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l was found as a pregnant stray in rural South Carolina and gave birth to her puppies in a local shelter. Thanks to one of our rescue partners, Harlow and her babies were taken in and given a second chance. Her puppies have all found rescue and this sweet mama girl came into our care.
Harlow is doing well in foster care and has proven to be a gentle, easygoing girl once she settles in. Like many rescue dogs, she needed a few weeks to feel comfortable and is still a little unsure in new situations, but her confidence continues to grow every day. She has a true "live and let live" personality and has integrated easily with the other dogs in her foster home. While she enjoys their company and often chooses to nap beside them, she's independent enough to thrive as an only dog, too. Whether she's part of a pack or the center of your world, Harlow is simply happy to be included.
She's a moderate-energy dog who enjoys exploring the outdoors, meeting new people, and, above all else, playing with toys. Her foster mom can't say enough about how much Harlow loves her toys! She happily empties the toy basket, entertains herself, and occasionally breaks into joyful zoomies around the house. She's also done well meeting new people and recently enjoyed her first spa day, taking her bath, nail trim, and ear cleaning like a champ.
Like many dogs who have spent much of their lives living outdoors instead of being pets, Harlow is still learning the rules of home life. She's making great progress with housetraining, does well in her crate, and is beginning to learn leash skills. She can be curious enough to investigate the kitchen counters or climb into your lap without realizing your laptop is already there, but it's all part of her learning the rules of home life. She isn't destructive; she’s just figuring things out.
What stands out most about Harlow is her gentle, loving nature. Her foster mom describes her as a very sweet dog who has made great progress since leaving the shelter. Watching her discover comfort, routine, and affection has been a joy, andshe's ready to leave her life as mama behind and become someone's devoted companion.
If you're looking for a kind, gentle Beagle who asks for little more than patience, love, and a basket full of toys, Harlow may be the perfect addition to your family.
Apply today!
BEED ESTIMATE: Beagle
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 17 lb
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 3 years old
COAT TYPE: medium coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC - Coming to N. VA late August
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.