Last week I found a stray 4 month old Rat Terrier in Stockton California ( I live in Sacramento).  After having it checked out by a vet (no micro-chip), I decided I would try to keep her.  I have also checked shelters and online ads seeing if anyone is looking for her. She is the most wonderful dog.  However, after being with her for a week, I have decided that she is probably not the best fit.  I live in an apartment and sometimes work 12 hour days.  I was in tears all weekend about her trying to figure out some way that I could keep her.  I just don't think it would be fair to her.  I think she needs to be in a home that can give her lots of attention.  She is so well behaved and already knows, Sit, Stay, Off and is crate trained at night.  (I actually wrote in this weekend asking training advice).

I have put an ad on Petfinder.com but I would feel alot better if I could get her with some people that know Rat Terriers.  I DO NOT WANT TO PUT HER IN A SHELTER!  I will keep her until I can place her but I just need some help doing it.

Will any of you be able to help?  I love this little dog so much but I know that I would only be selfish if I kept her.  

I have already emailed Ratbones and Rat Terrier Rescues.  I have also called American Rat Terrier Rescue which is headquartered out of Isleton CA (near Sacramento).   Is there anything or anyone else that can help?   Thank you!!

Oh wow. Bless you for helping this poor baby. They do know hwo to capture a persons heart. I am quite certain that Ratbones will be able to help.

Thanks for rescuing this girl! If you are able to keep her until she's adopted, Ratbone Rescues has a program for situations like yours where the dog would continue to stay with you while we find her a new home. It's called the Guardian Assistance Placement (GAP) program. She would be posted on our website (as well as on Petfinder and 1-800-SaveAPet) with a bio and photos, and we would take the responsibility for screening potential adopters and arranging transportation to her new family.

She would need to be spayed, up to date on vaccinations and heartworm negative to be eligible for the program.

Would this be an option for you? Our foster homes are so crowded right now. The GAP program really would be best (easier) for your pup, plus it would allow us to keep our limited foster space available for those dogs who would die in shelters otherwise.

If you have any questions, or if you would like more information about GAP, you can write me at rbrgap@yahoo.com and I'll be happy to tell you more about it. I'd also need a photo, if you can send one, to verify that's she's a rattie.

definately a rattie for sure! She is beautiful!

Just too cute!!! Wish I was closer.