Available for Adoption

The pictures and information posted here are provided as a public service to individuals, shelters and rescue groups across the U.S. requesting assistance and it is the responsibility of those persons/groups to notify ARTR when the animals are adopted so the information can be removed.

We have dogs that need homes in the following states:

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Missouri New Jersey North Carolina Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Washington

For additional rescue organizations, please visit:

• World Animal Net - The world's largest network of animal protection societies with over 1,500 affiliates in more than 80 countries campaigning to improve the status and welfare of animals.

• Pet Finder - Search throughout the United States by breed and location.

• A.D.O.P.T. - A.D.O.P.T. is a not-for-profit, no-kill, all volunteer organization serving Naperville and the surrounding area.

• Adopt-A-Pet - Victoria, Texas - Several Rat Terriers for adoption and other dogs and pups too.

• Lost and Found - Miami-Dade Animal Care and Control Division

• Mufeesboro, TENNESEE - Several Rat Terriers and Rat Terrier mixes in this no-kill shelter

Alabama

California

California Taxpayers for Safe and Healthy Pets - http://www.cahealthypets.com/

Charlie Sacramento, California Charlie was found wandering in a neighborhood after having been abandoned there. He is a young, active, intelligent guy who needs a lot of attention and a well fenced yard. Charlie gets along well with other dogs and would love to have a caring, involved family of his own.

Sadie Anderson, California Sadie, friendly and loving, has never met a person she didn't like. She is a beautiful 8 year old girl who would be a wonderful companion to a retired person who likes to spend time at home with her. Sadie loves attention. She is spayed , on heartworm preventative and up to date on all of her vaccines. All she needs is a permanent and loving home!

Beatrice Martinez, California Beatrice is a beautiful 3 year old spayed female rat terrier at the Contra Costa Animal Services - Martinez Shelter, at risk for euthanasia if she is not adopted soon. Beatrice' health is excellent, her temperament is very sweet, cuddly and well mannered. She also loves to ride in the car and gets along with other dogs although she likes to be the alpha and does not get along well with cats.

Bailey Palmdale, California Bailey is a 3 year old very sweet little girl who really needs a home without small children. Like many Rat Terriers, she is fearful and very nervous around her family's toddler. Bailey is very healthy and up to date on all of her vaccinations.

Cody San Diego, California Cody is a bright, intelligent 1 year old who is neutered and up to date o all of his shots.

Doris San Francisco, California Oh, Ms. Doris Day! This fancy little six-years-young Rat Terrier mix is a great gal indeed! Doris is a mature lady (don’t call her older!) that’s got a lot of pizazz and sass in her step! Doris continues to amaze us everyday with her eagerness, playfulness, and ability to learn, as displayed by her progressing leash manners! After a successful eye surgery, Doris is still bright and perky as ever. While we see Doris being the only furry love of your life (she is not fond of other animals and is not a good match with children) her pint-sized, big-dog attitude is sure to fill your heart! Come on in and meet dandy little Doris today!

Jet Sacramento, California Jet is a handsome, charming little guy whose big personality really sparkles. He is neutered, four years old, and housebroken. He would do great with a playmate or as an only dog if his owner is home frequently to keep him company. Jet is active and very healthy, other than a seizure disorder that is completely stable on medication. He is an exceptional athlete when it comes to ball play! Jet will make the some lucky household very happy.

Barkley Sunnyvale, California Barkley is a great 7 year old, energetic, and fun loving little dog who will want to be with you all of the time. He is very smart and makes an excellent watchdog. He does not bark a lot, but he will sound the alarm when strangers are approaching the house. Barkley loves to run around, play catch, and play with his toys or just cuddle on the couch. He would do great with a playmate or as an only dog if his owner is home most of the time to keep him company -he can’t wait for you to play with him but he does not want to be alone. Barkley's owner has gone off to college and that is why he needs a new home, without small children.

Puck San Francisco - East Bay, California Puck is a happy, friendly 1 year old, purebred Smooth Coated Fox Terrier who was abandoned and rescued by animal services. This handsome and energetic boy is up to date on his vaccines, neutered and micro-chipped. Puck is looking for a forever home that is familiar with his breed and energy.

