Critter Details

Meet Biggie Smalls, affectionately known as Biggie This handsome Beagle boy was nearly discarded because he wouldn’t hunt. His owner tried to trade him for fighting roosters, and when that didn’t work, planned to throw him out on the road. Thankfully, a local hunter we’ve worked with before learned of the situation and reached out to our foster mom, Johanna, for help. That intervention changed the course of Biggie’s life. Having lived as an outdoor hunting dog, Biggie tested positive for heartworm, but he is currently undergoing treatment and will be heartworm-free when he comes to town. Biggie is being fostered by Johanna alongside her four dogs and two cats. He has integrated easily with the dogs and is respectful (and a little fearful) of the cats. While he’s dog-friendly, he doesn’t require a canine companion and is primarily focused on his humans. He’s also done well with children (7 years). Biggie can be a bit timid when meeting new people and may still cower if someone approaches too quickly, but once picked up, he melts into your arms and loves to be held. He is adjusting well to being part of a family and growing more confident every day. Johanna describes Biggie as a sweet, laid-back boy. He’ll romp with the pack briefly, but he isn’t a high-energy player. He’s crate-trained and has done well with potty training since being neutered. Now that he’s discovered the comforts of indoor living, he much prefers being inside. Johanna lets him out to potty, and he comes right back in, clearly having left his outdoor hutch life behind. Biggie is learning leash walks and, like most Beagles, keeps his nose to the ground. He’s unfazed by traffic or neighborhood noises. At just 16 pounds, he’s a petite, gorgeous Beagle. If you’re looking for a sweet, laid-back Beagle who is good with dogs, kids, and cats, apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Beagle  GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  16 lbs  APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 3 years COAT TYPE: Medium coat ADOPTION FEE: $425.00 OTHER INFO: Neutered, Microchipped, utd on shots, and treated for heartworm. LOCATION:  Columbia, MD     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.