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Available Dogs
Rabet
 
2007-09-28
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Location: Kansas
Don't let the name fool you; Rabet is more like a wild hare than an Easter bunny. Though only a year old, he came to rescue with orthopedic problems: bad hips, little use of one leg, and considerable chronic discomfort. Rabet carried much of his 13 pounds in his front end, which developed heavy muscles while his rear end was thin and wasted. After surgery, Rabet has learned to walk on both back legs, although when he runs he will lapse back to moving them together, like a rabbit. He still sits oddly and will always walk with a stiff-legged shuffle, but the surgery did relieve his pain. Now he has become quite the active dog, and will run around the yard just for fun. He gets along fine with other dogs but has a high prey drive so shouldn't be around small animals; he is obsessive about cage birds and will try to get to them. He shows little interest in cats but would probably chase if one ran. Rabet enjoys attention and likes every human he meets, big or small. He likes car rides and walks, and gets very excited when he sees the leash. He is housebroken (using a dog door reliably) and is crate trained although he will whine/bark when crated if there is activity in the house. Rabet is definitely terrier and should have a home with terrier experience.
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Sweet Magnolia
 
2009-06-03
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Location: New York
Meet Sweet Magnolia. She is a beautiful 3 year old who weighs about 7 pounds. Magnolia is a special girl and needs a very special home. Sweet Magnolia was rescued from a North Carolina Puppy Mill. She spent the first years of her life having babies, never seeing the outside of a cage. Magnolia needs to be placed in a Terrier-savvy home with a family that understands the issues that come with a Puppy Mill dog. She is a one person dog and is not good with strangers. She should not be in a home with small children due to her size. She is afraid of men and should be placed in a "women only" home. Magnolia is not house trained 100%, so she needs someone who can help her master this - though she does great in her crate. She should be with someone who is home most of the time, has a fenced yard, and is willing to dedicate a lot of time to help her overcome the issues she still has from her life in the puppymill. Magnolia still has fear issues and needs someone who is patient and loving, and who can let her adjust to and accept life in a new home; she is well worth it! She loves to be were-ever her person is, and loves to sleep in bed under the covers. Magnolia must be placed local to Albany, NY. She needs time.... and a forever home that won't push her too hard in new situations. If you think you have what to will take to make Sweet Magnolia happy - please apply today.
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Maxwell
2008-04-04
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Location: Kansas
In his neat black and white coat, Maxwell is a good looking 1-year-old fella of around 16 pounds who seriously needs a job. He started out as a family dog, even getting some obedience training, but before he was a year old, Max was turned in to a shelter because he was "too much dog" for the family. Max does have a lot of energy and his foster mom thinks he could be an excellent candidate for agility or flyball. He will sit, give a paw, lie down (sometimes), and speak. He loves to fetch a ball, can climb a ladder, and run through a tunnel. Maxwell is good with kids and other dogs (aside from the occasional dominance dispute), and shows no interest in cats. He is housebroken, currently using a dog door. He will sleep in a crate but does not like being confined for very long and will wake everyone up at dawn. (When left loose at night he will sleep in.) This smart boy even knows how to skip over the leash when it gets between his legs, which many dogs never do figure out. Max needs a home where he will be trained and worked. His activity level and drive are likely to make him too much dog for an inexperienced/sedentary owner.
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Roxie
2009-04-07
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Location: Texas
Roxie is a young adult, purebred Rat Terrier, weighing around 12 pounds. She is housebroken and obedience trained (she responds to sit, down, stay, leave it, etc). Roxie is also crate trained, walks well on a leash, and has very good "recall". She gets along excellently with children and other animals. Roxie is a very sweet and loving dog. Like all Ratties she needs regular exercise – we do long walks, running and Frisbee, which she loves. Her most favorite thing in the world to do (other than trying to catch squirrels) is to be with her Mom. She loves it when tey can work from home, and is very happy to hang out in her bed next to the desk. She also loves to hang out on the bed at night and I watch TV. Roxie will also entertain herself; she loves to chew on her "bones" and play with her squeaky toys. Her only "fault" might be that she is quite submissive when scolded (crouching, crawling, and some submissive wetting). Roxie will bark and sometimes dig if left alone or ignored, and she will act dominant (i.e. pack leader) if permitted to do so. She very much needs to be with a family that will not leave her alone all day, and will give her lots of attention and exercise. Roxie would love a home with other dogs or even a cat that will interact with her.
Note: This dog is a "Guardian Assistance Placement" dog, meaning he/she is being cared for in a home that is not affiliated with Ratbone Rescues. The guardian has supplied
vet records and signed an agreement giving Ratbone the right and responsibility to rehome the dog, but Ratbone does not have physical custody and cannot otherwise vouch for any of the information provided.
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Badger
2007-10-28
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Location: Kansas
One look at Badger's face will tell you this guy is just overflowing with personality. There may be a little Boston Terrier in his lineage, as he has a very short "corkscrew" tail, undershot jaw, and black and white coloring. His undershot jaw gives him a bit of a pugnacious look and his character sometimes matches. He had been surrendered because no one had time for him anymore and he was tied up in the back yard all alone. Badger gets along fine with 12 out of 13 foster Rat Terrier "siblings" but took a dislike to one, whom he is determined to whoop every time he gets in the same room. Because of this chance of aggression if the personalities clash, Badger needs to be an only dog or with a non-dominant female. He is 6-7 years old and around 15 very solid pounds. He is a charming fellow -- likes people and is fine with children but untrustworthy around small animals, including cats. Badger will sleep quietly in a crate but will complain if left in the crate while everyone else is active. He is housebroken, using a dog door reliably. Despite his rather "tough guy" appearance, Badger's personality will win you over quickly when you met him.
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