Adopt

My name is Puppi!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Cared for by Worthy Dog Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Meet the Pet

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Pay Fee

My basic info

Breed
Beagle
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20388540

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Puppi! This adorable little nugget originally belonged to a hunter who got her as a puppy and kept her in a concrete enclosure. She was never let out except to hunt and lived a pretty isolated existence. Sadly, this is the way of life for many Beagles in the south. When her owner realized she would not hunt with his pack, he decided that he was going to sell or breed her. Thankfully, one of our foster moms knew of Puppi’s situation and convinced him to release Puppi to her care. Puppi is only about a year old and is so fortunate to get this second chance.

Puppi has been in her foster home for over a month now, living with a mom, dad, teen daughter, 4 other dogs, and 2 cats. It’s an active home and Puppi has acclimated well to home life. It was an easy integration and she’s a social dog by nature. She meets new dogs well and enjoys running and playing with her pack. She tries to play with the cats too, but in a gentle, curious way, and not at all aggressive.

This adorable girl is still an adolescent, and a typical curious, mischievous Beagle. She has a moderate energy level but loves to play. Everything is a toy to her, so you have to watch her inside. She likes to drag blankets off the bed and clothes out of hampers, but she is not destructive and doesn't chew things up. She is crate-trained and housetrained, but still learning the rules of home life.

Puppi’s leash skills are still a work in progress but have greatly improved since we met her. Initially, she would freeze on leash, not knowing what to make of it, and was fearful around crowded, noisy areas. She needed time to get exposure to the world outside of a concrete pen. But her foster mom has been practicing on leash with her, and she gets better every day. She's still easier to walk in less crowded spaces but has been to a few festivals, breweries, and stores. Once she’s comfortable, she does great meeting new people (even kids) and other dogs. She likes to sniff while she's walking, but she's not led by her nose and has never once tried to leave the yard

We think Puppi would do well as part of a pack or could be an only dog too. She really likes attention from her humans and would enjoy being someone's one and only. We think she’ll make a great family dog and would do well with kids. She likes to be held, is very easy to handle, and is not a mouthy dog. She’s confident and relaxed inside the home, and not startled by sudden movements. We can tell she’s happy to be in a home and part of a family.


This cutie will be coming to town in early May. Apply today!

BREED ESTIMATE: Beagle 
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  ~19 lbs 
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~  1 years old
COAT TYPE: Short/medium coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped
LOCATION:  York, SC

 

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.

May 2, 2024, 4:12 pm
Rescue
Worthy Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20388540
Contact
Phone
Address
Vienna, VA 22181

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

Adoption application

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.