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Karma

Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie

Male, Adult
Vienna, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Karma was rescued from Mississippi in 2019. A rescue shelter in Charlestown picked him up in early 2020. My wife and I adopted Karma in May 2020. Karma is very loyal to me. But he is also very reactive while walking on-leash. Karma is fine at dog parks and daycare facilities. But, he definitely has anxiety issues during boarding. He will play with other dogs. But he will only eat a small amount of food that I have provided. Karma tore the ligament in his left rear leg in 2024. So, he has to take frequent breaks while playing with other dogs.
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Harley

Beagle

Female, Adult
Vienna, VA
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 Harley f.n.a Harlow! This sweet Beagle girl was found as a pregnant stray in rural South Carolina and gave birth to her puppies in a local shelter. Thanks to one of our rescue partners, Harlow and her babies were taken in and given a second chance. Her puppies all found rescue, and this sweet mama girl came into our care. Now it's Harlow's turn to find her forever home. Harley quickly settled into her new pack, living with a foster mom and dad, four dogs, and a 1-year-old toddler. Like many rescue dogs, she needed a little time to build confidence, trust her people, and learn the rules of home life—but she made progress every day. After making the trip to Northern Virginia in late August, Harley is now being fostered in Stafford with a mom, dad, 5-year-old, and another dog. And we’re happy to report that this sweet girl is 100% kid- and dog-tested!  Harley has a "live and let live" personality and has integrated easily with the other dogs. While she enjoys their company and often chooses to nap beside them, she's independent enough to thrive as an only dog, too. Whether she's part of a pack or the center of your world, Harlow is simply happy to be included. She is a medium-energy girl who enjoys exploring the outdoors, zooming around the yard, meeting new people, and, above all else, playing with toys. She LOVES her toys. She happily empties the toy basket, entertains herself, and occasionally breaks into hilarious zoomies. Her nose is also almost always down, as you'd expect from a Beagle, and she does best walking with a harness. Harley does great in her crate. She may whine or give you her very funny "old lady hound" howl when she sees you, but she settles down and relaxes. She's also very food motivated, which is a big help as she's learning more commands and working on her manners. Like many young dogs who have spent much of their lives living outdoors instead of being pets, Harley is still learning the rules of home life. She's making great progress with housetraining, does well in her crate, and is learning leash skills. She's not destructive, but may chew something if left unattended for longer periods of time. She's also working on jumping up and counter surfing, typical young-dog behaviors that her foster family is helping her correct. She takes direction well. What stands out most about Harley is her gentle, loving nature. Her foster family describes her as a very sweet, happy girl who has made great progress adjusting to home life. Watching her discover comfort, routine, and affection has been a joy, and she's ready to leave her life as mama behind and become someone's devoted companion. If you're looking for a kind, gentle Beagle with a playful side who would thrive with an active family willing to continue working on her manners, Harley may be the perfect addition to your family.  Apply today! BEED ESTIMATE: Beagle GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 20 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 to 3 years old COAT TYPE:  medium coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Stafford, 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. September 13, 2026, 10:33 am
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Rosie - ADOPTED!

