I've got 4 Jack Russells...all rescues. Pretty similar, I'd think, to a Rat Terrier. Just lost my best buddy of 10 years, Stella, 2 days before Christmas. She was a rescue JR and a little over 16 when she died.

I really like Terriers and they love living in the mountains. It's like heaven for them.

I'll check out our local shelter for a Rat and ask around for a source.