SCOUT - TERRIER / FEIST / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Terrier / Feist / Mixed (short coat). Meet Scout! This sweet boy was abandoned by someone in a Good Samaritan’s backyard. The family woke up one morning and found him there. They took him in and started looking for his family to no avail, but quickly discovered what a sweet boy he is. He has wonderful house manners, rides great in the car, and was an instant hit with their three dogs and older kids. When no one responded to claim him, they contacted Worthy Dog for help. Scout is currently being fostered in a home with several other dogs and even cats, and he fits right in as part of the pack. This well-mannered boy is crate-trained, house-trained, and has never had an accident in his foster home. Although he’s comfortable in a crate, Scout quickly earned his foster mom’s trust to have free roam of the house—and he’s proven to be a perfect gentleman. What a good boy! We quickly learned that Scout is a total love bug and the perfect medium-sized pup with just the right amount of energy. He’s active and ready for walks or adventures when you are but equally happy to curl up next to you on the couch as a champion snuggler. Scout is a social butterfly who meets new people and other dogs with ease. He’s also a pro at car rides, making him the perfect sidekick for all of life’s adventures. We checked in with Scout’s foster mom for an update: ****** “Scout is such a happy, loving dog. He hit it off with my dogs right from the start, and they love chasing squirrels in the yard together. Scout is a fan of toys and has a blast playing fetch with my grandkids when they visit. He’s full of energy during playtime, often getting the zoomies and exuding pure joy. But when it’s just us, Scout is calm, relaxed, and perfectly content to enjoy some cozy couch time. Scout has never met a stranger and is a very friendly pup. He’ll make a great companion or family dog in a home with older kids. He may jump in excitement when he meets you, but we are working on a firm “no”, “down” and sit. He’s doing well with his commands. He knows how to be calm inside and likes to sit and watch me work during the day. I would say Scout’s favorite thing is snuggling with his human followed by food. The closer he is to me, the happier he is. He loves to sit beside me but would sit in my lap always if I’d let him. He usually sleeps on the couch or watches for me at the front window. He’s very adaptable and just wants to be part of the mix.” ****** We believe Scout would thrive in a calm yet active home. While he’s a little hesitant around loud urban noises during walks, with more exposure, his confidence will continue to grow. Scout would absolutely love having a doggy playmate in his new home but is also confident and adaptable enough to be the only dog. adopt.worthydog BREED ESTIMATE: Feist/Terrier Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 25 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 5 years COAT TYPE: Short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped - treated for heartworm LOCATION: Alexandria, 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:	Quiet

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Any Type
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Skittish Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

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