2015 Annual Report

2015 ANNUAL REPORT
New Rattitude, Inc.
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Rat Terrier Rescue
and Adoption
PO Box 14064
Lansing, MI 48901
404.692.7288
[email protected]
www.NewRattitude.org
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CONTENTS
• Mission and Purpose
Board of Directors ................................................................. 3
• Message from the Board ..................................................... 4
• Accomplishments in 2015 ................................................. 5-6
• New Rattitude’s 2015 Canine Clinic Dogs
Just Look at Them Now! .................................................... 7-9
• Financials ...................................................................... 10-14
• Rat Terrier Jamboree ....................................................... 15
• New Rattitude Dogs Adopted in 2015 ......................... 16-17
• Testimonials .................................................................. 18-19
• Fostering for New Rattitude ............................................. 20
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NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
MISSION and PURPOSE
NEW RATTITUDE, Inc., a non-profit charitable corporation incorporated
in 2008, is a 100% volunteer-operated, nationwide group dedicated to the rescue and
adoption of abandoned, abused, neglected, sick, or unwanted Rat Terriers and Rat
Terrier mixes.
In private foster homes, the dogs are nurtured, socialized, trained, supported medically,
and provided with professional veterinary care while we work diligently to find them
new and permanent adoptive homes where they will be safe, loved, and properly and
humanely cared for the rest of their lives.
Each dog brought into our network receives a veterinary check, all required vaccinations,
heartworm test and monthly preventative, and spay/neuter. Other medical care is
sometimes necessary, such as treatment for mange, heartworm disease, gastrointestinal
worms, infection, allergies, broken bones, or surgery to correct a variety of ailments.
Each of our dogs is wormed, microchipped, and given a martingale collar, along with a
collar tag printed with a unique ID number and our toll-free Lost Dog Hotline.
New Rattitude is licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, registered with the
Georgia Secretary of State as a charitable organization, and recognized by the Internal
Revenue Service as an approved 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Board of Directors
Jena Gammon (Louisiana) ..................................................................................President
Stephanie Mathson (Michigan).....................................................................Vice President
Terry Beale (Georgia)...........................................................................................Secretary
Sue Kangas (Michigan) ....................................................................................... Treasurer
Julee Allen (Washington) ....................................................................................... Director
Susan Beard (North Carolina) ................................................................................ Director
Debbie Collins (Alabama)....................................................................................... Director
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NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
Dear Friends of New Rattitude,
Through this annual report, we are pleased to present to you our 2015 year in review and
to thank you for supporting our efforts in so many ways.
In 2015, we rescued 162 homeless Rat Terriers. We would like to say it was our most
successful year, but the truth is that we rescued 50 fewer dogs than we did in 2014.
Why? It wasn’t for lack of monetary resources—our supporters were even more
generous with their donations in 2015. And it certainly wasn’t because there were fewer
Rat Terriers in need of rescue. Every single day New Rattitude is notified of Rat Terriers
in need of rescue. We are alerted through our Facebook page, our website, our “urgent”
email account, and through our network of volunteers. We have to turn so many
deserving, adoptable Rat Terriers away and it’s for one reason—lack of available foster
home spots.
At the end of this report, you’ll see a flyer we created for the purpose of recruiting more
foster families. New Rattitude makes fostering easy by providing training, full cost
reimbursement, adoption support, and a wealth of other tools and resources to meet
foster home needs. We encourage you to thoughtfully consider joining us in this deeply
fulfilling lifesaving opportunity this year! Think of the dogs that can be rescued and go
on to enjoy life as a loving family member because YOU stepped up to foster. In return,
as a foster parent you will learn lessons in resilience, forgiveness, strength, courage, and
unconditional love that will enrich your life and stay with you forever.
Lend a paw— save a life. Help us save more Rat Terriers in 2016.
With our sincere thanks,
New Rattitude’s Board of Directors
Jena Gammon
President
Stephanie Mathson
Vice President
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Terry Beale
Secretary
Sue Kangas
Treasurer
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Debbie Collins
Director
Susan Beard
Director
Julee Allen
Director
NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Our labor of love begins and ends with the heart and soul of New Rattitude—our
volunteers. New Rattitude is a national organization, completely run by volunteers. Our
network of foster homes is supported by a “staff” of other members who manage a variety
of necessary tasks, including administration, application screening, fundraising,
transportation coordination, publicity, technology, and so on.
Outside of New Rattitude’s membership, we have another amazing support network of
volunteers who help us drive dogs from shelters to foster homes, between foster homes, or
from foster homes to adoptive homes, or assist with home visits to ensure our foster Rat
Terriers are placed in safe and suitable environments.
