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Noise level: Some, talks to other dogs and responds to some noises
Hello there! I'm McJingles. I'm a girl who absolutely adores hooman attention and, of course, my doggie pals. I'm a joy to have around the house, with not a single potty accident to my name. I'm so well-behaved that I don't even need to be crated. Snuggles are my absolute favorite, and if you allow it, I'll happily curl up on your lap. I'm always eager to go outside, filled with anticipation about who I might meet and play with. Oddly enough, I have a penchant for chasing cats and squirrels, but fetching a ball? Not my thing. I'd rather romp around with my doggie pals. However, there's one thing I must confess – car rides are not my cup of tea. In fact, I downright refuse, and they make me a bit queasy.
I'm a bit of a talker too, engaging in occasional conversations with other dogs or responding to interesting noises. In particular, I love to help out the medics and firemen by howling as their sirens go by! My foster mom is still deciphering what I'm saying, but it's all part of my charm.
Training-wise, I've got the basics down – I'll sit for treats, especially the soft kind since I'm short on a few teeth. Bath time? No problem, I sit like a champ. However, I could use a bit of leash training, as my excitement sometimes gets the best of me. I'm working on my recall and the "leave it" command. I'm very well behaved otherwise, though, and enjoy just hanging out!
Now, I must admit that I get a bit nervous when seeking affection, but it's only because I want to be loved on. My foster mom is patient and understanding, knowing that I might have some past traumas. Patience in my forever home would be appreciated!
I'm house trained and have a moderate energy level, making me an ideal companion for long or short walks and playtime with other pups. My daily routine includes an early morning potty break, a delicious breakfast, a long walk, and some quality snooze time until my foster mom returns from work. Surprise lunch potty breaks are always appreciated. Dinner is between 5-6 pm, followed by another long evening walk and playtime.
While I don't require a yard, having one would be a bonus. I'm an obedient, playful, affectionate, eager-to-please, gentle girl – the perfect addition to any loving family. I can't wait to meet you and become a part of your home!
Likes: Humans and doggos, meal time, nap time, pets, and belly rubs!
Dislikes: Car rides, hard kibble (I prefer soft food!)
My ideal home: People who will love me and give me attention! I'm flexible and can adapt to a variety of settings.
Current on all core vaccines (including DHPP & rabies)
Microchip
Current on flea & tick and heartworm preventatives
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May 4, 2024, 3:35 pm
Female, 9 years old, 59 lbs
Good with: Dogs, kids
Not good with: Cats
House trained: Yes
Energy level: Moderate
Noise level: Some, talks to other dogs and responds to some noises
Hello there! I'm McJingles. I'm a girl who absolutely adores hooman attention and, of course, my doggie pals. I'm a joy to have around the house, with not a single potty accident to my name. I'm so well-behaved that I don't even need to be crated. Snuggles are my absolute favorite, and if you allow it, I'll happily curl up on your lap. I'm always eager to go outside, filled with anticipation about who I might meet and play with. Oddly enough, I have a penchant for chasing cats and squirrels, but fetching a ball? Not my thing. I'd rather romp around with my doggie pals. However, there's one thing I must confess – car rides are not my cup of tea. In fact, I downright refuse, and they make me a bit queasy.
I'm a bit of a talker too, engaging in occasional conversations with other dogs or responding to interesting noises. In particular, I love to help out the medics and firemen by howling as their sirens go by! My foster mom is still deciphering what I'm saying, but it's all part of my charm.
Training-wise, I've got the basics down – I'll sit for treats, especially the soft kind since I'm short on a few teeth. Bath time? No problem, I sit like a champ. However, I could use a bit of leash training, as my excitement sometimes gets the best of me. I'm working on my recall and the "leave it" command. I'm very well behaved otherwise, though, and enjoy just hanging out!
Now, I must admit that I get a bit nervous when seeking affection, but it's only because I want to be loved on. My foster mom is patient and understanding, knowing that I might have some past traumas. Patience in my forever home would be appreciated!
I'm house trained and have a moderate energy level, making me an ideal companion for long or short walks and playtime with other pups. My daily routine includes an early morning potty break, a delicious breakfast, a long walk, and some quality snooze time until my foster mom returns from work. Surprise lunch potty breaks are always appreciated. Dinner is between 5-6 pm, followed by another long evening walk and playtime.
