The status of Birdie was

last posted on 04/14/25 by

Worthy Dog Rescue

Female Dog, Pomeranian

Pomeranian / Chihuahua / Mixed

Description:

Meet Birdie! This adorable little nugget was being given away on social media by her owners, who were leaving town the very next day and needed a quick solution. One of our team members saw the post and immediately stepped in to help. Birdie’s past has been unstable—she was originally rescued from a friend who kept her in their garage. After that, she spent the past year living in a long-haul truck and the last four months in a motel. With a new baby on the way and a big move to Greenville, her owners decided not to take her along. While little thought went into finding a safe solution for her, we’re grateful we were able to get her to safety Now in foster care, Birdie is thriving! She shares her home with a senior pup and a few kitties. While the senior dog isn’t too interested in her, she’s made friends with the cats and enjoys trying to play with them. She’s been a wonderful house guest—fully house-trained, content being crated or in a gated area when left alone, and a sound sleeper through the night. She has no destructive tendencies and settles in easily. The biggest challenge so far has been her diet—she seems to prefer human food, especially eggs and kosher hotdogs! We suspect this was her primary diet before rescue, so transitioning her to a more well-balanced diet is a work in progress. Birdie has a delightful personality—sweet, social, and moderately energetic. She enjoys backyard time, watching birds and squirrels, playing fetch, and zooming around the yard. She would likely do best in a home with another small, playful pup to match her fun-loving spirit. Her foster mom will be working on leash training this week to see how she does on walks. FOSTER MOM UPDATE - 4/12/25 "Birdie is full of playful energy and would thrive in a home with another pup buddy to romp around with or a family that’s ready to engage and play with her regularly. She loves her dog bed and her toys, often gathering them up to snuggle with in bed. Whether indoors or out in the yard, she entertains herself easily, happily tossing toys or gazing at birds and squirrels with wide-eyed wonder. Rabbits may get a chase, but mostly, she just loves being outdoors, soaking it all in. Because of her background, Birdie will need a patient and attentive owner to help her work through some food sensitivities. In her previous home, she was only fed human food, which has made her a bit picky. I'ave had some success with salmon-based wet food, and consistency has been key. Birdie is still adjusting to walks. I use a harness when I walk her, but she is a bit hesitant when walking solo—likely due to all the new sights and sounds in a busy neighborhood. She’s led a very sheltered life, coming from living full-time in a truck, so even the size of my house was overwhelming at first. A confident dog buddy would go a long way in helping her feel secure and enjoy her walks more. Birdie is such a special pup, and she’s ready to find a home where she can feel safe, play freely, and finally relax." ****** Birdie is ready to find a forever home where she can finally have the stability, love, and care she deserves. Could that be with you? She will be coming to town on 4/26. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Pomeranian Mix (Pom/Chi) GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 7 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 years old COAT TYPE: Medium wavy coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC 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.