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Scooter - Dachshund / Mixed Dog For Adoption

Dachshund-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Arlington, VA, USA

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Nickname
Scooter
Breed
Dachshund-Unknown Mix
Gender
Male
Age
Adult
Location
Arlington, VA, 22204, USA

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Dachshund-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Arlington, VA, USA

Dog Breed: Dachshund / Mixed. Meet Scooter. This charming little guy was found running as a stray in Rock Hill, SC, and ended up in the county shelter. One of our volunteers spotted him there and offe

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red to bring him into the rescue, so now Scooter is officially a Worthy Dog. Scooter is currently being fostered by Cindy and Paul, along with their two dogs and their grandkids, who visit often. He’s been wonderful with everyone. He loves playing with the other dogs and especially enjoys his time with their grandkids and their Frenchie, Buster, who’s a young, rough-and-tumble playmate just his style. Scooter is a very friendly pup who enjoys meeting new people and welcomes attention from anyone willing to offer it. He’s affectionate with his family and loves to snuggle on the couch, happily rolling over for belly rubs whenever the mood strikes. He’s been great with housetraining and has shown no destructive tendencies when left alone. Cindy describes Scooter: “He’s confident, social, and very smart. He’s already learned several commands and picked up on our routine quickly. I trust him with free roam in our home, and he’s never been destructive. I think he would be happiest in a home with another dog. He’s playful and really seems to enjoy having company. He quickly learned how to use the doggie door and will even trot over to visit my parents, who live on our property. He’s medium-energy and very calm in the house. I do think he would do best with a yard. He has bursts of energy and will run around outside doing zoomies to get it out. He enjoys playdates; he likes to play, then nap, then play a little more. He would absolutely love another dog to play with, unless his adopter is willing to get outside and throw the ball, play with him regularly, and take him on good walks. I walk him once a day, and his leash skills are still a work in progress. He walks nicely with our daughter’s dog and has made a few new friends at our favorite park, but he can also be barky on leash and has a prey drive for squirrels, and even deer at times. At just 13 lbs, he doesn’t realize his size! He’ll whine and pull to chase, so secure gear and continued leash-manners training will be important.” This friendly social boy will make an excellent companion and family dog. He enjoys being part of a pack and would do best with a playmate. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Dachshund Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 13 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 years old COAT TYPE: Short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Fort Mill, SC 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.

Physical Attributes

Likes to Vocalize
Some

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Obedience Training
Needs Training
Owner Experience Required
Species
Other
Yard RequiredHousetrainedGood in a CarLikes to FetchLikes to Play with ToysLikes to Be in Your Lap

Personality

Obedient
Yes
Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes
Eager to Please
Yes
Intelligent
Yes
Goofy
Yes

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Worthy Dog Rescue
Location
Arlington, Virginia, 22204
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1592113
Date Listed
12/03/2025
Date Expires
03/03/2026

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