While I don't require a yard, having one would be a bonus. I'm an obedient, playful, affectionate, eager-to-please, gentle girl – the perfect addition to any loving family. I can't wait to meet you and become a part of your home!
Likes: Humans and doggos, meal time, nap time, pets, and belly rubs!
Dislikes: Car rides, hard kibble (I prefer soft food!)
My ideal home: People who will love me and give me attention! I'm flexible and can adapt to a variety of settings.
Applications can be found at www.ruraldogrescue.com/application
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Interview
An adoption coordinator will contact you for a phone interview
3.
Meet the Pet
At anytime during the process you can meet our dogs at our adoption event. We do not have a facility and are 100% foster based.
4.
Home Check
A quick home visit to make sure the dog you've chosen is a good fit and answer any other questions you might have.
5.
Approve Application
Once approved and the adoption fee is paid, you can take your new family member home!
Additional adoption info
Adoption area is Washington, D.C area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. All adoptions require a completed adoption application. Our adoption coordinators will contact you soon after reviewing the application. Our adoption fee is $450 to help off set the costs of rescuing dogs in need. All dogs go to their new homes spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, wormed (although a 2nd worming may be required), started on heart worm and flea and tick preventative and sometimes microchipped.
Although we try to be as accurate as possible, Rural Dog Rescue cannot guarantee the breed or full-grown adult size of any of the dogs or puppies in its care. Because many of these dogs were found as strays or are the result of irresponsible, unplanned breeding, we do not know the dog's exact background and can only list breed and size by our best educated guess. If exact breed and size are important to you, please consider adopting a dog from a specific breed rescue. We want our dogs to be adopted by people who will love and care for them forever for who they are - no matter what breed and size they turn out to be!
To read more about the application process, or to fill out an application, visit http://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoption-process/
Adoption area is Washington, D.C area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. All adoptions require a completed adoption application. Our adoption coordinators will contact you soon after reviewing the application. Our adoption fee is $450 to help off set the costs of rescuing dogs in need. All dogs go to their new homes spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, wormed (although a 2nd worming may be required), started on heart worm and flea and tick preventative and sometimes microchipped.
Although we try to be as accurate as possible, Rural Dog Rescue cannot guarantee the breed or full-grown adult size of any of the dogs or puppies in its care. Because many of these dogs were found as strays or are the result of irresponsible, unplanned breeding, we do not know the dog's exact background and can only list breed and size by our best educated guess. If exact breed and size are important to you, please consider adopting a dog from a specific breed rescue. We want our dogs to be adopted by people who will love and care for them forever for who they are - no matter what breed and size they turn out to be!
To read more about the application process, or to fill out an application, visit http://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoption-process/
Meet our dogs in person at our adoption events. You can find the calendar of events on our website: https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoptionevents
Please note, not all dogs will be at all events.
Meet our dogs in person at our adoption events. You can find the calendar of events on our website: https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoptionevents
Please note, not all dogs will be at all events.
More about this rescue
Rural Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save the lives of dogs and cats in high-kill shelters in rural areas with euthanasia rates of 80% or higher.
Mission Statement: Forever true to The Underdog, Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue. We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. We make a commitment to reserve a minimum of 50% of the dogs we save to The Underdog. Root For The Underdog!
Rural Dog Rescue's home base is in Washington, DC. We support several high kill shelters that euthanize in 72 hours and whose kill rate is 70% or higher in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina. Rural Dog Rescue also helps dogs in need in Washington, DC and Maryland.
We are 100% volunteer and foster based and no salaries are paid. 100% of your donation and adoption fee goes to helping the dogs and cats of Rural Dog Rescue.
Rural Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save the lives of dogs and cats in high-kill shelters in rural areas with euthanasia rates of 80% or higher.
Mission Statement: Forever true to The Underdog, Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue. We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. We make a commitment to reserve a minimum of 50% of the dogs we save to The Underdog. Root For The Underdog!
Rural Dog Rescue's home base is in Washington, DC. We support several high kill shelters that euthanize in 72 hours and whose kill rate is 70% or higher in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina. Rural Dog Rescue also helps dogs in need in Washington, DC and Maryland.
We are 100% volunteer and foster based and no salaries are paid. 100% of your donation and adoption fee goes to helping the dogs and cats of Rural Dog Rescue.
