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ns. Their teen son adopted her initially, but lost interest and the parents were not committed to her. She was clearly bred a few times and we suspect left alone a lot or kept isolated, and did not have the life she deserves. It's sad for any dog to lose their home, but it's also an opportunity for Mocha to have a much better life where she is loved and truly a member of the family.
Mocha is such an affectionate, loving dog...pure sweetness. She's fun, playful, smart, and when given a command, she listens and wants to please you. She has lived with cats, and was fostered with another dog in SC. She's excellent at meeting dogs outside on leash, and will not react even when they bark in her face. Inside the home, she's a little more selective about her doggy pals, and would need a gradual introduction to the right dog. She has a pretty submissive nature, but is more interested in the love and affection of her people than a dog buddy.
This amazing girl needs a stable, loving home, and a consistent routine, and she will flourish. Initially, she can be a little anxious because she's had a lot of change over the past two months. Once she settles in, a playful, fun dog emerges who connects quickly to her person. She's housetrained, crate trained (with some intial whining), has learned "sit" and is working on her leash walking skills. She loves to sniff and explore on walks, and will sometimes get excited and want to chase a squirre
For Mocha it's all about trusting her environment and giving her some time to adjust. With the right family, this sweet girl is going to make an excellent family dog or sidekick for road trips, hikes, or just hanging out. Mocha loves to chew and play with her toys, and is always up for a game of fetch, but she also knows how to chill and snuggle when she's inside. She's met her foster mom's grandson who is 6 yo a few times and did great with him, and is very gentle with kids. While she's still can be timid to some men at first meeting, she warms up quickly once she trusts her environment.
We think Mocha would do best in an active home who will give her lots of love and attention, play with her, and work on her basic training. She would do well with a confident leader to show her the ropes. She is very devoted to her person and really wants to please. She is treat motivated, very trainable, and takes correction well.
If you want a lovable, fun companion, who is very smart and learns quickly, Mocha may just be your girl. Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Staffordshire Terrier mix
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 49 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: 3.5 - 4 years old
COAT TYPE: Short
ADOPTION FEE: $350
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spay/microchip, on monthly preventatives
LOCATION: Reston, VA
FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to http://adopt.ddbnova.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 http://foster.ddbnova.org and fill out an application.
Dogs Deserve Better of Northern Virginia is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.