Wyatt

About Wyatt (Labrador retriever) in Arlington

Wyatt is waiting for you at Worthy Dog Rescue in Arlington, VA 22204. Meet Wyatt This sweet, budding senior was found wandering as a stray in the Carolina heat, tired, and covered in fleas. Thankfully, a kind Samaritan took him in and searched for his family, but sadly, no one ever came forward. We see countless dogs in need of rescue, and can only save them if we have a foster to take them in. Thanks to our amazing, big-hearted foster Jen, the stars aligned for Wyatt, and we had a foster home ready to take him in. It did not take long for us to learn that this gentle boy is a pretty wonderful pup. Wyatt is sweet, funny, and easygoing, with a laidback personality that makes him a great companion. After a few nervous accidents during his first days, he quickly settled in and is now fully housetrained with a consistent routine. He is also crate-trained and does well in his crate when his foster mom is away for a few hours, though he will likely be trustworthy left out once comfortable in a new home. In his foster home, Wyatt gets along well with dogs and cats and loves people. He’s especially affectionate with his humans and enjoys attention and companionship. He bonds closely with “his person,” and has learned that attention can be shared with the pack. Wyatt enjoys car rides and going for walks, happily following his nose along the way. He walks well on leash and likes to get out and about. He has bursts of activity and will happily trot around the yard or follow the other dogs when they get playful, but he’s just as happy curling up for a long nap nearby. Food is definitely one of Wyatt’s favorite things. He’s very treat-motivated and always excited for mealtime. Because he eats quickly and loves snacks, he’s currently working on shedding a few extra pounds. Medically, Wyatt has limited vision in one eye from an old injury, but it doesn’t bother him, and he navigates his surroundings just fine. Like many senior dogs, he takes supplements to support his hea