American Staffordshire Terrier puppies and dogs in Falls Church, Virginia

Meet Miss Peanut, a pint-sized powerhouse of love and exuberance! This adorable petite Bully girl, with the rich chocolate brown coat and adorable ears, was rescued by a Good Samaritan we've worked with multiple times over the years. She saw Peanut running as a stray in her community and was able to gain her trust to get her to safety. We've always championed those who go above and beyond to help dogs in need and are happy to support her and help Peanut find her forever home.   At the heart of Peanut's irresistible charm is her boundless affection and playful spirit. An energetic and silly adolescent, she's currently thriving in the care of her foster parents, Laine and Gary, alongside their four pups and two cats. While she has a lot of fun with her foster siblings, Peanut's energy might be a bit overwhelming for older dogs or those less inclined to play. She's a perfect match for a young pup who shares her zest for life.   Peanut is not just a social butterfly; she's an adventurer at heart. Whether it's a car ride or meeting new people, she radiates confidence and enthusiasm. This housetrained and crate-trained girl is very smart and learns quickly. She's eager to please as she navigates the boundaries of home life. And let's talk about her love for toys – from Kongs to chew bones, Peanut's joy is contagious, even if it means occasionally borrowing the kitty's bed (if left unattended!).   We are looking for an active home and an adopter who's ready to embark on an exciting journey of companionship and growth. Peanut thrives on energy, enthusiasm, and, most importantly, the promise of a consistent routine. To ensure Peanut reaches her full potential, she needs someone committed to continuing her training and giving her all the love she deserves.   Exercise and playtime are non-negotiable for Peanut. A commitment to daily adventures, whether it's a game of fetch in the backyard or a brisk jog around the neighborhood, is a must. This little dynamo is all about embracing life to the fullest, and she's ready to bring that zest for living to your home. The ideal forever home includes a furry playmate – another young, active pup who can match her exuberance.   If you are looking to add fun, laughter, and energy to your life, apply for Peanut today. She is the ultimate spirited companion to join your adventures and give you unconditional love.   Adopt Miss Peanut today! BREED ESTIMATE: AmStaff Mix (Pocket Pittie) GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 33 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE:  ~ 9-10 mos old COAT TYPE:  short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped FOSTER 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. April 25, 2024, 10:05 am

Meet Winnie! This gorgeous Bully girl was being offered up for sale in a PetSmart parking lot in Charlotte, NC. A concerned citizen noticed what was going on and inquired about her personal and medical history, and the man selling her kept changing his story. She knew this was a bad situation, so she purchased her, negotiating him down to $100 from the $250 he was asking for. She took Winne straight to the vet for a microchip scan. She was not chipped or spayed, so she is very fortunate she ended up in the hands of a caring person with good intentions. Worthy Dog was more than happy to take her in. This gorgeous girl has been in her foster home for over a month now, living with her foster parents, Lou and Scotty, and their two GSDs, Knox and Dozer. Winnie was initially timid around the dogs and even unsure of exploring their backyard, but she just needed a few days to decompress and get her bearings, and he silly fun-loving personality came out. Lou did a gradual introduction to her pack over a week, getting Winnie comfortable with one dog at a time. Knox was easy, and they were instant friends and playmates. She took a little more time with the senior Dozer, who can be a little selective with his doggie friends, but Winnie successfully charmed him, and he'll even play with her sometimes. Once Winnie trusted her environment, she started opening up and was the typical Pittie snuggle bug with Lou, Scotty, and the pups. She began doing zoomies in the yard and will play fetch as long as you throw for her. She is housetrained, crate-trained, sleeps soundly through the night, and has done so well that Lou has given her free-roam privileges at night to sleep with the rest of the pack. Winnie has a moderate energy level but loves to play. She knows several commands - sit, place, stay - and has good recall. She is very food-motivated and will “sing” for her supper, making little screechy noises that make Lou laugh. Lou affectionately calls her “Chunky Monkey” because she’s a little tank, seemingly as wide as she is tall, and frequently sits like a monkey on the couch with her little belly rolls showing. Her coloring is beautiful, and her coat is silky soft. She loves scratches, belly rubs, and giving kisses, and has a very sweet disposition. Winnie is great in the car but is still building confidence to venture outside the home. She is nervous once she leaves her fenced yard, so Lou has started taking Winnie on outings to the pet and hardware store to get her more exposure to new environments. She’s still timid and just needs continued practice to get comfortable. We feel the best home for Winnie would be in a quiet neighborhood, and she would benefit from a confident, established dog in her new home. She’s a lovely pup with lots of personality who will make you laugh and be an incredible companion.   Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: American Staffordshire Terrier Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  51 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1 year old COAT TYPE:  Short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Woodbridge, 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. April 25, 2024, 10:05 am

