Rat Terrier Dogs Available for Adoption in St. Petersburg, Florida

We adopt only to the Florida counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Pasco. For more information, please email:
InquiryForNewHorizonDogRescue@gmail.com.
PLEASE include your name and phone number for one of our coordinators to phone you to discuss. Thank you in advance!

Puppies are extraordinary. These puppies exceed extraordinary. They are naturally affectionate, attentive, gentle and charming. Their mom is an exquisite 29-lb Rat Terrier, who sets the bar high as nature's perfect mother. The entire family was found in a ditch in rural Florida when the puppies were 2 days old. We consider their passage in our lives a privilege.

Every aspect of puppies of this age is undergoing development, relying on nutrients for the most substantial growth. Nutrition cannot be compromised. Our puppies are fed only top quality diets to include blueberries, turkey, kale, liver, apples, beef, eggs, sardines, carrots, ground: pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, almonds and sunflower seeds.

Another key aspect of their development is thorough socialization. Our program exposes our puppies to any and all sounds, sights, smells and touches, from fireworks to cats. A puppy's window of socialization closes at 4 months of age. It is paramount that a puppy is safely exposed to the world as we know it.

Our puppies are under a strict vaccine protocol as set forth by Dr Jean Dodd, DVM. This same vaccine protocol is being adopted by all 27 veterinary schools throughout North America.

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.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue.  Most of our dogs are pulled out of rural high-kill shelters on their...