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Shyla

Adult
Female
Small

Terrier

About Shyla

Arlington, VA

Breed

Terrier

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Female

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Shyla’s Compatibility

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Shyla's Story

Meet Shyla. This sweet, gentle girl was rescued as a stray, so her early life is unknown to us. Based on her heartworm-positive status and initial lack of socialization, we believe she likely lived a very isolated life, possibly chained or penned outside, with little exposure to the world. When she first arrived, Shyla needed time to heal physically, decompress, and learn how to trust and be part of a family. Shyla has been in her local foster home for several months now and is ready to make her official debut. We had our trainer come in to work with her foster mom, Jamie, to help Shyla build confidence and gently work through fear-based avoidance of everyday routines. Using a slip lead and structured guidance, they focused on things like going outside and coming back in, tasks that once felt overwhelming to her. Shyla has made tremendous progress and now handles these routines with ease. As her confidence has grown, Jamie describes Shyla as a pretty easy pup. She happily romps around the house, gets excited for cookies, meals, sofa time, and bedtime (which, thanks to cookies, is quite the event). She loves her toys and has learned how to be part of a pack. While it took her some time to feel comfortable playing with the other dogs, she’s now enjoying their company and engaging in play. We believe that Shyla truly needs a canine companion. She does best with a confident, social dog she can follow and learn from, ideally a calm to moderate-energy dog similar in size. Shyla has fully embraced the comforts of home and decided that people aren’t so scary after all. She’s house-trained, has earned free-roam privileges, and sleeps in bed with her pack. She enjoys curling up next to her people on the sofa and is very much a “blanket dog,” skilled at burrowing into the covers. She seeks out affection from Jamie and will even approach visiting friends and the dog walker for pets, treats, or not. She’s still cautious around new people, but is clearly much happier and confident now. Leash skills are still a work in progress. Jamie has been walking Shyla in the yard, but hasn’t ventured far from home yet. Shyla is ready for the next step in her journey, and we’re looking for a calm, patient home that will give her time to settle in, continue building confidence, and help her keep moving forward. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Terrier mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 14 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 7 to 8 years old COAT TYPE: Medium length, needs brushing ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped/treated for heartworm LOCATION: Centreville, 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.

How To Adopt

Shyla was listed as Adoptable by Worthy Dog Rescue

How can I adopt Shyla?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Worthy Dog Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Shyla is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Worthy Dog Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Shyla?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Worthy Dog Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Shyla, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Worthy Dog Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Worthy Dog Rescue's Adoption Policy

Thank you for considering adoption and choosing to save a dog’s life! As you search for your new dog, please remember that there is no shortage of dogs who need saving. There are far more dogs waiting to be adopted than people who are willing to adopt them, so if the dog in the picture who you’ve imagined bringing home isn’t available, there are thousands more amazing, loving dogs just hoping for the chance to be your dog. We ask that you keep an open mind, stay flexible, and we will do our best to work with you to find a great match for your family. We strongly encourage anyone thinking about adopting a dog to do your research and make sure you are prepared for the commitment. If you have thought about what’s required and are ready to adopt, here’s what you can expect when you apply to adopt a dog from Worthy Dog Rescue. APPROVAL PROCESS APPLY To start the approval process, the first step is to complete our non-binding adoption application REFERENCES If applicable, we check vet references to ensure that your pets have been kept current on care, and a copy of your lease to ensure that adopting doesn't violate your rental agreement INTERVIEW Once your application is submitted and reviewed, and your vet provides a positive reference, a Worthy Dog Rescue volunteer will contact you to schedule a phone interview to discuss your application HOME VISIT A Worthy Dog Rescue volunteer will schedule a time to visit your home, in person, to meet you and verify that your home is a good, safe environment for one of our dogs APPROVAL Upon approval, if the dog you applied for is still available and a good match, we will schedule a time for you to meet the dog. If not, we will work with you to find another dog who will suit your family. TIMING The approval process can take a week or two depending on your availability and our volunteers’ schedules. The rescue is run by a team of volunteers from your community who love dogs. We are just regular people with jobs, kids, and lives whose time is as limited as yours. That means that during periods of high activity or seasonal vacations the process may take a little longer. THE DOG YOU APPLY FOR IS NOT GUARANTEED Worthy Dog Rescue cannot guarantee that the dog you apply for will be available once you have been approved. We do our best to work with adopters and meet your needs, but we do not adopt dogs on a first-come, first-serve basis. All applications are screened to determine the most suitable match for the dog and the adopter. We want to place dogs in good homes as quickly as possible, so the dog can start their new life with their family, and we can free up their foster home to save another dog in need. We understand how easy it is to become attached to a dog you’ve found online, but sometimes the dog you apply for may already be scheduled to meet another adopter, or it may not be the best fit for your home for a variety of behavioral reasons. Our dogs are fostered by one of our volunteers, living in their home as part of their family. This allows us to get to know the dog, what they need, their level of socialization, and the type of home that will best suit them. Our goal is to place dogs in loving, responsible, and committed permanent homes. We take great care in finding good matches for our dogs and adopters too. We look forward to working with you to find the dog that will be with you and your family for many years to come. ADOPTION POLICIES · Must be at least 23 · All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application · Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog · All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration · All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption · Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets · All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication · Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog · A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified · Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time · In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Our Mission

Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping dogs in distress, especially those living on chains, in pens, or in neglectful and abusive situations. Our mission is to provide a better life for these dogs through rescue and rehabilitation, outreach and education in the communitie...