Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Penn! Penn and his brother, Teller, were purchased as a surprise birthday present for the family’s daughter. As many people quickly learn, adding two puppies at once can be a lot for any household, and this family was not prepared for the commitment. Just a few months later, both pups were surrendered to rescue and had not yet received their required vaccinations or basic veterinary care. Since coming into rescue, both boys have been fully vetted and are now healthy, happy, and ready to start their new lives. Teller has already found his forever home, but Penn is still waiting for his perfect family. Penn is currently being fostered with his foster parents, Emily and Ray, and their two dogs, and he does very well as part of a pack. We think he’ll flourish in a home with another dog to romp and play with—he prioritizes playtime with other pups over food! Emily shared this FOSTER MOM UPDATE: “Penn is a confident, playful pup, but also very snuggly. As he’s settled in, he’s developed a cuddly side and enjoys curling up with his people for attention and lap time. Since his brother was adopted, he’s become especially loving and people-oriented, happily soaking up affection whenever it’s offered. He is doing well with potty training, but I wouldn’t consider him fully house-trained yet. He knows to go outside when we let him out of the pen, but you have to watch him. He LOVES to wrestle and play and has been having a great time with our dogs since Teller left. He loves small squeaky toys and will even play fetch! He also LOVES carrots and will happily eat a whole carrot like a treat. He does very well on public outings. We’ve taken him out several times in our stroller (yes, really ), including to a brewery with live music, and he was totally unbothered. He is very adaptable and doesn’t mind wearing clothes, bow ties, or collars. Penn has a really cute and fun personality. He’s done well meeting new people both at home and while out and about. He enjoys attention from visitors and is comfortable being handled. All of my friends love him dearly.” *********** Penn’s playful spirit, affectionate nature, and fun personality are sure to bring a lot of laughter and love to his future home. He would thrive in an active household with another playful dog and a family ready to continue helping him grow and learn. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Dachshund (possible Doxen/Chi mix) GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 11 lbs (will be 13-14 lbs fully grown) APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 6 mos old COAT TYPE: Short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425.00 OTHER INFO: Current on shots, microchipped, neutered. LOCATION: Great Falls, 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. March 19, 2026, 9:32 am
