Ringo – A Resilient and Loving Poodle Mix Looking for His Forever Home
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: arlington VA, 22204
- Pet's Size: small
- Pet's Gender: male
- Pet's Color: tan/yellow/fawn with white
- Pet's Breed: Poodle (unknown type) / Shih Tzu / Mixed (long coat)
- Pet's Activity Level: Moderately Active
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? no
Organization:
- Name: worthy dog rescue
- Address: Arlington, VA 22204
- Site: http://worthydogrescue.org
Meet Ringo, a 7-year-old Poodle mix (possibly ShiPoo or Maltipoo) currently fostered in Rock Hill, SC. Ringo came into rescue in rough shape—emaciated, matted, and deeply fearful. Surrendered by his former owner who couldn’t provide care, he was just 10 lbs and required sedation for his first grooming due to his extreme anxiety.
Now, after three months of nurturing foster care, Ringo weighs a healthy 17 lbs and sports a beautiful, fluffy coat. His foster parents, Inge and Allen, have helped him flourish, and he’s made remarkable progress in trusting people and learning how to thrive in a loving home.
Ringo is fully housetrained, sleeps through the night, rarely barks, and has excellent house manners. He enjoys going on walks, has good leash skills, and is comfortable in a crate. While he’s affectionate and loves attention, he can sometimes nip if physically moved from spaces he sees as high-value, like a favorite chair or lap. His foster family is working closely with a trainer to address this, and Ringo is learning boundaries and improving every day.
He’s a quick learner who responds well to structure, consistency, and patience. With continued training and an experienced adopter, Ringo’s potential to be a loyal and loving companion is limitless.
🏡 Ideal Home for Ringo:
- Calm, adult-only environment
- Someone familiar with setting boundaries and reading canine body language
- A home with or without another calm dog
- No young children
Quick Facts:
- Breed: Poodle Mix (ShiPoo/Maltipoo guess)
- Age: ~7 years
- Weight: 17 lbs
- Neutered, UTD on shots, microchipped
- Adoption Fee: $425
- Location: Rock Hill, SC
📩 Apply to adopt Ringo: https://adopt.worthydog.org
💛 Interested in fostering? Learn more: https://foster.worthydog.org
Worthy Dog Rescue is a foster-based, volunteer-run rescue that primarily adopts to homes in the DC Metro area.
