Saving Rat Terriers Since 1999

Friday, November 28, 2008

Available for Adoption

Scrumpy Jack (Florida)
Scrumpy Jack will be 13 weeks old on December 2nd (2008). Scrumpy weighed 14 pounds last week at the vet's office. He and his siblings love to play together in the back yard. They are mostly paper trained in the house. Scrumpy Jack is almost certainly half Bassett Hound, though his mama appears to be a purebred Rat Terrier. Click here to see more recent pictures of Scrumpy Jack.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

congRATulations!

Ramsey in Maryland has a new FURever home! Have a great life with your family Ramsey :)


Rocco from California has gone to his FURever home. Yippee!!


Holly in California has been adopted- congRATs to his new family!


Hunter from Wisconsin has has been adopted. Way to go Hunter!

Monday, November 24, 2008

Available For Adoption

Trinity (Virginia)

Hi, my name is Trinity and I am 12 pounds of complete snuggle bug! I am a sweet girl of about one year old. I haven't made one mistake in the house since I've been with my foster mom. I sleep in a crate at night and I do really well. I would prefer to be sleeping in bed with my foster mom so I'll whine a little bit, but my crate is comfy so I don't mind too much. I love love love people, of all ages and sizes. I give lots of gentle kisses to show you just how much I like you! My foster mom says I am a very special girl because I only have three legs. You wouldn't know it though! I get around just as well as a dog with four legs. For a link to more pictures http://photobucket.com/Trinity_Ratbone

Available For Adoption

Spikey (Wisconsin)


Spikey is a brainy and happy fellow who seeks a home where he can be top canine. He's very smart and enjoys learning new things. He’s becoming an expert at "sit," "stay," "watch," and "wait". He has great self-control in applying good behavior at feeding and play times. His passions include food, playing with his exercise ball, and keeping an eye on things. He's affectionate, shy, and playful, and loves to go on walks and to snuggle. He’s inquisitive and finds great pleasure in family outings in the yard, neighborhood, and countryside. He's crate- and house-trained and easily accepts quiet time in the house. Spikey seeks status and is happiest as an only dog. Note: This dog is a "Guardian Assistance Placement" dog, meaning he/she is being cared for in a home that is not affiliated with Ratbone Rescues. The guardian has supplied vet records and signed an agreement giving Ratbone the right and responsibility to rehome the dog, but Ratbone does not have physical custody and cannot otherwise vouch for any of the information provided.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Rat Terriers are Popular on Photobucket!

These Rat Terrier images, any many more, are available on the photo-sharing site Photobucket. They are proof positive that people love their ratties!







Friday, November 21, 2008

Rest In Peace

Baker

Sometimes a dog's foster home turns out to be his or her furever home. They are dumped by owners because they are old, ill, or untrained. Sometimes the experience and neglect of being a stray makes a lasting impact on their health. Many people look for puppies or young dogs to adopt and may pass up the unique experience of loving a content, mature dog with gratitude for a soft bed, warm lap, and full belly. Baker came into rescue after spending time on the streets - cold streets no less. He spent time with two Ratbone fostermoms who showed him warmth and kindness until the end. Rest in peace Baker and we'll see you someday over the Rainbow Bridge.

Available for Adoption

Soldier came into rescue on Veterans Day. He had been a stray and was picked up by the Humane Society. No one claimed him and the Humane Society liked him so well that they held him until Ratbone could get to him. Soldier is part Jack Russell but his disposition is all friendly Rat Terrier. Soldier is about 20 pounds of muscle and is approximately 2 1/2 years old. Although he is lively and likes to play, he is not hyper and he is not alpha. Other dogs can take his food away from him. Soldier needs some work on his manners. He does know "sit" but he doesn't know his name yet and he doesn't understand "Come". His foster mom is working on that. As Soldier loves to please and trains easily, it won't be long before he learns some manners. This is a nice dog. Soldier is being fostered in Oregon.

