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National Rat Terrier Rescue and Adoption

Giving rescued Ratties a whole new point of view!

About New Rattitude

New Rattitude is made up of Rat Terrier lovers all over the country who join together to help as many Ratties as we can. Our members and volunteers work to rescue these dogs and place them in our nationwide network of private foster homes, where they are cared for until we are able to permanently settle them into screened and approved adoptive homes. To learn more, visit our About New Rattitude page and be inspired by our most recent Annual Report .

About Rat Terriers

Rat Terriers are wonderful companion dogs! But before adopting a Rat Terrier, please take the time to know them a bit better, so you can understand what you are getting into. There is far more to a Rat Terrier than those endearing Rattie ears! You will be happier if you choose a dog for temperament and other characteristics that fit your household and lifestyle than solely by its appearance. Please take the time to read up on the breed and make sure it is a good match before moving forward with adoption. To learn more, visit our About Rat Terriers page.

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New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue & Adoption1 day ago

PUPDATE: STEVIE (Virginia)

Stevie was adopted from New Rattitude by the Cheu family in April and now resides in North Carolina. His new mom, Jess, reports that Stevie's name is now Carll. She feels their home is as settled as adding a puppy to 3 cats and a 14-year-old dog gets. Carll is crazy, silly, and high energy -- but in a good way.

Carll is such a smart boy and so eager to learn. He knows: walk, potty, spin, sit, lay down, come, crate, release, fist bump, high five. He's working on leave it and roll over.

Carll has never met a stranger: dogs, cats, humans. Everyone is his best friend. He’ll even bring toys up to the cats and try to get them to play. When he gets tired his big ears start to floop down. But after a quick power nap, he’s back to being a wild child.

He uses talk buttons for “ice” “potty” “walk” and “mom work”. “Mom work” has really come to mean anyone leaving out the door and driving away for an extended period. He’ll hit “mom work” in the evening if they have guests over and he’s ready for them to go home because it’s bed time. 😁

"Carll is a delight and we love him!"

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New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue & Adoption2 days ago

New Rattitude brought 7 Rat Terriers into foster care with our rescue in the month of August.

Phil (Michigan) - 8-year-old, 10 lb. male - WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
Maynard (Virginia) - 3-year-old, 14 lb. male - AVAILABLE NOW!
Daisy (Virginia) - 5-year-old, 10 lb. female - WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
Posey (Virginia) - 5-year-old, 14 lb. female - WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
Poppy (Virginia) - 3-year-old, 17 lb. female - WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
Pascal (Georgia) - 5-year-old, 11 lb. male - WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
Ellie (Michigan) - 12-year-old, 15 lb. female - WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!

Watch our social media pages for information on other rescued Ratties you might be interested in. Or, for information on all New Rattitude foster dogs currently available for adoption, go to our website: https://newrattitude.org/adopt/available/.

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New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue & Adoption3 days ago

Meet Maynard (Alexandria, Virginia): The Professional Fetch Champion You've Been Waiting For!
Apply to adopt at www.newrattitude.org/adopt/

If your idea of a perfect day involves a walk, an epic game of fetch, and a loyal wingman by your side, meet Maynard. At 3 years-old and 14 solid lbs., Maynard is built with the sturdy, athletic charm of a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. He's ready to bring fun, energy, and plenty of entertainment to his forever home.

Maynard's true passion in life is simple: a ball. Whether it's bouncing across the yard or rolling down a hallway, if it's round, Maynard is on it. He is a bright, high-drive boy who thrives when he has an active outlet for his clever brain and quick paws.

When it comes to humans, Maynard is genuinely friendly and loves being part of the action. He greets people with enthusiastic wags of his nub tail and an eager, bright-eyed expression that says, "Are we going on an adventure?" The best part of Maynard's day is when his human gets home, he will make excited little barks and grab a ball to remind you that it is time to play.

While Maynard loves receiving attention from people, he is not a lap dog, and prefers active engagement over snuggles. He isn't the type to burrow under your blanket; instead, he prefers to relax nearby after a solid play session.

Maynard gets excited to meet other dogs when he sees them during a walk. He gets intimidated by large dogs in his space and prefers dogs that are closer to his size. He can happily respect the space of the terrier in his foster home as long as he has plenty of human attention to keep him engaged. Maynard is also house-trained and sleeps well in a crate in addition to being a great car rider!

Maynard's ideal home is an active individual or family who loves spending time outdoors and playing fetch. A secure yard or regular walks outside are a must, as well as adopters who appreciate a smart, independent working-terrier personality. Maynard is ready to pack his favorite tennis ball for his next big adventure!

To learn more about Maynard, check out his online photo album at http://www.imageevent.com/newrattitude/maynard

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New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue & Adoption4 days ago

New Rattitude foster dog Daisy (Arlington, Virginia) says THANK YOU! to everyone who donated towards her recent dental cleaning/surgery!

The needed funds were raised in a single day, and Daisy is already feeling so much better. She is going for walks, enjoying the sunshine and sniffing all the things.

We appreciate our New Rattitude Family!