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Worthy Dog Rescue

Male Dog, Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (Short Coat)

Description:

Meet Jack! This sweet boy was found running as a stray in a known dumping area, but thanks to a Good Samaritan, he’s now safe with Worthy Dog. Jack quickly proved himself to be a happy, affectionate pup who adjusted quickly to home life. Jack is currently being fostered by Jennifer and their two small, playful dogs. He recently spent a long holiday weekend in a home that included multiple large dogs, a dog-savvy cat, and kids (ages 9 and 12), and did wonderfully there, too. Jack is easygoing with new dogs, gentle with kids, and indifferent to cats, so the total package. Confident meeting new people and eager to please, Jack is treat-motivated, trainable, and happy to share his toys and snacks. With his medium energy level, he enjoys romping in the yard with his pup pals or playing with toys, but he’s just as content curling up on the couch for some downtime. Jack gets two walks a day and does well on leash once he’s had a few sniffs to settle in. He’s still a bit nervous around traffic, heavy activity, and loud noises, so he’d do best in a quieter, suburban setting rather than a busy city environment. Jack is crate-trained, house-trained, and sleeps soundly through the night and loves to cuddle His foster mom, Jennifer, shared this update: “He’s got such a cool temperament—just a loving, sweet pup who wants to hang with his people and get scratches. He LOVES people and enjoys making new friends. He’s very patient with the boys and plays when they initiate but also knows when to stop when they’re done. He doesn’t try to steal their food and loves playing chase in the yard. Jack has some energy and needs walks a couple of times a day, but after that, he’s pretty chill. While he's good on leash overall, he gets really nervous when we walk along a busy road and is scared of loud noises and buses, but as soon as we get off the main road, he calms down a lot. He would definitely do best in an area without busy roads or city." This happy boy loves everyone he meets and will make a wonderful family companion. He’d especially enjoy a pup or kid playmate to share life’s adventures. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: JRT Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 17.5 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 3 years old COAT TYPE: Short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Fort Washington, 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.