Trucker Mickey is a 10 year old, large boned Standard Rat Terrier. He waskept outside and fed fattening foods for the past year until he became anobese dog. He was also extremely depressed when he came into rescue. Mick'sfoster mom has had him on a weight loss program and he has lost 12 poundsand he has become a happy dog again. Mick loves to go to the doggy park andsocialize with other dogs. He is also extremely happy getting to be aninside dog again with couch privileges. Mick plays well with other dogs, ishouse broken, will sleep anywhere you want him to and is just an all aroundgood natured dog. Mick is low maintenance but he will warn you if someonecomes to the door. Basically, Mick is a sweet, calm dog who is very gratefulfor a scratch behind the ear and a loving word now and then. He is easy tolive with and very loyal. Trucker Mickey is being fostered in Oregon.

Betty Boop is a little 12 pound female who has been badly over bred. She is about four years old and the first part of her life was hard. She is afraidof strangers but has become a very loving little girl with her fosterparents. Betty needs a safe, loving and secure environment. If she hearsfirecrackers or gunshots, she is very capable of going into a panic whereshe either hides or runs. If she runs, she will not let strangers near her. She would not be happy in a noisy home with lots of children. Betty has nowhad all of her medical work done and she is in good health. She is awonderful little dog in her foster home, responsive and very cuddly. OnceBetty warms up to you and realizes that you will not hurt her, she is anoutgoing, loving lap dog. Betty is house broken, uses a doggy door, is goodwith other dogs, is crate trained and will try and sneak into the bed. This is a very special little dog. Betty Boop is being fostered in Oregon.

A Comet has landed on Ratbone Rescues and he is the cutest little fellow you have ever met. He weighs 13 pounds and needs to gain at least another 2 or 3 pounds as he is very thin. The weight, could probably not keep up with this active, playful little guy. He loves to play fetch with the ball and can fly like a comet to catch the ball in mid-air at times. Comet is about a year old and has a lot of puppy in him. Let us know soon if Comet is the dog for you as this shooting star won't last long. To see more photos of Comet http://imageevent.com/rattiemom/mrdice. Comet is being fostered in Florida.

Sookie was a stray in Georgia, pregnant and unclaimed at the shelter. She had her babies the day after she was pulled from the shelter, and travelled to Florida to raise her little family. Her babies are ready for homes of their own now, so Sookie is beginning to think about a forever family of her own. Sookie is a devoted mother, but she is also a very determined squirrel hunter. She is estimated to be between 2 and 3 years of age, and weighs 18 pounds. To see more pictures of Sookie (and her kids) http://imageevent.com/rattiemom/nurseries/sookiesbabies

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Available for Adoption

Magenta, Florida

Magenta is 10 weeks old. She loves to play with her siblings in the back yard. Magenta is almost certainly half Bassett Hound. Her mama appears to be a purebred Rat Terrier. At this time Magenta weighs 9 pounds. To see more pictures of Magenta and her family please click http://imageevent.com/rattiemom/nurseries/sookiesbabies.


Mystie, Florida

Mystie was dumped in a Texas shelter, pregnant and partially blind (she sees light & shadows, ad can detect movement). Her former owners told the shelter staff to put her to sleep, but Ratbone was contacted instead. Two days after we pulled her from the shelter Mystie gave birth to her babies. They have all been adopted, and now Mystie is looking for a loving home of her own. To see more pictures please click http://imageevent.com/rattiemom/mystie.

Nyx, Florida

Nyx is 10 weeks old. She is a shy girl, and not as rowdy as her brothers and sister. Nyx is almost certainly half Bassett Hound. Her mama appears to be a purebred Rat Terrier. At this time Nyx weighs 8 pounds. To see more pictures of Nyx and her family please click http://imageevent.com/rattiemom/nurseries/sookiesbabies".


RifRaff, Florida

RifRaff loves to play with his siblings in the back yard. RifRaff is almost certainly half Bassett Hound. His mama appears to be a purebred Rat Terrier. At this time RifRaff weighs 10 pounds. To see more pictures of RifRaff and his family please click http://imageevent.com/rattiemom/nurseries/sookiesbabies.


Biggles, Florida

Biggles is 10 weeks old. He loves to play with his siblings in the back yard. Biggles is almost certainly half Basset Hound. His mama appears to be a purebred Rat Terrier. At this time Biggles weighs 10 pounds. To see more pictures of Biggles and his family please click http://imageevent.com/rattiemom/nurseries/sookiesbabies" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://imageevent.com/rattiemom/nurseries/sookiesbabies.



