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My name is Dumbledore!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 5 days ago

Adoption fee: $460

This helps Lucky Dog Animal Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Cairn Terrier
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21148422-DARL-MD-25-0518

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 Destiny Sibert (DestinyS@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.sweet gent seeking fresh start and love!

DUMBLEDORE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!

 Name: Dumbledore      Best Guess for Breed:  Terrier mix of some type, some Cairn in there perhaps

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

Approximate Weight:  44 lbs

Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen him with kids or cats. We are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! 

Currently Living At: DC area foster home

Special Adoption Considerations: Dumbledore 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!

Dumbledore is Looking For: Meet Dumbledore, a charming 5-year-old terrier mix weighing 44 lbs, who’s looking for a loving home where he can feel safe and secure. Dumbledore might take a little time to warm up, but once he trusts you, he’ll reward you with the sweetest smile and an abundance of love. 

This charming fellow is a gentle soul who enjoys being petted, and he’s got a special talent for taking leisurely walks. He’s a “wizard” when it comes to walking calmly on a leash, taking his time to sniff and explore, as if he’s searching for the hidden chambers of adventure. When at home, Dumbledore is as quiet as a spell cast in a library—no barking, just the softest presence, content to enjoy some quiet time by your side. His energy is calm, and he’s always ready for a relaxing day or a short stroll through the “muggle” world.

Dumbledore gets along with other dogs, and he’s house trained, so he’s ready to settle in and make your home his own little Hogwarts. He’s looking for a quiet, loving environment where he can receive the attention he deserves from his “Headmaster” (that’s you!) and become your most loyal companion.

If you’re looking for a calm, affectionate dog who will reward you with love and loyalty, Dumbledore might just be the “chosen one” to bring into your life. Don’t let this magical boy disappear into the shadows—bring him home, and watch the magic unfold!

What the Shelter Staff Says About Me: Dumbledore is a little shy but he warms up to people. Dumbledore is happy and bouncy with a shelter staff member with whom he spends time! 

What My Foster Says About Me: Dumbledore is a sweet and gentle angel. He is a shy guy who is looking for a nurturing owner to help him warm up and feel safe. Once he trusts, he rewards you with the cutest smile and lots of love. Dumbledore loves to be pet and loves to walk. He is a gentle walker on the leash and enjoys taking his time to sniff. He is quiet in the home and no barking. His energy level is generally calm. He does well with other dogs. He has not had any potty accidents in the house. Dumbledore would do well in a quiet home environment with lots of attention from his owner.

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 7, 2025, 3:57 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21148422-DARL-MD-25-0518
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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