Sadie - Lab-Pointer Female Dog For Adoption in Arlington, Virginia, USA

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Pointer / Mixed.

Meet Sadie! Just a few weeks ago, Sadie’s entire world was a muddy outdoor pen where she lived in isolation without consistent food or fresh water. Her owner worked and traveled frequently and was gone much of the time, and Sadie was largely an afterthought. Her only real escape was when kind neighbors would bring her over for playdates with their young dog. Sadie LOVED it. The two dogs would run and play together, and those playdates were her only opportunity to experience freedom, companionship, and what it felt like to simply be a dog. Her neighbors saw how much she needed a better life and advocated for her until they were able to get her into rescue. Today, Sadie is a very different dog. She is a sweet, gentle “full-figured” girl who is discovering all the comforts of home. She is a total love bug who wants to be as close to her people as possible. She follows her foster mom everywhere, happily flops over for belly rubs, and wags her big tail whenever she talks to her. Her foster mom says Sadie “does not have a mean bone in her body.” Sadie is great with other dogs and clearly enjoys having a canine companion. She and her foster sister, Solo, are very comfortable together and love exploring the backyard and chasing toys. She could live with another dog or as an only dog, although her foster mom thinks she really enjoys having a pup buddy in her new home. Sadie is potty trained and has good house manners. She enjoys car rided but still needs a bit of help getting in. She takes treats and pills gently and has adapted well to home life. New things and loud noises can make her a little nervous, but she recovers well and continues to gain confidence. She can be a little hesitant on walks, but we hope that as she trims down and feels better, she's more excited to go and do. She still needs to lose 12-15 lbs, likely from years of an inconsistent diet and very little opportunity for exercise. As she gets healthier and more comfortable, we expect to see more of her playful side. She already loves to play with toys. After spending years with very little freedom, companionship, or attention, Sadie is finally getting to experience what life should have been all along. She is safe, loved, making friends, and learning that home is a pretty wonderful place to be. Sadie has found her groove, and this is only the beginning. Now she just needs a forever family to show her what the rest of her life can look like. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Lab/Pointer Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 85 lbs (should be closer to 70lbs) APPROXIMATE AGE: ~3 to 4 years old COAT TYPE: Medium ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Ft. Mill, SC - Coming to DC metro in Oct. 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.