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Meet Shaggy, one of the Scooby Doo pups!
Background: Velma and her three puppies - Fred, Shaggy, and Scrappy Doo -were found abandoned on Kelly Mountain in Logan County, WV, by a group of hunters, far from any nearby homes. When the hunters stopped, the dogs immediately approached them, friendly and social, leading us to believe they once had a home and were intentionally left behind.
Thankfully, a Good Samaritan stepped in and took the little family into her home until rescue help could be found. Because of her compassion and quick action, Velma and her pups are now safe and settling into their local foster homes.
The puppies have been bathed, dewormed, treated for fleas and ticks, and received their first round of vaccinations. They are approximately 11 weeks old (12–14 lbs) and will be ready to go home soon. We don't know their breed. Their mom, Velma, is a tall, trim dog who looks to be a Feist/Terrier mix, and is about 28lbs.
All three puppies are very friendly and enjoy being held. They’re active and playful but also sleep through the night without accidents - Good puppies! They’re already comfortable wearing collars, and their foster parents have begun leash introductions and short practice walks to build confidence.
Shaggy (black collar) The largest puppy of the litter is very social and loves to play, but self-regulates more than his brothers. He will go to his bed to rest for a bit before going back to play. This sweet boy will do best in an active home with a pup playmate to keep him entertained. He's been around large dogs and young kids, too, and does well with all.
If you have a puppy-friendly schedule and are prepared for potty training and basic obedience, apply today!
Note: Shaggy is still too young to be neutered, but neutering at the appropriate age is required as part of his adoption terms. Proof of spay/neuter is required for all puppy adopters.
BREED ESTIMATE: Mutt Mix (Beagle/Hound or Feist/Terrier Mix)
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 14.5 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 11 weeks old (expected to be medium-sized dogs, 40- 45 lbs)
COAT TYPE: Medium coat
ADOPTION FEE: $400.00
OTHER INFO: DAPP (initial and 1st booster), Bordetella, too young to neuter)
LOCATION: Vienna, VA
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 Shaggy, one of the Scooby Doo pups!
Background: Velma and her three puppies - Fred, Shaggy, and Scrappy Doo -were found abandoned on Kelly Mountain in Logan County, WV, by a group of hunters, far from any nearby homes. When the hunters stopped, the dogs immediately approached them, friendly and social, leading us to believe they once had a home and were intentionally left behind.
Thankfully, a Good Samaritan stepped in and took the little family into her home until rescue help could be found. Because of her compassion and quick action, Velma and her pups are now safe and settling into their local foster homes.
The puppies have been bathed, dewormed, treated for fleas and ticks, and received their first round of vaccinations. They are approximately 11 weeks old (12–14 lbs) and will be ready to go home soon. We don't know their breed. Their mom, Velma, is a tall, trim dog who looks to be a Feist/Terrier mix, and is about 28lbs.
All three puppies are very friendly and enjoy being held. They’re active and playful but also sleep through the night without accidents - Good puppies! They’re already comfortable wearing collars, and their foster parents have begun leash introductions and short practice walks to build confidence.
Shaggy (black collar) The largest puppy of the litter is very social and loves to play, but self-regulates more than his brothers. He will go to his bed to rest for a bit before going back to play. This sweet boy will do best in an active home with a pup playmate to keep him entertained. He's been around large dogs and young kids, too, and does well with all.
If you have a puppy-friendly schedule and are prepared for potty training and basic obedience, apply today!
Note: Shaggy is still too young to be neutered, but neutering at the appropriate age is required as part of his adoption terms. Proof of spay/neuter is required for all puppy adopters.
BREED ESTIMATE: Mutt Mix (Beagle/Hound or Feist/Terrier Mix)
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 14.5 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 11 weeks old (expected to be medium-sized dogs, 40- 45 lbs)
COAT TYPE: Medium coat
ADOPTION FEE: $400.00
OTHER INFO: DAPP (initial and 1st booster), Bordetella, too young to neuter)
LOCATION: Vienna, VA
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.
