American Staffordshire Terrier puppies and dogs in Vienna, 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

Cinder is a sweet and affectionate girl. Cinder is a survivor of a house fire in which her owner was taken to the hospital and did not return. The owner's family asked us to find her a loving home in which she would be a member of a family. Please consider giving her that home. Cinder is good with children and other dogs but should not be in home with cats. She will not chase them but can be too rough with them. Cinder is fully vetted, healthy, all vaccinations, heartworm negative, spayed and microchipped. RPACI is a non profit rescue, and currently possess our 501C3 to operate as such. Please visit us on Facebook: Rebecca's Paws and Claws in Remlap and our website: www.rpacirescue.org. All dogs from this rescue are transported from Alabama to the Pennsylvania/ New England/ Virginia area and delivered in Pennsylvania, Virginia and RI. Each dog will come fully vetted. Price also includes transportation and a Health Certificate as required by law. There is a 100.00 deposit required at the time of adoption to secure the transport crate. The remainder of the fee will be paid once you pick up the dog. Naturally the 100.00 comes off the total owed at pick up. It will be refunded if for any reason you decide you do not want to adopt, unless the transport has already left.with the dog. To get a application please email: saveapreciouspaw@gmail.com You can also visit our website Rpacirescue.org to fill out an adoption application

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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 Dec 28th   12-3pm Weber's Pet supermarket; 2280 Hunters Wood Plaza; Reston     Saturday Jan 4th  12-3pm Weber's Pet supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax     Saturday Jan 11th 12 -3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 2280 Hunters Wood Plaza; Reston   Saturday Jan 18th 12- 3pm 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 December 19, 2024, 1:21 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

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: trailshomefarm@homewardtrails.org PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ LOCATION: Trails Home Farm, 2581 Winchester Rd, Delaplane, VA ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Trails Home Farm Staff HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: All dogs located at Trails Home Farm are in Delaplane, VA and require an appointment for approved applicants to have a meet and greet. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Hi there, It's me Finnick. If you have a few minutes I would love to tell you all about me. I have been living in a shelter since I was 8 weeks old. Yes, you read that correctly. I spent my entire life in a cold rural shelter. The question is why. I wish I knew. Anyone who visited the shelter would walk right past me. I overheard some folks saying they don't want a pit mix. I'm not sure why. I am such a sweet boy and all I want is a loving home where my people will provide me with shelter, food, and love. Lots of love. Want to hear some fun facts about me? Good. I'm glad you do. I am 1. A great listener. If you ask me to sit, I will sit. If you say no, I will listen and stop. Not many dogs can say that. Can they? 2. I love belly rubs. I think that is one of my favorite things. In return, I will give you lots of kisses. 3. I love crawling on my belly in the grass and rolling around in it. You should look at the videos on the website. 4. I walk great on a leash. I don't pull at all. 5. I enjoy the outdoors and will go on hikes or walks with anyone. 6. I am treat motivated. I love my food. 7. I know many commands. 8. I am playful. 9. I love playing in the water. 10. I love car rides and I sit or lay in there quietly. So, I am afraid of some sounds and movement. I am just learning about all the great things in this big world from the many wonderful people who take me out. I saw and heard a fire truck for the first time. I learned they are loud and drive very fast. I also learned that I don't appreciate loud sirens. It scared me at first, but I am beginning to get used to it while out on daily outings. I have learned the world is not a scary place. I just need to trust my people and take it one step at a time. I may bark at first, but I warm up quickly. The staff at Homeward Trails say I am nothing next to perfect and anyone that passes me up is missing out on the most loyal and amazing companion you will find. I agree with them. How about you come out to Trails Home Farm to visit and get to know me yourself? I promise you won't be disappointed. ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 55 lbs KNOWN WITH DOGS: Finnick likes to walk with other dogs. Finnick can be a resource guarder, so we recommend for him to be the only dog in the home. KNOWN WITH CATS: We do not currently know how they are with cats. If that is needed, let us know and we'll work on getting that information! KNOWN WITH KIDS: Good with children over 10 as he can move quickly when excited and possibly knock a child down by mistake. KNOWN COMMANDS: Sit, down, place, spin, paw, look, and he gives kisses on command too. KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: He is house trained, and crate trained. KNOWN LIKES: Treats. Exercise. Mental and physical exercise, rolling around on grass KNOWN DISLIKES: Living with other dogs. ADOPTION FEE: WAIVED! This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.