Rat Terrier Dogs Available for Adoption in Niagara Falls, Ontario

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We are a foster-based rescue. We do not have a facility. MEET & GREETS FOR DOGS IN ONTARIO WILL ONLY BE ARRANGED ONCE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION IS APPROVED. THANK YOU!!!
Please visit our website for more information: https://www.niagaradogrescue.com/ or fill in our adoption application: https://niagaradogrescue.com/adoption-application.php

OUT-OF-TOWN Dogs with NDR refer to dogs we have saved that have yet to make their journey to Ontario. These dogs are currently in our care with the help of our partners in the area. These dogs will all travel to the Niagara Region once an appropriate adopter or local foster is found.

This dog is currently located in: Georgia

Phantom first came into the shelter years ago as a stray. He was eventually adopted, but somewhere along the way, he ended up discarded again. Animal control received a call about a dog left sitting outside in a kennel. That dog was Phantom. He weighed only 12 pounds. Every rib, every hip bone, every vertebra visible beneath his skin. Starved. Weak. Forgotten. Yet somehow, despite everything humans had done to him, Phantom still loved people. Even on the brink of death, his tail still wiggled.

Today, Phantom is thriving and ready to find the family he always deserved. He is a snack-sized little guy who fits perfectly in your lap and quickly makes himself at home wherever he goes. He LOVES food, loves cuddles, and gets the wiggliest butt when he’s getting attention or kisses. His favorite thing in the world is simply being near his people. Phantom does well in a home environment, enjoys lounging nearby, and is happiest soaking up love and snacks like he’s making up for lost time

Spayed/neutered: yes

Good with adults: yes
Good with kids: yes
Good with other dogs: yes
Good with cats: TBD
House trained: yes
Crate trained: yes, but will bark when hungry/go out to potty
Energy level: medium
Can be handled/touched: yes
Barker: occasionally
Flight risk: no; however, all dogs should be considered flight risks in new environments
Food aggressive: no
Walks on leash: yes
Leash reactive to people or dogs: no
Rides well in car: yes
Destructive: no
Needs a home with a yard: no, but does enjoy one!
Needs a home with another dog: no
Can live in an apartment: yes, if he isn't left alone all day every day, needs to be involved in his families lives

The Rat Terrier is a lively and intelligent breed known for its versatility and agility. With a compact and muscular build, these dogs are energetic and make excellent companions for active individuals and families. Rat Terriers are adept at a variety of activities, from hunting to obedience training, thanks to their keen intelligence and eager to please nature. Their short coat requires minimal grooming, making them low maintenance pets. Overall, the Rat Terrier is a spirited and loyal breed, well suited to various lifestyles.

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