We are also grateful for those who support New Rattitude by contributing generously,
participating in our fundraisers, and by spreading the word to let other dog lovers around
the country know about New Rattitude and our efforts! Our volunteers are not paid, but
they are priceless. We couldn’t carry out our mission without them.
So, what did we collectively accomplish in 2015 through this network of dedicated
volunteers and supporters?
!
162 Rat Terriers were rescued.
!
179 Rat Terriers were placed into loving adoptive homes.
!
Cumulative rescues and adoptions since New Rattitude’s 2008
incorporation total 1,700 and 1,701 respectively!
!
21 new volunteers were approved for membership.
!
708 adoption applications were received and processed.
!
New Rattitude’s Transport Team coordinated 20 transports, carrying 27 dogs.
!
We paid for over 240 vaccinations, 94 spays and neuters, eight other surgical
procedures, 14 dental cleanings/extractions, ten heartworm treatments, and
numerous x-rays, blood panels, and other diagnostic and laboratory tests.
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NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
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Through our Behavior Modification Team, we provided consultation and
training counseling for 45 dogs with significant behavioral "issues"—29 adopted
New Rattitude dogs and 16 New Rattitude foster dogs.
And, with the help of a special fund, we were able to provide professional
behavior consultations for three New Rattitude foster dogs.
!
We held a successful online auction that grossed just under $3,000.
!
We sponsored the 10th annual Rat Terrier Jamboree in Sweetwater, TN (see
related story on page 15) and participated in several local adoption events
throughout the country.
These amazing achievements and more were made possible by all of you!
Thank you for believing in our mission and for trusting in New Rattitude
to carry it out.
The New Rattitude Behavioral Modification Team offered training and behavior advice from their
booth at the 2015 Rat Terrier Jamboree.
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NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
JUST LOOK AT THEM NOW!
New Rattitude’s 2015 Canine Clinic Dogs
Some of the dogs rescued by New Rattitude have severe illnesses or other serious medical issues
that are much more costly than the money brought in by adoption fees. To help nurse these dogs
through their medical needs so that they can eventually become healthy and adoptable, we
find sponsors to help with the costs. Please enjoy these updates on former NR Canine Clinic
dogs that have been placed in their forever loving homes!
Gus (Washington) - Parvovirus
Then: Gus was a young puppy who was diagnosed with a very
powerful strain of parvovirus a few days after being rescued from a
shelter. For several days, he hovered near death at an emergency
veterinary hospital, getting the intensive treatment needed to save his
life. Thanks to this specialty care, Gus recovered and started a happier,
healthier phase of his life. He was adopted in July 2015.
Now: Gus is a very social little guy with an equal love
for people and other dogs. His new mom especially loves
that Gus came crate trained. In fact, at night, Gus puts
himself into the crate without her even having to ask.
What a good boy! Gus and his mom took an obedience
class together and Gus loved it!
Dottie (Virginia) –
Amputation
Then: Dottie came into foster care with a prior fracture in her leg that
had fused, causing mobility issues and hip stress. An x-ray revealed
that the leg still contained four buckshot pellets and she also had torn
ligaments in the joint. Dottie’s leg had to be amputated because it
would never have healed properly. Dottie had surgery in late May
2015 and was adopted in June 2015.
Now: Dottie, now known as Vikki, has her family completely head over
heels in love with her. John and Cathy had lost two elderly dogs and had
only intended to adopt one dog, but ended up adopting Vikki in addition
to another dog a few weeks prior. The two dogs now enjoy sharing
chairs, beds, laps, and much more. Vikki has recovered from her
amputation with no difficulty. She really enjoys playing with her toys
and taking long walks.
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Hermes (Georgia) – Toxic Mushroom Poisoning
Then: Hermes was poisoned from ingesting wild mushrooms that he
found in the yard. By the time he arrived at the emergency center, he was
weak, vomiting blood, and in very serious condition. For days, he was in
intensive care fighting for his life while he received nutrition through a tube in his
nose, plasma transfusions, and other medical treatment. Slowly but surely
Hermes improved and was able to return to his foster home. Hermes was
adopted in April 2015 by a family with a soft spot for senior dogs.
