KIRBY - TERRIER / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

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.

• 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

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Affectionate Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

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