I live in East Texas (Tyler).  I am looking for a buddy for my 2 year old rattie, Vino.  He is losing his best buddy the malte-poo, Chloe.  She is moving to Austin with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law.  I am open to male or female, preferably spayed or neutered.  I would like them to be similar in age to Vino, so around two would be great.  I also would like similar size, Vino is about 18 lbs.  Vino is very high energy, so that doesn't scare me, but I wouldn't want a dog that would be intimidated by him.  I have a cat also, so they must be ok with cats. 

Welcome to the site. We'd love to see some pics of your rattie. I'm sorry he's losing his friend, but it's great that you'd like to adopt/rescue another rattie in need.

These two (Cookie and Ozzie) are listed at the Humane Society of Smith County (but must be adopted together). They are adults and housebroken. Most all dogs from any humane society shelter will have been "fixed".

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I have been looking at those two actually, but cannot take two...I wish I could...

Here is a list of rat terriers in need of a home in your area. I think it's great that you are looking to adopt..

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Oh my, there are in a shelter???? and can only to together??? That does not sound good. Oh I don't like to hear that.

It is really sad. I really hope that the right dog comes along for you.

Donna, I know It's so sad. I hope these two lovely ratties can find a fabulous home soon.

According the shelter's website where Ozzie and Cookie are located:

"The Humane Society of East Texas has become a "limit euthanasia" shelter; animals surendered to the shelter will only be uthenized if they are sick and/or injuried."

Tracey that makes me feel somewhat better. I always hate when dogs have to go in pairs because most of the time they do not. I would much rather see them separated then being euthanized together.

If I should ever win the lottery I would buy enough land, buildings and equipment along with employees to run them to permanently house these lost pets. Instead of a petting zoo, it would be a petting and/or walk a dog farm.

I wonder what they would say if I offered to take one of them?  I love the tan one...looks a bit like my baby. 

Well, I email the person who started this thread to see if she still had these babies available, but no response.  I guess I will start looking elsewhere...

I did, do you know how the transport works?  I was thinking about it...there are so many ratties in this area though.  It seems like ratbone knows the temperments of their dogs a bit better than some of the other sites I have been to.  I guess I am a little nervous about this process...

Thanks for the info.  I think that I might look around in shelters for now, because I would much rather rescue a dog from a kill shelter if I can.  Some one posted up a link to Ratties in my area, and I was shocked at how many there are.  I do have to find a "right fit" for my family, so we will see where it gets me.  I do have some time though, which is a good thing.  Vino's buddy, Chloe, isn't moving until around the first of December.

Well, I am glad you put it in that perspective for me.  I called around to some shelters just now, and was suprised at how little information they could offer about the animal, but I guess they have their hands full...

Thanks for the advice.  I think hubby and I have decided a Ratbone is the way to go.   SInce we will be bringing a dog into a situation with other pets and future children, we really want to know what we are getting.  I am so excited!!