NILLA - MALTESE (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Maltese (long coat). Meet Nilla! This sweet Maltese girl has been a loved and well-cared-for family dog. Her owner made the difficult decision to rehome her after a significant change in life circumstances. Nilla’s owner is a single mom and a federal employee who had a flexible schedule when she first adopted her. With recent changes requiring a daily commute downtown, her workday has increased by nearly three hours. By the time she gets home, she’s focused on her kids and understandably exhausted, and she feels Nilla wasn’t getting the time and engagement she deserves. She’s also traveling more frequently, which has meant longer boarding stays, very different from the life Nilla was used to. Nilla is still a young, active girl who thrives on companionship and interaction. She loves her walks, likes meeting other dogs, and enjoys being part of her humans’ daily life. She is happiest curled up right next to you. She’s incredibly affectionate and would always choose to nap curled up with you on the couch or sit on your lap while you work. She’s very friendly with people and has great dog social skills. She does well at doggy daycare and has transitioned easily into her current foster home, where she lives with three other dogs. She enjoys playtime but is respectful of dogs who prefer their space. Nilla is housetrained, crate-trained, and knows basic commands like “sit” and “come”—unless she has one of her beloved mini tennis balls, in which case she might decide to keep it to herself! She loves squeaky balls, enjoys playing fetch (even indoors), and has a funny habit of hiding her toys in shoes…Don’t worry, she doesn’t chew them! This pretty, fluffy girl is a very happy pup with a little sass. She loves running in the yard (especially on a long leash) and even enjoys the snow. Watching her zoom around is pure joy. She also has an adorable “singing” howl that will make you smile. Overall, Nilla would thrive in a home with an owner who is looking for a bestie. A work-from-home or more flexible schedule would be ideal for this loving, social girl. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Maltese GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 14 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 3.5 years old COAT TYPE: Soft, lowshed coat that needs regular grooming ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Vienna, VA 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:	Long
  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:	Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

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