nebraskama
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| 01/12/2008 5:04 PM |
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Hi Everyone! I'm brand new to this breed ... having had dachshunds exclusively for the past 15 years. We have 2 mini dachshunds, an 8 1/2 year old female short haired and a 10 month old female long haired. To make a long story short, the 10 month old needed a companion to stop here from being bored and whining all day long so we went to the Norfolk, Nebraska animal shelter and came home with a male rat terrier puppy.
I'm hoping this works ... he's in love with my husband and has sat on his lap in the recliner for the past several hours. The girls seem to be okay except the 8 1/2 year old wants to "hump" to dominate him.
Anyway, there are 2 more RT's in the pound, one a 5 1/2 year old female whose owner just died and another one a male, not sure of the situation but figured I'd post it here for you rescue folks. 
We had thought initially about adopting the female since she's spayed and housebroken but she was a nervous wreck whereas the one we got was very social, curious and came right to us without hesitation.
He had the squirts when we took him outside and the shelter gals didn't say anything about it when we got him so I'm hoping it's just nerves or perhaps the worm treatment they gave him. I'm a little nervous not knowing much about this breed and the fact he's a male (who will be neutered next week) ... prayers and encouragement are definitely needed!
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LadyLes
Terrier Terror
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| 01/12/2008 5:08 PM |
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Welcome...stick around, there are tons of wonderful people here and good information. You will be in love with this breed before you know it...
Bless you for rescuing!!! |
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There is nothing better than wine and chocolate!
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dogparkdawn
Ratastic
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| 01/12/2008 5:12 PM |
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Welcome and we have loads of info. Just ask. Many times the confusion and different diets after leaving a shelter is enough to give a dog the nervous bm.
Just make sure to bring him outside every couple hours, esp. after eating and playing hard. I'm pretty sure a RT is NOT much different than a dachshund. Little intelligent and eager to please. |
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Build a little Bird House in Your Soul.
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 01/12/2008 5:15 PM |
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| Welcome!! Thank you for rescuing him!!! I live in Nebraska too!!! There are a few other Nebraska members also...I'm in Omaha. Can't wait to see pictures!! This is a wonderful site with so much info. about our little ratties!! |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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rattagan's mom
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 01/12/2008 5:15 PM |
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| Hi hon, and Welcome to the site. IMO it's the best rat terrier site on the planet. We love to see pics and hope you will post some soon. Ratties are a wonderful breed, but I just want you to know that they are a working breed. They are excellent mouser's, and they have a LOT of energy. But a more loving breed I don't think you will ever see. I love doxie's too and hope you will post pics of them with their new brother. If the squirts last more than a day I think I would be calling the shelter and asking questions and call my vet and take him in. My rattie is a male, and I've never had any problems with him. The breeder said if I wasn't going to breed him to have him fixed to protect his health, if not bred the males tend to get prostate cancer. Those are the breeders words not mine. I just adopted Cameo from Ratbone Resuces and she came home last nite. They are wonderful dogs and just check the training and health forums here. If you have questions don't be afraid to ask. Any one who has any ideas will post and let you know. Again Welcome and congRATs on your first Rat Terrier. |
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Janie,
Ratty,Cameo,Cutter and Nala Belle's Mom
Show your furbaby how much you love them brush their teeth today! It saves them pain "tomorrow." Janie L. |
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kp_in_scott
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 01/12/2008 5:22 PM |
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| Welcome and we are so glad that you came by to visit! And Thank You for adopting from a shelter. Hope his little "problem" corrects itself pretty quick. |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie mix and one sweet Toy Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 01/12/2008 5:29 PM |
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Welcome! A little plain yogurt should clear up the squirts if it's something minor like the wormer or a change in diet, could be stress, too.
We have a couple of members on here who have/had dachshunds AND ratties so they'll be able to give you insight on the differences in the breeds. From what I've heard about dachshunds they are a more laid back breed so as your baby settles into maturity she may not be as playful as the rattie - they tend to stay puppyish for most of their lives- but they'll adjust. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org |
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 01/12/2008 5:33 PM |
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Welcome to the site and bless you for rescuing  Can't wait to see some pics and hear all about how he's adjusting. Please share pics of your other pups too - we love them all !!!!! |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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Maureen
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 01/12/2008 6:21 PM |
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| Welcome....am so glad you are giving this little guy his forever home. I have one Rattie and hopefully our new rescue will be here next Sat!! I have always had really big dogs and still do have 2, but these guys are like the big ones in a little body! CongRATS!! |
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Maureen Mom to Abby, Barkley and Reggie..and cat Sarah Jane
Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones
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Sassy'sMama
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 01/12/2008 6:50 PM |
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Welcome, and welcome to the world of Ratties.. you will not regret this for one minute...
