Meet Wilson!

This adorable young pup has been patiently waiting for his chance at a new life. Wilson came into rescue after his elderly owner was not able to properly care for him. He's spent the past two months in his South Carolina foster home learning the ropes of home life, and now he's ready to make the trip north; he just needs a place to land!

Wilson is everything people love about young dogs: playful, curious, affectionate, smart, and full of personality. And those ears! He approaches life with enthusiasm and is always ready for his next adventure. His foster mom describes him as incredibly smart, entertaining, and full of life in the way that only an adolescent pup can be.

At 8-9 months old, Wilson has plenty of energy and loves to play, explore, chase balls, solve puzzles, and stay busy. He would thrive with an active family that can provide regular exercise, playtime, and structure. We'd especially love to see him in a home with another young, playful dog who can be his wrestling and running buddy. He enjoys canine companionship and would benefit from having a fun playmate.

Wilson has made great progress with his house manners. He is crate trained, keeps his crate clean when his foster family is away, and is doing well with housetraining. He may protest briefly when first crated, but settles once he realizes it's time to relax. His foster mom puts warmed towels in before he goes to bed right now, and he can't wait to curl up in them.

His leash skills are coming along nicely, too. He can be a little unsure when meeting new dogs and may need a moment to warm up, but he gains confidence quickly and looks to his people for reassurance.

Like most adolescent puppies, Wilson is still learning that not everything is a toy. Left to his own devices, he'll happily investigate coffee tables, towels, clothing, and anything else that catches his attention. Fortunately, he's very smart, responds well to guidance, and is exactly the age where structure, training, and maturity will make a big difference.

And once he's had his exercise and the zoomies are over, Wilson's sweet side really shines. ❤️ He loves to snuggle, burrow under blankets, and curl up with his people. For all his energy and mischief, he's still a young dog who wants to be close to his family and included in everything they do.

Wilson is looking for an active family who understands adolescent dogs and is ready to give him the exercise, training, structure, boundaries, and love he needs to become the wonderful adult dog we know he can be. In return, he'll bring you laughter, adventure, companionship, and endless entertainment.

Wilson is ready to come north; he just needs a foster or adopter to bring him to town! Foster-to-adopt is an option, too.

DC metro or Charlotte metro area adopters: Apply today!

BREED ESTIMATE: Terrier Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 20 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~8 months old
COAT TYPE: Short
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Lake Wylie, SC - Needs a foster to come to the DC metro



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.