P-Joe (short for Peter Joseph), Florida

P-Joe was hit by a car, and his right eye damaged beyond repair. He had surgery to remove the eye, and feels great now! He gets along with the other dog in his foster home (even the pesty puppies), and is kind to the kitties. To see more pictures of P-Joe please click http://imageevent.com/rattiemom/pjoe.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

congRATulations !!

CongRATulations to Belle and her soon-to-be furever family - the Grays have been approved!

Ramsey has been approved for adoption. CongRATulaitons to the Eaddy-Harton family!

Adopted !!!

Two more Ratbone dogs are on their way to their FURever homes! Thank you to their fosterparents, transporters, and new families for making dreams come true.

Ted in Missouri


Jackie in Wisconsin

Friday, November 14, 2008

Tessy Ratbone Has A Name !!

Thanks to the creator, participants, and followers of the "Name That Rattie" raffle to benefit the puppymill dogs rescued from North Carolina. This cute little darling was named in honor of a special woman. Meet Tessy!

Meet Prince Eric Ratbone!

Prince Eric received his very special name as a result of the Ratbone fundraiser "Name That Rattie" raffle. Who can resist this handsome boy?

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Coconut !!

This little cutie just got a name as a result of Ratbone's "Name That Rattie" raffle. Drumroll please....................her new name is COCONUT! The person who named her (Vickie) thinks she will grow up to be as sweet as coconut.

My Name Is Kenna

I got a brand new name and it's Kenna? Ain't it purdy? It is Scottish for "fire" because my mamma is red as fire and I was born out of the harsh fire of a puppymill. Cheryl thank you so much for the wonderful name and for supporting me and Ratbone!

Meet Trinket !!

How cute is that face? It belongs to newly-named Trinket. Thank you Linda for giving me a name and supporting Ratbone and my care. I am soooooo happy to have a name of my very own!

Meet Joy Belle !!

No more Red Mamma for me - I now have a new name! You can call me Joy Belle. Thank you Pam for giving me such a beautiful name and for supporting Ratbone and me and my pups.

My Name Is Julie Bug !!

Since coming into rescue I have been known as "Blue Mamma". No more - I have a NEW name and it's Julie Bug! Thank you Pam for giving me such a beautiful name and for buying that raffle ticket. Ratbone will use the proceeds to get me and my pups the medical care we need to find our furever homes.

Monday, November 10, 2008

And The Winner Is................

Lois with ticket #104 for the dental dog raffle - congRATulations!

And for the "Name That Rattie" raffle:
LdyInBue #143
Cheryl #138
Kim #107
Kim #104
Vickie (ME!) #110
Marilyn #113
Sue #152
Sherri #124
Lois #136

Friday, November 7, 2008

Help Fulfill Obama's Promise

Many of us were touched at the thought of President-elect Barack Obama fufilling the campaign promise of a doggy to his daughters Sasha and Malia. Ratbone fostermom Pam is going one step further and going on record as saying she has two fosters that would make awsome white house pets!
Jessica and Logan are American Hairless Terriers. They are hypoallergentic as requested by the family. Plus, their fostermom says that Logan has the same needs as the economy - loving and nurturing!

Please help us get the word to the Obama family!

Adopted !!

The American Hairless Terrier AH-Z in New York (above) and Rat Terrier Teddy in California (below) are on their way to their furever homes!!! Congratulations to the lucky families welcoming these Ratbone Rescues!

Monday, November 3, 2008

CongRATulations & Adopted !!

Molly is going to her FURever home - yippee!


Mali's adoption has been finalized. Way to go Mali!


Missouri Teddy's adoption has been approved! CongRATulations to the Thompsons!


Teddy in California has been approved for adoption. CongRATulations to the Lambert household!


CongRATulations to the Marshall family who has been approved to adopt Storm (fostered in Oregon)!

Saturday, November 1, 2008

congRATulations !!!

CongRATulations to Jackie who has approved for a FURever home!