My name is Zippy!

ZIPPY NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!!

Name:  Zippy        Best Guess for Breed:  Beagle / Hound mix   

Best Guess for Age:   2 years as of 01/24/2025        Gender:   male

Approximate Weight:   20 lbs. 

Gets Along With: other dogs; Zippy hasn't been observed with kids or cats but we can test.

Currently Living At the shelter, Zippy needs a foster and a forever home.

Special Adoption Considerations: Zippy 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!

Zippy is Looking For: everything a young dog could want! A new home where he will be safe and loved, other dogs to play with, new scents to sniff, good food to eat, toys to tear apart, and places to explore. Adopt Zippy and every day after that life will be filled with joyful possibilities.

At 2-years of age, Zippy is just getting started. Maybe his life wasn't the best early on but now he is ready to make up for lost time. Zippy can't wait to go on long walks with his new humans (with plenty of stops for sniffing of course). Beagles were bred to hunt in packs so several visits to the dog park or doggie daycare each week will allow Zippy to run off-leash and play like dogs do.

Beagles are known for being loyal but also for being stubborn. Start training early so Zippy learn how to be a very good boy. Just don't let those adorable puppy eyes con you into giving him too many treats. Beagles are notorious chow hounds but staying trim will help keep Zippy healthy.
 
Beagles have a tendency to be vocal and training can help address issues such as barking. We would be happy to talk more about this with applicants who live in apartments or condos. Positive reinforcement, consistency, and patience are key in training any dog.

What My Foster Says About Me: We will update as soon as Zippy arrives and spends some time with a 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!

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