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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in District of Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Nebbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Nebbie

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Meet Nebbie! Nebbie is a true companion - a total goofball with the silkiest ears you will ever touch! He is the perfect plus one for patio hangs, restaurant outings, and beer garden adventures. He is a pro at loose-leash walking and has great recall. Nebbie already knows over 15 cues and loves to learn new things. He is also crate-trained, potty-trained, and with impeccable house manners. Always up for an adventure but also settles well in the home and is totally fine when left home alone. His ideal family would include another dog, as he absolutely loves having canine companions and would thrive with a playful dog friend. He can be a bit discerning of new people at first, but typically warms up very quickly. A single-family home would be ideal and older kids are okay, but he might prefer a calmer adult household. If you are looking for a loyal, loving, and well-trained companion, Nebbie might be the perfect dog for you. Contact us to learn more about this amazing boy!
We'll also keep you updated on Piper Chapman's adoption status with email updates.
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Piper Chapman

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Kady Hammer (KadyH@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Beautiful pup looking for forever home!PIPER CHAPMAN NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:  Piper Chapman        Best Guess for Breed:   Shepherd/Lab mix   Best Guess for Age:   4 years old        SEX:  female Approximate Weight: 47lbs Gets Along With:  Other dogs! We haven't seen Piper with cats or children, but she can be tested.  Currently Living at:  SC Rescue Campus Special adoption considerations: Piper Chapman is a truly Lucky Dog. Although she has tested positive for heartworms, treatment has been scheduled! Heartworm is not contagious to people or other pets, but results from mosquito bites. Heartworm, if left untreated, is life threatening, but after treatment, dogs that were heartworm positive should suffer no significant long-term effects so long as they are kept on a monthly heartworm preventative. Heartworm dogs can resume full active and normal lives, but need to be kept calm for 4-6 weeks after treatment.  We are happy to talk more in depth about heartworm disease and treatment during the screening process.  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! Piper Chapman is Looking For:   Her forever home! This sweet girl needs a new home through no fault of her own. She's eager to once again have her own humans! Long sniffy walks and world exploration with them is on her wish list, as are a cushy dog bed and quality kibble. But you know what's right at the top of the list? Being safe and loved and under her own roof for all her days. She's in her prime as an adult, well out of the puppy yips, and is more than ready to ease into her new humans' home and hearts. In exchange, they get the immense amount of love and loyalty she is storing up for her new family. What do you say? Is that going to be you? What My Foster Says About Me:   We will update once she has spent time in a foster 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   . November 20, 2024, 10:25 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Big Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Boy

Great Pyrenees/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Kady Hammer (KadyH@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Big fluffy boy! BIG BOY NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:  Big Boy        Best Guess for Breed:   Great Pyrenees/Shepherd mix     Best Guess for Age:  1.5 years        Gender:   male Approximate Weight:   87lbs  Gets Along With: Other dogs! We have not seen Big Boy with cats or children but he can be tested! Currently Living At: SC Rescue Campus Big Boy is Looking For: His forever home! This sweet boy needs a new home through no fault of his own. He's eager to once again have his own humans - Great pyrenees are known for being quite attached to their people! Long sniffy walks and world exploration with them is on his wish list, as are a cushy dog bed and quality kibble. But you know what's right at the top of the list? Being safe and loved and under his own roof for all his days. He's in his prime as an adult, well out of the puppy yips, and is more than ready to ease into his new humans' home and hearts. In exchange, he gets the immense amount of love and loyalty he is storing up for his new family. What do you say? Is that going to be you? What My Foster Says About Me: We will update when he has spent time in a foster 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 $460, 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 20, 2024, 10:25 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Emmy's adoption status with email updates.
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Emmy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Norwegian Elkhound

Female, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
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Please contact Kady Hammer (KadyH@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.sweet girl ISO fresh start and love! EMMY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Emmy      Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd/Elkhound mix Best Guess for Age:   1.5 years      Gender: Female Approximate Weight:  36 lbs Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen her with kids or cats but she can be tested Currently Living At: DC area foster home Emmy is Looking For: Her forever family! She's eager to start a new chapter, with her own humans - shepherds can be quite the velcro dogs and they cherish that bond with their people. Long sniffy walks, trips to the beach or the mountains or Starbucks or just around town - it doesn't matter, Emmy just wants to be with you! Quality kibble, a cushy dog bed, mental enrichment through training are all on her wish list too but again - right at the top is knowing who her people are, knowing she's safe and loved and under her own roof. What her humans get out of it is a loving, loyal dog who will be by their sides for all her days.  What do you say? Is Emmy the one for you? What My Foster Says About Me: We will update when she has spent time in 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 $460, 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 20, 2024, 10:25 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Skinner's adoption status with email updates.
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Skinner

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Jodi Rosenberg (jodi.rosenberg@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Handsome boy looking for his forever home Skinner      NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:    Skinner      Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd/Terrier   Best Guess for Age:  3 years as of October 2024      Gender:   male Approximate Weight:   60 lbs. Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven’t seen him with kids or cats but he can be tested. Currently Living At: South Carolina SHELTER. He needs a foster or forever home. Adoption Considerations: Skinner 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! Skinner is Looking For: A loving home where he can be part of the family. He’s ready to give his love in exchange for long sniffy walks, frequent dog park visits, and belly rubs. Can’t you see this handsome guy snuggling by your side?   What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! 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 20, 2024, 8:58 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Ziggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziggy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Chandler Jaffe (chandler.jaffe@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.cutie pie looking for his forever!ZIGGY NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:  Ziggy     Best Guess for Breed:  Shepherd/lab mix Best Guess for Age:  10 months as of November 2024          SEX:   male   Approximate Weight:  46lbs as of November 2024   Gets Along With:   Other dogs! We haven’t seen Ziggy with cats or kids, but he can be tested!   Currently Living at:  South Carolina shelter; needs a foster or forever home in the DC area   Special adoption considerations:  When Ziggy arrived in the shelter, he was very scared and shut down. However, he has been making great strides. We think Ziggy would do best with either a resident dog or a family who can make sure he can go on walks regularly with other dogs, visit the dog park, or go to doggie daycare to continue to build confidence.     Ziggy is Looking For:  His forever home! He landed in the shelter through no fault of his own and is oh so eager to once again have his own humans for sniffy walks and all the adventures they can dream up. He's pretty young and is eager to see and experience the world! To explore all the toys! To go to dog school to learn to be the bestest boy! And to make new pup and people pals along the way! What My Foster Says About Me:  We will update this once Ziggy arrives in the DC area and has spent some time in his foster 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 $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. 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 20, 2024, 7:29 pm

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Recycled Dogs Rescue - DC

Waswhington DC, DC 20001

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

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Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

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Perfectly Paired Pitties (P3)

Washington, DC 20001

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Bella's Bully Buddies - Washington D.C. Chapter

900 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Rural Dog Rescue

719 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

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DC PAWS Rescue

P.O. Box 23439, Washington, DC 20026

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HFH - Washington D.C.

Washington, DC 20500

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The Paw Pad

PO Box 70060, Washington, DC 20024

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