Happy Endings: Freddie and Terri
Freddie was fostered by Wendy in California for almost three months before his new mom, Terri, adopted him in June 2009.
Freddie came to ResQ with multiple wounds that had been stitched up. He can’t tell us exactly what happened to him, but despite his injuries, this boy has healed nicely and does not let his unfortunate past keep him from enjoying life to the fullest.
On the day that Freddie met Terri for the first time, he ran up her “like she was his long lost mom.” Freddie and Terri were truly made for each other, and he is now living “happily ever after.”
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ADOPTED! Zoe
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Jonson family!
Zoe is a 15-month-old Rattie. She is a very energetic young lady and would really like to be part of an active family. Her prey drive is very high so she would be a good candidate for Agility or Flyball. She gets along with the two Ratties in her foster home and does fine with dog-savvy cats, although it wouldn’t be advised to have small pets like mice, rats, hamsters, or guinea pigs, which could end up being her lunch that are within her reach. Zoe would be fine in a home with older mature kids. Zoe has PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease); her current blood work and urinalysis show that her kidney function is in the normal range. Her condition is currently stabilized. She may need to be on a low-protein diet for the rest of her life and may need to be on an herbal supplement. Zoe loves life and is always up for a new adventure. Are you ready to bring this little ball of energy into your life? Please see more pictures of Zoe — she’s adorable! Please note: Zoe needs to be adopted within driving distance of her foster home.
ADOPTED! Brutus
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the McCay family!
Here is the Rat Terrier you’ve been waiting for! Brutus is a wonderful, playful boy who is house trained, crate trained and just a general, all-around Wonder Dog. He is 3 years old and 22 pounds full of loving and fun. He gets along well with other dogs and is friendly with people. Brutus does bark at the cats in his foster home, so we don’t recommend those furballs in his new life. We’d LOVE to find a Rattie-savvy family for this fabulous man! Check out more pictures and stay tuned for video of Da Brute!
ADOPTED! Lola Belle
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Haile family!
Meet Lola Belle! Lola Belle is about 10 adorable pounds and has a docked tail. She is about as cute as they come. Lola Belle, who is around 1 to 2 years old, hails from a shelter in the Texarkana, AR area. She is a complete lovebug and wants to be with her people all the time. She is adjusting to her Arkansas foster home and is learning important things, like house training, crate training, and how to walk on a leash. She quickly learned the doggie door, so we think she is very smart! The perfect home for this sweet girl would be one where someone was home a lot of the time, and she had a playmate to keep her company. We think she would do fine with children, but she is a little shy with new people. She doesn’t seem to have any bad habits that we can find, except she is a bit of a door-darter if you are trying to leave the house, because she wants to go with you! Lola Belle is still settling into her foster home routine, and we will update as we get to know her. All she really needs is a forever home, and someone to let her have a little lap time. And of course, a scratch behind the ears is always good!
ADOPTED! Molly
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Maetzold family!
If you are looking for a fun loving little bundle of joy and energy, here I am. My foster mom says I am fast as the wind and very agile, able to leap tall dogs in a single bound. She has been telling me about something called agility and wow, am I ever interested in that! Sounds like my kind of thing to do, and I would be GREAT at it. I am still a puppy (18 months old), and although am housetrained and use a doggie door (learned it on my second try!), I like to chew stuff. I have lots of squeaky toys and bones to keep me busy. I like the other dogs at my foster home, but I haven’t met a cat yet. I sure do like to chase the squirrels, though, and I make a great door bell. I am learning to sit and and know the difference between my outside voice and my inside voice. Smart as a whip, my fostermom says, whatever that means. I’m all ready to find my own humans and move into their house! I need a fenced yard to run run run and play in. I like the kids next door, and they pet me nice even though they are really little. I’m 8 pounds of long legged girl ready to find my way right into your heart!
ADOPTED! Rosalina
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Houde/Laporte family!
Wow, you must get to know this girl! Rosalina is a darling girl, looking for that love that lasts a lifetime! She is cuddly, loving, playful and just plain sweet! She lost her home when her human did, and so she came to ResQ. Rosalina is probably a Rat Terrier/Dachshund mix, which makes her all the cuter! She is house trained, crate trained, and loves to take walks. She just started learning to walk on lead next to her human (instead of pulling and forging ahead) and picked it up in just five minutes! Rosalina is about 18 pounds (and that’s even a little on the “fluffy” side) and is 6 years old. She is really looking for her true love out there. Wherefore art thou? Why don’t you see more pictures of Rosalina?
ADOPTED! Breck
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Maslanka family!
Breck is a white and tan girl with a lot of ticking (spots) so her Irish name, meaning “freckled,” fits her. She is a little girl at 9 pounds and is 8 months old. Breck is as sweet as sugar. She is more playful than her sister, Kait. (Hey, Kait is also looking for a family! The girls do not have to be adopted together.) She likes to be on the go. She has full tail that is always on the move. She is very silly and plays with toys by herself when she isn’t wrestling with her sister. Breck is delicate, so a home with children older than 8 would be preferred. She is crate trained, doing well with house training and is working on leash walking. She has a fear of small children, but the neighborhood kids are helping her overcome this. She has no aggression, but you could overdose on puppy kisses. Please visit the photo album to see more pictures of Breck (and Kait, too!).
