KIRBY - TERRIER / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Arlington, VA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Kirby
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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: Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Kirby Kirby is a budding senior who got a second chance after spending this past summer chained outside in Charlotte, NC, where chaining is still legal. Thankfully, a local advocate worked tirelessly to convince his owners to surrender him so he could finally get the care he deserved. When Kirby came to us, he was covered in fleas, missing much of his coat, and suffering from secondary skin infections caused by constant scratching. Since then, he’s undergone a remarkable transformation. Kirby has been neutered, had a dental, completed heartworm treatment, and his skin and coat issues have been fully addressed. He’s feeling better than ever and truly has a new lease on life. Kirby is currently thriving in foster care with Renee and her two dogs. During his time with us, he’s had many dog interactions and has proven to be a social, laid-back, dog-friendly companion. He’s fully housetrained, enjoys free roam in the home, walks nicely on leash, and has even gone on camping trips with his foster family. Kirby loves leisurely walks around the lake and local trails and would make a wonderful walking buddy. Renee shared this update: “He’s a perfect lovebug! He loves everyone he meets and is wonderful with my grandsons; they absolutely adore him. He curls up with them to sleep when they visit. He’s met my daughter’s dogs and gotten along great with them, too. Kirby minds his own business and has a real ‘live and let live’ personality. Kirby will be your little shadow. He always wants to be near you. He even sits in the bathroom while I shower. He waits by the front window when I leave and is always at the door when I come home. Like a true terrier, he can be vocal when he gets excited and wants attention, but he does great when left alone. He’d do best with another laid-back dog in his new home. Kirby isn’t interested in toys or rough play; he prefers cuddling and relaxing. Overall, he is a truly great dog.” Kirby is a gentle, loving pup who just wants a cozy spot, a kind caregiver, and a family to call his own. ❤️ He’ll be coming to town on 1/10/16. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Terrier mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 17 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 8 years old COAT TYPE: Scruffy, wiry coat needs regular grooming ADOPTION FEE: $400 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped/treated for heartworm LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC - Coming to DC metro 1/10/26 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: Medium Likes to Vocalize: Some -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Kids: Yes OK with Dogs: Yes Energy Level: Moderate Activity Level: Moderately Active Exercise Needs: Moderate Fence Required: Not Required Obedience Training: Has Basic Training Owner Experience Required: Species Other: - Yard Required
- Leash Trained
- Housetrained
- Good in a Car
- Likes to Be in Your Lap
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Personality
Personality Characteristics - Obedient
- Affectionate
- Intelligent
- Even-Tempered
- Gentle
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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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