Now: Hermes, nicknamed The Herminator, is the alpha in
a house of three Dobermans. Why The Herminator? “He is a
SPITFIRE.” After one day of not finding anything funny
about his huge and fearsome-looking new siblings, Hermes
decided to show his teeth and reorganize the pack—not by
size, of course, but by grit. A couple of air snaps later it
became clear who the boss was. Now they are best friends
and play together nicely. Hermes is fourteen, but he doesn’t look
or act his age. He is very playful and affectionate. A senior
like Hermes is an example of how much joy a little old
puppy can bring to those who give them a chance.
Rigby (Washington) - Skin Infection
Then: Poor Rigby entered foster care with an out of
control skin infection. The vet diagnosed him with
bacterial, fungal and yeast infections! It took many weeks
of steroids and antibiotics to completely rid him of the
infection. Rigby’s foster mom supplemented the vet care
with a restricted diet, fish oil, coconut oil, and probiotics to
maintain his skin health. Rigby was adopted in June 2015,
with a healthy, shiny fur coat!
Now: Rigby adjusted well to his new home, even getting
friendly with the resident cat. His skin is looking wonderful. One
of his favorite activities is doing “puzzle toys.”
Britney (California) - Parvovirus
Then: Britney was a tiny little 5-pound puppy who was rescued by New Rattitude, knowing she
had parvovirus. No one else was willing to treat her for the virus, so rescue was her only chance.
It was touch and go for the first few days as the veterinarian said she had one of the strongest
cases they had seen. After five days in the hospital where she fought her way to recovery,
Britney was released to her foster home. Soon she was playing like all young puppies should be
able to do! Britney was adopted in July 2015.
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Now: Britney is the picture of health and adored by
her new family. This is a fine example of love in
action, with New Rattitude foster mom Jenny’s
determination that Britney should have a chance for a
future—and what a great future it turned out to be!
Spruce (Georgia) –
Cherry Eye, Bladder Stones
Then: Spruce had cherry eye and a horrible urinary
tract infection, for which he had surgery (both eyes) and
was put on antibiotics. When he continued to have
urinary problems, an ultrasound detected two large
bladder stones and several smaller ones. Spruce had to
undergo a second surgery to remove the stones. He was
adopted in February 2015, and went to his adoptive
home with a full set of instructions for how to minimize
the chance of bladder stones developing in the future.
Now: Spruce’s new mom, Regina, originally wanted
to keep the name Spruce, but once she learned what
this little guy had been through, she thought that he
had been a real trooper, hence the name “Trooper.”
Trooper’s soft eyes and sweet smile inspired New
Rattitude to use his picture on the cover of the 2014
Annual Report, as well as our 2015 custom t-shirt!
Aurora, Dobbes, Elsa, Johnny, Kate, Marjoram,
Nemo, Noella, Sassafrass, and Thyme –
Heartworm Disease
Then: All ten of these ratties were successfully treated for
heartworm disease in 2015. Standard treatment consists of
multiple injections of an arsenic-based product to kill the
adult heartworms, followed by a dose of oral Ivermection to kill
the microfilaria, or baby heartworms. The treatment is very
expensive and recovery is hard on the dog. As the worms
begin to die, the dog must be kept confined for 4-6 weeks
to avoid danger of pulmonary embolism. For more
information on heartworm disease, visit New Rattitude’s
Heartworm Library, and be sure to keep your dogs on
monthly heartworm preventative!
Now: Dobbes, Elsa, Johnny, Marjoram, Nemo, Sassafras, and Thyme were adopted in 2015. The
others are available for adoption or finishing up the final stage of their heartworm treatment.
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NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
FINANCIALS
New Rattitude, Inc. 2015 Annual Financial Statement
Overview of New Rattitude’s income and expenses for the calendar year ending December 31, 2015
New Rattitude, Inc. is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Our Form 990 submissions to the IRS can be found at www.guidestar.org.
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NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
Where Does New Ra-tude Get Its Funding? 3% Adop,on Fees 20% 39% Dona,ons Fundraising Grants/Other 38% Our low adoption fees cover less than half of New Rattitude’s expenses. We
are dependent on public support through charitable tax-deductible donations
and fundraising.
Over three-quarters of New Rattitude’s expenses go toward medical care for our
foster dogs. Adding in the cost of dog food, dog transportation, behavioral
consultations, microchips, ID tags, and collars, 83% of our spending is directly
related to the rescue and care of needy Rat Terriers.
