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Wilson is now safe in foster care and looking for an active forever family that can keep up with his zest for life.
Wilson is everything people love about puppies - playful, curious, affectionate, and full of personality. He approaches every day with enthusiasm and excitement and is always ready for his next adventure. His foster mom describes him as incredibly smart, very entertaining, and definitely a bit of a handful in the way that only adolescent puppies can be.
Wilson is a high-energy pup. He loves to play, explore, and stay busy. Because of this, we strongly feel he would thrive in a home with another young, playful dog who can help burn off some of that energy. He loves canine companionship and would enjoy having a buddy to wrestle, chase, and play with.
As far as his house manners, he is making good progress with housetraining. Early on, he showed some excited or submissive urination, but this has improved significantly in foster care. He is crate-trained and keeps his crate clean when his foster parents are out of the home. While he may protest for a few minutes when first crated, he settles down and relaxes once he realizes it's time to rest.
On walks, Wilson is generally well-behaved and enjoys exploring the world around him. He can be a little unsure when meeting new dogs and may need a moment to warm up, but he gains confidence quickly and looks to his people for reassurance.
Like many adolescent dogs, Wilson is still learning what belongs to him and what doesn't. If left unattended, he'll happily investigate coffee tables, towels, clothing, and anything else that looks interesting. In Wilson's mind, everything is a toy. The good news is that he's very smart and responds well to correction and guidance. This type of behavior is very normal for a 7- to 8-month-old puppy and will continue to improve with training, structure, and maturity.
Once he's had plenty of exercise and playtime, Wilson reveals his softer side. He loves to snuggle, enjoys burrowing under blankets, and is more than happy to curl up next to his favorite people. Despite his busy nature, he's a small dog who enjoys affection and wants to be part of the family.
Wilson is looking for adopters who understand puppy behavior and are ready to provide structure, training, exercise, and plenty of opportunities for play. In return, he'll bring energy, laughter, companionship, and endless entertainment to your home.
If you're looking for a fun-loving young dog with a big personality and an even bigger heart, Wilson may be the perfect addition to your family.
We need a foster or an adopter to bring Wilson to town. Foster-to-adopt is an option, too!
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Terrier/Chi Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 17 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~6 months old
COAT TYPE: Short
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC - Needs a foster to come to the DC metro
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.