Diesel

My story

Meet Diesel! This handsome Lab was surrendered to the rescue after a house fire displaced his previous owners. He spent more than a year in limbo with family friends before they moved into a new home that doesn’t allow pets, so now, Diesel is looking for a fresh start with a loving, stable family. He’s both dog and people-friendly, and we’re committed to helping him find the forever home he truly deserves. Diesel is currently being fostered by Lou and Scotty, along with their two large German Shepherds, Knox and Dozer. He integrated into the pack with ease, quickly forming a playful bond with Knox and showing sweet respect toward senior Dozer. While Diesel was a bit nervous at first (understandably so after another major life change), he has adjusted beautifully and is thriving in his foster home. Lou describes Diesel as a classic, happy-go-lucky Lab. He adores playing fetch, carrying his ball around the yard, and showing off his impressive toy collection. He often brings toys outside with him and has a blast entertaining himself. Diesel has a medium energy level - he loves to play, but also knows how to wind down. All you need to do is say  “Diesel, couch,” and he’ll hop right up beside you to relax. Diesel is housetrained and crate trained. He’s not always thrilled to go into his crate (especially if there’s fun happening elsewhere), but he’s crated when left alone during the day. Lou gives him free roam at night, and he usually sleeps on the couch with the rest of the pack. Lou says Diesel has wonderful house manners and never chews on anything that isn’t one of his toys. He knows what’s his. Though he gets along great with other dogs, Diesel is very people-oriented and prefers to be near his person. He’ll often leave the other dogs to hang out quietly with Lou in her office. While he’d enjoy being part of a pack, he’d also be happy as an only dog. He’s a gentle, submissive pup overall. Diesel recently met one of Lou’s outdoor cats and showed initial indifference. After a cautious sniff and a warning hiss from the cat, Diesel respectfully backed off, so he may be cat-friendly with proper introductions. To help build his confidence, Lou has been taking Diesel on outings to pet stores. His first visit revealed that he was nervous in new environments and unsure around strangers. But on a return trip, Diesel made great progress. Lou shared: "Diesel is an excellent car rider!!! We went to Pet Supermarket and Diesel did so much better! I figured out it's the big doors opening/closing that he's afraid of!!!!! At this pet store, you have to pull the doors open; they are not automatic. Diesel had his tail tucked at first when we entered, but we went over and looked at all the fish in the tank, and he just absolutely loved that! Then we walked around and looked at all the different dog toys they had. While walking around looking at all the toys, one of the workers greeted us, and I told him that we were seeing how Diesel was doing on his second outing because the last time he was scared. This guy is so nice, we just stood there and talked, and as we were talking, Diesel went right up to him, sniffed him, let him give him some pets, and then gave him some kisses. Then there were maybe 10 different people in the store shopping, and Diesel met 3 different adults, 2 women, and 1 man & a boy about 8-10 years old. He let everyone pet him! He did so well!" Diesel is a sweet, loyal, and affectionate pup who’s ready to begin his next chapter. If you’re looking for a lovable Lab who thrives on companionship and has so much love to give, Diesel might be the perfect fit. Apply today to welcome this good boy into your home!   BREED ESTIMATE: Black Labrador Retriever GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  70 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 4.5 - 5 years old COAT TYPE: Medium lab coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC - Coming to the DC metro area late June   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 12, 2025, 6:04 pm

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