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NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
Fundraising
Twenty percent of our 2015 revenue came from fundraising. Our primary fundraisers included:
! Rat Terrier Jamboree Raffle and Lunch in Sweetwater, TN, April 2015
! Cool Summer Online Auction, July 2015
! Annual Calendar Photo Contest & Calendar Sales, September - December 2015
! ReTail Shop Sales, throughout the year
! Various Local Events Across the Country
Donations
New Rattitude received $31,438 in donations in 2015, representing nearly 40% of our
revenues. We are grateful to the following supporters who made monetary contributions
to New Rattitude from January 1 through December 31, 2015:
Faithful Friends (Gifts from $1 - $249)
Carrie Adank
Linda Adkins
Alex Albuerne
Jean Allan
Kathryn Allen
Martha Allen
Bonnie Anderson
Bradley Anderson
Angela Appleton
Jenn Ashton
Stephanie Austin
Angelique Babson
Matt & Katie Bach
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Hannah Bachelder
Chris & Bridget Backschies
Alexandra Bageris
Donnie Baker
Tamara Lynn Baldry
Bank of America
Terri Banner
Anne Barger
Virginia & Herbert Barrett
Linda Barry
Regina Beck
Best Friends Fleece
Jennifer Bisnett
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Paul Blake
Brian Boland
Kristi Bosworth
David Boyle
Amy Brubaker
Paul Buckalew
Jayna Bundy
Greg Burkholder
Denise Burki
Regina Byrd
Brenda Cantwell
Gayle Capen
Linda Capen
The Capital Group
Companies Charitable
Foundation
Richard Carroll
Sue Kletzke Carter
Diana Chapman
William Chapman
Lionel Charuau
Susan Chasen
Kimberly Chytka
Leroy Comier
Sylvia Compher
Hildreth Cooper
NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
Rolland & Lois Corbett
Costco United Way
Campaign
Brian & Debra Costlow
Brian Curtis & Annie
Murphy
Mary Cussatt
Jerome Czubinski
Tony Dale
Maribeth Danko
Debbie Daugherty
Sherry Davis
Cara DeFelice
Gary de Jong
Karen DeRouen
Jason Devries
Julie Dietz
James Dodd
Carol Domansky
Wendy Domroes
Douglas Doolittle
Judith Dorius
Vickie Dunagan
Arthur Dunn
April Eaton
Michelle Edge
Chris Eilert
Karol Elwood
Mimi English-Koch
Stephen Erickson
Pamela Faulkner
Jennifer Ferreira
Jerry Ferrell
Douglas Fish
Dave & Genie Folsom
Rick & Deb Friday
Fried Bologna
Susan & Frank Gagnier
Deborah Gasper
Julia Gasque
Stephanie Gawlik
Randi Gilbert
Carly Gill
Samuel Gillette
Thomas Goins
Marvin Gold
Patricia Graham
Marge Grospitch
Penny Gudgel
Sonya Guidish
Doreen Habben
Patrick Hadlock
Hale Pet Door
Eric Harris
Zelda Harris-Claire
Heidi Hart
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Joyce Hartley
Merle Healy
Brenda Heath
Donald Herington
Eileen Hershberg
Chana Hershberger
Holly Holly
Phyllis Hosbach
Marguerite Huggins
Frederick Jansohn
Patti Jeffries
Ron & Deb Jipping
Jami Jones
Dave Junkin
Justgive.org
Kaiser Foundation
Health Plan of the
Northwest Community
Giving Campaign
Karen Kamcheff
John Kang
Sue Kangas
April Kapanowski
Melissa Keating
Jack Keith
Catherine Kemper
Christina Kienbaum
Erica Kiesler
Colleen Kilzer
Kay Kinnard
Kathleen Kippen
Robin Knaup
Susan Krainik
Mallory Kratimenos
Cheryl Krauter
Katie & Andy Kribbs
Kendra Krichbaum
Jason Krieger
Al & Jean Kuiper
Ralph Kuiper
Tom & Vicki Kuiper
Judy Lahocki
Dan Langworthy
Andrea LaPointe
Vincenzo Laudando
Jenny Lauzon
Cindy Leinwand
Penny Leslie
Leslie Leverett
Rachel Lewis
Jean Lim
Pamela Litchfield
Nancy Littleton
Leslie Lombard
Robert & Laura Lowry
Rebecca Mabee
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Karina MacIntosh
Michelle Malthan
Steven Marino
Vicki Martin
Shantel Martinez
Stephanie Mathson
Bonita Maynard
Kris McBride
Eileen McConnell
Kristal Mead
William McCoskey
Melissa McDaniel
Jacqueline McGrath
Mike & Debbie
McPartland
Heather Mead
Kristal Mead
Lola Michelin &
David Cota-Robles
Tirzah Monson
Rich & Joanne Moon
Kate Moore
