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Available Dogs — By Sex
Baxter
 
2024-04-30
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Location: Florida
Baxter was surrendered to us on 01/01/2024. His owner passed away and the family took him to be euthanized because he had some medical issues and arthritis, and they had a small child. The vet refused, and rescues were contacted. We were the only rescue out of 15 that said YES to help Baxter. Baxter is about 16 pounds. He is almost fully housebroken. He is low key, but LOVES walks. He likes comfy large dog beds. He can be cuddly at times, other times he wants his space. He is okay with cats and gentle dogs. Baxter hates baths and will yowl, yowl, yowl - but he tries to keep himself super clean to avoid the mental anguish of a bath (his words, not mine!). Baxter is looking for a retirement home with lots of love, walkies and the occasional scrambled egg added in to his diet.
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Duffy
2024-04-30
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Not Available!
Location: Florida
Duffy came to us as an Emergency case in January 2024. He is an owner surrender from a breeder in Central Florida. "Something" fell on his foot, which broke it, and the breeder was not able to get him veterinary care. Duffy came to us in South Florida within 2 days of his injury. He had pins put in his foot because so many of the bones were broken and mangled. We want to try to save the leg, so he had Orthopedic surgery. He is on recovery mode for up to 12 weeks now. His surgery cost $2,600 and he needs follow up exams, x-rays every 4 weeks, and weekly splint changes until he is fully healed. Duffy is not eligible for adoption until his foot is healed, likely after April 2024. He weighs around 12 to 13 pounds, and VERY loving. Duffy is energetic (like a little tornado), loves dogs and is good with cats. Donations towards his care can be made at www.ratbonerescues.com.
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Xavier
2024-04-30
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Location: Florida
Xavier was abandoned in a parking lot when his owners moved in 2023. He is very sweet and good with dogs his size, but it takes him time to get used to bigger dogs. He really wants to be around people, but it will take him a little bit of time to get used to new people. Xavier has some separation anxiety, so he'd LOVE a family who works from home. He is crate trained, but hates being in a crate; No apartments/condos for him. Xavier is 1 1/2 to 2 years old and weighs about 15 to 16 pounds.
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Hamilton
2024-04-30
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Location: Florida
We'd like to introduce you to a newly rescued sweetheart. Hamilton was found in Clewiston, FL in late January. He remained unclaimed through his stray hold; he was shut down and stiff in fear at the shelter. Hammie's freedom ride was quite recent. He doesn't know what a leash is, and had to be carried from the car to the house, the house to the yard for potty time, and the yard back to the house. Hamilton was covered in fleas and filth. He had conjunctivitis in both eyes, and was terrified during his bath - but thoroughly enjoyed his scrubbing and massage during the bath. Hamilton has seen a vet now, and has gotten his vaccines. We have meds for his eyes. He isn't producing tears on his own which may require lifelong eye drops or lubricant. Hamilton has old scars under his coat, which make him look a bit "moth eaten" in some areas. He has old scars on his forelegs where hair likely won't grow back. Aside from everything else, this amazingly sweet boy is heartworm positive. He will be started on the pre-treatment Doxycycline routine very shortly. Hammie will need to be neutered before adoption, so Handsome Hammy is on medical hold for a few months. We will look for sponsors for him when his heartworm injections start. He is located in South Florida.
UPDATE 03/25/2024: Hamilton has had his 1st Heartworm Treatment Injection. He was stoic and sweet through it all. Hamilton is on crate rest and will need his next 2 injections in April. After that, he will be neutered, and be ready for adoption in May 2024. Hammy would be fine as an only dog in the home: that way all the attention would be on him. He is fine with cats. If there is another dog in the home, that's fine, but he will not tolerate any dogs bullying him. Hamilton has had a hard life, and he remembers it all. A gentle, respectful dog would be fine. Hammy is 6 to 8 years old, and weighs about 14 pounds.
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Liam
2022-07-02
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Adoption Pending!
CongRATs to Liam and the Clonch family!
Location: Florida
Liam was recently rescued off the streets. He came to rescue afraid of most things in life - people, dogs, cats, etc. He is getting better with dogs in his foster home, as well as with the kitties. Liam does NOT like big dogs: he is very afraid of them. Liam is around 1 year old, and weighs about 14 to 15 pounds. Someone with patience, lots of love, and experience with Rat Terriers would be perfect for Liam. A fenced yard is an absolute requirement for Liam.
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