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A generous donor has offered to sponsor half of Louie's adoption fee to help him find his forever home, so his adoption fee is $225! Good with: Dogs Not good with: Cats Not tested with: Kids House trained: Yes Energy level: Medium Noise level: Some Hey there, I'm Louie and I'm here to charm my way into your heart and home! Let me tell you a little about myself. First things first, I'm a big fan of food and treats. I mean who isn't right? Lucky for you, this makes me super easy to train! When it comes to walks, I'm an easygoing guy. I don't pull much, and I love taking my time to sniff all the sniffs along the way. Ive got some training under my belt. Ask me to show you my sit, down, spin, and shake! Potty training? Nailed it! Just be sure to pay attention to my cues. I'm working on solidifying some more commands but I'm a quick learner, so I'll get there in no time. Fun fact: Im SO food motivated that when I see my food bowl, Ill RUN into my crate, ready for my meals. If you work from home, I may just be the pup for you. Im a great WFH buddy. If youve got a dog bed (or couch!) in your office, Ill just curl up and snooze while you work. I wont bother you during any meetings/calls. Do you like being outdoorsy? Me too! Ive even been camping before. I love going on long walks and being outside. Bonus, if youre a runner! One of my previous fosters loves to run and would take me along. She said Im a good running buddy! Dont worry though! Running isnt a requirement. After a long walk or run, I'm more than happy to cuddle up and snooze next to you on the couch. Despite my size, I can curl up into a tiny little croissant! Im currently fostered with 2 foster (dog) sisters and get along great with them! I would do best in a home without a cat or other small animal. Sometimes I get too excited and while I seem to be ok with kids petting me, I would do best in a home with older or no children. Overall, I'm a leash-trained, house-trained, playful, affectionate and eager-to-please pup. I get along great with most other dogs. Im a younger pup, just over a year old, so Im not into biting shoes or anything else you have laying around. So, if youre looking for a goofy and loving companion to join your family, Im your guy! My foster guardian says: He is a handsome pup, SMART as heck, and wild about snacks. If you want to get a peek into my day-to-day life, come check me out on my foster sisters Instagram @Vixie.and.Luna" Likes: Food, treats, sniffing, exploring the outdoors My ideal home: A house would be best and bonus if theres a yard for me to play in! Please visit our website www.ruraldogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing dog and to see other dogs available for adoption!
A generous donor has offered to sponsor half of Louie's adoption fee to help him find his forever home, so his adoption fee is $225! Good with: Dogs Not good with: Cats Not tested with: Kids House trained: Yes Energy level: Medium Noise level: Some Hey there, I'm Louie and I'm here to charm my way into your heart and home! Let me tell you a little about myself. First things first, I'm a big fan of food and treats. I mean who isn't right? Lucky for you, this makes me super easy to train! When it comes to walks, I'm an easygoing guy. I don't pull much, and I love taking my time to sniff all the sniffs along the way. Ive got some training under my belt. Ask me to show you my sit, down, spin, and shake! Potty training? Nailed it! Just be sure to pay attention to my cues. I'm working on solidifying some more commands but I'm a quick learner, so I'll get there in no time. Fun fact: Im SO food motivated that when I see my food bowl, Ill RUN into my crate, ready for my meals. If you work from home, I may just be the pup for you. Im a great WFH buddy. If youve got a dog bed (or couch!) in your office, Ill just curl up and snooze while you work. I wont bother you during any meetings/calls. Do you like being outdoorsy? Me too! Ive even been camping before. I love going on long walks and being outside. Bonus, if youre a runner! One of my previous fosters loves to run and would take me along. She said Im a good running buddy! Dont worry though! Running isnt a requirement. After a long walk or run, I'm more than happy to cuddle up and snooze next to you on the couch. Despite my size, I can curl up into a tiny little croissant! Im currently fostered with 2 foster (dog) sisters and get along great with them! I would do best in a home without a cat or other small animal. Sometimes I get too excited and while I seem to be ok with kids petting me, I would do best in a home with older or no children. Overall, I'm a leash-trained, house-trained, playful, affectionate and eager-to-please pup. I get along great with most other dogs. Im a younger pup, just over a year old, so Im not into biting shoes or anything else you have laying around. So, if youre looking for a goofy and loving companion to join your family, Im your guy! My foster guardian says: He is a handsome pup, SMART as heck, and wild about snacks. If you want to get a peek into my day-to-day life, come check me out on my foster sisters Instagram @Vixie.and.Luna" Likes: Food, treats, sniffing, exploring the outdoors My ideal home: A house would be best and bonus if theres a yard for me to play in! Please visit our website www.ruraldogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing dog and to see other dogs available for adoption!