Eddie Eddie is a very loving, sweet 8 1/2 year old boy who is good with older children and up to date on all of his vaccines. Eddie loves to play with any kind of ball and gets along well with other dogs. His owners, who adopted him from the SPCA 2 years ago, have not been able to teach him not to mark their carpets and no longer want him.

Odie Santa Rosa, California Odie is 3 1/2 years of age and a happy, healthy little guy. Odie's irresponsible breeder, like many others more concerned with profit, misrepresented him as a good match for a busy young family with small children. What Odie wants and deserves, most of all, is a permanent, loving adult home with someone who has time and love to spend on him.

Scooter San Jose, California Scooter is a super sweet 4 year old boy who loves everyone- he even kisses kitties! He is very healthy , up to date on vaccines and good with well-behaved children 7 years of age and older. His young family just doesn't have time for him anymore.

Colorado

Gizmo Wheatridge, Colorado GIZMO was once the light of his elderly owner's life. When she died he went to live with her daughter. Sadly for Gizmo she now has a new baby and doesn't have time for him. Gizmo is exceptionally loving and needs someone he can be close to all day every day- he hates to be alone and grieves terribly when he is left. Gizmo is 10 years old but as playful as a puppy, full of love, attentive, intelligent, responsive, cuddly, active, loves cats and other dogs (he grew up with a cat), and would do anything for you.....He needs a constant companion who will take him places, let him run and play, has patience and compassion, will keep him warm and who doesn't mind being followed around everywhere.......He is very quick, loves to chase squirrels and has a sense of humor- as you can see. Overall, he is a happy-go-lucky dog that just needs love.

Connecticut

Digby Danbury, Connecticut Digby has been a well loved pet since he was purchased as a puppy 6 years ago. Unfortunately his family has had 3 small children since then and he no longer fits in with them. He is a lively terrier with a wonderful personality, but his family doesn't have the time or patience he needs and deserves, anymore.

Florida

Georgia

Meggie Woodstock, Georgia This beautiful and very sensitive girl was severely injured, resulting in the loss of one of her legs, only to be abandoned at the veterinary hospital, traumatized and alone. To quote her veterinarian, "This little girl was dealt a very rotten hand." Meggie has recovered completely from her injuries now and gets around excellently on her 3 legs. She is 6 years old and though terrified of men and children, she is great with other dogs and cats. Meggie is a true survivor who has earned the right to a loving, responsible, peaceful and permanent home.

Boston Cochran, Georgia Boston is a sweet and handsome 3-4 yr old rat terrier/fiest, a very sweet and loving boy. He has lots of cute expressions his foster mom's favorite one is his smile, whenever he gets excited he puts on a big smile and does a little wiggle dance. He gets along great with other dogs and cats too. To apply for him contact: pittieprotector@yahoo.com Boston is current on ALL vaccinations, heartworm negative and on preventative. Boston has also been neutered and is ready to go. Don't wait though we are currently taking applications, an application is required.

Sophia Villa Rica, Georgia Sophia is a good little 4 year old who has lost her home due to her owner's allergies. She would like a caring home with no children and lots of time and attention for her.

Lou Kennesaw, Georgia Lou is a beautiful and sweet red and white 5 year old boy who is good with children and up to date on vaccines. Lou was abandoned in Atlanta where his rescuer found him.

Pip Bainbridge, Georgia Pip is a very sweet, intelligent girl who was turned in to the shelter because her owner was in failing health., she would make anyone who adopted her a wonderfull companion. If you are interested in giving Pip a loving home forever please call the Bainbridge Humane Society at: (229) 246-0101 or (229) 248-2036.

Illinois

Iowa

Kentucky

Louisiana

Lucy & Trixie Houma, Louisiana LUCY and TRIXIE have lost their home because their owner had a baby and no longer wants them in her home. LUCY is a chocolate and white spayed female who turned 9 on March 24th. She is sweet and affectionate, up to date on vaccinations and on heartworm preventative. She does not like children and needs a quiet home with mature adults who can give her the attention she needs. TRIXIE is a spayed female who will be 5 on November 7th. She is sweet and friendly and gets along well with everyone. Trixie is on heartworm preventative.

