

Can you say hello to Miss Dixie? Dixie is a tiny little girl, about 10 pounds. We know someone used to love her, because she was spayed, housebroken and kept on heartworm preventive. Then how in the world was she dumped at a lakeside park and how did she end up at a rural shelter on death row? We sure can’t explain it, but she’s safe now, in a ResQ foster home. Dixie was found abandoned at the park, terrified and with an injured foot. Dixie loves attention, and just melts in your lap when you pick her up. But she is still a bit timid, and will run and hide if you chase her. It’s best to just sit down and call her. She’ll come to you, with her whole body wagging in excitement. Dixie is estimated to be about 3 or 4 years old. She is housebroken, and depends on you to let her outside or use a doggie door. She is quiet and docile, and seems to love everyone. But people walking upright towards her still frightens her, for now. We think she would do okay in a home with older children, but fast-moving toddlers would probably scare her. Whoever adopts her will need to give her a week or so to adjust to new surroundings, because she’s been through a lot in her short life. Her rear foot was injured while she was a stray, and two of the toes were broken and healed improperly, but that doesn’t slow her down one bit. She uses her foot just fine! For photos of Miss Dixie in her foster home, check her album often. You can find it here:

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Came to rescue on: Apr 18, 2011  •  Permalink to Dixie's profile  •   comment now

Pippin

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

*Pippin is being fostered in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.*

This adorable little guy is named Pippin. A short description of Pippin is: a dog that loves everyone! Pippin is between 1 and 2 years old, and weighs 12 pounds. He is a type B Rat Terrier, with shorter legs. His fur is super soft, and he is affectionate without being too clingy. He likes men and women equally, and enjoys following his foster dad out to the shop, where he sits and observes. He greets every visitor to his foster home with a tail wag, and thinks they are here to see him! Pippin would probably be fine with children, especially older children who won’t chase him to pick him up.He is a bit mouthy and likes to play with hands, so smaller children would need to be supervised. He is crate trained and is housebroken with a doggie door. In fact, he loves to be outside exploring, even without his foster mom. And did we mention he loves toys? There’s really nothing negative we can say about this great little dog. This little guy minds well, wants to please, and will wake you up with lots of “good morning” kisses if you adopt him. For more photos of Pippin, click here:

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Came to rescue on: Mar 26, 2011  •  Permalink to Pippin's profile  •   2 comments

Baxter

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

*Baxter is being fostered in S. Windsor, CT.*

Meet Baxter! Baxter is six and a half years old and weighs 15 pounds. His family could no longer keep him when they had to move for their employment, so we were asked to help find him a new home. He is being fostered in South Windsor CT. Baxter is a very playful boy, who just loves his toys! Six years old is still a spring chicken for a rat terrier, after all! He is housebroken and sleeps quietly in a crate at night. He loves being outside on nice days and delights in playing fetch with a ball, if you will throw it for him. Baxter happily gets along with his two foster rat terrier sisters, but we were informed by his former owners that he may have some issues with much bigger dogs. He did live with a cat, but they were not best buddies. He will sit next to you on the couch, content to hold a stuffed toy in his mouth and just chill out. He loves going on walks and seems to enjoy riding in cars. A fenced in yard would be good for Baxter so that he can enjoy his supersonic rat runs for exercise. His foster family thinks that he would be a great dog for any family. Do you have room in your heart and home for this little boy? For more photos of Baxter in his foster home, click here:

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Came to rescue on: Mar 24, 2011  •  Permalink to Baxter's profile  •   comment now

Ringo

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

*Ringo is being fostered in Garland, Texas.*

Meet Ringo!!! He came to his foster mom in December of 2010, and she immediately saw a “Star” quality in him! Ringo came from a shelter in Dallas after being hit by a car and dislocating his hip. His recovery was fast. He also tested positive for heart worms, but after his treatments, crate rest and lots of TLC he is excited about life and a new future with his furever family! Ringo was a little hesitant about men in the beginning but he quickly warmed up when his foster mom took him to work with her several times and was doted on by everyone! His confidence level has grown so much and he is eager to learn and please people. He lives with 2 dogs and a cat. He’s fine with the cat; just mostly curious, and tries to steal her food if he can reach it! He also lives with a very friendly little chihuahua/terrier mix and that is his play buddy! They go to day care together once a week and share the same space and they also love to romp in the dog park. His foster sister is a 14 year old 30 lb terrier mix who has gotten grumpy in her older years but Ringo knows his limits with her and respects them. He loves to take walks every day and does excellent on the leash. Ringo is 3 years old, stands 11 inches high and weighs 13 lbs. He has the most gorgeous markings with a very unique “V” shaped marking on his head! He absolutely loves to “burrow” under ALL blankets either in his crate or the bed!! Ringo’s new family will be the lucky ones, because they will get a loyal and loving companion, a wonderful snuggle buddy, and a dog that loves children and animals. He’s a great little guy with a warm heart and a kind soul! See more great pictures of Ringo!

