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took him in and started looking for his family to no avail, but quickly discovered what a sweet boy he is. He has wonderful house manners, rides great in the car, and was an instant hit with their three dogs and older kids. When no one responded to claim him, they contacted Worthy Dog for help.
Scout is currently being fostered in a home with several other dogs, and he fits right in as part of the pack. This well-mannered boy is crate-trained, house-trained, and has never had an accident in his foster home. Although he’s comfortable in a crate, Scout quickly earned his foster mom’s trust to have free roam of the house, and he’s proven to be a perfect gentleman. What a good boy!
We learned that Scout is a total love bug with his core people and does best in a calm adult home. He is the perfect medium-sized pup with just the right amount of energy. He’s active and ready for walks or adventures when you are, but equally happy to curl up next to you on the couch as a champion snuggler. Scout is a social butterfly who meets new people and other dogs with ease. He’s a pro at car rides, making him the perfect sidekick for life’s adventures.
We checked in with Scout’s foster mom for an update:
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“Scout is such a happy, loving dog. He hit it off with my dogs right from the start, and they love chasing squirrels in the yard together. Scout is a fan of toys and has a blast playing fetch. He’s full of energy during playtime, often getting the zoomies and exuding pure joy. But when it’s just us, Scout is calm, relaxed, and perfectly content to enjoy some cozy couch time.
I would say Scout’s favorite thing is snuggling with his human, followed by food. The closer he is to me, the happier he is. He loves to sit beside me, but would sit in my lap always if I’d let him. He usually sleeps on the couch or watches for me at the front window. He’s very adaptable and just wants to be part of what I'm doing.
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We believe Scout will thrive in a calm, predictable home environment. He can be sensitive to loud noises on walks and does best with gradual exposure to new surroundings to help build his confidence. During a recent short-term adoption, Scout, while very affectionate with his family, had some nipping incidents when startled awake or when being petted on the couch. These occurred in a busier household with children, and all involved males. However, it’s important to note that this behavior has never occurred in either his current or previous foster home, both of which have been calm, consistent, adult-only environments. We are planning to have a trainer assess Scout to better understand how to support him and set him up for long-term success.
With a patient, low-key environment and clear boundaries, Scout has shown he can truly relax and flourish. He would love having a confident pal and playmate in his new home, but is adaptable enough to be the only dog.
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BREED ESTIMATE: Feist/Terrier Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 25 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 5 years
COAT TYPE: Short coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped - treated for heartworm
LOCATION: Alexandria, VA
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.