Squirrel, American Staffordshire Terrier For Adoption In Reston, Virginia

Worthy Dog Rescue

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$425

Squirrel, American Staffordshire Terrier For Adoption In Reston, Virginia

Price:

$425

Location:

Reston, VA

Description:

Meet Squirrel. This adorable little nugget was found running as a stray in a field behind an apartment building. He is just a baby and not able to fend for himself. He was so fortunate to be rescued before he was harmed. Because of rescue, Squirrel is now safe and living in a foster home with a mom, dad, kids, two dogs, and a kitty. He’s getting great socialization while learning basic commands and the rules of home life. Squirrel is a naturally social pup who has a fun-loving spirit and loves to cuddle He likes to sit on your lap and get pets, but also enjoys playing fetch and will even bring the ball back to you. You’ll often find him romping and playing with his foster siblings in the yard - both canine and human. He follows the older dogs around and learns from them. Squirrel has already proven to be a smart boy with good house manners for such a young puppy. He’s crate-trained and very close to being fully housetrained. He can make it through the night without having to go potty and never has accidents in his crate. Good boy, Squirrel! Like all puppies, you have to keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn’t get into mischief. This sweet boy is gorgeous and charms everyone he meets. He'll make a great sidekick that you can take with you anywhere (park, brewery, hikes) and does well meeting new people and other dogs. His foster parents have already started working on leash training and he's comfortable on leash now. He still gets excited and pulls, but he's learning the process. We are looking for a fun, active family who has a flexible schedule and is ready for puppy mode. A family with another social, playful pup in the home would be great for Squirrel to learn from and pal around with Preference will be given to adopters with: A flexible, puppy-friendly schedule Another social dog in the home (not required) An active home in the DC metro and surrounding area Bully breed or large dog experience Squirrel is so sweet and is sure to bring a lot of love and joy to his new family. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: American Staffordshire Terrier/Bully Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 35 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 3.5 months old COAT TYPE: short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 VET INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC - Coming to DC Metro in Oct 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. September 15, 2024, 4:30 pmAdoption processThank 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.APPROVAL PROCESS APPLYTo start the approval process, the first step is to complete our non-binding adoption application REFERENCESIf applicable, we check vet references to ensure that your pets have been kept current on care, and a copy of your lease to ensure that adopting doesn't violate your rental agreement INTERVIEWOnce your application is submitted and reviewed, and your vet provides a positive reference, a Worthy Dog Rescue volunteer will contact you to schedule a phone interview to discuss your application HOME VISITA Worthy Dog Rescue 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 one of our dogs APPROVALUpon 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. If not, we will work with you to find another dog who will suit your family. TIMINGThe approval process can take a week or two depending on your availability and our volunteers’ schedules. The rescue is run by a team of volunteers from your community who love dogs. We are just regular people with jobs, kids, and lives whose time is as limited as yours. That means that during periods of high activity or seasonal vacations the process may take a little longer. THE DOG YOU APPLY FOR IS NOT GUARANTEEDWorthy 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. ADOPTION POLICIES Must be at least 23 All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselvesShelter locationWorthy Dog Rescue believes that public adoption events are unnecessarily stressful for the dogs and the foster families who care for them, and that our structured, personalized adoption process leads to a more consistently positive outcome for both the dog and the adopter.

Breed:

American Staffordshire Terrier

Category:

Dogs

Color:

Brown

Sex:

Male

Posted:

September 16 on Get-Pet