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safety. Since arriving, he has proven himself to be a bright, funny, affectionate pup. Stewart is 1–2 years old, 17 lbs, and appears to be a wire-coat Jack Russell Terrier mix. His scruffy coat and signature “poodle-hawk” tuft on his head make him irresistibly adorable.
Stewart is currently being fostered with two moms and five other dogs. He does best with his pack members, who like to play, and is best paired with a young, playful dog. He’s a wonderful mix of goofy, affectionate, clever, and fun. While he can be a bit shy meeting new people, he warms up quickly and loves staying close to his humans. Once he knows you, he becomes a velcro dog who happily follows you from room to room, and his silly, slightly chaotic, completely lovable personality shines.
Since his neuter, Stewart has calmed down and is doing much better with potty training, though he may still have occasional accidents and needs consistent breaks. He’s crate trained and might bark briefly if he feels left out, but his foster mom does “structured” crate nap times, and he’s learned to settle quickly. At bedtime, he sleeps quietly in his crate, and now even runs into it on his own when the treat routine starts. Good boy, Stewie!
Stewart is great on leash. He stays by your side and doesn’t pull much. He can get a bit nervous when people pass by or traffic is heavy, but he doesn't panic, and he’s already made great progress with desensitization walks. He’s also more confident when walking with a dog buddy.
This cute, silly boy is also an incredibly sweet and snuggly companion. He’s an active pup who loves fun and will keep you laughing, but after exercise or zoomies in the yard, he’s happy to relax on the couch or entertain himself with a toy. He can be a little mouthy in play, so he’s best suited for homes with kids 7+. He does well with most dogs and especially loves playful pups around his size.
Stewart is ready for a family who will enjoy his spark and help him continue to blossom into the wonderful dog he’s meant to be.
Apply today to meet Stewie!
BREED ESTIMATE: JRT/Poodle Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 17 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1-2 years old
COAT TYPE: Scruffy, wiry coat needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped
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.