Applications can be found at https://ruraldogrescue.com/dog-adoption/
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Interview
An adoption coordinator will contact you for a phone interview
3.
Home Check
A quick home visit to make sure the dog you've chosen is a good fit and answer any other questions you might have.
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Meet the Pet
You can meet our dogs anytime at adoption events! We are 100% foster based and do not have a facility.
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Approve Application
Once approved and the adoption fee is paid, you can take your new family member home!
Additional adoption info
Adoption area is Washington, D.C area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. All adoptions require a completed adoption application. Our adoption coordinators will contact you soon after reviewing the application. Our adoption fee is $450 to help off set the costs of rescuing dogs in need. All dogs go to their new homes spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, wormed (although a 2nd worming may be required), started on heart worm and flea and tick preventative and sometimes microchipped.
Although we try to be as accurate as possible, Rural Dog Rescue cannot guarantee the breed or full-grown adult size of any of the dogs or puppies in its care. Because many of these dogs were found as strays or are the result of irresponsible, unplanned breeding, we do not know the dog's exact background and can only list breed and size by our best educated guess. If exact breed and size are important to you, please consider adopting a dog from a specific breed rescue. We want our dogs to be adopted by people who will love and care for them forever for who they are - no matter what breed and size they turn out to be!
To read more about the application process, or to fill out an application, visit https://ruraldogrescue.com/adoption-process/
Adoption area is Washington, D.C area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. All adoptions require a completed adoption application. Our adoption coordinators will contact you soon after reviewing the application. Our adoption fee is $450 to help off set the costs of rescuing dogs in need. All dogs go to their new homes spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, wormed (although a 2nd worming may be required), started on heart worm and flea and tick preventative and sometimes microchipped.
Although we try to be as accurate as possible, Rural Dog Rescue cannot guarantee the breed or full-grown adult size of any of the dogs or puppies in its care. Because many of these dogs were found as strays or are the result of irresponsible, unplanned breeding, we do not know the dog's exact background and can only list breed and size by our best educated guess. If exact breed and size are important to you, please consider adopting a dog from a specific breed rescue. We want our dogs to be adopted by people who will love and care for them forever for who they are - no matter what breed and size they turn out to be!
To read more about the application process, or to fill out an application, visit https://ruraldogrescue.com/adoption-process/
Meet our dogs in person at our adoption events. You can find the calendar of events on our website: https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoptionevents
Please note, not all dogs will be at all events.
Meet our dogs in person at our adoption events. You can find the calendar of events on our website: https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoptionevents
Please note, not all dogs will be at all events.
More about this rescue
Rural Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save the lives of dogs and cats in high-kill shelters in rural areas with euthanasia rates of 80% or higher.
Mission Statement: Forever true to The Underdog, Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue. We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. We make a commitment to reserve a minimum of 50% of the dogs we save to The Underdog. Root For The Underdog!
Rural Dog Rescue's home base is in Washington, DC. We support several high kill shelters that euthanize in 72 hours and whose kill rate is 70% or higher in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina. Rural Dog Rescue also helps dogs in need in Washington, DC and Maryland.
We are 100% volunteer and foster based and no salaries are paid. 100% of your donation and adoption fee goes to helping the dogs and cats of Rural Dog Rescue.
Rural Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save the lives of dogs and cats in high-kill shelters in rural areas with euthanasia rates of 80% or higher.
Mission Statement: Forever true to The Underdog, Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue. We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. We make a commitment to reserve a minimum of 50% of the dogs we save to The Underdog. Root For The Underdog!
Rural Dog Rescue's home base is in Washington, DC. We support several high kill shelters that euthanize in 72 hours and whose kill rate is 70% or higher in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina. Rural Dog Rescue also helps dogs in need in Washington, DC and Maryland.
We are 100% volunteer and foster based and no salaries are paid. 100% of your donation and adoption fee goes to helping the dogs and cats of Rural Dog Rescue.
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