Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 1 day ago
Submit Application
Interview
Home Check
Approve Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
Meet Jax! Jax’s owner contacted our team to surrender him and then he mysteriously went missing before we could pick him up. He was then found days later 30 miles from his home in an outlet mall parking lot. We don’t know if Jax was dumped by his family or if they gave him to someone who abandoned him, but he was lucky to be secured before something bad happened. Jax may have had unfortunate owners but it has not changed his outlook on life — he’s sassy, confident, and really good with people.
Jax is being fostered in a home with a foster mom and dad and three dogs He has settled in well and quickly acclimated to his new environment. At first, he was a little protective around his food and toys with other dogs, but that was easily corrected. He never attempts to take the other dog’s food, he just doesn't like them too close when he’s eating…which is understandable. We always suggest that adopters give new dogs space at feeding time to avoid conflicts.
Jax is house-trained and has good manners; he doesn’t destroy anything and listens well. He loves to go for walks, rides great in a car, and sleeps quietly through the night. His foster mom has left him out free in the home for 4 to 5 hours without issue. Jax has a medium energy level, and he likes to play and run around the backyard but also enjoys sharing leisure time with his foster family hanging out on the couch.
We think Jax would be fine as an only dog, but would also enjoy having a doggie playmate in his new home. He’s a perfect pup for empty nesters who want a dog who will road trip with them, a single owner or couple looking for a loving companion, or a family with older kids would be great too.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Shih Tzu/Poodle Mix - Shih-Poo
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 10 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 4 years old
COAT TYPE: Long Coat - Needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots - neutered - dental - microchip
LOCATION: Pomfret, MD
FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application.
You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application.
Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.
Meet Jax! Jax’s owner contacted our team to surrender him and then he mysteriously went missing before we could pick him up. He was then found days later 30 miles from his home in an outlet mall parking lot. We don’t know if Jax was dumped by his family or if they gave him to someone who abandoned him, but he was lucky to be secured before something bad happened. Jax may have had unfortunate owners but it has not changed his outlook on life — he’s sassy, confident, and really good with people.
Jax is being fostered in a home with a foster mom and dad and three dogs He has settled in well and quickly acclimated to his new environment. At first, he was a little protective around his food and toys with other dogs, but that was easily corrected. He never attempts to take the other dog’s food, he just doesn't like them too close when he’s eating…which is understandable. We always suggest that adopters give new dogs space at feeding time to avoid conflicts.
Jax is house-trained and has good manners; he doesn’t destroy anything and listens well. He loves to go for walks, rides great in a car, and sleeps quietly through the night. His foster mom has left him out free in the home for 4 to 5 hours without issue. Jax has a medium energy level, and he likes to play and run around the backyard but also enjoys sharing leisure time with his foster family hanging out on the couch.
We think Jax would be fine as an only dog, but would also enjoy having a doggie playmate in his new home. He’s a perfect pup for empty nesters who want a dog who will road trip with them, a single owner or couple looking for a loving companion, or a family with older kids would be great too.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Shih Tzu/Poodle Mix - Shih-Poo
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 10 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 4 years old
COAT TYPE: Long Coat - Needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots - neutered - dental - microchip
LOCATION: Pomfret, MD
FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application.
You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application.
Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.
Submit Application
To start the approval process, the first step is to complete our non-binding adoption application.
Interview
Once your application is reviewed, a Worthy Dog Rescue volunteer will contact you to schedule a phone interview to discuss your application
Home Check
A volunteer will schedule a time to visit your home, in person, to meet you and verify that your home is a good, safe environment for a dog
Approve Application
After a positive veterinary reference check, phone interview, and home visit, we will approve your application
Meet the Pet
Upon approval, if the dog you applied for is still available and a good match, we will schedule a time for you to meet the dog
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
Thank you for considering adoption and choosing to save a dog’s life!
Adding a dog to your family is a rewarding and life-changing experience. Dogs enrich our lives and have the amazing ability to give and receive love unconditionally. They can be your loyal companion and friend, and a watchful playmate for your kids, but they are also a serious, long-term commitment. They will depend on you for their health and well-being, and require an investment of love, time, and money for the rest of their life.
As you search for your new dog, please remember that there is no shortage of dogs who need saving. There are far more dogs waiting to be adopted than people who are willing to adopt them, so if the dog in the picture who you’ve imagined bringing home isn’t available, there are thousands more amazing, loving dogs just hoping for the chance to be your dog. We ask that you keep an open mind, stay flexible, and we will do our best to work with you to find a great match for your family.
We strongly encourage anyone thinking about adopting a dog to do your research and make sure you are prepared for the commitment. If you have thought about what’s required and are ready to adopt, here’s what you can expect when you apply to adopt a dog from Worthy Dog Rescue.
Worthy Dog Rescue cannot guarantee that the dog you apply for will be available once you have been approved. We do our best to work with adopters and meet your needs, but we do not adopt dogs on a first-come, first-serve basis. All applications are screened to determine the most suitable match for the dog and the adopter. We want to place dogs in good homes as quickly as possible, so the dog can start their new life with their family, and we can free up their foster home to save another dog in need.
We understand how easy it is to become attached to a dog you’ve found online, but sometimes the dog you apply for may already be scheduled to meet another adopter, or it may not be the best fit for your home for a variety of behavioral reasons. Our dogs are fostered by one of our volunteers, living in their home as part of their family. This allows us to get to know the dog, what they need, their level of socialization, and the type of home that will best suit them.
Our goal is to place dogs in loving, responsible, and committed permanent homes. We take great care in finding good matches for our dogs and adopters too. We look forward to working with you to find the dog that will be with you and your family for many years to come.
Thank you for considering adoption and choosing to save a dog’s life!
Adding a dog to your family is a rewarding and life-changing experience. Dogs enrich our lives and have the amazing ability to give and receive love unconditionally. They can be your loyal companion and friend, and a watchful playmate for your kids, but they are also a serious, long-term commitment. They will depend on you for their health and well-being, and require an investment of love, time, and money for the rest of their life.
As you search for your new dog, please remember that there is no shortage of dogs who need saving. There are far more dogs waiting to be adopted than people who are willing to adopt them, so if the dog in the picture who you’ve imagined bringing home isn’t available, there are thousands more amazing, loving dogs just hoping for the chance to be your dog. We ask that you keep an open mind, stay flexible, and we will do our best to work with you to find a great match for your family.
We strongly encourage anyone thinking about adopting a dog to do your research and make sure you are prepared for the commitment. If you have thought about what’s required and are ready to adopt, here’s what you can expect when you apply to adopt a dog from Worthy Dog Rescue.
Worthy Dog Rescue cannot guarantee that the dog you apply for will be available once you have been approved. We do our best to work with adopters and meet your needs, but we do not adopt dogs on a first-come, first-serve basis. All applications are screened to determine the most suitable match for the dog and the adopter. We want to place dogs in good homes as quickly as possible, so the dog can start their new life with their family, and we can free up their foster home to save another dog in need.
We understand how easy it is to become attached to a dog you’ve found online, but sometimes the dog you apply for may already be scheduled to meet another adopter, or it may not be the best fit for your home for a variety of behavioral reasons. Our dogs are fostered by one of our volunteers, living in their home as part of their family. This allows us to get to know the dog, what they need, their level of socialization, and the type of home that will best suit them.
Our goal is to place dogs in loving, responsible, and committed permanent homes. We take great care in finding good matches for our dogs and adopters too. We look forward to working with you to find the dog that will be with you and your family for many years to come.