Carter jumping into the weekend like….
Squirrel
Check out Squirrel and his new bestie, Tommy, also a Worthy Dog.
Squirrel was found running as a stray in a field behind an apartment building. He is just a baby and so fortunate to be rescued before he was harmed. Squirrel is now safe and living in a foster home with a mom, dad, 4 dogs, and a cat. He’s getting great socialization while learning basic commands and the rules of home life.
Squirrel is a naturally social pup who has a fun-loving spirit and loves to cuddle He likes to sit on your lap and get pets, but also enjoys playing fetch and will even bring the ball back to you. You’ll often find him romping and playing with his foster siblings in the yard. He follows the older dogs around and learns from them.
Squirrel has already proven to be a smart boy with good house manners for such a young puppy. He’s crate-trained and close to being fully housetrained. He can make it through the night without having to go potty and never has accidents in his crate. Good boy, Squirrel! Like all puppies, you have to keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn’t get into mischief.
This sweet boy is gorgeous and charms everyone he meets. He'll make a great sidekick that you can take with you anywhere (park, brewery, hikes) and does well meeting new people and other dogs. His foster parents have already started working on leash training and he's comfortable on leash now. He still gets excited and pulls, but he's learning the process.
We are looking for a fun, active family who has a flexible schedule and is ready for puppy mode. A family with another social, playful pup in the home would be great for Squirrel to learn from and pal around with.
Preference will be given to adopters with:
✔A flexible, puppy-friendly schedule
✔Another social dog in the home (not required)
✔An active home in the DC metro and surrounding area
✔Bully breed or large dog experience
Squirrel is sure to bring a lot of love and joy to his new family. Apply today!
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PUPDATE! Duke is staying over the weekend at the vet hospital for support and observation. He is stable and feeling better, but he has some healing to do.
We checked in with our Vet friends for an update on him.....
"He’s very sweet. You can tell he wants to play and eat everything. He just walks over and pushes his head against anyone. He loves attention. Great dog."
Better days are coming for this sweet boy.
Mary
Are you looking for a good-natured family dog who is great with kids, dogs, and cats? Then Mary is your pup.
This loveable Lab is sweet, cuddly, and playful, and will make an incredible addition to any pack. Mary’s foster parents adore her and say she’s been an incredible houseguest. She has such a good nature and impeccable social skills with both humans and animals. Her foster parents have a dog walking/pet sitting business and can only foster very adaptable dogs. Mary integrated easily with her foster pack and has done well meeting all the client dogs, seeing them as new playmates and snuggle buddies.
Mary is still a young pup at around 1.5 to 2 years old. She loves to be around people and makes friends quickly. She greets new people with a wagging tail, loves to snuggle, and will lean into you for pets. She is very gentle and has been around kids ages 1 to 10 years old. Her favorite things include romping around the yard, playing with a pup buddy, and cuddling with her humans. She's a big fan of treats too!
We are looking for a fun, active home for this gorgeous Lab girl with a preference for a dog buddy in her home. Apply today!
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Breed: Black Lab Mix
Age: ~ 1.5 yo
Weight: ~ 57lbs
Other: Super social pup - good with men, women, kids, dogs and cats too!
Looking for a super sweet, good natured family dog? Mary is your girl!
Meet Big Boy
Meet Big Boy! This gorgeous Shepherd Mix has not had a lot of stability in his young life but he still has a very sweet and trusting nature. He’s a fun-loving, goofy boy who was adopted from a Charlotte shelter as a baby puppy and ended up a stray in a rural SC county shelter only months later. He was adopted again, still very much a puppy, then returned to the shelter a few months later by a family who was not the right fit for a young, active pup. He was failed by the system multiple times but through it all, he’s maintained a positive outlook on life’s adventures, loves people, and has excellent doggy social skills.
Big Boy's luck changed when he caught the eye of one of our seasoned foster moms, Laine, who also volunteers at the shelter. She wanted to help him, and after seeing him in regular doggy play groups, felt he would fit in well with her pack. Big Boy has been in his foster home for 1.5 weeks, living with Laine, Gary, and their three GSDs. He's done well with his new pack and found a buddy and playmate in the youngest dog, Girl.
Big Boy is housetrained and crate-trained and can jump a 4.5 ft baby gate without a second thought. He LOVES toys of all kinds, playing chase with Girl in the backyard, and frolicking in the resident kiddy pool. He can be vocal when he plays with the other dogs but it’s just his style. He likes to talk to them and knows to respect their boundaries. Big Boy has spurts of energy but can also be chill in the home…he’s more of a moderate-energy dog who loves to play.
At first, Big Boy was a little anxious in his new home when Laine would leave him alone. He would whine and jump the baby gate to find her. But, after a week of settling in, he stays in the kitchen and plays with his toys, entertaining himself when she is in another room. Laine leaves him crated with a Kong when she leaves the home, and he does fine with that. Laine is starting to take him out on more walks and expose him to new things and so far he's don
Mary’s 12 days of Christmas puppies are getting more active and playful by the day.
A few folks have inquired about our supply needs for the family so we created an Amazon wish list if you’d like to help- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DZ4AN00NOM8?ref_=wl_share
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Pregnant mamma Mary was brought into a local shelter right before Christmas. The facility was at over capacity, so they set up a temporary spot in their bathroom and sent out pleas for help. The next morning they were greeted with 12 newborn puppies nursing from a very proud Mary.
Worthy Dog was able to find a foster family, Ginny and John, to take in Mary and her 12 puppies until they are weaned and ready to be adopted. We are so thankful for their generosity and care for this family. Mary and the puppies have been with them over a month now and all are doing well.
Snow Day!
WDR alum Casey may be a southern belle by birth, but she has embraced her inner snow dog…
Did you take time out to play in the snow today?
Daisy’s first snow
Finally, a snow day in DC!
Check out WDR alum Daisy (formerly Indie) experiencing her first snow. Daisy was rescued as a tiny puppy being offered up with her siblings to passersby at the local Walmart. Today, she’s almost a year old, 55lbs, and living her best life in a loving home and finding joy in the snow.
Show us your snow pics if you got out to enjoy the day!
Joey Update!
PUPDATE! What a difference a few days makes. This video makes us smile 🥰
Joey is only a few days post-op after a pretty extensive dental that required 13 extractions and multiple abscesses in his mouth to address. Today, he’s romping around with his new pack, and you can just see his joy.
His foster mom reports that “Joey is feeling a lot better. He has much more energy and is prancing around. He is interested in treats with the others and even trotted a little while outside. I can definitely tell that he is feeling good today!””
This tiny little guy was found as a stray wandering on a dirt road only a few weeks ago. He was underweight, covered in fleas, had lost chunks of his coat, and had a mouth rife with infection. He was obviously in a lot of pain and was fortunate to find his way to rescue.
Rescuing outside and neglected dogs is at the core of our mission, and these pups typically require significantly more medical care and rehabilitation time. Thank you to everyone who has donated to his care. The procedures cost $2,000, but we think it’s worth it and really appreciate your support.
Giving is easy at worthydog.org/donate or Venmo at @worthydogrescue
It's showtime....Merry Christmas!
