Meet Waylon!
Waylon was found running as a stray in Chester, SC, and fortunately found his way to rescue. We see far too many Beagles wandering as strays in this area, and while we don’t know Waylon’s history, we do know one thing for sure: this boy is incredibly lovable.
Waylon is one of the sweetest and most affectionate foster dogs his foster mom has had in her home. He is outgoing, confident, and VERY snuggly. Give him a lap and he’ll happily crawl right in, tuck his head into your neck, and soak up all the love you’re willing to give.
He’s also a social butterfly. Waylon instantly hit it off with his foster’s three dogs and has happily made friends with visiting family dogs, too. Even at the vet, he seemed convinced every dog he met wanted to be his friend. We think he’d enjoy having another dog around, but he could also do well as an only dog in a home where his people have a flexible schedule and plenty of time to spend with him. He’s also cat-friendly and peacefully coexists with his foster’s two cats.
And kids? He loves them, too. He has been around 8-year-old children and happily accepted all the attention, including plenty of hugs.
Waylon has moderate energy. He enjoys neighborhood walks, where he loves putting his Beagle nose to work, and he has plenty of playful, puppy-like energy at home. He loves his toys and can be quite entertaining as he zooms around the house. He’s still learning that not everything within reach is a chew toy, so his forever family will need to provide some supervision and redirection. His foster mom recently started crate training, and he’s doing well. He’s also been able to stay uncrated in the house when she’s gone without any issues.
He’s happy to share toys from the basket but prefers that his canine friends don’t take the one currently in his mouth. We don’t blame him!
Waylon is almost fully house-trained. He doesn’t yet signal when he needs to go outside, so a consistent schedule is important. At night, he’s happy sleeping on a dog bed beside his foster mom or in a crate in the bedroom.
One thing his family will need to be mindful of is door safety. Waylon is curious and would happily take an open door as an invitation to go explore. He hasn’t tried to climb or dig out of his foster’s fenced yard, but like many Beagles, he’ll take an opportunity to investigate when a door is left open.
If you’re looking for a dog who wants to be your best friend, your shadow, and your professional snuggle buddy, Waylon may be your guy. He’s sweet, social, playful, affectionate, and full of personality, and ready to find the family who will love him as much as he loves everyone he meets. ❤️
BEED ESTIMATE: Beagle Mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 32 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 6 to 7 years old
COAT TYPE: Medium coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped
LOCATION: York, SC - Coming to N. VA late Sept
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.