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Vienna, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Rosie! ❤️ This pretty blonde Lab comes from the same property where we recently rescued three Doodles that had escaped. Concerned neighbors had been monitoring the situation for some time. The property's owner was breeding Doodles in the backyard. When he was jailed, two dogs were left behind - Rosie & Scottie. Animal Control stepped in to remove them and asked Worthy Dog Rescue to help. We're glad we were able to say yes; both are lovely pups.  Rosie likely spent her entire life outdoors in a very rural area, with very little exposure to the world beyond her yard. She arrived underweight, timid, and unsure of everything around her. Since entering rescue, she's been slowly learning that people, homes, leashes, and everyday life can all be safe. To help build her confidence, we brought in a trainer to work on leash skills and navigating thresholds, and her foster family continues that work every day. Rosie is incredibly gentle, submissive, and conflict-avoidant. She gets along well with other dogs but is more of a quiet observer than the life of the party. A calm, confident dog in her forever home would be a wonderful role model. She's good with cats too. Rosie has excellent house manners. She's house-trained, non-destructive, and settling nicely into foster care. While she was initially afraid of the leash, walks have become one of her favorite parts of the day and a wonderful way for her to bond with her people. After nearly a month in foster care, Rosie continues to make steady progress. Her foster mom, Tamlynn, shared: "She opens up a little every day. She needs someone who loves to walk and will continue exposing her to new things. She's still hesitant to jump into the car, but once we help her in, she's fine. She takes comfort in our dog, Bodhi, and usually wants to go outside when he does. A few days ago, she ran around the yard for the first time—almost a zoomie! She now lies next to me and lets me pet her, so I know she's happy here." Rosie is likely not the dog who will greet you with tail wags and kisses at your first meeting. She'll likely be reserved and will need a patient adopter with the time and flexibility to help her continue building confidence and forming human connections. We believe she'll thrive in a quieter home with another confident, social dog to help show her the way. Beneath her cautious exterior is an incredibly sweet, loving dog who simply needs someone willing to give her the time, patience, and encouragement to blossom into the companion she's meant to be. ❤️ BREED ESTIMATE: Labrador Retriever GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 55 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2years old COAT TYPE:  Short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped 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. September 13, 2026, 10:33 am
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Waylon

Beagle

Male, Adult
Vienna, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Waylon! Waylon was found running as a stray in Chester, SC, and fortunately found his way to rescue. We see far too many Beagles wandering as strays in this area, and while we don’t know Waylon’s history, we do know one thing for sure: this boy is incredibly lovable. Waylon is one of the sweetest and most affectionate foster dogs his foster mom has had in her home. He is outgoing, confident, and VERY snuggly. Give him a lap and he’ll happily crawl right in, tuck his head into your neck, and soak up all the love you’re willing to give.  He’s also a social butterfly. Waylon instantly hit it off with his foster’s three dogs and has happily made friends with visiting family dogs, too. Even at the vet, he seemed convinced every dog he met wanted to be his friend. We think he’d enjoy having another dog around, but he could also do well as an only dog in a home where his people have a flexible schedule and plenty of time to spend with him. He’s also cat-friendly and peacefully coexists with his foster’s two cats. And kids? He loves them, too. He has been around 8-year-old children and happily accepted all the attention, including plenty of hugs. Waylon has moderate energy. He enjoys neighborhood walks, where he loves putting his Beagle nose to work, and he has plenty of playful, puppy-like energy at home. He loves his toys and can be quite entertaining as he zooms around the house. He’s still learning that not everything within reach is a chew toy, so his forever family will need to provide some supervision and redirection. His foster mom recently started crate training, and he’s doing well. He’s also been able to stay uncrated in the house when she’s gone without any issues. He’s happy to share toys from the basket but prefers that his canine friends don’t take the one currently in his mouth. We don’t blame him!  Waylon is almost fully house-trained. He doesn’t yet signal when he needs to go outside, so a consistent schedule is important. At night, he’s happy sleeping on a dog bed beside his foster mom or in a crate in the bedroom. One thing his family will need to be mindful of is door safety. Waylon is curious and would happily take an open door as an invitation to go explore. He hasn’t tried to climb or dig out of his foster’s fenced yard, but like many Beagles, he’ll take an opportunity to investigate when a door is left open. If you’re looking for a dog who wants to be your best friend, your shadow, and your professional snuggle buddy, Waylon may be your guy. He’s sweet, social, playful, affectionate, and full of personality, and ready to find the family who will love him as much as he loves everyone he meets. ❤️ BEED ESTIMATE: Beagle Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 32 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 6 to 7 years old COAT TYPE: Medium coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: York, SC - Coming to N. VA late Sept     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. September 13, 2026, 10:33 am
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Coco

