American Staffordshire Terrier puppies and dogs in Vienna, Virginia

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:  Centreville, 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. January 19, 2025, 12:18 pm

Meet Otter! Otter is the puppy of Oliver, who was rescued just two weeks ago from a heartbreaking situation—living tied to a tree and exposed to the elements. Otter’s mom faced the same neglect, tied out in the yard unspayed and unprotected. Sadly, this led to puppies, including Otter. Fortunately, Otter was able to nurse with his mom for at least six weeks before they were separated, and his mom was given away. While we’re heartbroken that we couldn’t rescue his mom, we’re fully committed to finding Otter the loving home he deserves. Otter is thriving in his foster home with a mom, dad, two dogs, and multiple cats. His foster mom is a vet tech, so he accompanies her to work during the day and has become a favorite among the staff. He’s in the perfect environment for a young pup, getting plenty of socialization and exposure to new experiences. Foster mom update: “Otter is becoming more active, he loves playing but he does take several longish naps throughout the day. He is very social, he loves playing with my two dogs and enjoys playdates with a couple of my friends’ puppies too. He does well meeting new people and loves attention. We are working on potty training and it’s a learning process. He does well in his crate overnight and when he is with me at work we do frequent potty breaks, but he is still too young to be trusted.  We regularly visit my mom’s house where there are kids 6, 13, and 15 years old and he loves them. He’ll make a great family dog.” This sweet boy needs an active home and family ready for puppy mode. Otter would love an established, playful dog to learn from in his new home. If you have a puppy-friendly schedule and are ready to potty train and teach basic obedience skills…Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: AmStaff/Boxer Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  10 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~  8 to 9 weeks (1/14/25) COAT TYPE:  short coat ADOPTION FEE: $400 OTHER INFO: utd on shots, dewormed, microchipped LOCATION:  Rock Hill, SC - Coming to N. VA early Feb 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. February 2, 2025, 9:40 pm

Meet Oliver. This handsome boy is safe, warm, and living indoors for the very first time in his young life. For months, Oliver endured a life tied to a tree with little room to move and no shelter to protect him. Concerned neighbors repeatedly contacted the police and animal control, but no action was taken to help him. Fortunately, when his owner abandoned him, we were able to step in and give Oliver a chance at a brighter future. Oliver has been in his foster home for two weeks now, settling in with his foster mom, Lou, her husband, Scotty, and their two German Shepherds, Knox and Dozer. He had an easy introduction to his new pack and seems to enjoy their company. At first, he stuck close to the senior pup and pack leader, Dozer, learning the ropes. Before long, he found a playful buddy in Knox and has even discovered the toy box! Oliver loves to entertain himself with toys, showing us the joyful, curious spirit that was waiting to shine through. We checked in with his foster mom, Lou, for an update:  “Oliver is the sweetest boy and absolutely loves to cuddle. He’s so happy to be inside, warm, and part of a family. He has great house manners and is completely housebroken—he hasn’t had a single accident since he arrived. I’ve been slowly introducing the crate to him, and he’s learning that it’s a safe and cozy spot. When Scotty and I are out of the house for a few hours, we crate him since he and Knox are still young dogs who can’t quite be trusted not to get into mischief. At night, though, I now let him sleep out with the pack, and he does just fine. Oliver is naturally more of a submissive dog, which made introducing him to my boys one of the easiest I’ve done. He’s happy to follow their lead, and all three dogs sit calmly while we prepare their food. There hasn’t been a single argument between them, and Oliver shows no food aggression—remarkable, considering how skinny he was and what he’s been through. He’s really starting to settle into life as a confident, happy dog. The first few days, he was a bit scared of everything, which is understandable with all the new sights, sounds, and routines. But now he’s totally comfortable. He loves the couch, warm blankets, and snuggling with either me or Scotty whenever we sit down. He’s also a big fan of butt scratches! Energy-wise, Oliver is low to moderate, which is surprising for such a young dog. I haven’t heard him bark yet, but he does whine like a little baby puppy, which is both sweet and funny. Overall, he’s a gentle, loving, and very good boy who’s soaking up all the love and comfort he’s been missing.” ******** Oliver has quickly embraced home life and is thriving in his new environment. Now that he’s settled in and feeling safe and loved, his adolescent side is coming out…like stealing his foster mom’s slipper or following Knox’s lead to get into mischief. It’s great to see. Over the next few weeks, his foster mom will test out his leash skills and socialize him further with outings to the local pet store and Home Depot. Oliver has already been to the vet and Tractor Supply and did wonderfully. He charmed the vet staff, was an excellent patient, and calmly met strangers in the store. His calm demeanor and sweet personality shine as he adjusts to life as a loved and cared-for pup. He’s a pretty impressive boy!   FOSTER MOM UPDATE - 1/31/25 "I took Oliver to the vet and pet store today and he did well. There was another dog in PetSmart that was barking and going spastic and Oliver just ignored him. He also met a 4-year-old little girl while we were looking at the fish and he loved her. He let her pet him and never tried to jump or nibble on her fingers. When she got ready to leave she turned around and waved at him and told him bye Oliver, it was so sweet. He did get a little anxious outside because it was lunch rush hour and there was a lot of really loud traffic, but riding in my vehicle he did fine even with fire trucks in the ambulance passing us.  Everyone at the vet office was talking about him too and I heard so many great compliments about he's a wonderful dog, he's so cute, he's just perfect, he's a fantastic dog. He was so calm and relaxed, he actually fell asleep in the exam room when I was talking with the vet." ********* Oliver will be coming to the DC metro area in February.  Apply today to learn more! BREED ESTIMATE:  AmStaff/Boxer Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  59 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~  1 year old COAT TYPE:  short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 VET INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION:  Rock, Hill, SC - Coming to N. VA in February   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. February 1, 2025, 1:38 am

