TREVOR - AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Meet Trevor. We are so excited to share that this sweet boy has taken the first step toward a better life and is now settled into his new foster home. As a young pup, Trevor fell into the hands of a dog fighter who rejected him and even threatened to kill him because Trevor wouldn’t fight. Thankfully, an uncle intervened and saved his life. Still, Trevor spent his entire life outdoors: first chained, then confined to a small pen for years, unaltered and without basic veterinary care. We met Trevor through the local spay/neuter program that Worthy Dog is proud to support. He was altered, and community volunteers stepped in to provide food, straw, and help with pen repairs, doing everything they could to improve his quality of life. Ultimately, it took Trevor being injured by another dog for him to finally be released to rescue. Trevor has fully recovered and is now thriving in a foster home. What we’ve learned quickly is that everyone who meets Trevor loves him. He is a happy, sweet boy who deserves so much more than he’s ever had, and now, he’s finally getting his chance. Trevor is currently being fostered by an active retired couple in an only-dog home. He has proven to have good house manners, does well in a crate, and truly lives to hang out and cuddle with his humans. His foster mom, Cheryl, initially crated him at night and when she left the house, and he simply naps. Trevor also enjoys walks and does well meeting new people and other dogs when he’s out and about. Cheryl shared this update: “Trevor is a sweet boy who loves to be around you. He will sit and cuddle with you, and whenever you get up, he gets up. He loves to walk and does well on a leash. Every once in a while, he’ll start to pull, but once you call his name, he stops. He was very friendly with my husband and me at the first meeting and really loves my husband. He also met a repair vendor who came to our house this morning and did great. He was very friendly and welcoming. He has a moderate energy level. He enjoys walks and will play with a rope toy for a bit, but mostly he enjoys naps and hanging out with us. He has a good appetite and loves treats.” ******** Trevor is the ultimate companion dog; calm and relaxed in the home, but always up for a walk or new adventure. He rides well in the car, meets new people well, enjoys canine companionship, and can also thrive as an only dog. Trevor will be coming to Northern Virginia in mid-February. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: AmStaff Mix (pocket pitie) GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 43 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 8 years old COAT TYPE: Short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Lenoir, NC 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
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

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