Poppy

My story

Meet Poppy! This gorgeous Beagle mix puppy was found abandoned on the side of a highway and brought to a local shelter. Sadly, because she was found in a different county, the shelter turned her away. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan who was there, turning in a chipped cat, saw what happened and stepped in. She took Poppy home from the original finder and contacted Worthy Dog Rescue for help. Because of her quick thinking and kindness, Poppy now has a safe, nurturing foster home and will soon have a loving family of her own. At just 11 weeks old, Poppy is already proving what a special pup she is. She’s crate trained and has had no accidents in her crate, even holding it overnight, which is impressive for her age. She actually likes her crate and often goes in on her own to nap. She's also making great progress with house training. While she’ll go to the door when she needs to be let out, she’s still a puppy and needs supervision to avoid accidents. Poppy has playful puppy energy but shows signs of being a medium-energy dog overall. She loves exploring the yard, enjoys walks, and is getting used to the leash. Sometimes she prances along happily, and other times she’s all nose, fascinated by every new smell. With more practice, her leash skills will only improve. Social, affectionate, and confident, Poppy adores other dogs, kids, and new people. She’s still working through typical puppy behaviors like mouthing, but her foster mom is helping her learn with gentle corrections. She’s incredibly sweet, loves to be cuddled like a baby, and is just a joy to have around. Poppy recently stayed with a family that has kids, dogs, and cats, and she had a blast. She will make an excellent family dog and would love some playmates in her new home. FOSTER MOM UPDATE “ Poppy is such a sweet girl! She’s very smart, and she was super easy when she was here. She fit right into my pack. Pj (my newest smaller pup, 50lbs) and Poppy became friends immediately. Poppy was very interested in my cats, but my cats are used to foster puppies, so they don’t really mind a dog sniffing them all over. Poppy would even lick/nibble their ears, and my cats just stood there and let her. None of my cats run away, so I have no idea if she would chase them. She did great in her crate. Never had an accident.  We took Poppy to an outdoor event on Sunday and people asked if I had drugged her She slept almost the entire time. (It was hot). She did have a chance to interact with a couple of the large dogs and was trying to initiate play, but they mostly ignored her. I let her drag the leash around, and when I called he,r she came right away! She's a smart girl. For a puppy, I felt like she was great! Not super high energy and all around easy. Fit in with my crew, including kids, seamlessly. We enjoyed having her.&#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143" *************** While she clearly looks like a Beagle, our vet believes she’s a mix and estimates she’ll be over 40 lbs when fully grown. We’re looking for a fun, active family with a flexible schedule who is ready for puppy mode! A home with another social, playful pup would be a great bonus for Poppy as she thrives with canine companionship. If you’re looking for a loving, curious, and playful pup to join your pack, Poppy may be a great fit. She  will be coming to the DC metro area in late June. Apply today! ***Note: Poppy is still too young to be spayed, but having her spayed at the appropriate age will be required as part of her adoption terms***   BREED ESTIMATE: Beagle Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  17 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~  11- 12 weeks old COAT TYPE: Medium-length scruffy coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/microchipped - NOT SPAYED LOCATION: Indian Land, 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. June 10, 2025, 1:53 pm

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