Kathy Moore & Family
Donna Moratto
Betty Law Morgan
Shirley Mostyn
Susan Murkland
Carron Nevill
Johanna Nielsen
Miranda & Michael Nigrey
Judy Ogden
Barbara Ott
Kim Page
Stephanie Pasha
Elizabeth Paterson
Lorelei Paulson
Sharon Peck
Mike Penny
Rex Pierce
Veronica Pitchford and
Tristin & Thoryn
Peterson
Kathy Puckett
Donald Query
Law Office of Bethany
Ralph
Thomas Ravizza
John Reiland
Pamela Reinhard
Gail Rej
Cynthia Rhoe
Suzanne Ringwelski
Charles & Mary Rittersdorf
Whitney Rivera
Paul Robertson &
Simms Toomey
Cindy & Donald Robinson
Renee Rooker
Riplee Royster
Gordon Sandelier
Becki Schnoll
Jean Schreiber
Mark Schurman
Guy Scott
Chris Scheide
Lisa Seaton
Brian Shanabrough
Jennifer Shannon
Nancy Shelton
Zina Siddiqi
Kelly Silva
Beverly Simpson
Terri Simpson
Christine Slusher
Nancy & Jimmy Smith
Steve & Jennifer
Snead-Smith
Matthew Snyder
Annette Stearns
Lori Stevens
Allison Stone
Grace Strauss
Kelli Strauss
Cassandra Stutesman
Ron Suter
Jennifer & Jeff Suttles
Wendy Swirnoff
Tiana Teso
Shawn Theis & Mamie
Behrens
Jennifer Trebby
Diane Uithoven
United Way of Central
Illinois
Heidee Vansant
Diane Weller
Wells Fargo Community
Support Campaign
Marvin Wheeler
Nancy Wheeler
Eugenia Whicker
Miryam Woodson
WoofTrax, Inc.
Wright Runstad & Co
Betty Yarbrough
Jess & Jeanne Youmans
Cathy Young
Keena York
Monica Zografos
Rebecca Zoric
NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
Blue Ribbon Buddies
(Gifts from $500 - $999)
Loyal Companions
(Gifts from $250 - $499)
Mary Arkwright
Bruce Behrens
Janell Brown
Gretchen Chambers
Susan Coatney
Jennifer Cook
Cranimals Pet Products
Diana Doty
Beverley Jauernek
Heather Mead
Alina Meile
Joseph Miller
Kimberly Murphy
Susan Nickel
PayPal Giving Fund
Bruce Rylander
John Schuler
Candace Seal
Douglas Sharp
Charles Woolitz & Debra Goodrich
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Eric Ladimer
Mindy Landau
Pat Malone
Tim & Carole Mehnert
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
Cheryl Singleton
Best of Show Award
(Gifts of $1,000 and up!)
Chevron Corporation
Matt & Debbie Conigliaro
Michael Dameron
Laurie Dempsey
Dee Quiggle
Emily Wackler
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JAMBOREE!
The 10th Annual Rat Terrier Jamboree,
hosted by New Rattitude, was held on Friday and
Saturday, April 24-25, 2015 in Sweetwater, Tennessee.
In spite of a rain-threatening weather forecast, this muchanticipated annual event drew its usual enthusiastic crowd
with approximately 80 people attending from 14 different
states. And the weather was beautiful!
Activities included agility competitions and terrier racing
as well as other fun contests, a cookout and campfire on
Friday night, and the legendary Jam raffle. But of course
the main entertainment was the hundred or so Rat Terriers
in attendance. It is quite a sight to watch them racing and
chasing around the completely fenced Jam field, a swirl
of black and white.
One rather spectacular impromptu event this year might
just become a new Jam tradition! A New Rattitude
volunteer was demonstrating how her five Rat Terriers
could “sing” or howl on cue. As they began their chorus,
other ratties immediately began to join in until finally
almost every dog on the Jam field (and a few people too)
was howling together in a glorious and deafening
cacophony. Group howl…it was Jam magic!
Fundraising was a success, with the raffle, the Jam King
and Queen contest, Saturday's lunch, and the ReTail Shop
bringing in nearly $3,000 for New Rattitude. One thing is
certain; Jamboree puts the "fun" in fundraising!
Plans are being made for the 2016 Jamboree to be held
April 29-30. Everyone who loves Rat Terriers is
welcome! Visit www.RatTerrierJamboree.com for
updates, photos, and information. Hope to see you there!
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NEW RATTITUDE, INC.
