Labrador Retriever Dogs Available for Adoption in Arlington, Virginia

Meet Rosie

This pretty blond Lab came from the same property as our recent doodle mixes, Henrietta and Steve. The Good Samaritans who found them reached out to us about two additional dogs after their neighbor, who breeds doodle mixes, was jailed, and the dogs were left abandoned on the property. Animal Control stepped in, removed the dogs, and asked Worthy Dog to help.

Rosie was living outside and was very underweight, with little to no prior vet care. She was very shy and shut down on intake, unsure of this new world around her. We brought in a trainer to get her more comfortable with the leash and thresholds (coming in and out of the home), and her foster mom worked with her to get her more comfortable with all the new sounds and activity of home life.

Since entering rescue, Rosie has been slowly learning that people, homes, leashes, and daily life can all be safe and good things. Her foster family is working with to help her build confidence. She is a very submissive, gentle, and conflict-avoidant pup. She does well with other dogs, but to date, she tends to be more of a quiet observer than a playful social butterfly. She would likely benefit from a social, confident dog in the home to help continue showing her the ropes.

She has proven to have excellent house manners; she’s house-trained, non-destructive, and settling nicely into foster care. While she was initially fearful of the leash, she now really enjoys walks and follows right along once you get moving. Walks may actually be her favorite part of the day now, and a great way to build rapport with her humans.

Rosie has been spayed and, amazingly, tested heartworm negative. She arrived in Northern Virginia on 5/16 and is currently being fostered in a home with a mom, dad, and college-age son. She is still building confidence and learning to trust, but underneath it all is a very sweet, lovely dog who needs a patient owner who is willing to work with her and give her time to fully blossom.

Apply today!

BREED ESTIMATE: Labrador Retriever
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 55 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2years old
COAT TYPE: Short
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped
LOCATION: Ashburn, VA

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.

The Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile dog breed known for its friendly demeanor and high intelligence. These dogs are often used as guide dogs for the visually impaired, search and rescue dogs, and excellent family pets. Labradors are known for their great sense of smell, strong build, and love of water, making them exceptional hunters and swimmers. With their loyal and loving nature, Labradors have rightfully earned their reputation as one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world.

Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping dogs in distress, especially those living on chains,...