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Submit Application
Interview
Home Check
Approve Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
Meet Carter. This scruffy little guy came from an owner who was not properly caring for him. He was crated in the garage for several months after his owner had a new baby and thankfully a family member became concerned for his welfare and reached out to Worthy Dog for help. We know he’s going to be a popular pup and the best is yet to come for him.
Carter is now in a foster home with a mom, a teen son, and two dogs. He does well as part of a pack but is best paired with an active pup with a similar passion for play. Carter was anxious when he first arrived, which is understandable coming from living in isolation, but after some time to settle in he is now a more relaxed pup and his cute, happy personality is shining through. While he’s still an active and playful pup, he also appreciates chill time. He ends each evening curled up with his foster mom on the couch watching TV.
Carter is crate-trained and sleeps all night in the crate without a peep. His foster mom works from home so she doesn’t use it much during the day but will crate him if she leaves for any extended period. Carter has done well with potty training once he figured out the routine. He never has accidents in his crate and will need more frequent potty breaks when he’s in a new home environment. Carter loves to go on walks and his foster mom practices with him daily. He will still bark at dogs sometimes, but he does not react to people, runners, or bikers, so his leash skills have improved but are a work in progress.
This active and playful boy needs an owner who understands the Terrier breed. He needs someone to give him structure and routine and be committed to his daily walks and playtime. Carter is passionate about life and is best paired with a fun, active family, and another playful pup in the home would be ideal, but not required — he’s confident enough to be an only dog.
This cutie is sure to add a little energy to your home and entertain you.
***Carter is a normal Terrier who can be vocal at times so is not ideal for apt/condo living***
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Yorkie or Silky Terrier Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 15 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 4 years
COAT TYPE: Long coat - needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Woodbridge, 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 Carter. This scruffy little guy came from an owner who was not properly caring for him. He was crated in the garage for several months after his owner had a new baby and thankfully a family member became concerned for his welfare and reached out to Worthy Dog for help. We know he’s going to be a popular pup and the best is yet to come for him.
Carter is now in a foster home with a mom, a teen son, and two dogs. He does well as part of a pack but is best paired with an active pup with a similar passion for play. Carter was anxious when he first arrived, which is understandable coming from living in isolation, but after some time to settle in he is now a more relaxed pup and his cute, happy personality is shining through. While he’s still an active and playful pup, he also appreciates chill time. He ends each evening curled up with his foster mom on the couch watching TV.
Carter is crate-trained and sleeps all night in the crate without a peep. His foster mom works from home so she doesn’t use it much during the day but will crate him if she leaves for any extended period. Carter has done well with potty training once he figured out the routine. He never has accidents in his crate and will need more frequent potty breaks when he’s in a new home environment. Carter loves to go on walks and his foster mom practices with him daily. He will still bark at dogs sometimes, but he does not react to people, runners, or bikers, so his leash skills have improved but are a work in progress.
This active and playful boy needs an owner who understands the Terrier breed. He needs someone to give him structure and routine and be committed to his daily walks and playtime. Carter is passionate about life and is best paired with a fun, active family, and another playful pup in the home would be ideal, but not required — he’s confident enough to be an only dog.
This cutie is sure to add a little energy to your home and entertain you.
***Carter is a normal Terrier who can be vocal at times so is not ideal for apt/condo living***
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Yorkie or Silky Terrier Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 15 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 4 years
COAT TYPE: Long coat - needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Woodbridge, 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.