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My name is Oreo!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21002545-NEWD-MCAS

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Please contact Anna Colllins (anna.collins@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.handsome, athletic SBWM ISO family!

OREO NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!!

Name:  Oreo      Best Guess for Breed:  Australian cattle dog (blue heeler) mix, maybe some Aussie in there?  

Best Guess for Age:   5 years as of October 2024    Gender: Male

Approximate Weight:  32 lbs

Gets Along With:Other dogs! We haven't seen him with kids or cats but he can be tested if you have them. 

Currently Living At: Lucky Dog's South Carolina rescue campus; needs a foster or forever home in the DC area to come up after completing heartworm treatment. 

Special Adoption Considerations: Oreo is heartworm positive, but this Lucky Dog got extra lucky! This pup is part of a groundbreaking study we are conducting at our South Carolina Rescue Campus that has the potential to change the way shelters across the United States treat heartworm positive dogs.  All dogs in the study are placed at random in either the 2 shot or 3 shot protocol with strictly monitored protocols in place. Four weeks following their final injection, the pups are eligible to transport to the DC area for placement in foster or adoptive care.  After treatment concludes, we work with adopters to arrange a free follow up heartworm test after 6 months, followed by a second test at 9 months. 

We are happy to discuss this treatment and which phase of the study this Lucky Dog is in right now! Just email the adoption coordinator - the address is at lower left!

Oreo is Looking For: Look at this handsome guy. Sure, he's about five - well out of the puppy yips - but look at his body and coat. That is a working breed, bred to run all day. Once Oreo has recovered completely from heartworm treatment, oh, he will need plenty of physical and mental enrichment! Walks and time in the yard alone - nope, that's not gonna work for him. 

He's looking for an active home where he gets to move - and think - plenty. He will be an awesome companion for someone looking for just this type of pup. Meet him and see if he's a match for you!

What My Foster Says About Me: We will update this once he has arrived in the DC area and spent some time with his foster

Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken.  All of our dogs are working on their crate training. 

TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $475, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and heartworm treatment.  If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. 

Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org

BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs!  To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org!

BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org.

November 7, 2024, 6:55 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21002545-NEWD-MCAS
Contact
Phone
Address
Washington, DC 20007

Their adoption process

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!

Go meet their pets

Our adoption events are held each weekend. A schedule of times and locations can be found at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org.

More about this rescue

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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