MAVERICK - SHIH TZU / POODLE (UNKNOWN TYPE) / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu / Poodle (unknown type) / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Maverick! This adorable little guy was adopted as a puppy by a senior owner who, unfortunately, suffered a fall and had to move in with family. Once in her care, his daughter realized Maverick hadn’t received the training and attention he needed as a young pup. She sent him to a board-and-train program and reached out to our rescue for help, knowing her dad could no longer meet Maverick’s needs. Now in foster care, Maverick is thriving and ready to start his next chapter! He’s currently living with foster mom Debbie, her teenage son, two dogs, and a cat. Maverick integrated beautifully with both dogs and, after a gradual intro, learned to peacefully coexist with the cat too. While he’d love a home with other playful pups, he’s confident and social enough to do well as an only dog, too. Maverick is an active, happy boy who loves playtime and walks, but also knows how to relax and snuggle. He still pulls a bit on leash; he wasn’t walked much in his previous home, but he's already improving with daily practice. After just a week, Maverick has picked Debbie as his person and follows her everywhere. He’s affectionate, snuggly, and enjoys curling up on the couch for movie time. He’s crate-trained, potty-trained, and doing great, though he had a couple of accidents early on, as many dogs do when adjusting to a new routine. Debbie shared: “This little fluffy guy is so much fun! He’ll be a great family pup. He does great with new people, and I think he’d be wonderful with kids. He still has a few puppy behaviors—like playful mouthing—but nothing concerning, and it’s already improving. He’s really a well-balanced, adaptable dog who just needs a loving home and a little consistency.” Maverick is ready to bring joy, energy, and lots of love to a new family. Apply today to learn more about this sweet boy! Coming to town on 6/28. BREED ESTIMATE: Shih Tzu/Poodle - ShihPoo GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 11 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1 years old COAT TYPE: Med-long fluffy coat - needs regular grooming ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd onshots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Charlotte, NC - coming to DC metro area on 6/28 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:	Medium
  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:	Not Required
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

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