ADOPTED! Maya
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Murray family!
I’m Maya! I am 1 to 2 years old, around 12 pounds and turning into a beautiful lady. When I first came to ResQ, I was sick and had mange. I was a mess, but look at me now! My soft fur is all grown back. I love to be in a lap (Looking for a lap dog? I’m your best bet)! I love to run and play, too. I get along with the other dogs in my foster home, but I would sure like to be your only dog. I wouldn’t mind one other dog as long as I know you will spend time with me. My foster mom says to tell you about this little bad habit I have — I really like flip flops; they taste soooo good. My foster mom says I can’t have them, but I still occasionally sneak them. She gives me bones and stuffed toys (which I can desqueak in no time flat), but there is just something about flip flops! I use the doggie door like a champ; I figured it out quickly! I am doing great with my house training (I only forget once in a while now). If you are looking for a playful, cuddly girl, could you consider me? Let me know when I need to pack my bags!
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ADOPTED! Gracie
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Rosevelt family!
Gracie is a 4 - 6 year old female Rat Terrier weighing about 16 lbs. She is crate trained, housebroken, and gets along with everyone including dogs, cats, and children. Gracie’s owners were no longer able to care for her, so they surrendered her to a rescue organization. She did great in her foster home but had to be placed in another foster home when the foster mother experienced medical issues that forced her to make alternate arrangements for Gracie. Poor little Gracie bounced around a few temporary foster homes, before becoming a Rat Terrier ResQ dog. She’s lived in several homes over the past few months, but you’d never know it to see how quickly she fit right in to her current home. Gracie is a sweet and extremely affectionate dog. She’s full of energy and loves to run around but is also content to sit in your lap and drown you in doggie kisses. Gracie could be the perfect addition to your family. View more pictures of Gracie!
ADOPTED! Aniella
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Young family!
Tiny little Ani is nervous and anxious about new situations and is somewhat afraid of everything. We think she may be a Toy Fox Terrier, but we couldn’t leave her behind, so now she’s an honorary Rat! She has started to gain weight and socialize, and wants nothing more in life than to sit in your chair with you and enjoy some lap time. She is skittish and afraid of new people, but is learning to trust humans again. Ani has completed heartworm treatment and is ready to look for her special home. She needs a quiet home that understands the issues that puppymill dogs are forced to deal with. It’s hard to determine Ani’s age, due to poor diet and neglect, but our vets say she is probably 6 or 7 years old. Her gray muzzle is a result of poor physical condition, not age. She is working very hard on her house training lessons, and is determined to be someone’s lap buddy. Ani has made great strides, but she will need a special home with plenty of patience and understanding of a shy dog.
ADOPTED! Shiloh
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Maloney family!
Shiloh is a darling little boy, who weighs in at 13 pounds and is only 1 year old. This guy has won hearts along his way, charming the shelter workers who so desperately wanted to save him after other humans had abandoned him. He has done very well in his foster home, coming out of his shell and is doing wonderfully with house training and crate training. He walks like a dream on a leash! Shiloh has been able to make connections, both human and canine. Shiloh is definitely not a fan of cats, or maybe we can say he is *too much* of a fan of cats, but either way you look at it, we don’t recommend cats in his new home. We also think he would not be comfortable with kids and their fast, unpredictable ways. The perfect family for Shiloh would have a patient, loving human or two. This guy is so special and we want to make sure he gets what he deserves — a real, honest-to-goodness forever home! Please see more pictures of Shiloh and some great beach videos of this adorable boy: His first time at the beach and a return trip to the beach.
