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Good with: Dogs Not tested with: Cats, kids House trained: Yes Energy level: Medium Noise level: Some Hi, Im Gabby, but some people like to call me "Happy Dog" because I always seem to be smiling! Im a friendly and loyal pup who absolutely adores my people, and Ive got just the right balance of playful energy and calmness. I love short walks, car rides, and running around in the backyard, but Im also polite and well-behaved in the house. You wont catch me grabbing anything thats not my toy! Ive had an injury to my shoulder, so I walk with a cute little "hop." That just means I prefer a few short walks each day instead of long ones, but dont worryit doesnt slow me down too much! I can still go up and down stairs and love running around during playtime. Im a happy-go-lucky dog who enjoys fetch, zoomies, and hanging out with other dogs. I get along with most dogs, though I can get a little overwhelmed in big groups at the dog park. I know my basic commands like sit, stay, and come. Im house-trained, crate-trained, and can be trusted alone during the day if you need to go to work. I also used to get distracted by bikes and scooters on walks, but after some training, Im much better now! I might pull on the leash a little at first, but just remind me to "slow," and Ill listen. Id love to find a forever home where I can get short daily walks, plenty of love, and maybe some evening playtime. Im great for a first-time dog owner and would even do well in an apartment! If youre looking for a loyal, playful, and happy companion, Id love to be your new best friend! My foster guardian says: "My favorite thing about Gabby is her loyalty and goofy smile!" Likes: Toys, bones, scratches, sunbathing, morning walks, lounging on the couch, riding in the car, fetch, zoomies My ideal home: I am pretty flexible and would be happy in a variety of homes! I've happily lived in the city and in the suburbs, with other dogs and without in the home thanks to my foster families. Adoption Application: http://bit.ly/adoptrdr Foster Application: https://rdr.formstack.com/forms/foster_app Please visit our website www.ruraldogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing dog and to see other dogs available for adoption!
Good with: Dogs Not tested with: Cats, kids House trained: Yes Energy level: Medium Noise level: Some Hi, Im Gabby, but some people like to call me "Happy Dog" because I always seem to be smiling! Im a friendly and loyal pup who absolutely adores my people, and Ive got just the right balance of playful energy and calmness. I love short walks, car rides, and running around in the backyard, but Im also polite and well-behaved in the house. You wont catch me grabbing anything thats not my toy! Ive had an injury to my shoulder, so I walk with a cute little "hop." That just means I prefer a few short walks each day instead of long ones, but dont worryit doesnt slow me down too much! I can still go up and down stairs and love running around during playtime. Im a happy-go-lucky dog who enjoys fetch, zoomies, and hanging out with other dogs. I get along with most dogs, though I can get a little overwhelmed in big groups at the dog park. I know my basic commands like sit, stay, and come. Im house-trained, crate-trained, and can be trusted alone during the day if you need to go to work. I also used to get distracted by bikes and scooters on walks, but after some training, Im much better now! I might pull on the leash a little at first, but just remind me to "slow," and Ill listen. Id love to find a forever home where I can get short daily walks, plenty of love, and maybe some evening playtime. Im great for a first-time dog owner and would even do well in an apartment! If youre looking for a loyal, playful, and happy companion, Id love to be your new best friend! My foster guardian says: "My favorite thing about Gabby is her loyalty and goofy smile!" Likes: Toys, bones, scratches, sunbathing, morning walks, lounging on the couch, riding in the car, fetch, zoomies My ideal home: I am pretty flexible and would be happy in a variety of homes! I've happily lived in the city and in the suburbs, with other dogs and without in the home thanks to my foster families. Adoption Application: http://bit.ly/adoptrdr Foster Application: https://rdr.formstack.com/forms/foster_app 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/
2.
Interview
An adoption coordinator will contact you for a phone interview
3.
Meet the Pet
At anytime during the process you can meet our dogs at our adoption event. We do not have a facility and are 100% foster based.
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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.
5.
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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