Meet Gracie! This adorable little nugget was found running as a stray in York County, SC, and picked up by Animal Control. That turned out to be her lucky day because one of our amazing foster moms, Laine, volunteers at the shelter and didn’t hesitate to step up and help. Now, Miss Gracie is safe in rescue and settling into her foster home with Laine, Gary, and their pack of four pups! Gracie has already won over her foster family and quickly bonded with her new pack. She loves to play, gets the zoomies, and hops like a rabbit when she’s excited—something that keeps Laine laughing. She was quickly welcomed by the resident dogs, finding playmates in the two younger pups and a bestie in her fellow pittie, Ziege. We’ve learned that Gracie is both crate-trained and house-trained! She was a little timid at first, adjusting to all the new sights and sounds of home life, but she’s settling in beautifully. Every day, her confidence grows with more exposure and reassurance from her foster family. Laine shared this update: "Gracie is a diamond in the rough, and I could just squeeze her to pieces! She’s such a happy girl—still a little too thin and always acting like she’s starving, but that’s improving now that she knows she can count on regular meals. She loves toys and can be so silly! Today, she decided the throw rug was a toy and pulled it into the dog bed with her. She’s also obsessed with the water hose and is learning how to have fun. I only expect her to blossom even more as she settles in." Gracie is already showing what a special girl she is, and we can’t wait to see her continue to thrive! Updates to follow as she settles in.  This cutie pie is ready to start her new life and will be coming to town in February.  Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE:  AmStaff Mix (bully) GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  42 lbs (should be close to 45lbs) APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1.5 years old COAT TYPE:  short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 VET INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION:  York, SC - Coming to town in February   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. January 31, 2025, 9:19 am

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Rambo was born 6/08/2023. He’s a very energetic dog that loves to run, play fetch, go on walks & lay around the house/outside. He will never not eat his food but he only eats twice a day. He’s very intelligent & obedient. He loves mind games for dogs. He knows how to open doorknobs if he can reach them & can open containers if you let him. I’ve had him since he was a couple months old. Due to my work schedule & situation I’m not able to always give him as much attention as I’d like to. I have to travel a lot for work & my family & friends arent always able to care for him while I am gone for days or weeks at a time unfortunately. I have recently been trying to rehome Rambo rather than take him to a shelter or leave him at dog hotels. He is up to date on all of his shots, is neutered & has no health issues. I run with him so he is in great shape at the moment. Please only adopt if you can supervise him or have him inside your home daily as well as play or exercise with him daily.

