Adopt a Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier Dog

Maxine the Dog needs a home

PLEASE NOTE! Unless stated otherwise, our dogs and puppies are located in Arkansas, and transported to the north/northeast once adopted. We do occasionally have dogs/puppies placed in foster homes in the north/northeast. In the cases where the pet is somewhere other than Arkansas, it will be noted beside the name of the pet.


9/4/17 Maxine is such a sweet little girl. She was an owned dog who loved her mom very much and was completely devoted to her. Sadly, her mama passed away and the family didn't care to take care of Maxine. Rather than finding her a home, they simply turned her outside to fend for herself. Being a small (maybe 10lbs) senior dog of approximately 10 years old, she had no chance of surviving on her own. The next door neighbor didn't even realize Maxine's owner had passed away, until she noticed Maxine outside for several days. When she started asking other neighbors, and found out what happened, she brought Maxine into rescue. Poor old girl. She cried audibly for her first several days here. I know it was hard on her to lose her mama and the only home she's ever known. Since coming into rescue, she has adjusted and is now a happy old lady once again. She loves her foster mom and we know that she will adjust to a new, forever family as well. She sleeps in the bed with her foster mom and we want her to be able to continue that in her new home. We believe she was allowed to sleep in her original owner's bed and that's what she knows and it is a good bonding time for her. Although Maxine is an older lady, she is in good health and has a lot of love to give. She quite possibly has many good years left, as the smaller breeds tend to live well into their teen years. We are hopeful that we can find a loving home for Maxine to retire in for the rest of her years, however long that may be. Maxine is located in Arkansas and will be transported out of state once she is adopted. For more info, email [email protected]


Our typical adoption fee for puppies younger than 6 months old is $300-$350, and for older puppies and adults, the usual fee is $250. This includes spay/neuter if old enough, (If not old enough for spay/neuter, the puppy will be adopted on a spay/neuter contract, which will require the adopter to have him/her spayed/neutered no later than 6 months of age), up to date age appropriate vaccinations, dewormings, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm test (if over 6 months old) as well as heartworm treatment if they test positive. There is a transport fee of $140 per dog. We use Uber Dog Animal Rescue Transport, and you can see more about them at www.uberdogart.com.




For more info regarding adopting, email [email protected].



Thank you for considering one of our rescue babies!


  • Animal: Dog
  • Breed: Rat Terrier
  • Size: Small
  • Gender: Female
  • State: Arkansas
  • Zip/Postal Code: 72002
As of 4/27/2024 Maxine is still available for adoption. Please use the owner information below to confirm that Maxine is still available or to adopt. Don't forget to check the other animal shelters near me there are many other pets needing a fur-ever home.

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