These dogs are the best of the Terrier world...
Our Nora is the Queen of Training around here and she will help you a bunch.. as well as all the others with terrier experience and we have plenty of experience for sure... |
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~~Jan~~
Mama to Sassy
www.marykay.com/janetkimberlin
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Tika&Bogie
Ratastic
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| 01/12/2008 7:13 PM |
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Welcome and bless you for rescueing this baby..I had a Doxie for 18 yrs. She was a miniature longhaired and I adored her. She was 18 1/2 yrs old when I had to have her put down in March. BROKE MY HEART!!!!!!!! By far the hardest thing I've had to do and I still hear her lil pitter patter on the floor.
You won't regret rescueing your Rattie..Doxie are very special dogs and you will find that Ratties are just as special. |
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mama2jerry
Ratastic
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| 01/12/2008 7:34 PM |
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| Welcome! I'm from NE too! I live in Lincoln. Did you adopt your pup from Puppy Love? That's where I adopted Darby! |
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Sarah
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nebraskama
Newbie
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| 01/12/2008 9:56 PM |
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Oh this breaks my heart because you all are going to hate me but he's going back tomorrow.  My older dachshund just will not put up with him and after 7 hours and a house that simply reeks, I just cannot deal with the upheaval. The lady from Puppy Love is coming in tomorrow (sunday) so we can bring him back and I've made the decision that there simply will not be any more dogs in our house again. Dealing with a 10 month old doxie who refuses to potty train is bad enough and I've bonded with her too much that I can't give her up and I refuse to give up the older one so this situation is really upsetting ... the little guy is such a sweetheart and will make such a wonderful pet for someone, I just pray he gets a forever home where he's got people who are more patient and dogs who aren't such grouches. I'm sorry everyone ... |
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 01/12/2008 10:02 PM |
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| Awwww~ I know you need to do what is right for you, but are sure you feel like you gave it enough time??? Hasn't it only been 1 day??? It took Caesar about 4/5 days to start being friendly to Julia and now after 9 months they are best buds!!! Playing together and sleeping together! Poor little guy~ my heart is breaking for him! |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 01/13/2008 8:11 AM |
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| Don't worry no one hates you and thanks for letting us know. Having a 10 month old pup that still isn't housetrained would certainly complicate getting another puppy. Hopefully the shelter will find another home for him soon....I worry about his diarhea though....are they going to take him to a vet? |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org |
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LadyLes
Terrier Terror
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| 01/13/2008 8:38 AM |
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| The shelter is a no kill shelter, isn't it? I hope so....but don't worry, no one here hates you. |
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There is nothing better than wine and chocolate!
~Ashley~ |
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mama2jerry
Ratastic
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| 01/13/2008 10:33 AM |
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| I'm sorry that it didn't work out, but no one hates you. Puppy Love is not a no-kill shelter, but puppies usually have a much greater chance of getting adopted than older dogs. |
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Sarah
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 01/13/2008 11:02 AM |
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| That's good to hear that Puppy Love is a no-kill shelter...no one here is mad, or hates you~ I am just sorry it didn't work out for him. Hopefully he will get adopted again soon along with the other ratties there. |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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buttonbutt
Newbie
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| 01/15/2008 7:40 PM |
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| Welcome NebraskaMa. I, too, raised dachshunds for 30 years. After my lasts died, and upon retiring, we tried our first rattie, Button, in my avatar. Three years later we rescued a little female over near Texarkana. No turning back for us. We adore these little dogs. Can't believe it to me to age 50 to discover I like energetic dogs better than the dachsie personality. But we both just love the non-stop, 24/7, 365 entertaining these dogs do, as well as the laughing they invoke. You're gonna truly LOVE that little rattie. And also this site! Again, Welcome to you. |
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