Foster Homes Needed! Do you have time and room in your life for a foster dog? http://www.muttloverescue.org/foster.html *****************   Brenda is a 10-month-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix. She’s very affectionate and gets along wonderfully with her foster sister. She also enjoys weekly playdates with other neighborhood dogs. While she’s dog-friendly, she can get a bit anxious and bark when meeting new friends on leash, so introductions in a relaxed setting work best. Brenda loves car rides, snacking on bananas, and snoring while snuggled up to her people. But her ultimate joy? Finding the perfect stick outside, because why chase a ball when you can carry a tree branch?  **BECAUSE OF OUR REQUIREMENT FOR A HOME VISIT, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ADOPT TO HOMES IN THE NORTHERN VA / MARYLAND / DC METRO AREA** We have adoption events EVERY SATURDAY from 12-3 p.m. Please note that not all dogs can attend every event, so if you are interested in meeting a particular dog, please complete a no-obligation application on our website at http://www.muttloverescue.org/application.html OR write to adopt@muttloverescue.org. Upcoming adoption events: Saturday Feb 1st 12- 3pm  - Cancelled     Saturday Feb 8th 12 - 3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 2280 Hunnters Wood Plaza; Reston     Saturday Feb 15th 12-3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax We are always desperate for foster homes, now more than ever. If you are interested in fostering, please complete an application... unless you are a previous adopter/foster, then you can just contact us via phone (703-988-2608) or email (adopt@muttloverescue.org) to tell us which dog you want to foster!    For information on sponsoring this dog, please write to adopt@muttloverescue.org.   WE NEED FOSTER HOMES! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL ADOPT@MUTTLOVERESCUE.ORG. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muttloverescue    Follow us on Twitter: @Muttlove_Rescue January 30, 2025, 12:51 pm

DOMINO:  He is super sweet, crazy, always curious, smallest dog but makes up in spirit. Very vocal, first one to go running or bark if he hears a noise. Getting better with leash walking. Great dog but will take a lot of attention, off leash does wonder, big scent dog.  Domino is super sweet just little on wild side.  He is crate trained and housetrained. He is neutered, heartworm negative, microchipped and has all his shots. His adoption fee is $525     If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerDecember 30, 2024, 3:40 pm

Tiny Titus is a handsome Bully who has been babied and loved but two senior dogs in the home are just not able to enjoy him. The family wants him to have a better home. He is a very loving boy and potty trained and likes everyone and dogs . Don’t know much about cats. He hadn’t been around them. He is neutered and UTD on shots . Text Teresa 2767910475. For Pete’s Sake Rescue. Rsimis2@gmail.com. He would love a yard and a fence.

Rosie was dropped off into this fosters neighborhood and left to fend for herself after obviously having puppies. She went door to door asking to be let in — it was January and rainy and this indoor girl was beside herself. After 10 days begging for help, she found the right neighbor who gave me a call and I brought her into my foster home. She had terrible skin allergies and was oh so hungry! For months she stared at trucks and on walks sat next to trucks — likely hoping it was her people’s truck and surely they were coming back for her. That was Jan ‘23. Flash forward to now, she is a solid 85# and allergies controlled, fur is gorgeous, and she loooooooooves everyone she meets ESPECIALLY men!!! She gets a daily walk and has become a neighborhood celebrity knowing everybody! Lawnmowing guys, city service trucks, linemen, neighbors…. literally stop what they are doing to come give her some petting and a happy hello! A lonnnng roll in the grass is required before walks are complete. She happily wears her raincoat on rainy days and winter coat in the cold months. Rosie has perfect housemanners and asks for very little. She needs to be the only pet in the house though, preferring to be Queen of her kingdom. She requires monthly meds for allergies. Her mast cell tumor was removed with all margins clear, and her Lymes disease treated. She loves car rides and going into stores and meeting everyone she can. A home where she can be Queen is her dream and mine. A busy foster home that requires her to be kept separated is not the ideal place for this social butterfly. Contact irondawgs13@gmail.com for adoption application