FUREVER HOME
NEW RATTITUDE DOGS ADOPTED IN 2015
These former New Rattitude foster Rat Terriers have found their "furever" homes.
CongRATulations to the new adopters and WELCOME to the
New Rattitude family!
DOG
Abbie
Abby
Abigail
Addison
Alicia
Angel Baby
April
Arya
Aspen
Aubree
Avery
Azia
Baby
Baer
Bambi
Barnabus
Baylee
Bella
Bevin
Bindi
Bindi Irwin
Boom Boom
Brienne
Britney
Bronn
Buddy
Bugg
Buster
Caesar
Carmen
Cayenne
Ceiba
Cersei
Charley
Chloe
Christy
Cilantro
Clyde
Cody
Coriander
Curry
Daenerys
Daisy
Dallas
Dante
Daphne
Darby
FOSTERED BY
Sherry Esther
Jennifer Dove
Terry Beale
Jill Chandler
Di Cosentini
Di Cosentini
Jill Chandler
Frank Bennett
Cathy Conrad
Jill Chandler
Cathy Conrad
Jill Chandler
ReHome Program
Julee Allen
Jennifer Mills
Candy Conrady
Diane Uithoven
Jenny Ferreira
Terry Beale
Debbie Finley
Jennifer Mills
Julee Allen
Frank Bennett
Jenny Ferreira
Frank Bennett
Aimee Ray
Stacy Zimmerman
Debi Livingston
Stacy Zimmerman
Nancy Breedlove
Terry Beale
Terry Beale
Kelly Fox
Jennifer Mills
Karen Stewart
Karen Stewart
Terry Beale
Nancy Breedlove
Blair Meek
Terry Beale
Terry Beale
Frank Bennett
Cooper Chapman
Rickie Mobbs
Denise Merricks
Lisa Steiner
Candace Seal
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ADOPTED BY
Jane Tripp
Dante Myers
Cheryl Pesko
Teresa Long
Dorothy Iwatate
Judy Ogden
Cheryle Camarlinghi
Elizabeth Paterson
Julianne Yeaman
Thomas Ravizza
Shelley McDonough
Julie Simonton
Beth Callis
David Boyle
Lionel Charuau
Stephanie Chisolm
Michelle Halsing
LeRoy Comier
Scott Saccoccio
Rether White
Pamela Litchfield
Chris Gordon
Sam/Linda Gillette
Jennifer Bisnett
Lisa Zielinski
Virginia Barrett
Rohena Armstrong
Beverley Jauernek
Kimberly Lathan
Jennifer Suttles
Kelly Deckert
Stephen Erickson
Priscilla Matthews
Melinda Flowers
Linda Rack
Daniel Tasillo
Carly Gill
Greg Burkholder
Lola Michelin
Bonita Maynard
Diane Kyle
Thomas Ayres
Lorrie Hernandez
Nikolaus Gipe
Denise Merricks
Diane Uithoven
Cindy Robinson
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DOG
Demi
Dill
Dobbes
Doran
Dottie
Drake
Edison
Elia
Elliot
Elsa
Elton
Finnegan
Fivel
Frieda
Genesis
Gibbs
Gorky
Grace
Gregory
Gus
Hans
Harrison
Hazel
Henley
Herbie
Herman
Hermes
Hershey
Holly
Hughey
Jack Rouge
Jackie
Jacob
Jay Jay
Jett
Jill Rouge
Jilly
Johnny
Katie
Kelsey
Kia
King
Lance
Laurel
Leyla
Lil Bit
Lizzy
FOSTERED BY
Jill Chandler
Terry Beale
Candace Seal
Kelly Fox
Denise Merricks
Marti Naro
Kelly Fox
Kelly Fox
Rickie Mobbs
Frank Bennett
Candy Conrady
Denise Gilroy
Denise Merricks
Rickie Mobbs
Shannon Bayless
Debbie Finley
Janell Brown
Kathy Puckett
Jenny Ferreira
Janell Brown
Frank Bennett
Janell Brown
Rickie Mobbs
Stacy Zimmerman
Jennifer Mills
Candy Conrady
Michele Buchanan
Jennifer Dove
Stacy Zimmerman
ReHome Program
Frank Bennett
Kate Moore
Gina Jenkins
Bethany Adams
Denise Merricks
Frank Bennett
Susan Gavahan
Terry Beale
Denise Merricks
Jennifer Mills
Genie Folsom
Julee Allen
Frank Bennett
Terry Beale
Lisa DeSoto
Frank Bennett
Janell Brown
ADOPTED BY
Patricia Douglass
Steven Snead-Smith
Bonnie Maynard
Morgan Mitchell
Catherine Kemper
Louis Pfingst
Matt Halterman
Marnie Behrens
Sharon Johnson
Brenda Heath
Susan Gagnier
Linda Dunlap
Chris Eilert
Holly Holly
Shannon Bayless
Jennifer Watson
Eileen Herschberg
Kathy Puckett
Heidi Lyons