Meet Polly! This petite Bully girl with adorable ears and a zest for life has truly blossomed in her foster home.  She is no longer fearful of car rides or outings to town and now enjoys going on walks, especially if there are lots of new smells to explore. Polly had an unfair start in life, but her natural joy is unmatched. She loves her foster parents and her pack, romping in the yard, and playing with toys, and she is a champion snuggler! Polly came to us from a rural shelter. She had been confiscated as a puppy by Animal Control from a bad home situation and was held as "evidence" for almost two years until her prior owner was taken to court. Polly was rescued so young, she had little exposure to the outside world at the shelter before she came into rescue — stairs, car rides, and walks in a neighborhood were all new to her. She was held hostage by a broken justice system that took too long to act, so she had some catching up to do. Thankfully Polly has had two incredible foster families that changed the course of her life. Timid dogs like Polly typically need more time in their foster home to be ready for adoption. Polly was fortunate to have foster parents who worked with her, gradually exposing her to new things, and expanding her horizons. She has flourished with some TLC and her trusty dog pack by her side. Polly loves other dogs and needs a pup buddy in her life. She gains confidence from other dogs and will continue to thrive with a playmate. Polly lives with her foster parents, Shaleia and Sean, and their two pups, Doc and Donner. She was nervous when she first arrived but is fully comfortable and one of the gang now. Once she settles in, you can see her happy-go-lucky nature: she has a passion for food and toys, loves to play, and loves to be the center of attention. She’s also very affectionate with her humans and loves to snuggle up on the couch and just be. FOSTER MOM UPDATE - 3/21/24 “Polly has come a long way since we first took her in. In new situations and places, she is still uncertain at first and can be skittish, but she gains confidence more quickly with repeated exposure. Once she's comfortable with a person or place, you get to see her confident and sassy personality emerge. She’s made progress in every area of her development, but the biggest progress has been at home. I’m so glad that she’s comfortable and happy in our home, and we’ve proven that she’s good with men, women, and kids. She loves my husband and has proven to be an equal-opportunity snuggler. Polly loves to play...with other dogs or her toys, especially if it’s something she can rip up or toss around.  When we give her a Whimzees Alligator chew it’s an event! . She will toss it, dance and prance around her treasure, and have her own little party. She treasures her toys and is the resident toy hoarder, always having one close by. She and our pup, Donner, really love their playtime together and are a great match. Polly likes to roughhouse play and is best paired with a confident, playful dog that she can learn from and emulate. Leash Skills - One major improvement area has been walks. I think she would be just fine walking through more dense neighborhoods now, though she appreciates the more natural walking trails. She really enjoys long walks and marches at a good pace, but also likes to be able to stop and sniff the roses... and other things :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: She does best on paths she knows, but she only needs to visit a new route a few times to gain confidence. She's much more comfortable with bikes/strollers/etc and just keeps walking.  On solo walks, she is wonderful on leash - not reactive and responds very well to us. When walking with the other dogs, her confidence is higher but she tends to pull more so she can keep to the front of the pack. Meeting New People - Polly is better around strangers now and doesn't seem as scared. She doesn't try to keep as much distance and seems more curious about them.  Having the other dogs there makes it easier on her because she'll be excited to say hi if they are. She follows their lead. She still takes time to trust new people and needs trust to be earned, but she has no ill will toward anyone, she just needs time to trust and verify they are OK. My friend who comes over for playdates has made great progress with Polly. We had her come into the house on the last visit to see how Polly would react and it went pretty well. There was no barking or extra shy behavior. Now when we hang out, Polly will come up to her to say hi, get a couple of scratches, and give a lick to her hand too…progress! Crate - We're using the crate when the humans are out of the house. She would cry for a few minutes when you leave and again when she hears you come back home, but checking the camera shows she is quiet and calm the rest of the time. We've tried her out of the crate at night, and she's mostly fine, but if we get up in the middle of the night it seems to surprise her and she gets spooked and takes time to relax again. When she's in the crate, it seems to give her more security because getting up never bothers her. My hypothesis is that this is another thing that she would get better at with repetition. She seems content to sleep in her crate at night and will go to the crate on her own when she sees us starting to get ready for bed. Training/Commands - She knows a handful of commands but isn't always consistent with them. She's pretty good with 'leave it' and 'sit', though she is often so wiggly she doesn't stay sat long; she is okay at 'off' but she is very much in the habit of rearing up to get her paws on you, we haven't managed to break that habit yet but it's improved. She knows 'down' and 'stay'. Overall, she is really great at learning routines and generally knows what we expect of her and is responsive, but she still has the excitement level that can distract her at times.” ****** We are looking for a loving, patient owner for Polly who will give her time to settle in and adjust to her new surroundings. We feel another social, playful, established dog in her home is VITAL which will help her trust and adapt more quickly. She will do best in a quieter neighborhood vs. city or condo setting. When given a chance, this sweet girl will charm you, and we can promise she will make you smile and laugh every day. Apply today!   BREED ESTIMATE: AmStaff/Bully mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 35-37 lbs (petite pittie) APPROXIMATE AGE: ~  3 years old COAT TYPE:  short ADOPTION FEE: $400 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Bealeton, 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. April 25, 2024, 10:05 am