Tank
Don’t let Tank’s rough-and-tough name fool you. Tank is a sweet, sensitive little boy who needs a patient and loving mom or dad to help him build his confidence. Tank is a bit cautious at first; once you’ve become friends, Tank’s your best buddy! Tank loves to cuddle and sleeps ever so peacefully under the covers at night. He greets his foster mom with a happy bark and a tail waggin’ when she gets home from work. Tank also follows his foster mom from room to room, not letting her out of his sight. Tank is house trained and will go outside to do his business; however, he’d prefer if you went outside with him. He likes to take a little break in his crate if things are a bit noisy or chaotic in the household. Tank is about 6 years old and weighs 12 pounds. Since Tank is such a shy and sensitive fellow, he would not do well with children or loud, boisterous households. He ignores all the other foster dogs in his current home. We’re unsure how he’ll behave around cats. We can have him “cat-scanned” upon request. He is better suited for an older, retired mom or dad who wants a quiet, laid-back companion. Tank is available for adoption in a limited area - Tennessee and Kentucky. Please see more pictures of this handsome boy!
ADOPTED! Buddy Boy
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Boman family!
Hi, my name is Buddy Boy. I am about 3 years old and weigh almost 16 pounds. I am on the tall side with my long legs. I am completely crate trained, sit on command and love to take treats from your hand (I do it very gently). I was picked up as a stray and my owner never claimed me. I am a very confident dog and do not scare. I am not a big barker but when I do, it is a very soft bark. At first, my foster mom thought my barker was removed but it’s there. I love to snuggle and lay on my back for belly rubs! My foster mom says that I have been one of her best foster dogs. I just fit in as soon as I got here. I do have a couple of broken teeth probably from chewing on the cage at the shelter but they should not cause any problems. Make sure you see more pictures of me — I’m a cutie!
ADOPTED! Boudreaux
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Jofat family!
Here’s Boudreaux - also known as Boodie Roodie Patootie! He’s a 10-month-old Teddy Rat (formerly known as type B) and Jack Russell Mix who stands 12 inches at the shoulder and weight 12 pounds. Boodie is a mischievous pup who will steal your slipper one minute and then crawl into your lap for a nap the next minute. He willingly gives kisses and loves to snuggle at bedtime. He is a bit of a jumper (too nosy for his own good) so he’ll be best around 8-year-old children or older. He is 99% house trained when on a schedule. He loves to play “ruff and tumble” with the other pups in his foster home. He is crate trained, walks well on a leash and loves to go for car rides. He would be best around dog-savvy cats. Boodie would benefit from some etiquette skills - just to polish up his puppy manners, of course. Please see more pictures of Boodie!
ADOPTED! Plinko
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Jahn family!
Wanna play Plinko? Come on down! In this case, Plinko is a tiny little girl, about 10 pounds and 8-9 months old. She is a beautiful tan sable with a full tail that she wags constantly. This girl is a lap dog! Her favorite thing in the whole world is to sit in her human’s lap and snooze. She seems to love everyone, and gets along with all the dogs in her foster home. There isn’t an ounce of aggression in this pretty little package. Plinko is working very hard on her housetraining, and has already learned the doggie door. She needs to learn to relax in her crate, and we also need to do some leash training, but Plinko definitely has the personality of a wonderful companion for just about any family situation.
ADOPTED! Kait
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Ulmer family!
Kait is Irish for “Pure” and she is just a pure joy! She is a sweet girl with a full tail that is constantly going. She weighs about 11 pounds and is 9 months old. Kait is crate trained and is doing well with her house training. She likes to sit with you and is very playful, she loves (*loves!*) to be outside playing. She has a silly mischievous side and gets up a good “Rat Run” through the house or yard. She gets along well with the other dogs in the home. Kait comes off as very shy initially, but once she gets comfortable, her true silly side comes out. She will be a “pure” delight to your home. Please visit the photo album to see more pictures of Kait.
Happy Endings: Bugsy and the Millers
Bugsy was fostered by Cora in Arkansas for two months and was adopted by the Miller family in May 2009. Bugsy was originally named Zamboni. He found himself homeless after his human was deployed for military assignment.
Bugsy’s new mom writes: After a couple months of looking for a Rat Terrier, I found Rat Terrier ResQ’s website. It looked like such a great organization. The people we worked with during the adoption process were very helpful and friendly. Everything was really easy. Bugsy warmed right up to us and got along with our other two dogs right from the start. He has adjusted to his new life very quickly and we are very happy to have him here with us.
What a great life for him! See more pictures of Bugsy in his new home.
