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My name is Cal!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 2 days ago

Adoption fee: $460

This helps Lucky Dog Animal Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Hound (Unknown Type)/Retriever (Unknown Type)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21039035-HCAC-MD-25-0383

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
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 Paul Slebzak (pauls@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Good boy looking for his forever home!

CAL NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!

 Name:    Cal        Best Guess for Breed:    Hound and Retriever mix  

Best Guess for Age:    2.5 years as of Oct. 2024       Gender:    Male

Approximate Weight:    49 lbs

Gets Along WithOther dogs! We haven’t seen Cal with cats or kids, but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!

Currently Living At: DC area foster home

Cal is Looking For: Meet Cal, a handsome 2.5-year-old hound and retriever mix with a tan coat and a heart as golden as his fur! Cal is the perfect combination of playful energy and sweet affection. His hound and retriever mix gives him a fun-loving spirit and a natural curiosity for the world around him—he’ll happily accompany you on all kinds of adventures, whether it's exploring the great outdoors or cozying up for a snuggle session on the couch. Cal is looking for a loving home where he can shine as a loyal companion. If you’re ready for a new best friend who’s equal parts fun and loyal, Cal might just be the perfect match!

What My Foster Says About Me

Cal is great in the home. He is very loving, likes to cuddle, and loves having his ears rubbed! He sleeps well in his crate. Out on leash, he is the typical sniffy hound, eager to smell all the smells in the neighborhood and curious about everything. He's doing well with learning to heel and following on leash. 
 
He enjoys visiting with the neighbor dog through the fence. He has lots of energy and enjoys running around the yard. We've gotten him to chase the stick and after a little bit of tug he gives it back. 
 
Heartworm Information: Cal 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. 
 
Cal has completed the treatment and the four-week post-treatment phase. He is now in the DC area awaiting the six-month follow up test - and his forever home!

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.



March 10, 2025, 5:16 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21039035-HCAC-MD-25-0383
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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