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Submit Application
Interview
Home Check
Approve Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
Meet Kirby Kirby is a budding senior who got a second chance after spending this past summer chained outside in Charlotte, NC, where chaining is still legal. Thankfully, a local advocate worked tirelessly to convince his owners to surrender him so he could finally get the care he deserved.
When Kirby came to us, he was covered in fleas, missing much of his coat, and suffering from secondary skin infections caused by constant scratching. Since then, he’s undergone a remarkable transformation. Kirby has been neutered, had a dental, completed heartworm treatment, and his skin and coat issues have been fully addressed. He’s feeling better than ever and truly has a new lease on life.
Kirby is currently thriving in foster care with Renee and her two dogs. During his time with us, he’s had many dog interactions and has proven to be a social, laid-back, dog-friendly companion. He’s fully housetrained, enjoys free roam in the home, walks nicely on leash, and has even gone on camping trips with his foster family. Kirby loves leisurely walks around the lake and local trails and would make a wonderful walking buddy.
Renee shared this update:
“He’s a perfect lovebug! He loves everyone he meets and is wonderful with my grandsons; they absolutely adore him. He curls up with them to sleep when they visit. He’s met my daughter’s dogs and gotten along great with them, too. Kirby minds his own business and has a real ‘live and let live’ personality.
Kirby will be your little shadow. He always wants to be near you. He even sits in the bathroom while I shower. He waits by the front window when I leave and is always at the door when I come home.
Like a true terrier, he can be vocal when he gets excited and wants attention, but he does great when left alone. He’d do best with another laid-back dog in his new home. Kirby isn’t interested in toys or rough play; he prefers cuddling and relaxing. Overall, he is a truly great dog.”
Kirby is a gentle, loving pup who just wants a cozy spot, a kind caregiver, and a family to call his own. â¤ï¸ He’ll be coming to town on 1/10/16.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Terrier mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 17 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 8 years old
COAT TYPE: Scruffy, wiry coat needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $400
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped/treated for heartworm
LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC - Coming to DC metro 1/10/26
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.
Meet Kirby Kirby is a budding senior who got a second chance after spending this past summer chained outside in Charlotte, NC, where chaining is still legal. Thankfully, a local advocate worked tirelessly to convince his owners to surrender him so he could finally get the care he deserved.
When Kirby came to us, he was covered in fleas, missing much of his coat, and suffering from secondary skin infections caused by constant scratching. Since then, he’s undergone a remarkable transformation. Kirby has been neutered, had a dental, completed heartworm treatment, and his skin and coat issues have been fully addressed. He’s feeling better than ever and truly has a new lease on life.
Kirby is currently thriving in foster care with Renee and her two dogs. During his time with us, he’s had many dog interactions and has proven to be a social, laid-back, dog-friendly companion. He’s fully housetrained, enjoys free roam in the home, walks nicely on leash, and has even gone on camping trips with his foster family. Kirby loves leisurely walks around the lake and local trails and would make a wonderful walking buddy.
Renee shared this update:
“He’s a perfect lovebug! He loves everyone he meets and is wonderful with my grandsons; they absolutely adore him. He curls up with them to sleep when they visit. He’s met my daughter’s dogs and gotten along great with them, too. Kirby minds his own business and has a real ‘live and let live’ personality.
Kirby will be your little shadow. He always wants to be near you. He even sits in the bathroom while I shower. He waits by the front window when I leave and is always at the door when I come home.
Like a true terrier, he can be vocal when he gets excited and wants attention, but he does great when left alone. He’d do best with another laid-back dog in his new home. Kirby isn’t interested in toys or rough play; he prefers cuddling and relaxing. Overall, he is a truly great dog.”
Kirby is a gentle, loving pup who just wants a cozy spot, a kind caregiver, and a family to call his own. â¤ï¸ He’ll be coming to town on 1/10/16.
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Terrier mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 17 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 8 years old
COAT TYPE: Scruffy, wiry coat needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $400
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped/treated for heartworm
LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC - Coming to DC metro 1/10/26
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.
Submit Application
To start the approval process, the first step is to complete our non-binding adoption application.
Interview
Once your application is reviewed, a Worthy Dog Rescue volunteer will contact you to schedule a phone interview to discuss your application
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
Approve Application
After a positive veterinary reference check, phone interview, and home visit, we will approve your application
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
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
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.
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.
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.
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.