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Vienna, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Coco! Coco came to us from a heartbreaking situation. Her family was losing their home and could no longer keep her. Their young daughter was devastated at the thought of Coco going to a shelter, so she went door-to-door asking families if someone would take her in. Thankfully, she knocked on the right door. A kind woman saw how beautiful and sweet Coco was and wanted to help. As luck would have it, she was also friends with one of our foster moms, and Coco soon found her way into rescue. And we’re so glad she did! Coco is the kind of dog who is hard not to fall in love with. She is confident, friendly, affectionate, and incredibly smart. She already knows how to sit and shake, responds well to correction, and has a wonderful way of connecting with everyone she meets.  She's great with kids of all ages, and friendly with new people.  Coco is a medium-energy pup, with playful bursts followed by a nice ability to settle down. She loves to play and would enjoy having another dog to play with, but she would also be perfectly content as an only dog. She has lived successfully with other dogs and has been exposed to horses. She can get a little vocal if another dog barks at her, but she’s just setting boundaries. Coco is potty trained and has excellent house manners. She hasn’t needed to be crated in her foster home. She was given a bed and immediately understood that it was her place and is very respectful of the home. Her leash skills still need some work. She pulls and may bark at squirrels and some other dogs. Walks are new to her, so she just needs some practice, patience, and an owner willing to work with her on basic leash skills. Most of all, Coco is simply a really lovely dog. She is confident, social, affectionate, playful, and eager to be part of a family. Her foster mom admits, “We will hate to see her go!” But we know her forever family is going to feel incredibly lucky when they find her.  If you're looking for a sweet, smart, fun-loving companion with a big personality in a small package, Coco may be your girl! Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Spaniel Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 21 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 3 to 4 years old COAT TYPE: Short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Reston, 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. September 13, 2026, 10:33 am
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MJ

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Vienna, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet MJ! This sweet girl suddenly found herself without a home or family. When her owner walked away, MJ was left behind along with two children. As the family scrambled to care for the kids before their home was foreclosed on, they simply had nowhere for MJ to go. Thankfully, a compassionate animal lover we've partnered with on several rescues learned about MJ's situation and stepped in to help. She volunteered to pick MJ up in Roanoke and transport her to her new foster home. MJ is now living with her foster mom, Kim, and former WDR alum, Penny, where she's receiving all the love, care, and TLC she deserves. Like many neglected dogs, MJ is carrying about 20 extra pounds. She had been overfed, under-exercised, and simply existed in the background. But that's all changing now. Since arriving in rescue, MJ has started her wellness journey with Kim. She's enjoying regular walks, a healthier diet, and lots of encouragement as she works toward a healthier weight. We checked in with Kim for an update: "This dog is such a special girl. She's incredibly sweet, has a big, happy personality, and loves everyone she meets. She makes friends wherever she goes. MJ is one of the most affectionate dogs I've ever met. Sometimes I swear she's half human! She's very smart, too, and we've already discovered she knows several commands. She has wonderful house manners, and I haven't felt the need to crate her. She and my dog, Penny, became fast friends and are often found snuggled up together. She's very gentle and takes treats politely. She is also incredibly expressive and always finds a way to let you know exactly what she's thinking, usually that she'd like to be a little closer to her people! At night, she sleeps right beside you in bed as if she's always belonged there. If you're looking for a dog that wants to be your constant companion, MJ is your girl. If you don't want a dog in your bed...well, she's probably not the dog for you! We've already worked up to a half-mile walk one evening and three-quarters of a mile the next morning, and she did great. She is strong on leash and likes to pull, so we're working on that, and she's making progress every day." Every day, MJ is becoming happier, healthier, and more active. She is embracing the love, attention, and life she's always deserved. We can't wait to see this wonderful girl continue to blossom in her forever home. BREED ESTIMATE: Lab Mix  GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 77 lbs (should be 55-60lbs) APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 6 to 7 years old COAT TYPE:  Short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Leesburg 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. September 13, 2026, 10:33 am

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Vienna, VA 22181

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Westie Rescue MidAtlantic

PO Box 342, Dunn Loring, VA 22027

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Westie Rescue USA - Mid-Atlantic Region

PO 282, Dunn Loring, VA 22027

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FurEverAfter - VA Transport Stop

Dunn Loring, VA 22027

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Wolf Trap Animal Rescue

PO BOX 2753, Merrifield, VA 22116

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Rebecca's Paws and Claws INC - Virginia

Fairfax, VA 22031

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Transform a Street Dog- Falls Church

2419 Falls Place Ct, Falls Church, VA 22043

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Katie's Kittenz (DC Network) Transport Stop

Tysons, VA 22102

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Blue Ridge Border Collie Rescue

1950 Kirby Road, Mclean, VA 22101

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