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rong prey drive. When she wouldn’t bark at treed squirrels, she was deemed unfit for hunting.
She spent her early life as a hunter’s dog, living in an outdoor kennel with concrete floors and a wooden box for shelter, never knowing the comfort of a home or what it meant to be part of a family. Thankfully, one of our volunteers knew the hunter and stepped in to secure Tilly’s safety.
In just one month, Tilly’s world has completely transformed. She’s now thriving in a warm foster home with Hannah and her two dogs, where she’s embraced life as part of a pack. She integrated easily, follows her foster siblings everywhere, and learns by watching them. In the beginning, she was a bit protective of her crate space, likely a remnant from her past life. As she’s settled in and learned she’s safe, she’s let go of behaviors tied to her past life outside.
Tilly was shy at first, but she’s truly blossomed. She now seeks out affection, follows her foster mom around, and has been wonderful with guests—sweet, friendly, and comfortable meeting new people. Though indoor life was brand new (mirrors, TVs, and dishwashers were scary at first), she’s made huge strides in confidence. She now happily snuggles on the couch, sleeps under the covers, gives the sweetest kisses, and lives for head scratches.
Tilly has a medium energy level. She enjoys running around the yard but is laid-back and calm in the house. She is crate-trained, and her crate is her safe space. She’s making good progress with potty training; she knows she’s supposed to go outside, but is still learning how to signal her foster mom. Cold weather has made things a bit more challenging for many dogs… She’s also doing well on leash; she may pull initially, but she corrects quickly. Tilly has a pretty low prey drive; she will watch squirrels closely, but doesn’t try to chase. She’s just aware.
Tilly is discovering what it means to feel safe, included, and loved—and she’s blossoming more every day.
We want to bring Tilly to the DC metro on our next transport (2/21). We need a foster or adopter to welcome her. Open to foster-to-adopt for the right family fit.
BREED ESTIMATE: Mountain Feist
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 23 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 years old
COAT TYPE: Short coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425.00
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed, microchipped
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC - Coming to DC metro 2/21
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.