Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Cheeto! One of our dedicated foster moms, Jen, saw Cheeto being given away on social media and offered to foster him. We were delighted to welcome this adorable 1-year-old Terrier Mix into our rescue. Cheeto is an incredibly sweet pup with lots of youthful energy. He gets along well with other dogs and loves to play. Cheeto currently lives with Jen, her three older dogs, and multiple cats. Initially, he was somewhat barky with the other dogs as he had never lived with canine companions before. He needed to learn appropriate play communication, but he picked it up quickly and is now a great pack member. He would pair well with a playful dog that matches his energy, or he'd thrive as an only dog with an active family who engages him in walks and play. Initially, he showed a lot of interest in the cats, but he's adapting to them too and learning to be friends. While he's not a natural with kitties, he could be paired with a dog-savvy cat and a patient owner. This sweet boy's primary focus is on his people. He wants to be near them and is always aware of where they are. Though very active, he responds well to routine, has learned to take naps, and does well with crate training. He's comfortable in the car and always ready for adventure. He’s still new to leash walks, so he'll need continued practice. Cheeto takes time to warm up to strangers and may be initially barky, but settles down once comfortable. He likely hasn't had many interactions with new people or experiences, but as a young dog, he'll continue to develop with more exposure. With some Terrier in his background, he's naturally somewhat vocal and not ideal for condo or apartment living. Foster mom, Jen, checked in with an update: "Cheeto is a fun, energetic, and happy little guy. He shows initial anxiety around new people through barking and avoidance. However, if initially ignored (no talk, touch, or eye contact), he settles down and accepts them. He's confident within his home and with his family. Once he understands his new pack’s dynamics, there will never be a time when someone says that Cheeto is anything but sweet. Now that he's settled in, Cheeto has discovered the joys of cuddling and napping with his people. He's mostly housetrained but needs regular breaks. He follows my other dogs' lead, is crate-trained, and willingly enters his crate for treats. I crate him when I'm away and at night. Being young, he'll find things to chew if unsupervised, but he's easily redirected with toys and bones. He loves chew bones and squeaky toys and excels at fetch, reliably returning items. Cheeto is high energy but responds to redirection. He is highly trainable and loves treats He would be a great candidate for training and agility classes. I think he could be a brewery dog given exposure, practice, and patience. He loves car rides! A yard with a fence or room to play fetch outside regularly would be ideal. I think following the 3 day, 3 week, 3 month rule for newly adopted dogs would result in him being a wonderful family pet. Overall, Cheeto has made wonderful progress in just a few weeks and could adapt quickly to almost any family willing to invest time in his training. My animals love him, as do I, my family members, and visitors. He'll make a wonderful addition and has so much potential. I am so proud of him." ********* This adorable pup will bring joy and love to your home. He needs an active family who is ready to show him the ropes while continuing his training. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Shorkie - Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 14 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1 year old COAT TYPE: Medium-long fluffy coat ADOPTION FEE: $400 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION:Rock Hill, SC 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. March 8, 2025, 9:35 pm