Doug Sharp
Emily Pasold
Zelda Harris-Claire
Debbie Richardson
Connie Justis
Sharon Peacock
Kelli Strauss
Rebecca Burcham
John Bowcock
Jerry Ferrell
Julie Richardson
Doreen Gilbraith
Kate Moore
Kathryn Ichikawa
Amy Brubaker
Stephanie Austin
Marie Corcoran
Jerome Czubinski
Valerie Amonick
Eric Harris
Evan Baden
Wendy Gianini
Charles Wollitz
Mary Cusatt
Sally McDowell
Judith Lahocki
Todd Hoffman
Katherine Withey
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DOG
Lokee
Luci
Lucy
Luke
Mace
Maci
Magill
Marcel
Marcia
Marjoram
Martin
Mason
Max
Mazey
Mia
Millie
Monty
Moose
Morrison
Mulder
Nemo
Noel
Norman
Nutmeg
Oberyn
Oliver
Ollie
Oscar Wilde
Paprika
Peppa
Pepper
Piper
Popper Ratzi
Pretzel
Qi
Renley
Rigby
FOSTERED BY
Megan Ransom
Frank Bennett
Wanda Pezant
Lisa DeSoto
Terry Beale
Terry Beale
Janell Brown
Debbie Finley
Jenny Ferreira
Terry Beale
Karrah Penk
Jennifer Mills
Aimee Ray
Cooper Chapman
Debbie Finley
Candace Seal
Stacy Zimmerman
Jennifer Mills
Julee Allen
Rebecca Coltrane
Denise Merricks
Frank Bennett
ReHome Program
Terry Beale
Kelly Fox
Stacy Zimmerman
Cooper Chapman
Jennifer Mills
Terry Beale
Kathy Puckett
Karrah Penk
Lisa Steiner
Kathy Puckett
Jennifer Dove
Diane Cox
Kelly Fox
Janell Brown
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ADOPTED BY
Dennis Ashe
Frank Bennett
Christina Curtis
Donna Maden
Regina Byrd
Emily Gadrix Duggan
Miranda Nigrey
Shannon Pierce
Heidi Lyons
Heather Whitehead
Justin Jackson
Linda Hibbard
Betty Yarbrough
Susan Chapman
Julia Gasque
Cynthia Spencer
Paul Robertson
Lidia Nierobisz
Bill Lundquist
Katherine Kribbs
Melinda Shapiro
Cindy Royster
Donald DePasquale
Michelle Cartwright
Molly Miller
Sonya Guidish
Renee Rooker
Curt Gray
Susan Turner
Jessica Brown
Kimberly Smithson
Timothy York
Amy Litten
Judy Dorius
Katherine Varacalli
Kelly Mallory
Annie Murphy
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DOG
Roo
Rory
Rosemary
Roux
Roxy
Rusty
Sadie
Sage
Sansa
Sassafrass
Savanna
Scout
Scully
Selma
Sesame
Sienna
Skinner
Skittles
Spanks
Sparrow
Spruce
Stan Lee
Sylvester
Syrio
Tesla
Thyme
Toby
Toddy
Tucker
Tyrion
Velox
Viserys
Whiskey
Will
Willy
Zane
Zoey
FOSTERED BY
Jenny Ferreira
Denise Merricks
Terry Beale
Karrah Penk
Lisa Steiner
Terry Beale
Rebecca Coltrane
Terry Beale
Frank Bennett
Terry Beale
ReHome Program
Bethany Adams
Rebecca Coltrane
Rebecca Coltrane
Karrah Penk
Rebecca Coltrane
Rebecca Coltrane
Jenny Ferreira
Frank Bennett
Rebecca Coltrane
Terry Beale
Denise Merricks
Rebecca Coltrane
Kelly Fox
Genie Folsom
Terry Beale
Mindy Shapiro
Marti Naro
Cooper Chapman
Kelly Fox
Karrah Penk
Frank Bennett
Louisa Poon
Rickie Mobbs
Edna Lora
Jennifer Mills
Bethany Adams
ADOPTED BY
Sean Peterson
Tyler Bas-Klein
Alicia Adkins
Eleni Adams
Lisa Steiner
Janet Snyder
Brian Boland
Janice Davis
Kathryn Russell
Bud Gray
Karen Hobson
April Kapanowski
Douglas Doolittle
Tim Carey
Rachel Emswiler
Merle Healy
Margie Miller
Craig Uithoven
Paul Blake
Heidi Hart
Regina Byrd
Laura Lowry
Nancy Robertson
Wendy Domroes
Brad Kamcheff
John Schuler
Brandon Watson
Deborah Sustek
Dora Palombi
Mallory Lancaster
Amanda Posey
Rebecca Zoric
Jenna Ganoe
Rickie Mobbs
Edna Lora
Debra Costlow
Barbara Laidlaw
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SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT!
