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Submit Application
Interview
Home Check
Approve Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
Meet Pumpkin! This adorable little Doxen mix pup has lived in a loving home for the past 4 years. Sadly, his home situation has changed and his owners are unable to devote enough time to him following the birth of a baby with a complex medical condition. They believe it's in Pumpkin's best interest to find a home with someone who can provide him with the love and attention he deserves.
When Pumpkin was adopted he was a timid pup around new people. His owners invested in formal training and worked on his socialization skills, having him go to doggy daycare once a week to expose him to new people and other dogs. While he is still shy at first, he is much better at meeting strangers and has always been good with other dogs. Pumpkin also does well as part of a pack. He loves to play and has a gentle play style. He tends to follow other dogs and assist in their shenanigans vs. being the instigator.
Once he’s settled in, Pumpkin is very affectionate and connected to his humans. He wants nothing more than to be your cuddle buddy, and you’ll adore him. From his goofy grin to his love of squeaky toys and playing tug of war, Pumpkin is a special dog that will bring joy into your home. He is housetrained and crate-trained and knows many commands such as sit, stay, look at me, and come. He loves to go on walks and has pretty good leash skills. He’s smart, food-motivated, and picks up new skills quickly.
Pumpkin has been living in a residential area of Baltimore that has some urban sounds like buses, sirens, and the occasional motorbike. He may bark at loud cars that drive by on walks, but he doesn’t cower in fear at loud sounds…so while he may not be a downtown dog, he’ll do fine in most DC metro communities.
We feel Pumpkin will do best in a home with a family who has time to spend with him and will give him structure and routine. Pumpkin will growl and give warning when he's uncomfortable (i.e. at the vet) but has never tried to bite. We feel he will fit best in a calm home without young children. An active couple, empty nesters, or a family with older kids would be ideal for him. He loves spending time with his people, and his foster mom says he's a total love bug and very cuddly once he gets to know you.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Dachschund/Chi Mix
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 18 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 6.5 to 7 years old
COAT TYPE: Short coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Fairfax, VA
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 Pumpkin! This adorable little Doxen mix pup has lived in a loving home for the past 4 years. Sadly, his home situation has changed and his owners are unable to devote enough time to him following the birth of a baby with a complex medical condition. They believe it's in Pumpkin's best interest to find a home with someone who can provide him with the love and attention he deserves.
When Pumpkin was adopted he was a timid pup around new people. His owners invested in formal training and worked on his socialization skills, having him go to doggy daycare once a week to expose him to new people and other dogs. While he is still shy at first, he is much better at meeting strangers and has always been good with other dogs. Pumpkin also does well as part of a pack. He loves to play and has a gentle play style. He tends to follow other dogs and assist in their shenanigans vs. being the instigator.
Once he’s settled in, Pumpkin is very affectionate and connected to his humans. He wants nothing more than to be your cuddle buddy, and you’ll adore him. From his goofy grin to his love of squeaky toys and playing tug of war, Pumpkin is a special dog that will bring joy into your home. He is housetrained and crate-trained and knows many commands such as sit, stay, look at me, and come. He loves to go on walks and has pretty good leash skills. He’s smart, food-motivated, and picks up new skills quickly.
Pumpkin has been living in a residential area of Baltimore that has some urban sounds like buses, sirens, and the occasional motorbike. He may bark at loud cars that drive by on walks, but he doesn’t cower in fear at loud sounds…so while he may not be a downtown dog, he’ll do fine in most DC metro communities.
We feel Pumpkin will do best in a home with a family who has time to spend with him and will give him structure and routine. Pumpkin will growl and give warning when he's uncomfortable (i.e. at the vet) but has never tried to bite. We feel he will fit best in a calm home without young children. An active couple, empty nesters, or a family with older kids would be ideal for him. He loves spending time with his people, and his foster mom says he's a total love bug and very cuddly once he gets to know you.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Dachschund/Chi Mix
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 18 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 6.5 to 7 years old
COAT TYPE: Short coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Fairfax, VA
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.