Maryland

Missouri

Miss Mickey Kansas City, Missouri Miss Mickey, hardly more than a puppy, was so lucky! Painfully thin from starvation and brutally abused by her owners she cowered by them even as her rescue angels, David and Becky, asked them to give her up. Fortunately, they were willing to let her go and now she is in a safe, loving, but very temporary, foster home. Mickey is so sweet and affectionate that she nearly leaped into her rescuer's arms. She is a curious, bright little girl. Mickey is being vetted now, she needs a very kind and caring permanent home where she can receive the attention she deserves.

TOPPY Kansas City, Missouri TOPPY lost his home when his 89 year old owner passed away in March. He is a good boy and a loving companion. He would like a quiet home with a caring adult with whom he can spend all of his time.Toppy is 10, healthy and up to date on his vaccines.

Brody Springfield, Missouri Brody is a three year old apricot and white Rat Terrier who is crate trained, leash trained and is doing well on housetraining. He is very friendly and outgoing with people and gets along well with other dogs and cats. Like all rescues, Brody is neutered, in excellent health and up to date on all vaccinations. He is located in southwest Missouri and is available now. If you are interested in him, please submit an application to adopt him now.

New Jersey

North Carolina

Dezi & Lulu Sanford, North Carolina Dezi will need an active family that loves to take long walks, running, etc. He will also alert you if someone or something is around that don't belong...He is so eager to learn and please. Lulu will need a home that may like to go for walks, just sitting and lettting her sit with you, she is a lovebug and also eager to please and just wants to be with her people.... They have both been tested and are heartworm negative, spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines and microchipped.

Max Belmont, North Carolina Max is a delightful puppy who is very loving and energetic. Max needs a new family that will like to spend time at home with him. He gets car sick so he does not like to go on car rides. Max is fully vetted and ready for a permanent, caring home.

Eddie Elizabeth City, North Carolina EDDIE is about age 6 years and is described by his shelter staff as "GOOD AS GOLD". He's vaccinated and is heartworm negative. He's very good on a leash, loves to go for walks, has a calm, stable temperament - CUTE, personable, snuggly! Eddie says that he would LOVE a safe, secure fenced yard and a cuddly bed IN the house with his new Fur-Ever Family. Might that be at YOUR house? Please come and pay a visit to EDDIE! SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina Elizabeth City, NC 252-338-5222

Mars Belmont, North Carolina MARS is a happy, very energetic deaf 2 year old fellow who is searching for a loving home that will welcome his high-energy and be tolerant of his disability by spending lots of time teaching him to respond to visual signals as well as playing with him.

Pennsylvania

North Carolina

Sugar Myrtle Beach, South Carolina SUGAR as sweet as her name, is a 1 year old Rat Terrier who is up to date on inoculations, on heartworm and flea preventative, and has been micro chipped. This little girl was turned in to a local shelter as her owner was unable to take care of her due to ill health. She loves to play with other dogs, and is fine with cats. She is very agile and good with children 10 or older, or with an active adult or couple. She will love long walks, t and would be a great candidate for agility training and competition. She is an awesome, amazing athlete with an equal cuddle & kissy side! To submit an application to adopt her, contact Nancy at: rcheckaneck@aol.com

Spike Bishopville, South Carolina Spike is 1 year old pup who is a healthy happy little guy who is looking for a home without small children.

Texas

Jay Jay Pearland- shelter, Texas JAY JAY is current on his vaccinations, heartworm negative, neutered and ready to be adopted and loved in a home of his own. He is a 1 and 1/2 year old puppy and very sweet, tag #5032.

Snippet Lufkin, Texas SNIPPET was found on a deserted highway by a runner who allowed her to run with her for 5 miles, just hoping the runner would take her home. East Texas Paws took her in and got her shots for her and spayed her. She is now in a foster home and is doing great. She is housetrained, very friendly, loves having other dogs around to play with and she is good around children. She is a young dog, about 3yrs. of age and she is heartworm negative. A great little girl!

Washington