My name is Jessie!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 4 days ago

Cared for by Rural Dog Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Meet the Pet

Home Check

Approve Application

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Labrador Retriever

Color

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Age

Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

20392407-24-0036

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

Has special needs

My story

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

Female, 5 years old, 45lbs

*This is a courtesy post for a local rehoming. Any applications received will be forwarded to the current foster and they will reach out to the applicants directly. RDR is not involved in the application process. Jessie is currently located on Kent Island, MD.*

Good with: Dogs, older children

Not tested with: Younger children, cats

House trained: Yes

Energy level: High

Special needs and considerations: Has food allergies and needs to be on limited ingredient diet

Hi there, I'm Jessie! A high-energy pup with a heart of gold, I'm always ready for the next adventure. My day usually starts around 7 AM with a quick break outside and breakfast. Then it's time for my favorite part - morning walks! I do tend to pull a bit on the leash, but with some consistent reinforcement, I'm getting better every day.

I've had quite the journey in the past few months. Sadly, my beloved owner passed away. At that time, I was dealing with not one, but two ACL tears. Thankfully, my new family stepped in to make sure I got the care I needed. They welcomed me into their home, ensuring I could undergo surgery and have all the time and support necessary for a full recovery.

And let me tell you, I rocked that recovery! With lots of love, care, and probably a few extra treats, I bounced back better than ever. Now, I'm back to my old self, running, jumping, and wagging my tail with joy. I'd say I'm already at 100% of my prior abilities.

I'm housebroken and love spending my time freely roaming around the house. When left alone, I usually take the opportunity to catch up on my beauty sleep. I've lived with children, adults, and other dogs, and I get along well with everyone once I warm up to them. I may bark initially with new people, but with a little patience, I'm sure to become their best friend.

Now, let's talk about my allergies. Unfortunately, I've had some struggles with food allergies in the past, but my humans are taking great care of me. I'm on a limited ingredient diet of Lamb and Pea kibble, which has worked wonders for my itchy skin and upset tummy. Peanut butter is my go-to treat, and thankfully, it's allergy-free!

So, if you're looking for a sweet, energetic companion who's ready for adventure and loves to explore the great outdoors, then I might just be the perfect fit for you!

My foster guardian says: “Very affectionate, very sweet overall demeanor when comfortable. She has her people and responds to them with enthusiasm always.”

My ideal home: A home with a yard and/or humans that will commit to taking me out for a couple miles of walks a day!

Adoption Application : http://bit.ly/adoptrdr

Foster Application : https://rdr.formstack.com/forms/foster_app

My adoption fee includes:

Spay/Neuter Surgery (unless I'm too to young!)
Overall wellness exam
Current on all core vaccines (including DHPP & rabies)
Microchip
Current on flea & tick and heartworm preventatives

Interested in adopting a rescue dog? Please visit our Training, Tips, and More to review our training resources before you adopt!

Female, 5 years old, 45lbs

Good with: Dogs, older children

Not tested with: Younger children, cats

House trained: Yes

Energy level: High

Special needs and considerations: Has food allergies and needs to be on limited ingredient diet

So, if you're looking for a sweet, energetic companion who's ready for adventure and loves to explore the great outdoors, then I might just be the perfect fit for you!

My foster guardian says: “Very affectionate, very sweet overall demeanor when comfortable. She has her people and responds to them with enthusiasm always.”

My ideal home: A home with a yard and/or humans that will commit to taking me out for a couple miles of walks a day!

Adoption Application : http://bit.ly/adoptrdr

Foster Application : https://rdr.formstack.com/forms/foster_app

My adoption fee includes:

Spay/Neuter Surgery (unless I'm too to young!)
Overall wellness exam
Current on all core vaccines (including DHPP & rabies)
Microchip
Current on flea & tick and heartworm preventatives

Interested in adopting a rescue dog? Please visit our Training, Tips, and More to review our training resources before you adopt!

Rescue

Rural Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

20392407-24-0036

Contact

—

Phone

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rdrinquiry@gmail.com

Website

http://www.ruraldogrescue.com

Address

719 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Applications can be found at www.ruraldogrescue.com/application

2.
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 Application: http://bit.ly/rdradoptapp
Foster Application: http://bit.ly/rdrfosterapp

Adoption application

https://rdr.formstack.com/forms/adopt

Go meet their pets

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.