Put Your Rattie on the ResQ Quilt!
Do you have a photogenic Rat Terrier? Share your lovely one with fellow Rat Terrier enthusiasts! Photo submissions should be sent to the email address listed below.
Submission Information:
We’re going to do something different this year with the 2009 ResQ Quilt project! Our ResQ Team is excited to announce that the entire quilt will be done by an amazing professional quilter, with photos of our Rat Terriers as the main focus. The quilt will be completely washable and the photos will be professionally duplicated onto fabric so they will last. Our quilter has chosen the pattern, and hopes to have a king-sized quilt this year.
And so, it’s time to submit photos you have taken of your Rat Terrier or Rat Terriers for inclusion in the 2009 ResQ Quilt! Please choose a maximum of two (2) high-quality photos (resolution should be close to 1440 px) and submit them to Quilt@RatTerrierResQ.com
Guidelines:
- Photo must be of one or more Rat Terriers.
- Please submit only those photos you have the rights to distribute.
- No human subjects, please.
- Photos should be of a high resolution, around 1440 px; clear, crisp images preferred.
- Not all photos submitted will necessarily be used.
- Please identify the dogs in the photo(s).
- The act of submission will constitute permission to use the image
- Submissions need to be mailed to Quilt@RatTerrierResQ.com by the deadline, 7/31/2009.
And…If your photo is chosen by our quilter, you will receive 5 free quilt raffle tickets when we start the quilt raffle! Who wouldn’t want a quilt with their Rat Terrier’s image on it?
Photos need to be submitted by Friday, July 31st and we will announce the selected photos by August 7th. Let’s get some great photos in to make this quilt STUNNING! If you have questions, please email us at Quilt@RatTerrierResQ.com
ADOPTED! Frankie
Adopted!
CongRATulations to the Bryant/Watts family!
Frankie was picked up by Animal Control in bad condition in a nasty part of Los Angeles, but is now on the road to recovery. He is thought to be around a year old and weighs in at about 10 lbs; he has full length tail that curls up on his back. Frankie is 100% house and crate trained. He is learning to walk on a leash. After all he has been through Frankie loves everyone and both of his foster canine siblings. Frankie especially loves his toys; he is always got one in his mouth walking around the house. Frankie is a very smart little guy and will make a great addition to any home. Check out more pictures of Frankie!
Win a Corvette!
Rat Terrier ResQ has teamed up with Guardian Angels Basset Rescue to be able to offer a chance to win this AMAZING vintage Corvette, a 1960 White Corvette roadster with red interior and black top. It has a four-speed manual transmission (”four on the floor”) and 283ci engine. This was the last year to feature the taillights formed into the rounded fenders. It was also the last year for the heavy “teeth” in the grill. (See an enlarged image).
*Purchase tickets now!*
1 - $10.
3 - $25.
10 - $50. (Buying tickets at this level or above will get you a $10 gift certificate to Paws4Beads.com)
25 - $100.
100 - $300.
200 - $500.
We will receive 50% of all ResQ ticket sales.
Further details:
Questions? Hmmm?
How do I enter the drawing?
Tickets can be purchased by Check, Money Order, Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover and Diners Club) through the secure internet processing center. A confirmation receipt and raffle ticket receipt number will be provided to each participant once the funds have been received.
What happens if enough tickets are not sold?
GABR and ResQ reserve the right to defer the drawing until 6,000 tickets have been distributed to qualified entrants. If an extension is required, the drawing will take place no later than 60 days from original raffle date. In the event that a minimum of 6,000 tickets are not sold, the winner will be awarded an alternate cash prize equal to 50% of the net raffle proceeds with the remaining 50% benefiting GABR charity.
What are my chances of winning?
Odds of winning will be determined by the number of tickets distributed/sold.
Is this a legally approved and registered raffle?
Yes. Raffle drawings to benefit charitable organizations are legal in most states and are completely acceptable and common ways for charities to raise money for their programs and services. GABR is registered as required by the state of Illinois.
Tickets must be purchased in the name of an individual. The drawing is open to anyone who is 18 years of age or older at the time of ticket purchase.
Do I have to be present to win?
No. Raffle entrants do not need to be present to win. The winning ticket will be drawn at the date, time and location specified on our web-site. The number of the winning ticket and corresponding wining name will be announced at that time. We will encourage the media to attend and publicize the event.
How will the winner be notified?
GABR will notify each winner by phone on the date of the drawing followed by mail and e-mail. The winner will also be announced on our website. Winner has 30 calendar days to contact GABR and accept the prize, in writing.
Are there any hidden costs or future fees?
The property will transfer to the winner free-and-clear and absent of any liens or encumbrances. The value of the prize will be reported to the IRS and any taxes due on the acceptance of the prize will be the responsibility of the winner.
How long will it take to receive the prize?
GABR will transfer ownership to the winner as expeditiously as possible and will work closely with the winner to facilitate a rapid title transfer.
Do you know any Rat Terriers who would look great in this car?
You better believe it!
*Purchase tickets now!*
The first Early Bird drawing was July 3rd:
The winner of the first Early Bird prize is:
Tina Heinrich, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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The second Early Bird drawing was July 27th:
$1000 Gasoline Credit Card
Gene Bowman, Franklin, TN.
The third Early Bird drawing was September 4th:
Week on Maui
Mary Lawler, New York, NY.
