JACK - PIT BULL TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Arlington, VA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Jack
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Adult
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Location
Arlington, VA, 22204 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Meet Jack. His owner went in for gallbladder surgery and sadly never made it home. Jack was taken in by neighbors who, while kind, are “cat people” and needed rescue support. Thankfully, we were able to secure a foster home and bring Jack into our care. Jack is currently being fostered by RuthAnn, living with her dog, Solo. He integrated easily into the home. Solo is a budding senior and not a playmate, but Jack respects her space and is a gentle companion. Jack is also cat-friendly and loves kids; he considers them new friends to play with. RuthAnn describes Jack as a total cuddle bug. He loves being close to his people, snuggling on the couch or in bed, often under the covers. He always wants to be touching you with a paw, head, or his whole body. Jack has a moderate energy level, enjoys play, and would love a playful canine companion in his new home. Jack has good house manners and will bark to let you know when he needs to go out. His foster mom has used the crate, but trusts him with free rein in the home when she leaves. His leash skills are a work in progress; he’s improving. At 62 lbs, he’s a strong boy and does pull, so he needs a capable handler. He’s not reactive on leash, but can get excited. A trainer has worked with him, and he walks better with a training collar. Overall, Jack is a confident, social boy who loves attention and being near his people. He meets new people and dogs very well, enjoys car rides, and would make an excellent road-trip sidekick. He truly wants to be your companion and go everywhere with you. RuthAnn says Jack is a sweet, happy boy and one of the easier dogs she’s fostered. He does best with someone who will ensure he gets daily walks and playtime to help him be his best self. ***Jack needs a local DC metro-based foster home to bring him up on transport. Open to foster-to-adopt too**** Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: American Pit Bull Terrier/Bully Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 63 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~2.5 to 3 years old COAT TYPE: Short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC - Coming to DC metro in January 2026 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.
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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: Has Basic Training Owner Experience Required: Breed Other: - Housetrained
- Good in a Car
- Likes to Play with Toys
- Likes to Be in Your Lap
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Personality
Personality Characteristics - Playful
- Affectionate
- Eager to Please
- Even-Tempered
- Goofy
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Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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Organization name
Worthy Dog Rescue
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Location:
Arlington, Virginia, 22204 USAUSA
Breed overview
Overview:
A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.
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