Meet Petal This sweet pup was found as a very pregnant stray and taken in by a Good Samaritan named Te in rural South Carolina, someone we have worked with before. Te not only brought Petal to safety, but gave her a secure place to deliver her five puppies and cared for them for six weeks while they nursed. We are surrounded by difficult stories every day, so we want to recognize kind people like Te who go out of their way to help a dog in need.
After her puppies were weaned, Petal came into our rescue while her puppies were taken in by a partner rescue and headed north to find their homes. From the moment we met her, it was clear that Petal simply wants to love and be loved. It is hard to imagine this sweet young dog, still an adolescent herself, having to fend for survival for both herself and her puppies. Thankfully, she made her way to rescue, and now it is her turn to find the forever home she deserves.
Petal is being fostered with a mom, dad, and three resident dogs. She was a little nervous during her first few days and needs a bit of time to adjust to new environments. After that initial period, she really opened up and showed her true personality as a sweet, snuggly, and playful pup. She gets along well with the other dogs and has become especially close with the smallest dog in the home, though she enjoys playing with all of them.
Petal would thrive in a home with another social, confident dog, but she could also do well as an only dog with the right people. She is very people-focused and a true velcro dog who loves to follow her humans from room to room. Her foster family has been taking her on regular outings, and she gains confidence with each new experience. She has met new people and dogs and warms up quickly after a brief initial shyness.
She has a moderate energy level and enjoys zoomies in the yard and playing chase, but settles nicely in the home. Petal is crate trained, has great house manners, and has learned to go potty outside and on leash walks. She can be a bit timid with loud noises or sudden activity, so she is probably not an ideal city dog. A quieter home environment would suit her best.
Petal is a gentle, loving girl who just needs a little time to feel comfortable. She has been great with older kids and has done well with all the dogs she has met. She has never shown any aggression, just a bit of shyness at first.
Sweet Petal is ready to blossom in a loving home and will make a wonderful, devoted companion. Apply today!
BREED ESTIMATE: Beagle Mix
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 21 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1 to 1.5 years old
COAT TYPE: Short coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped
LOCATION: Cheverly, MD
FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org 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 https://foster.worthydog.org 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.
CHARLIE
Shih Tzu, Standard Poodle
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Arlington, Virginia
male, small, young
Shih Tzu, Standard Poodle
Arlington, Virginia
