We live in Burlington, NJ and are looking for a rat terrier to adopt.  Burlington is just northeast of Philly.  Anyone know of a available rat terrier please let me know.  I cruse petfinder.com daily.

I also search their site.  I would like to try to keep it local.  I have never had a rat terrier.  At the farm my mother hase many jack russel terriers.  We live in a 100 year old house near the Delaware River and have many mice, squarrels, moles and schews for a rat terrier to be entertained by.  After deciding to get a dog again and doing research, the rat terrier seemed to be the perfect dog for us.  I just have to find one.

I am thinking you may not be far from SuzieRedHead on here. she fosters for ratbones. Look at her new boy and who she got in, that may be a thought too.

I have found those dogs, also.  I have my four year old son part time.  The site in Warrington will only deal with households without kids under 8 y/o.  There is also a site on the Main Line, but they won't adopt to NJ, even though I can see PA from my house.  They also require a fence.  For now we have a 100 foot dog line and plan on installing a  invisable fence.  But, that will have to wait for spring thaw.  We have best neighbor for walks.   All of the roads deadend into the river, therefore nothing but local traffic.  100 yr old beech trees arching over the roads.

Eyedr30: Please see my direct post to you here: http://www.rat-terrier.com/Home/tabid/37/forumid/7/tpage/1/view/topic/postid/230655/Default.aspx#230658

This facility does not appear to have a child age restriction. The adoption fee for dogs is $75.00. They do their best not to euthanize, but it is an option, so this little girl could use a life-saver

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10265246

One of our other members (JenMax) sent me this via PM. It wouldn't post for her, so this guy is in NJ and is available as well:

http://americanratterrier.com/immediate.html#New%20JerseyNew Jersey

Charles New Jersey CHARLES is an exceptionally handsome 8 year old fellow who is waiting patiently at Animal Adoption Center in Lindenwold, New Jersey for someone wonderful to take him home and love him forever. Charles loves to play ball and play with squeaky toys, and gets along very well with all other dogs. He enjoys showing-off his prancing gait on walks. This proud little guy does not like to be put in a crate and sees himself as "in charge"- he needs an owner who is experienced with the Terrier mentality who will respect his dignity but also work with him. If you are in his area and have room in your heart and home for a really admirable guy, give Jennifer a call at: 856.772.1689 you will be glad you did.

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Nick of Time

Warrington, PA

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9579038

Chicklet

• Animal: Dog
• Breed: Rat Terrier
• Sex: Female
• Age: Young
• Size: Small

This pet is up to date with routine shots.
This pet has been altered.

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Main Line Animal Rescue

Chester Springs, PA

WE found chicklet before, but Main Line wont adopt to NJ.

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6952677

Terry

• Animal: Dog
• Breed: Rat Terrier
• Sex: Male
• Age: Young
• Size: Small

From: Society Waggers

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Society Waggers

Egg Harbor City, NJ

Phone: email only please

Email adoption organization

I just saw that!  Sorry

we found angel also, but I have a part time four y/o son.  excluded. they will only work with households with no one under the age of eight

This guy looks all rattie to me!!!    http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10316298

Popeye

• Animal: Dog
• Breed: Chihuahua, Fox Terrier [Mix]
• Sex: Male
• Age: Adult
• Size: Small
• ID: 428112

Online Application!

ATP Adoption Application

Popeye is a fun guy looking for a family with a sense of humor! This 2 yr old boy loves to play- and will make you laugh with some of his antics. However, he also loves quiet times in your lap- so there is something for everyone. Popeye is great with dogs and cats- and people too! His coat is low-shedding and requires no grooming- this is a wash-and-wear boy. If you have room in your heart and home for Popeye, please visit us at allthingspawssible.petfinder.com and fill out an application. Adoption fee and home visit required. Thanks for looking at rescue dogs. WOOF.

This pet is up to date with routine shots.
This pet is already house trained.
This pet has been altered.

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All Things Pawssible Rescue

West Chester, PA

Phone:

What about Pasquale with Ratbones?  he is in NY.

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This is 4-year-old Pasquale. He is a handsome 15-lb. boy who loves to snuggle. He also loves to play and enjoys being with his foster mom and human siblings wherever they may be. His new adoptive home must include children, as he LOVES kids! Pasquale walks well on a lead and enjoys rides in the car but he is afraid of the crate so does not crate well. He is working on his potty training habits and is not yet 100 % housebroken. He will need someone dedicated to working with him to master this skill without having to crate him while out of the home. Pasquale is very energetic and loves to engage the other dogs in play. He is very gentle and loving and he is just looking for a family who will be there with him forever. If you have room in your heart and home make Pasquale your man he will not let you down.

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10027921

fox or rat

   Don't know but he is sure a cutie    I like Charles too

Looks more like a RT to me...they are very similar though.  Shelters are horrible for labeling Rat Terriers as "Terrier Mix", "Jack Russel", "Fox Terrier", ect.  Very seldom do they come out and say "this is a Rat Terrier".

   FOUND THIS ON THE WEB

Rat Terriers and Toy Fox Terriers are DEFINITELY not the same, although they have a common background and some Rat Terrier's have Toy Fox Terrier's background in their pedigrees. Here are some of the differences:

1. Color. TFTs may only be white and black with tan trim, white and black, or white and tan. RTs come in a much wider variety of colors.
2. Size. TFTs may not be over 7 pounds. Although the RT standard does not specify weight, it allows dogs up to 19 inches in height, measured at the withers.
3. Background. The TFTs were bred down from the Smooth Fox Terrier. The RT's background includes Smooth Fox Terriers, Beagles, Whippets, and Manchesters.
4. Ears. The TFTs must have erect ears. RTs may have erect, tipped, or button ears.
5. Tail. TFTs have docked or natural bob tails, with a high tail set. RTs may have docked, natural bob or natural tails, set on at the end of the croup.
6. Eyes. TFTs may only have dark eyes. RTs may have any shade of brown from dark to amber, blue, or hazel eyes.
7. Croup. TFTs have a flat croup. RTs have a slighly sloping croup.

uh, what's a croup?