Petal

About Petal (Beagle) in Arlington

Petal is waiting for you at Worthy Dog Rescue in Arlington, VA 22204. Meet Petal This sweet pup was found as a very pregnant stray and taken in by a Good Samaritan named Te in rural South Carolina, someone we have worked with before. Te not only brought Petal to safety, but gave her a secure place to deliver her five puppies and cared for them for six weeks while they nursed. We are surrounded by difficult stories every day, so we want to recognize kind people like Te who go out of their way to help a dog in need. After her puppies were weaned, Petal came into our rescue while her puppies were taken in by a partner rescue and headed north to find their homes. From the moment we met her, it was clear that Petal simply wants to love and be loved. It is hard to imagine this sweet young dog, still an adolescent herself, having to fend for survival for both herself and her puppies. Thankfully, she made her way to rescue, and now it is her turn to find the forever home she deserves. Petal is being fostered with a mom, dad, and three resident dogs. She was a little nervous during her first few days and needs a bit of time to adjust to new environments. After that initial period, she really opened up and showed her true personality as a sweet, snuggly, and playful pup. She gets along well with the other dogs and has become especially close with the smallest dog in the home, though she enjoys playing with all of them. Petal would thrive in a home with another social, confident dog, but she could also do well as an only dog with the right people. She is very people-focused and a true velcro dog who loves to follow her humans from room to room. Her foster family has been taking her on regular outings, and she gains confidence with each new experience. She has met new people and dogs and warms up quickly after a brief initial shyness. She has a moderate energy level and enjoys zoomies in the yard and playing chase, but settles nicely in the home. Petal is crate trained, ha