Meet Gordon
This adorable little fluffy guy was originally rescued by a couple who saw a neighbor chaining him to their front porch. Sadly, their commitment to Gordon was short-lived. When the couple separated, he was left behind, and when the remaining owner faced eviction and couldn't keep him, a family member turned to social media looking for immediate placement.
Thankfully, Worthy Dog was contacted, and a wonderful foster family stepped up to take him in. Gordon has spent the past few weeks learning what it's like to be part of a real family, living with his foster mom and dad, three kids ranging from 12 to 18, and a pack of large and small dogs. He integrated easily and has become particularly attached to the family's Mastiff. Gordon apparently fancies himself a big dog, so clearly he has found his people.
Gordon is confident, affectionate, and snuggly. He loves being part of the family and seeks out attention from his people. He's especially fond of the youngest son, Evan, and frequently seeks him out for pets, although he occasionally gives him a little grumbly reminder that he's still in charge. His foster family views this as communication rather than aggression, and he responds well to direction.
Gordon has a great balance of energy. He can walk for miles and gets very excited when he sees his leash, but he's equally happy lounging on the porch or curling up with his people. He walks well on leash, has no leash reactivity, and enjoys seeing other dogs while out and about.
At home, he's housetrained and crate-trained. He had a couple of accidents when he first arrived, but quickly learned the household routine. He sleeps in his crate, stays there when his family is away, and will even choose it as his own retreat when snuggling isn't an option. He also waits to be invited onto the couch rather than simply launching himself into the middle of things. Good boy, Gordon!
Gordon is friendly when meeting new people, although he can be protective of his home and may bark at deliveries or unfamiliar people around the house. Clear, consistent direction works well with him, and he listens well.
Other dogs are a plus for Gordon. He integrated easily with his foster siblings and loves being part of a pack. He also has a playful side, so his foster family believes he'd do best with canine companions in his forever home.
Gordon would do best in a home with kids out of the toddler stage. He doesn't like having his face handled, and when a neighbor's toddler approached him, he gave a clear warning that he was uncomfortable. He has never nipped at a person or child, but his foster family has appropriately kept him separated from younger children.
Like many little dogs, Gordon has some strong opinions about his toys. He has shown resource guarding around tennis balls and has nipped at the family dogs when competing for a ball. He has no food resource-guarding issues, but his adopter will need to provide appropriate structure around toys and play.
Gordon is a big personality in a cute little fluffy package. He’s funny, affectionate, confident, playful, and full of charm. He’s a loyal companion, a serious snuggler, and a little guy who will keep you entertained.
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BREED ESTIMATE: Pekingese Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 15.5 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 4 years old
COAT TYPE: Long, flowy coat that needs regular grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped
LOCATION: Chevy Chase, MD
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.
Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.
