So hubby and I have been talking about how we already love this breed and may be willing to get another (slightly older) rattie.  We found "Pebbles" at a local shelter.  Hubby and I are talking about adopting her but aren't 100% sure.  The shelter she is in doesn't give them much time before they put them done.  They know nothing about her, she is a stray...  If hubby and I decide not to get her is there anything else we can do to keep her from being put to sleep??  I think she is a mix but not completely sure.... 

Wow, she is really cute! I love the white face!  I would go there and test her temperament.  ie, food aggression, compatability with other dogs and introduce her to your daughter and rattie pup.  She looks like she may be a mix, but she is adorable none the less. If she passes all your tests then why not bring her home?  I mentioned the food aggression mainly b/c I noticed you have a small child and that is something to consider.  I would definitly go and have a look and play with her for awhile Good luck and keep us posted.

I am in Allegan, she is also in Allegan at the Allegan County Animal Shelter.   They are closed now until Monday..  I think I am going to go in first thing Monday morning to check her out...

Dawn, no I haven't heard about the young boy.  That is pretty funny though!! 

Yes she is listed as a RT, here is the info from Petfinder

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Pebbles 2688

 

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

From: Allegan County Animal Shelter

More About Pebbles 2688

Pebbles was found as a stray and will be ready for adoption on 4/4. .

Stray animals must be held for a minimum of 4- 7 days. During this time the pets can be visited and an adoption application may be filled out for them. This would give an animal the best chance to be adopted if the pet should not be claimed by its owner. All pets adopted from the Allegan Animal Shelter will need to be spayed or neutered upon their adoption. When you fill out an application for a pet, the Animal Control Officer will give you a spay/neuter form for you to prepay your vet. Bring the form back with you when picking up your new pet. The adoption fees are $25 for dogs and $15 for cats. The shelter almost always has some of each and not all of them make it to Petfinders so you need to come visit if looking for your stray pet. The shelter is open Monday through Friday 8am -11am. Feel free to phone the shelter at 269-673-0519. Thank you for looking at the available pets.