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ily. She’s an affectionate dog who loves people and has good house manners – housetrained, crate trained, and knows basic commands like sit, wait/place, and release. Her former home had two toddlers in the mix, and as a young, sometimes jumpy dog, that was not the best fit for her. She’s great with kids, but is better suited for kids 8+ years old.
Casey’s foster dad, James, describes her as a happy, confident, good-natured dog who loves to snuggle, and really enjoys people. She’s also super cute with soft eyes and a big bully smile that always attracts attention. He recently walked her to Whole Foods, and while he was waiting outside, 3 or 4 people came up to meet her. She loved the attention and is great meeting new people.
James has been taking Casey everywhere with him - on errands, to his mom’s house to hang out with his 9- and 11-year-old nieces, and over to his girlfriend’s house. She still has some adolescent excitement and energy in new situations, so she needs an owner who can implement boundaries, and tell her No when appropriate. She’s so eager to please, learns quickly, and takes correction well.
We’ve discovered that Casey really enjoys other dogs, and she’s currently fostered with two other playful pups of a similar size and personality. She likes to wrestle and romp around the yard as part of a pack, and is more of a rough-and-tumble player. She would love to have a pup buddy in her new home, and will pair best with another active, confident dog. She would be fine as an only dog too, but as an active, athletic dog, she needs a family who is committed to her daily exercise and playtime, especially in the absence of pup playmate. She will make a great running partner and knows how to run by your side.
Casey’s leash skills are pretty good, and she walks best with a training collar. She gets excited and will try to pull when she sees a squirrel, but she’s NOT reactive to people or other dogs and is unfazed by the sights and sounds of more urban life. She could be a city dog, as long as she has an active family and an area to romp and play daily.
Casey is a family dog who wants to be part of something. She’s silly and fun, and still has a lot of young pup in her. She needs someone who can give her lots of love and attention, while teaching her appropriate boundaries at home - when it’s okay to jump on couches and beds, when to go to her place, how to greet people calmly, etc. She’s an awesome dog who is going to make some lucky family a wonderful companion.
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BREED ESTIMATE: American Bulldog or Am Staff mix
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 50 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: 2.5 years old
COAT TYPE: short coat
ADOPTION FEE: $350
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped
FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to adopt.worthydog 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 foster.worthydog 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.