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Interview
Home Check
Approve Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
Meet Bentley! This sweet boy came into the rescue after his owner passed away, and the family asked Worthy Dog to help rehome him. Bentley has been in his foster home for the past two weeks, which has given us a chance to get to know him. He’s currently being fostered with a retired foster mom, Renee, and two other dogs, and has done very well as part of a pack. He’s also been great meeting the grandkids who visit on the weekend.
We checked in with his foster mom, Renee, for an update:
“Bentley is pure joy. He’s a love bug who just wants to give kisses and be with his person. You would never know he was the new foster, and he fit in with my other dogs right away. He is calm inside the home and has great house manners, but he is still an active pup who loves to run outside and explore the yard. He gets the zoomies and runs and prances around. He is so precious and cuddly.
Bentley is housebroken and will go to the door to let me know he needs to go out. He has never had an accident in my house. He has great leash skills and likes to go for walks but not long walks. He prefers to get his energy out running in the yard. He has pure joy. I have not crated Bentley and he has always been well-behaved when I leave him home alone. He sleeps in the bed with me at night and sleeps peacefully through the night.
I think Bentley is very adaptable. He would make a good only-dog because he quickly connects to his person, and his human family is the main focus of his attention. He gets along very well with my dogs and is very respectful, but he doesn’t interact with them much because he wants to be on my lap and follows me wherever I go. If I get too busy in the house, he will lay on the couch until I sit back down….so he’s not overly needy, just very focused on his people. You can tell he’s used to being an only dog. He's also been great with my grandkids who visit, and he would do fine in a home with kids.
A few things to know about Bentley....He is not crazy about being picked up unless he comes to you. His lower jaw is a little more narrow than his top jaw, and his teeth don’t exactly hit together, so he picks up his food with the right side of his mouth. I soften his kibble and mix wet food in with it, then clean his mouth after eating.
He’s really the sweetest boy and an excellent companion. I would keep him if I could but there are too many more that have to be rescued!”
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Bentley will be coming to N. VA on 10/12, ready to start his new life.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Maltese/Poodle Mix - Maltipoo
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 11.5 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 3.5 to 4 years old
COAT TYPE: Long Coat - Needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots - neutered - microchipped
LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC - Coming to DC metro 10/12
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 Bentley! This sweet boy came into the rescue after his owner passed away, and the family asked Worthy Dog to help rehome him. Bentley has been in his foster home for the past two weeks, which has given us a chance to get to know him. He’s currently being fostered with a retired foster mom, Renee, and two other dogs, and has done very well as part of a pack. He’s also been great meeting the grandkids who visit on the weekend.
We checked in with his foster mom, Renee, for an update:
“Bentley is pure joy. He’s a love bug who just wants to give kisses and be with his person. You would never know he was the new foster, and he fit in with my other dogs right away. He is calm inside the home and has great house manners, but he is still an active pup who loves to run outside and explore the yard. He gets the zoomies and runs and prances around. He is so precious and cuddly.
Bentley is housebroken and will go to the door to let me know he needs to go out. He has never had an accident in my house. He has great leash skills and likes to go for walks but not long walks. He prefers to get his energy out running in the yard. He has pure joy. I have not crated Bentley and he has always been well-behaved when I leave him home alone. He sleeps in the bed with me at night and sleeps peacefully through the night.
I think Bentley is very adaptable. He would make a good only-dog because he quickly connects to his person, and his human family is the main focus of his attention. He gets along very well with my dogs and is very respectful, but he doesn’t interact with them much because he wants to be on my lap and follows me wherever I go. If I get too busy in the house, he will lay on the couch until I sit back down….so he’s not overly needy, just very focused on his people. You can tell he’s used to being an only dog. He's also been great with my grandkids who visit, and he would do fine in a home with kids.
A few things to know about Bentley....He is not crazy about being picked up unless he comes to you. His lower jaw is a little more narrow than his top jaw, and his teeth don’t exactly hit together, so he picks up his food with the right side of his mouth. I soften his kibble and mix wet food in with it, then clean his mouth after eating.
He’s really the sweetest boy and an excellent companion. I would keep him if I could but there are too many more that have to be rescued!”
******
Bentley will be coming to N. VA on 10/12, ready to start his new life.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Maltese/Poodle Mix - Maltipoo
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 11.5 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 3.5 to 4 years old
COAT TYPE: Long Coat - Needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots - neutered - microchipped
LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC - Coming to DC metro 10/12
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.