Charlie Maltese Arlington, VA

Meet Charlie. The sweet senior was surrendered with his brother, Clyde, to our rescue by the only family they've ever known. While these two boys technically had a home, they were kept in the basement and did not have the care or engagement they deserved. Both dogs came into the rescue in dire need of dental work, both living with pain and infection. Clyde also had a heart murmur that needed evaluation. Both pups have since been fully vetted, had dental work, and been groomed. They live in a wonderful foster home, getting lots of love and attention and flourishing. They are both exceptionally sweet, easygoing seniors who do well with cats, dogs, and all people.

NOTE: Charlie and Clyde are not bonded, but they are friends. They can be adopted as a pair or separately, so we are featuring each pup individually.

Charlie's little side grin will melt your heart immediately. He is an easygoing boy who is very connected to his people. He may be a senior, but he still has a bounce in his step when it's food time or heading out for a walk. Every once in a while, he will get the zoomies and run up and down the hall as quickly as he can. He loves being part of a family and will greet you with joy and enthusiasm when you come home. He just wants to belong and have his people to love.

Charlie is a low to moderate-energy dog and champion cuddler. He follows his foster mom from room to room and immediately jumps in her lap when she sits down. He enjoys the company of other dogs, so we think another laidback pup in his home would be ideal. He's not one to engage in play and is not very focused on toys, but he's a respectful pup with a live-and-let-live attitude and makes a great pup companion. He also enjoys his walks and has good leash skills.

In his prior home, Charlie's family kept their dogs in belly bands 24 x 7 and did not give them regular potty breaks, so Charlie had to re-learn the basics. His foster mom, Jen, has done a great job with him, ensuring he has a consistent routine and regular potty breaks, and used a puppy pen to contain him when she couldn't watch him. He's responded well and hasn't had any accidents in weeks. He will even perk up from a deep sleep if you say the word "outside." Charlie no longer wears a belly band, and she no longer uses the pen. At night, she leaves him loose, and he is fine sleeping in bed or on his bed next to you.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Charlie did well meeting the extended family. He might give a quick bark when company arrives to alert you, but as soon as everyone settles in, he's exploring new laps to snuggle up to.

Charlie is a sweet and calm pup who deserves to live out his golden years in a loving home. He has good house manners, doesn't chew on things, makes a good pup companion, and loves to cuddle.

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BREED ESTIMATE: Maltese
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 10.5 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 11 years old
COAT TYPE: Medium-long fluffy coat
ADOPTION FEE: $400
OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped/recent dental
LOCATION: Gainesville, 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.