American Staffordshire Terrier puppies and dogs in Herndon, Virginia

Meet Trevor! Trevor was spotted roaming around PG County as a stray for over a week, a county that has historically banned his breed. He was seen going up to walkers and other dogs on the street seeking attention and was clearly a young dog. WDR adopter and local animal advocate, Pink, was worried for his safety and brought him home. Trevor is the 5th dog Pink has rescued from her Riverdale, MD community, and WDR has found forever homes for each of them. Now it’s Trevor’s turn. Trevor is currently bunking with Pink and WDR alum Bella. He easily integrated into their home and has become good pals with Bella. He wants to play with her but also respects her space, and he seems most content if she’s around. If he notices she’s out of view, he will anxiously start searching for her. Trevor quickly picked up on the rules of home life - he is housetrained and has learned how to use the doggy door. Pink reports he is very well-mannered in the home, with no running or unscheduled chewing. He will bark at noises and people outside, but that improves as he settles in and got more familiar. While Trevor is a young pup he has a moderate energy level. He loves going on walks but needs work on his leash skills. He gets two daily walks and some playtime in the yard for fetch and romping with Bella. He likes to play catch but after a few throws, he gets bored. Mostly he wants to follow Pink around the house and cuddle when she settles down. He loves a bone to chew on and enjoys his toys, but more so when he and Bella compete for the same one. They have done very well sharing. We checked in with Pink for a quick Q&A: Personality? Confident for sure and very snuggly! Have you seen him around kids? I have not seen him around young kids - but I think being kind of a puppy himself, he’d be great with them. I think he would cuddle up and watch Dora the Explorer all day long if you let him and be very gentle. Does he meet new people and other dogs well? He greets new people and visitors very well. He's had a mixed experience meeting new dogs. He did well meeting my friend's female German Shepherd who visited us but reacted to another friend’s male dog. He needs a gradual, managed introductions to new dogs. Trevor is a delightful dog to have around. He is so happy with his routine! He enjoys mealtime - he has quite the appetite! He enjoys Bella’s company and has certainly taken the role as her little brother. He wants to hang out with her, but his main focus is the human. He is very cuddly and simply adores attention. He will sleep through the night and only gets up in the morning when I get up. I fall in love with all dogs I take in, but if there were to be a favorite, I would say Trevor is the one." What I love about Trevor: So smart So handsome So cuddly So well behaved (at home) So connected with me/humans I love that he’ll get up in the morning when we (Bella and I) get up I love that when he is done at mealtime he won’t bother Bella if she’s not I love that he follows Bella inside when I leave for work and that they are both looking out the window with joy when I pull up   FOSTER MOM UPDATE - 8/15/24 Trevor does well with his bestie, Bella, BUT has some challenges meeting new and unknown dogs on leash. We brought in a trainer to assess Trevor and work with Pink to improve his leash skills. The trainer feels that much of Trevor's reactivity comes from uncertainty and not knowing what to do on leash vs. aggression. He is reactive and lacks confidence in what to do. He will bark/lunge to avoid interaction with unfamiliar pups and really needs a leader who will work with him and teach him what's expected. He needs repeated exposure to work through his uncertainty. After two sessions, we checked in with Pink for a training update: "He is doing better - He doesn’t react to dogs in their own yards anymore, but still will react to dogs passing by nearby. He pulls when I walk with Bella, but if he is pulling too much, I stop and he walks back towards me and slows down his stride. Improvement is steady, I would say!" ******* We are looking for a loving family with dog experience (preferably someone who has worked with leash reactivity) to help Trevor be his best self. He's such a sweet boy with a social nature and a great disposition with all people. He's good with kids too and can have good a positive dog relationship, but it needs to be the right match. He'll need his new family to have patience and do a gradual introduction to make it work.  Apply for this handsome boy today!   BREED ESTIMATE: AmStaff (Bully) GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  55 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~  14 mos COAT TYPE:  short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION:  Riverdale, MD   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. December 24, 2024, 8:28 am

Meet Twix. This handsome Bully boy was found tied to a pole as a very young pup. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan saw him, took him in, and ensured he found his way to rescue. Twix has proven to be a vibrant, sweet, and smart boy, and we are thrilled to help him find his forever home. Twix is living with seasoned fosters, Laine and Gary, who have four dogs of their own. He was an easy introduction to their pack and quickly formed a bond with Ziege, their youngest dog, who is about his size. Twix thrives in an active environment and enjoys rough-and-tumble play, making him best suited for a home with a dog his size or larger who shares his energy and play style. Laine shared, “Twix is very sweet and knows his name, comes when called, knows how to sit, and loves his belly rubs. He loves to play chase with Girl and Ziege, and tug-of-war is his favorite game. He gets in the kiddie pools a lot and just about anything is a toy to him — my shoes, the laundry basket. He does great meeting new people and will talk to you from time to time. It’s the cutest thing.” Twix has shown himself to be adaptable and eager to learn. He’s housetrained, crate-trained, and has started mastering basic commands. He rides great in the car and does well meeting new people and other dogs. He has decent leash skills; he may pull a bit but improves with practice. Twix is very treat-motivated and learns quickly, so continued training in his new home will be a rewarding experience for both him and his adopters. He’s still a young pup who can get into mischief if bored or left to his own devices, so structure will be important for him. We believe that Twix will need an active home. He’d thrive with a family who appreciates his fun and goofy personality and is committed to giving him the structure and love he deserves. While he loves the company of other dogs, Twix would also be happy as the center of attention in a single dog home, provided he has plenty of interaction and activity. This lovable boy has so much to offer and is ready to bring joy, laughter, and unconditional love to his new family. If you’re looking for a loyal, active, and playful companion, Twix might just be the perfect fit for you. Apply today!   BREED ESTIMATE:  American Staffordshire/Bulldog/Bully Mix = Super cute! GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  46 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~  1 to 1.5 years old COAT TYPE:  short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 VET INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION:  York, SC - COMING TO DC Metro in Jan 2025   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. December 23, 2024, 7:54 pm

These babies were found in a ditch and brought in. They are a very friendly group and a bit rowdy. They have tons of playful energy and are a very curious group. Jones likes to play and have fun. He is friendly, likes people and kids. He will need all of the puppy training and leash work. He is a great boy who is waiting for his new home. Jones is in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue Riders.

This sweet girl is one of many dogs who's fate it was to be abandoned here in the south. People are throwing sweet dogs out day and night in this economy. Ducky is one of the lucky ones that was picked up by a kind stranger and brought to a rescue that was able to find a foster! She is Spayed and UTD on required vaccines. Ducky likes other dogs but is rambunctious. She loves everyone she meets so older children would be fine. She is close to housetrained and will just need to get comfortable with her new routine. If you would like to add this sweet and very pretty girl to your forever family, please email omlc7@hotmail.com and we will send our info and app. If you do not see a response, be sure and check you junk folder.

This lady was brought to us with her pups after being found dumped in a yard. She is a sweet gal who had to have been someone's baby. She is housetrained, does well on a leash and likes car rides. She is friendly to everyone and is not aggressive at all. She has never snapped at any volunteer who has met her, nor any visitor. She is a great dog who deserves to have a home again. She is located in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue Riders.

This group of babies were found in a ditch and brought in. They are friendly, playful and have loads of puppy energy. They are friendly and have no problems with people, kids or other pups their size. They haven't been around cats so they will need to be taught those manners. They will need all the basic puppy training and leash work. They have been in a crate before but may have some car sickness. This is just a wonderfully rowdy and curious group. Jasmine is located in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue