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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Dog rescue in Washington, DC

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is a group of highly motivated and highly dedicated volunteers. We spend countless hours making sure that wonderful dogs find loving forever homes. We don't do it for money -- we do it for the joy a dog can bring to its new family; we do it for our love of animals; and we do it to save lives!

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Washington, DC 20007
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Adoptable pets at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

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Nebula

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Francesca

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Pez

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Washington, DC
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Sullivan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Washington, DC
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Xena Princess

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Gumbus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC

Rescue FAQs

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue rescues homeless and abandoned dogs from high-kill shelters, owners who can no longer care for them, and other high-risk situations. Lucky Dog works with dedicated volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, trainers, and kennels to provide loving temporary care while we find well-matched, carefully screened forever homes for each dog we take in. We also serve as a support group to our adopters and all dog owners by providing ongoing education and resources for the well-being of their dogs, including the importance of proactive spay/neuter policies, positive behavior training, and good nutrition.

Additional adoption info

The adoption process begins when you submit an adoption application either online or at an adoption event. The individual responsible for the dog you are interested in adopting - a position we call the “adoption coordinator” - will then set up a time to discuss your application over the telephone. The adoption coordinator will check your vet reference to make sure all current and past pets were kept up-to-date with their shots and medical care. The adoption coordinator will also set up a home visit with one of our trained volunteers. That individual will come to your home to ensure that it is a safe environment, to confirm that everyone in the home is on board with adopting a dog, and to discuss any other questions you may have about dog adoption!

Pets at shelters & rescues near Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Dog Rescue of Maryland

P.O. Box 515,
Pasadena, MD 21123

Pets with Disabilities

635 Clay Hammond Road,
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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Zelda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Baltimore, MD
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Daisy

Redbone Coonhound

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Silver Spring, MD
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Gabby

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
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46393 - Zoey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Ellicott City, MD
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Blue

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Millersville, MD
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Lolo and Casey

Border Collie

Female
Frederick, MD

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