Meet Rusty! This petite Bully GIRL (affectionately named by her foster dad) with pretty hazel eyes was found as a stray, running alongside a rural highway in SC, and was taken in by Animal Control. She most likely escaped a neglectful life as an outdoor dog. At only two years old, she tested positive for heartworm and has a prior front leg injury that impacts her gait a bit but doesn’t limit her at all. Rusty quickly proved to be a very social pup at the shelter and caught the eye of one of our foster moms, Laine, who stepped up to foster her. She has already been spayed and treated for heartworm and is ready to start her new life. Rusty has lived with Laine, Gary, and their pack of 4 pups and cat for the past month. She had an easy integration with her new pack and really enjoys the companionship of other dogs. She's afraid of the kitty. Her new bestie, Girl, is a young GSD mix and they love to play tug and chase each other around. Now that we’ve seen her in action, running in the yard and jumping a 4.5-foot baby gate, we can definitively say that Rusty is not held back by her prior injury. Laine describes Rusty’s personality as sweet and loving, but she’s a little timid at first. She took more time to warm up to Gary, but tasty treats and small adjustments have helped. Initially, when he came home from work carrying his coffee cup, Rusty was scared of him, so now he leaves it in the other room before he greets her. (We love Gary!) Rusty is starting to trust and learn that life can be good, and that home can be safe. She’s curious about all things new and wants to explore. Rusty is housetrained, crate trained, and is learning not to jump the baby gates — she’s smart and picks things up quickly. Laine typically crates her when she leaves home, and Rusty loves her toys, so as long as she has a few to entertain her, she has no issues in the crate. Laine has also left Rusty free in the home when she’s doing chores outside and she’s done fine with no mischief. Now that Rusty has been in her foster home for a few weeks and had time to build rapport and trust, Laine will start taking Rusty on local outings to the pet store and parks to see how she does in more social settings. Thus far, she’s been a very sweet, open pup who may be a little timid, but warms up when she knows you have good intentions. Updates to follow!  Coming to DC metro early to mid-May. BREED ESTIMATE: AmStaff Mix  GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 43 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE:  ~ 2 years old COAT TYPE:  short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped - treated for heartworm FOSTER LOCATION: York, SC   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. April 25, 2024, 10:05 am

Tiny Titus is a handsome Bully who has been babied and loved but two senior dogs in the home are just not able to enjoy him. The family wants him to have a better home. He is a very loving boy and potty trained and likes everyone and dogs . Don’t know much about cats. He hadn’t been around them. He is neutered and UTD on shots . Text Teresa 2767910475. For Pete’s Sake Rescue. Rsimis2@gmail.com. He would love a yard and a fence.

Chopper is a 3 year old American Staffy, he’s from a litter my moms’ dogs had. He is very active and does well taking commands like sit, lay down, and shake. He loves to cuddle and lay down in bed. Ideally he would need to be in a home with someone with lots of experience handling dogs and where he is the only pet. He is very protective and does well as a natural alarm system. No rehoming fee because I’m not interested in money. I just want to make sure that he goes to a home with someone that can provide the attention and love he needs. He is a great dog, super loving, very attentive, and deserves to be in a home where he can be free and happy.