The status of Kira was

last posted on 04/08/24 by

Worthy Dog Rescue

Female Dog, Dachshund

Dachshund / Mixed (Short Coat)

Description:

Meet Kira. Kira was rescued with her mom and siblings from a heartbreaking scenario in Chester, SC. Their owner, grappling with the loss of her husband to deportation and facing severe flooding on her property due to excessive rain, found herself unable to care for her pets. Sadly, the dogs were being kept outside in a pen that became submerged in water and debris, The owner called Animal Control for help and 9 dogs were removed from the property. With local shelters already overwhelmed, multiple rescues stepped up to help and Worthy Dog took Kira and her sister, Erin, into our care. Both pups have settled into their foster homes where they are experiencing the comforts of home for the first time. From cozy beds and nourishing meals to daily walks and human companionship, these girls are fully embracing home life. The pups are only about 7-8 months old and adapt quickly. They have learned new skills like navigating stairs, mastering crate and house training, and reveling in the delights of toys — simple pleasures they had never experienced before. Kira is being fostered in a home with a foster mom and dad, and multiple dogs, both small and large. She’s done well with all and would LOVE a playmate in her new home. Her foster family has been working on crate training, housetraining, and leash skills and she learns quickly. We checked in with her foster mom, Jenn, for an update. FOSTER MOM UDPATE: 3/15/24 “Kira is a spunky, cute, and affectionate girl who is friendly with all. Her face always has a permanent smile and her tail is always wagging. She is a medium-energy dog who loves to do zoomies in the yard and play with toys, but will also cuddle up on a bed, blanket, or your lap for nap time. Just watching her makes you smile because she seems so happy with life. She enjoys the outdoors and has a passion for sticks. She sleeps in a pen with her foster brother, Biscuit, and has had no accidents in the pen. She is doing well with potty training and has only had a few accidents here and there. I have left her loose in the house during the day for up to an hour so far with nothing destroyed. Inside, the only things she seems drawn to outside of her toys are socks and slippers. Kira will engage with our dogs and wants to play but is respectful of them if they just want to walk around. She does well on leash and we have started walking every day to get her comfortable. She doesn’t love the car and may pant after a longer drive, but she’s calm in the car. and just needs more exposure. Overall she is a joy and we love having her!” ****** Need a little puppy fun in your life? Kira is your girl. She's done great with training and will make a wonderful pup companion and pack member. This little low rider will be a fun, loving addition to most families and is ready to start her new life. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Dachshund Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 13 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 7-8 mos old COAT TYPE: short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped FOSTER LOCATION: Arlington, 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.