BUTTERCUP - Rat Terrier
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BUTTERCUP has been waiting for a home for

Since March 5, 2026

About BUTTERCUP

I know many of you have probably seen my post about Buttercup, but I'm asking you to meet her one more time—because her person is out there, and I truly believe they're reading this. Buttercup is a five-month-old Rat Terrier/Jack Russell Terrier mix, about 15 pounds now and likely to top out only 4–5 pounds more. She's that perfect small-medium size. Easy to scoop up, easy to travel with, easy to fall completely in love with. She adores being outside—running, exploring, playing—and she would absolutely thrive in a home with another dog to keep her company. She's smart, eager, and already learning fun things like jumping through hoops (and she is SO proud to show off what she knows). Agility, training games, adventures… she's ready for all of it. Buttercup was incredibly easy to potty train, loves to learn, and is still very much a puppy—curious, joyful, and soaking everything in. She might be shy at first, but once she decides you're her person… she gives you everything. And when I say she loves hard, I mean it. Buttercup is a professional cuddler. She will be the big spoon. She'll climb behind you, wrap her little front legs around your neck, rest her head on yours, and just breathe with you. That's her happy place. The only thing she loves more than being outside is loving you. This is the hardest part—because she is an absolute gem, and she will be so hard to part with. But I know her forever home is out there. I know you're reading this and thinking, Could it be my dog? And let me tell you: it is your dog. Buttercup needs someone who will love her as fiercely as she loves them. Someone who will give back the 120% she gives so freely. Someone who's ready for adventure, cuddles, learning, and a heart-dog kind of bond. If you think that person might be you—or you know someone who needs Buttercup in their life—please share this. Message me right away or fill out the application below. Let's find Buttercup her forever home, where she can love someone with her whole heart. She is currently in the SLC area

Details

Breed

Rat Terrier / Jack Russell Terrier (Mix)

Age

Puppy

Size

Small

Gender

Female

Weight

Unknown

Energy

Medium

Spayed/Neutered

No

House Trained

No

Adoption Fee

Contact Shelter

Compatibility

Good with Kids

Yes

Good with Dogs

Yes

Good with Cats

Yes

BUTTERCUP

AVAILABLE

Rat Terrier / Jack Russell Terrier

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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