This post is for those who may be visiting our site because you have found, for whatever reason(s), that you need to consider giving up your rat terrier:

Please, on behalf of all of our members, we BEG you to register here and post about your rattie!!! While we may suggest alternatives like training to help you to be able to keep your rattie in your family, what we want most of all is for you to know that if you decide that your rattie can no longer be a part of your family, that everyone here will reach out a hand and do our absolute best to see to it that your rattie is NOT taken to a kill shelter.

We have members all over the United States, and in Canada as well. We have many members who belong to a fantastic rescue group known as Ratbone Rescues ( www.ratbonerescues.com ). PLEASE visit their site and contact them, but do post here as well.

We recognize that this fabulous breed is not for everyone and that sometimes extreme extenuating circumstances arise that are beyond our control. Whatever the reason, it is IMPERATIVE that the dog not be taken to a "pound" where they will undoubtedly likely be "put to sleep". Rat terriers, even very cute, young ones, do NOT "show" well in typical shelters in cages. They are often reported as cowering in the corner of their cage and becoming depressed and fearful. Please do not do this to your dog. Somone, somewhere is waiting to provide him or her with a great forever home where they will be loved and provided for in the way that they deserve!

Thank you for coming here and taking the time to read this. This post was created on behalf of Lucky, a little guy who wasn't given a chance and is now no longer with us

Thank you for posting this Tracey.  May we never forget the story of Lucky.

Great post, Tracey, thank you!

Sue in NY

Ratbone Rescues Fostermom and State Coordinator

There are two ratties at Puppy Love in Norfolk Nebraska if anyone is insterested in rescuing.  One is a 5 1/2 year old female and the other a young male (we adopted the third one just today).  I wish I had read about them not showing well in shelters or we'd have taken the 5 year old likely ... hubby just wasn't impressed since she wanted nothing to do with either of us and had a really high pitched whistle.  So we ended up taking a young male as a companion to our 10 month old dachshund.  Hopefully this works!    He seems to adore my hubby whereas the girls are all mine!

Tracey,

Hi, it's been awhile since I've logged onto this site!  (Yes, my life has been boring because of it)  I am a foster mom for Ratbone Rescues in Southern California.  Thank you for your post!

We despartely need foster homes here and if anyone is in So Cal. or anywhere and you can foster, please consider www.ratbonerescues.com and click on "ways to help".

Thank you!

Sherry Esther

Is there any way you could come to Utah to adopt my rat terrier??  I posted about her on the site.  Her name is Tempe and she is a great dog, but my family and I are never home and she ends up spending most of the days in her kennel.  She's very affectionate and fun and a good natured dog.  If you can't get her, hopefully you can help me find someone close or even in Utah that is willing to take her and give her a loving home to live in.

Thanks!

JNO

Utah

byuoborns@q.com

We have a Rat Terrier who needs a good home. He is a typical Terrier. He talks a lot and wants a lot of human interaction. He is great with children, and he seems to do well with other animals, though he does bark at new animals a lot when first meets them. He is six years old and neutered. He really is a good little dog. Our life has changed significantly and his needs are not able to be met well enough for him to be truly happy. We love him dearly, but we feel that we have to give him the chance for a truly fulfilling life. We absolutely will not give him to a shelter or humane society to chance where and if he might end up. We will not list an ad in the newspaper for the same reasons. He is a good dog; he just needs more one on one attention than he is able to get in our home now. We would appreciate all of the information and assistance you would give us.  We live in Missouri.  We appreciate your help more than you can imagine, and Cheech does too.

Thank you so much for being here.

Pggh, I moved this to a thread of its own in the Rescue section under Missouti Rattie needs new home subject. It should get more exposure and response in a thread of it's own.

Steven, Thank you for moving me to a new thread on my own. My mom wants to help your group and my fellow Ratts even after I find a great home. She can probably help transport someone to their next great home, or learn and do some home visits. I will have her fill out the form tomorrow or the next day for those ways to help. She loves to help and we live in St. Louis, Missouri. Thank you so much for your helping me.  Cheech Rat Terrier of Pqqh

reiavt:   I moved your post to a new thread so it will get seen......

Chris,

THANKS WILL DO.............................I HOPE THEY APPROVE ME .....

Me too!! 

Any update on Chris' application?

YEAH!  I got the email.  I am very excited.  Isn't Robin easy to talk to!  Thanks for the update.

I'm getting more spoiled by the moment!

i have a rat terrier that i desperatly need to find a home for.  His name is max and he is a wonderful dog, he is good with other dogs and cats, has the regular terrier temperment, but has never bitten anyone.  can anyone please help!!  I am so diastraut about having to give him up.  i really want him to go to a good home.  I am not sure on his exact age, but i think he is about 6 or 7 years old. He is nuetered, and I am located in the new york/new jersey area. 

Tracey,

Thanks so much for offering GAP.  GAP is a great program where you can keep your rattie in a loving environment he/she is familiar with while Ratbone promotes your rattie on at least 3 websites, we screen the applicants, check referrences and do homevists.  It doesn't end there, we also do follow up calls and have a team of volunteers who just do that to make sure everything is going okay in their new home.

You can email rbrgap @ yahoo.com (remove spaces) and Susan will send you everything you need to know as well as answer any questions and help you along in the process.

I hope this solution is one that interests you and I wish you success in finding him/her a good forever home.

I'm trying to find a home for a female, spayed RT.  Her family is moving to Hawaii, and can't take her.  I tried to email Ratbone, but my email was returned.  She is utd on shots, and has been very babied and loved.  They're moving in a week!  If you can help, please call 972-352-8100.

Thank you,

MaryEllen