http://imageevent.com/ratterrierresq/ringo

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Came to rescue on: Jan 30, 2011  •  Permalink to Ringo's profile  •   3 comments

Charlie

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

*Charlie is being fostered in Garland, Texas.*

Hello, I’m Charlie! I was born in the animal shelter in Lufkin, Texas, and didn’t know until I was almost 4 months old that there was a big old world out there to run and play in. My Mom is a Rat Terrier but my Daddy wasn’t. I’m told he was a wandering Jack Russell Terrier, but I never got to meet him. I’m kind of a fuzzy Rat Terrier with a little fuzzy beard, and I weigh about 10 pounds. They tell me I’m really cute! And boy oh boy, am I smart. I learned to sit after only 2 treats and now if my foster mom is in the kitchen, I run in, slide across the floor (fun!) and skid to a halt and then sit as pretty as you please. That makes her smile and laugh and I get a treat! I almost have learned down and shake, but hey, I’m holding out for more treats! Like any puppy, I love to run and play and chew on things (mom says no when I start to chew on some things, so I am trying to remember to chew on the right stuff). In this photo I have my favorite ball, one of those half-size tennis balls. It makes me look big, huh? Playing tug of war is one of my favorites, and squeaky toys are just fantastic. I was very good at the vet’s office and haven’t met anyone I didn’t like. My fostermom tells me I really need a job to keep me out of trouble! If you are looking for a boy that runs, jumps, plays and cuddles, I’m your man! You need me in your life to make you smile and laugh. And I need a home, so we are the perfect match!

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Came to rescue on: Jan 13, 2011  •  Permalink to Charlie's profile  •   9 comments

Axle

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

*Axle is being fostered in Fresno, California.*

We’d like to introduce you to Axle. Axle is an adult Rat Terrier who is so grateful to have been let “out of jail,” as they say. Axle was in a shelter on his last few days of life when ResQ received notification that he needed our help. When his foster mom saw his adorable face she couldn’t refuse him. She drove all day to get him. Was he worth it, you ask? Yes, he was sooo worth it. Axle is so lovable, playful, smart and the most loyal rattie his fostermom has had in a long time. He is house trained, crate trained, and loves to go for walks and drives in the car. Axle gets along with his canine brother and sister. He will play tug-o-war and fetch with you until you’re exhausted! The best thing about Axle is, he will adapt to your lifestyle. If you want to climb Mount Everest he’ll give it his all to keep up with you. All Axle wants to do his be loved cared for and in return he will love you back times 4. Check out more pictures of me…http://imageevent.com/bratgirl/axle

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Came to rescue on: Dec 18, 2010  •  Permalink to Axle's profile  •   7 comments

Clark

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

*Clark is being fostered in North Carolina.*

Say hello to Clark! Clark has traveled a long way from the shelter in Rome, Georgia. He was scheduled for euthanasia, and ResQ stepped in to help. He’s being fostered in North Carolina. He is one year old, stands about 16 inches tall, weighs 15 pounds, and has a full tail that wags all the time. Clark is a playful, peppy, puppy, full of puppy energy and loves to play tug-of-war and chase! Clark is great with other dogs and really enjoys playing with the younger dogs. He loves to run in the backyard and walk on a leash to the park. Clark loves to be with his foster family and will follow them from room to room. After a rambunctious playtime with his favorite squeakly toys, Clark is ready for a cozy nap with lots of cuddle time. He is housebroken and will sit at the door when he needs to go outside. Clark sleeps through the night without having to go outside. He is a very pleasant pup and will make a wonderful companion for his adopted family! Do you have room for a super sweet little rattie named Clark with handsome brown eyes? For more pictures of Clark, Click Here

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Came to rescue on: Nov 4, 2010  •  Permalink to Clark's profile  •   9 comments

Max

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

*Max is being fostered in Valrico, Florida.*

Max is a sweet little boy. He is about 3 years old and weighs about 20 lbs. Max is fully housebroken and crate-trained. He and his brother, Echo, were given up when their family had to move and were forced to leave their dogs behind. Max is easy-going and will bark to alert you if someone comes to your door. That’s his job, after all! And someone obviously worked with him, since he knows basic commands like, “sit”, “come”, etc. He gets along with other dogs, and although we aren’t sure how he will do with cats, we can have him ”cat-scanned” upon request. He will sleep in his crate, but would much prefer to sleep in bed with you if you let him. Could Max be the perfect addition to your family? For more pics of Max in his Florida fosterhome, Click Here

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Came to rescue on: Sep 22, 2010  •  Permalink to Max's profile  •   2 comments