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interest from adopters, until he caught the eye of one of our foster moms, Laine, who volunteers at the shelter.
Tommy was shy with new people but wonderful with other dogs. In fact, the shelter often used him as a “helper dog” to welcome new, unsure pups into the group. His gentle play bows and calm demeanor signaled to others that they were safe and could have fun. Laine knew Tommy would thrive in a calmer home environment and brought him into her pack.
We’ve since seen Tommy in several foster home settings, and he’s done beautifully with every dog he’s met - big or small, young or old. He truly loves being part of a pack. Tommy is more submissive and a quiet follower with a “live and let live” personality. He would do best in a home with another social dog to help boost his confidence. He’s a great playmate who enjoys games of tug or chase, and he’s respectful and gentle in his playstyle, always sharing toys and space well.
Tommy is currently being fostered by Sarah and Adam, along with his best buddy, Daisy. The two quickly became fast friends and love romping in the backyard. Tommy also visits grandma’s house regularly and gets along well with her senior pup.
He’s a gentle soul with a medium energy level. While he doesn’t initially seek out a lot of affection, he does enjoy attention and becomes more connected and loving as he settles in.
Tommy is house-trained and respectful in the home. His foster parents are working on basic commands like sit, down, wait, stay, and come. He sleeps in a crate at night in their room and does fine, but he can get a little anxious when crated alone. He loves walks, car rides, and public outings. He even went on a recent road trip to a vineyard and had a blast!
Because Tommy is still shy with new people, he would benefit from having a confident dog buddy in his forever home.
If you’re looking for a sweet, gentle boy who will thrive in a loving, stable environment and bring joy to your pack, Tommy is your boy. Apply today!
BONUS: Tommy has completed formal training, and his trainer is offering a dedicated session to help ease his transition into his new home!
BREED ESTIMATE: Shepherd/Lab Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 62 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 years old
COAT TYPE: Medium coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
VET INFO: utd on shots, microchipped, neutered
LOCATION: Sterling, 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.