What Folks Are Saying About New Rattitude!
"I am so glad I adopted through New Rattitude
and (foster mom) Karrah was amazing! I can’t
imagine not having (Roux) now. He was the
center of attention over the holidays and loved
every second of it."
-Eleni A., Washington
"The process of adoption and transition was
such an easy and pleasant experience. I
want to thank everyone that helped us get
Dexter and for everything you do for these
animals. He’s a fun, crazy little dog and we
just love him to pieces."
-Jacki and Daniel S., Florida
"It has been a real pleasure working with all of you. I
have worked with (consulting) and in non-profits for
decades and I wanted to let you know that I’m impressed
with your organization. You are fast and organized
and seem like you really have your act together. I
really wanted to go with a rescue organization because of
the service you offer, specifically and very important
to me, helping the adopters find a good fit. Thanks for
doing this. I really appreciate the help."
-Fred J., Georgia
"The adoption experience was wonderful. What a
great, concerned, helpful bunch of knowledgeable,
dedicated folk.”
-Penny L., South Carolina
"Our adoption experience was really incredible...
Everyone was so kind and concerned about the
safety of Lola, while being very generous of their
time and very punctual with phone calls or visits.
(New Rattitude) is very well run and we couldn’t
have asked for a more professional experience.”
–Douglas and Angela D., Washington
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"We can’t imagine a better fit for our family. (Bronn’s)
temperament is exactly as was described…As far as
the adoption process, I cannot say enough good things
about New Rattitude—very professional, very thorough,
and obviously have the rescued pups’ best interests in
mind.”
-Lisa Z., Virginia
"I’m so excited about getting Mia and thank all of the
New Rattitude team for giving me the opportunity to
adopt her. I also thank all of you, with all my heart,
for the wonderful work you’re doing in rescuing
these sweet babies and making sure that they are
safely placed in homes where they’ll be loved and
well cared for!"
-Julia G., Tennessee
“We were very happy with the adoption
experience. Everyone we dealt with was
extremely pleasant and professional. It was
obvious to us that New Rattitude truly cares
about the dogs and wants only the best for
them.”
-Beverly J., Texas
“From the consistent phone/email interactions
to the sweet letters sent to us after all was
said and done, just shows how much you all
care for these ratties and made us feel special,
and that meant a lot to us. So thank you for
being so wonderful.”
Jennifer D., Washington
“New Rattitude was a great organization to work with.
We are impressed with the thoughtfulness and
thoroughness.”
-Chris and Maylynn W., Washington
"The adoption process was just Awesome! Everyone
was so professional and Kathy P., Peppa’s foster mom
explained her personality to a T! We met halfway and
had lunch, got to know each other, walked Peppa, gave
Peppa time to get used to me, and had a great time! I
just love Kathy. She took such good care of Peppa.”
-Jessica B., North Carolina
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Lend a Paw, Save a Life!
Share your love for Rat Terriers by opening
your home and heart to a homeless shelter dog.
New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue and Adoption is
looking for foster homes where a rescue dog can live
in a real home environment while waiting for its
Forever Home.
Foster Homes Needed!
Foster home families provide care for their rescued dog,
socialization, training, and lots of love and affection.
New Rattitude provides the rest, including:
• Foster parent training and ongoing support
• Prompt reimbursement for vetting expenses and
dog food
• Wormers and flea/tick preventative
• Microchip, collar, leash, and ID tag
• Nationwide exposure to promote your foster and an
experienced and diligent adoption team to ensure
your foster finds the perfect adoptive home
• A wealth of tools, resources, and in many cases,
funding available for education, training,
assistance with behavioral challenges, and other
foster home needs
Want To Know More? We hope we’ve convinced you to give it a try!
For more info, visit www.newrattitude.org/fosterFAQ.htm
To fill out a membership application, go to www.newrattitude.org/volapp.php
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