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ng near a grocery store in Rock Hill, SC. Thankfully, one of our volunteers stepped up to take him in, and before long, he was safe, vetted, and on his way to a foster home.
While waiting for a foster, Grits boarded for a few weeks and quickly became a staff favorite. He loved his daily playgroups with other dogs and showed everyone what a happy, social pup he is. Now settling into foster care with two resident dogs, Grits has been soaking up new experiences. His foster family has taken him on daily walks, to pet-friendly stores, and even to a local nature preserve, where he's met lots of people and children and enjoys new experiences. Everywhere he goes, he's curious, friendly, and eager to explore.
Grits has a medium energy level and a wonderful balance of playful puppy energy and an easygoing personality. He's not a Velcro dog who needs to be glued to your side. Instead, he’s confident, enjoys exploring the yard, sniffing every interesting scent, and then happily circling back for pets or settling beside you. He loves his daily walks and, while he may start out excited, he settles in quickly. With regular practice, his leash manners continue to improve every day.
He's doing great with his training and is already potty trained and crate trained, sleeping quietly through the night without accidents. He willingly goes into his crate when his foster family is away and is learning basic commands like "sit," "wait," and "off." He's food-motivated, learns quickly, and genuinely enjoys working with his people. His favorite game is chasing tennis balls, and he's currently mastering "bring it" and "drop it."
Grits is a very social dog who enjoys the company of other dogs and has participated in large playgroups, where he played appropriately and had a blast. He's also gentle with children and enjoys their attention. Like any young pup, he can get excited and occasionally jump up, but he's responding well to training and is eager to please.
If you're looking for a young dog who's affectionate, adventurous, dog-friendly, and ready to continue learning alongside his forever family, Grits may be the perfect addition to your home. He has all the ingredients to become an incredible lifelong companion; all he needs now is a family to call his own. ❤️
Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: AmStaff Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 38 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 8 months old
COAT TYPE: Short-Medium
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/neuterd/microchipped
LOCATION: Rock Hill, 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.