Shaggy

About Shaggy (Beagle) in Arlington

Shaggy is waiting for you at Worthy Dog Rescue in Arlington, VA 22204. Meet Shaggy, one of the Scooby Doo pups! Velma and her three puppies - Fred, Shaggy, and Scrappy Doo - were found abandoned on Kelly Mountain in Logan County, WV, by a group of hunters, far from any nearby homes. When the hunters stopped, the dogs immediately approached them, friendly and social, which leads us to believe they once had a home and were intentionally left behind. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan stepped in and took the little family into her home until rescue help could be secured. Because of her compassion and quick action, Velma and her pups are now safe and settling into their local foster homes. Shaggy is being fostered with his brother, Scrappy, in a busy household with his foster mom and dad, two kids, two adult dogs, and even regular toddler visitors. It’s an ideal socialization environment for a young puppy. As a result, he is a happy, confident, well-adjusted boy who loves to be held and wants to be part of the action. Shaggy is crate-trained, sleeps through the night without accidents, and is making steady progress with his house manners. He has officially graduated to “big-boy” leash walks and is learning not to pull. He improves every day with practice. Much of Shaggy's early puppy training was started by his fabulous foster mom, Diana, who shared this update: Shaggy, the largest puppy of the litter, is very social and loves to play. This sweet boy will do best in an active home with a pup playmate to keep him entertained. He's been around large dogs and young kids, too, and does well with all. Shaggy is more confident than his brothers and tends to take the lead on walks. He’s shown great improvement on leash and recently started going potty on leash. He even sat by the door and barked to let his foster dad know he needed to go out this week. Smart boy! If you have a puppy-friendly schedule and are looking for a well-started, well-socialized pup…Apply today! Open