WALNUT - BEAGLE / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Beagle / Mixed (short coat). Meet Walnut. This handsome Beagle mix pup was found roaming as a stray in rural VA near the Chesapeake Bay and was taken in by a good Samaritan. He was only about 4-5 months old when she found him, he wasn’t chipped, and no one was looking for him. One of our volunteers, Greg, became aware of Walnut’s plight and graciously stepped up to foster him so Worthy Dog could help him find his forever home. He’s Walnut’s hero. Walnut has been living with Greg and his pup buddy Storm for the past few weeks, learning the rules of home life. He’s crate-trained and almost potty-trained — he knows to go outside, but he’s still young, and you can’t fully trust him in the home unsupervised for long periods. Greg is working with Walnut to teach him right from wrong and will correct him so he learns. Walnut has learned to share pets and toys nicely with Storm and is always up for a game of tug of war. He’s also getting regular socialization and playdates with other dogs who visit and has had exposure to cats. Walnut is a young, active dog who needs an active family that is ready for an adolescent pup. He’s still learning and will do best with a consistent schedule and rules to follow. He needs a commitment to walks and playtime and is an active chewer who loves to play with toys. He has a big beef rib bone and an elk antler that he loves, and is also a champion squeaker and stuffing remover. He likes to watch the TV and is fascinated by birds and squirrels. He enjoys chasing balls and other toys and is good about retrieving them and bringing them back to you. His foster dad, Greg, shared this update: “Walnut is very intelligent, attentive, and super eager to please. I can not think of anything that he’s had to be told more than once, and he is very intuitive when being exposed to new things. I think he would be fine as an only dog or paired with a playful dog who matches his energy level. Like most Beagles, he likes to stay busy and explore and is a curious young pup. He is a very happy little guy and very, very snuggly. He still needs to build some confidence and will cower if he thinks you are upset with him. He is reticent at first with new people and may bark, but then he becomes playful once he’s had a few minutes to get comfortable. Overall, he is a super-love-bug and as far as I can tell, he just wants to please people and play and be happy. He is going to make some lucky family very happy.” We are looking for an active, fun home for this adorable boy. Walnut is not a city or condo dog. He needs a family who will continue to expose him to new things and help build his confidence. He’s a very affectionate, snuggly pup who loves attention and wants to be an engaged part of your life. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Beagle Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 27 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 6 months old COAT TYPE: Short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Warrenton, VA 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

  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some

• Behavioral Characteristics

  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Crate Trained Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Timid Skittish Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Goofy

• Additional Information

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