The status of Jelly Bean was
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Female Dog, Chihuahua
Chihuahua (Short Coat)
Description:
Meet Jelly Bean! This adorable 7-pound nugget was abandoned in a mobile home park by her owners who moved away and left her behind to fend for herself. Thankfully, compassionate neighbors stepped in to feed her but grew concerned as winter temperatures began to drop and she did not have proper shelter. They reached out to rescue for help, and Jelly Bean is now on the path to finding the loving forever home she deserves. When she arrived, Jelly Bean was covered in fleas and needed a good bath, but she was otherwise in good shape. She quickly proved herself to be a very sweet little pup and has settled nicely into her local foster home. She is being fostered with a mom, dad, and two dogs. She’s been respectful of the other dogs but needs a little time to build rapport. This gentle girl would do best paired with pups that share her laidback energy, making her a wonderful companion for a calm pack. We checked in with her foster mom, Kristin for a quick update: “Jelly Bean is an incredibly sweet Chihuahua who has quickly made herself at home. She adores her foster dad, Donnie, and has been competing with Tessa for prime lap space during TV time. At night, she loves burrowing under the blankets in bed, where she sleeps peacefully all night. Blankets are her favorite—she even does this ridiculously cute thing where she pulls one down and falls asleep chewing on it. I’ll try to get a video. Jelly Bean is mostly potty trained but doesn’t signal when she needs to go outside, so regular potty breaks help prevent accidents. She’s not particularly vocal; she’ll bark when the other dogs do but doesn’t initiate barking on her own. I haven’t tried the crate yet but she has been fine when left alone in the bedroom for a few hours. I plan to introduce her to a crate in the living room where she can see the other dogs. She’s been getting along fine with my other dogs, though she hasn’t had much interaction with them yet. Jelly Bean loves toys and keeps herself entertained playing with them. We had a friend visit yesterday. Jelly Bean growled at first but warmed up quickly and was perfectly fine. She’s really a very sweet pup who is going to bring so much joy to her future family.” FOSTER MOM UPDATE - 2 WEEKS “JB is doing great. She's coming out of her shell more each day and is an absolute cuddle bug. She loves to sit next to you on the couch or in bed and snuggle. She's a blanket maniac....actually a "fuzzy thing" maniac. She loves her blankie and carries it with her, dragging it out from her crate around the house whenever possible. She is also a fan of fuzzy shoes. She doesn't do anything to them. She just likes to drag them into her crate when no one is around. If we go out, even for a minute, we come back to find either my fuzzy boots or dad's slippers (or both) safely tucked into the crate next to her. Oh..and she loves her crate. We don't close the crate when we go to work but she still likes to stay inside snuggled up with a pile of blankets. She's been really good when left alone with our other two dogs. No issues. She's not a big fan of dog play but she loves to play "crazy dog" with her people. Basically, she runs at you, then flips over on her belly or runs around in circles so you can hand wrestle with her and give her belly scratches. It's her favorite thing. A couple of times she's tried to engage on of the older dogs in a little play but didn't happen. She like toys. She'll pick up a toy, swing it around, set it down, and do it again...but mostly she just likes to carry her blanket around. JB is a full-on top-level home security system. If a person, dog, or squirrel gets too close to her house, she will let everyone know. She also has a bit of a singing voice and will let out a howl at sirens or when her foster dad eggs her on. She is pretty much housebroken although she has to be encouraged to go outside on cold days. On nice days she loves to explore in the yard and chase the squirrels. She does ok on the leash but she gets cold quickly. She's been a joy to have in the house and anyone that has a bit of energy to play with this young pup but also likes to snuggle will love this little girl.” ******* Apply today to learn more! BREED ESTIMATE: Chihuahua GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 7 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 4.5 years old COAT TYPE: Short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Alexandria, 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.
