BROOKLYN - YORKSHIRE TERRIER YORKIE (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie (long coat). Meet Brooklyn! This tiny Yorkie nugget came to us after being surrendered to a rural county shelter—something we’re unfortunately seeing more often as families face tough economic decisions. We’re so glad we had space to bring Brooklyn into rescue and help her find the loving forever home she deserves. Brooklyn has been settling into her foster home with Debbie, her teenage son, and their two dogs—and she’s doing great! She integrated very easily with the resident pups, showing no signs of dominance and getting along well with everyone. She would thrive in a home with another dog for companionship, though she could also do well as an only dog if her person is home often—Brooklyn loves being close to her humans and feels most secure when she’s not alone. She’s also cat-friendly and has shown no interest in chasing, just the occasional curious glance. Brooklyn is a fun mix of active and snuggly. She enjoys walks and keeps up with the bigger dogs despite her tiny legs! She can be playful and will engage in a little fetch, though she sometimes needs encouragement with toys. Around the house, she’s happiest curled up next to her person or in a cozy lap. She can be a bit shy when meeting new people and may need a little time to warm up. Initially, she feels unsure and can feel frightened, but once she feels safe, her sweet, cuddly personality really shines through. She’ll alert you when someone is at the door, but with reassurance, she warms up quickly and becomes comfortable with visitors. Brooklyn walks nicely on a leash and enjoys pack walks, typically following the lead of other dogs. She may bark briefly when passing other dogs, but is not reactive. She is crate-trained and sleeps through the night, sometimes even choosing to go into her crate on her own. Brooklyn is still working on potty training, but can hold it all night without accidents. She will do best with an adopter who has a flexible schedule to provide frequent potty breaks and can maintain a consistent routine. Brooklyn is looking for a loving home where she can continue to build confidence and enjoy the companionship she craves. With a little time and reassurance, she will reward her family with endless affection and loyalty. Coming to the DC metro on 4/18. Apply today! BEED ESTIMATE: Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 6.5 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~2 years old COAT TYPE: longer coat that needs regular grooming. ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Charlotte, VA - Coming to DC metro in April 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 Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Affectionate Eager to Please Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

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