Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago
Submit Application
Interview
Home Check
Approve Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
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Meet Albert. This sweet boy spent the last year of his life tethered outside. He was abandoned in the neighborhood, and taken in by a resident who decided to “help” him by tethering him to a tree in the backyard. He was sleeping under the house in a crawl space when we first met him and keeping company with two other dogs chained on the property. Thankfully, some local animal advocates Worthy Dog works with got involved and secured his release, and now he’s living in the safety and comfort of a foster home.
We think Albert is some mix of Terrier or Basenji. He has a svelte build, radar ears, a curled tail, and only weighs 28 pounds. He is currently living as an only dog but has done well meeting and socializing with other dogs. Albert is a more submissive pup by nature and has a moderate energy level.
While he was understandably timid the first few days in his foster home, he’s gaining confidence daily and learning to enjoy this new life. He now hangs out on the couch with his foster parents and sleeps in bed with them at night…Can you imagine how good that must feel after sleeping on the cold, hard, and wet ground for a year?!?! When his foster parents come home, he will run to greet them, wagging his tail and so joyful to see them. This sweet boy’s life has definitely changed for the better.
We believe Albert lived in a home at some point. He’s potty trained and will even whine or scratch at the door when he wants to go out. He’s not a fan of the crate but does accept it, has had no problem meeting strangers, and seems very comfortable around kids. He still doesn’t know what to do with toys, but that will come with time.
Overall, he’s a very well-adapted pup. He sleeps, naps, and travels well. He is food-motivated but not food-aggressive. Albert has a very charming nature and wants to please you, and he is also intelligent and very trainable.
We love seeing these pups transition, and because someone took action to help, Albert is going to have a wonderful life. He will be coming to town after the Thanksgiving holiday to start his new life.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Terrier/Chihuahua Mix (?)
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 28 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2.5 years old
COAT TYPE: short coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Fort Mill, SC - Coming to DC metro on 12/7
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 Albert. This sweet boy spent the last year of his life tethered outside. He was abandoned in the neighborhood, and taken in by a resident who decided to “help” him by tethering him to a tree in the backyard. He was sleeping under the house in a crawl space when we first met him and keeping company with two other dogs chained on the property. Thankfully, some local animal advocates Worthy Dog works with got involved and secured his release, and now he’s living in the safety and comfort of a foster home.
We think Albert is some mix of Terrier or Basenji. He has a svelte build, radar ears, a curled tail, and only weighs 28 pounds. He is currently living as an only dog but has done well meeting and socializing with other dogs. Albert is a more submissive pup by nature and has a moderate energy level.
While he was understandably timid the first few days in his foster home, he’s gaining confidence daily and learning to enjoy this new life. He now hangs out on the couch with his foster parents and sleeps in bed with them at night…Can you imagine how good that must feel after sleeping on the cold, hard, and wet ground for a year?!?! When his foster parents come home, he will run to greet them, wagging his tail and so joyful to see them. This sweet boy’s life has definitely changed for the better.
We believe Albert lived in a home at some point. He’s potty trained and will even whine or scratch at the door when he wants to go out. He’s not a fan of the crate but does accept it, has had no problem meeting strangers, and seems very comfortable around kids. He still doesn’t know what to do with toys, but that will come with time.
Overall, he’s a very well-adapted pup. He sleeps, naps, and travels well. He is food-motivated but not food-aggressive. Albert has a very charming nature and wants to please you, and he is also intelligent and very trainable.
We love seeing these pups transition, and because someone took action to help, Albert is going to have a wonderful life. He will be coming to town after the Thanksgiving holiday to start his new life.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Terrier/Chihuahua Mix (?)
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 28 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2.5 years old
COAT TYPE: short coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Fort Mill, SC - Coming to DC metro on 12/7
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.