My name is Mary!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Worthy Dog Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Home Check

Approve Application

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Labrador Retriever

Color

Black - with White

Age

Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

20266837

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Mary. This sweet girl was surrendered to a local shelter just days before Christmas, very pregnant, and with a large chain around her neck, indicating the quality of life she came from. Their facility was already over capacity, so they set up a temporary spot in their bathroom and put out a plea to the rescue community for help. The next morning, Mary gave birth to 12 puppies, and thankfully, Worthy Dog was able to find a fabulous foster home for Mary to care for her pups. She did an excellent job nursing her large brood and all of her puppies are safely in rescue. Now it’s Mary’s turn to be the priority and find her forever home.

Mary is still in her foster home living with a mom, dad, another dog, and two kitties. She has been puppy-free for a few weeks and is learning what it’s like to be a family dog. Since the puppies have left, she’s become more curious and playful. When left alone, she can get into things, so her foster parents have worked on her crate training and giving high-value treats when it’s crate time. She will now go in on her own to nap...Good girl Mary! She’s housetrained and will let you know when she needs to go out. She has learned some basic commands, like “sit,” “down,” and “come.”

Mary has proven to be a very sweet, gentle soul who loves to be around people and makes friendly quickly. She greets new people with a wagging tail, loves to snuggle, and will lean into you for pets. She is very gentle and has been around kids ages 1 to 10 years old with no issues. She doesn’t jump on them and is very respectful. She’s also good with both cats and dogs of all sizes. Mary's favorite things include: romping around the yard with her pack and she's a big fan of treats too!

This pretty pup is ready to start her new life and will make an excellent family dog. She will do best with an engaged family with a flexible schedule, and a dog buddy in the home will be key.

Mary has been spayed and fully vetted. She will be coming to the DC metro area in late March/early April and is ready to take the next step in her journey home.

Apply today!

BREED ESTIMATE: Black Lab Mix
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 57-60 lbs (still has some baby weight to lose)
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1-1.5 years old
COAT TYPE: Medium flowy coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped
LOCATION: Washington, DC (NE)

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.

This pretty pup is ready to start her new life and will make an excellent family dog. She will do best with an engaged family with a flexible schedule, and a dog buddy in the home will be key.

Mary has been spayed and fully vetted. She will be coming to the DC metro area in late March/early April and is ready to take the next step in her journey home.

Apply today!

FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application.

Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.

Rescue

Worthy Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

20266837

Contact

—

Phone

—

info@worthydogrescue.org

Website

https://worthydog.org

Address

Vienna, VA 22181

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

To start the approval process, the first step is to complete our non-binding adoption application.

2.
Interview

Once your application is reviewed, a Worthy Dog Rescue volunteer will contact you to schedule a phone interview to discuss your application

3.
Home Check

A 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 a dog

4.
Approve Application

After a positive veterinary reference check, phone interview, and home visit, we will approve your application

5.
Meet the Pet

Upon 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

6.
Sign Adoption Contract

7.
Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Thank 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

APPLY
To start the approval process, the first step is to complete our non-binding adoption application

REFERENCES
If 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

INTERVIEW
Once 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 VISIT
A 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

APPROVAL
Upon 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.

TIMING
The 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 GUARANTEED
Worthy 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 themselves

Thank you for considering adoption and choosing to save a dog’s life!

APPROVAL PROCESS

APPLY
To start the approval process, the first step is to complete our non-binding adoption application

REFERENCES
If 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

INTERVIEW
Once 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 VISIT
A 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

APPROVAL
Upon 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.

TIMING
The 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 GUARANTEED
Worthy 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 themselves

Adoption application

https://adopt.worthydog.org

Go meet their pets

Worthy 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.

More about this rescue

Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping dogs in distress, especially those living on chains, in pens, or in neglectful and abusive situations. Our mission is to provide a better life for dogs, while working to address the root problems of animal overpopulation and improve animal welfare. We do this through community outreach and by supporting and educating dog owners in underserved communities, by sponsoring spay and neuter programs, and by rescuing and rehabilitating dogs in need.