08/16/2026
Update: Shiloh is adopted!
What happens to a dog when they are returned as a teenage puppy?
They have to fight for attention against the tiny little puppies, and the fully trained adult dogs. Shiloh is beginning to feel like he doesn't stand a chance. He was left in a Dumpster at 4 weeks old with 10 siblings, then his next family discarded him like trash, all over again.
We normally don't have bad things to say when pups are returned. After all, the adopters followed contract. But this time, something was wrong. The family claimed the kid was allergic after several weeks with him. We immediately took him back, and discovered an extremely sick and totally different dog than we sent out. Shiloh hid from every noise, every shadow. He wouldn't even get up to go outside and use the bathroom, he had to be carried. But the worst part...was the vomiting and diarrhea. Something was wrong. Right before needing to schedule a vet appointment the first day we had him back, Shiloh started vomiting up a t-shirt. And it kept coming. We had to get him started on medication for his GI tract to avoid surgery. Luckily, this boy pulled through. The happy, healthy Shiloh that finally felt safe in a home, started to act like a puppy again.
This boy now loves to play. He has the most dramatic puppy hops and zoomies to entice others to play with him, or he will simply entertain himself (and anyone watching him). He has gone on at least 2-3 dozen outings with his Foster Mom and the Rescue and has never had a problem. He walks well on a leash and rides well in a car. He gets along with playful dogs and does well with kids that can handle his zoomies. He will want any sized fenced in yard to do his business in, he is NOT a fan of going while on a leash.
Shiloh is now around 7.5 months old, neutered, microchipped, has ALL of his vaccines, and monthly preventatives. He only needs you.
While we are thankful that he WAS returned, a puppy eating a shirt could have been avoided. He was clearly returned because he was extremely sick, yet we received the poor review. Sometimes, I wish the dogs could review humans...
Shiloh has a very low adoption fee to help him get adopted. Please consider a teenage pup. He is just months away from being that fine-tuned, fully trained adult dog, but still with puppy love and kisses to share.
Send us a detailed application from www.puppiesareworthsaving.com. The foster is in Havre de Grace, MD. And if you'd like to leave us a review to make up for people like this, pm us and we can share the link.
