View more
ind her owners, contacting local shelters and posting across social media, but when no one came forward, they reached out to Worthy Dog for help.
Soon after arriving, Bailey visited our vet and surprised us all when we learned she was expecting! Less than two weeks later, she gave birth to two healthy puppies. Bailey proved to be a wonderful mama: attentive, gentle, and never far from her babies’ sides. Now that her puppies are weaned and she’s been spayed, Bailey is ready to start the next chapter of her life.
Bailey is currently being fostered by Tammy and Izzy, along with their two dogs and cats. She gets along well with her doggie pals, loves playtime, and takes her home security duties very seriously. She’s curious about the cats but respectful when corrected, so we’d consider her cat-friendly.
Tammy describes her as perfect - affectionate, well-mannered, and full of personality. Bailey has an appropriate, medium energy level for a young dog. She loves running and playing in the yard, but settles down nicely indoors. If the other dogs get rowdy, she’s happy to join in but can easily be redirected when it’s time to calm down. She’s not currently getting daily walks, but she’s comfortable on a leash and would love to explore her neighborhood with her forever family.
Bailey is a confident, happy pup who adores snuggling and being close to her people. She’ll let you know when she’s ready for love; hugs, pets, and cuddles are very much her thing. Once she’s gotten her fill, she’s content to entertain herself with a stuffed toy, chew on a bone, or shred a piece of cardboard (a favorite pastime!). Toys are a must for Bailey; she especially loves tossing her stuffies in the air and trying to catch them.
Tammy shared, “Bailey is a joy to have in our home. She voluntarily goes to her crate for quiet time and happily follows the other dogs outside for potty breaks. She does bark at delivery trucks and new visitors at first, but warms up with a little time. It’s going to be a sad day when she leaves. We’ve all fallen for her, and she’s truly stolen our hearts.”
Bailey will be coming to the DC metro area on 6/28. Apply today to learn more!
BREED ESTIMATE: Shih Tzu
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 11 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1 - 1.5 years old
COAT TYPE: long, flowy coat, needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $425
VET INFO: utd on shots, microchipped - NOT SPAYED
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC
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.