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Puppies and dogs in District of Columbia

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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 Salento's adoption status with email updates.
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Salento

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Kady Hammer (KadyH@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet pup ready to play!SALENTO NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!!   Name:    Salento           Best Guess for Breed:    Shepherd/Retriever mix    Best Guess for Age:    5 months as of Jan 2025         SEX:       male Estimated Weight (puppies' weights change quickly!):  30lbs Gets Along With:        Most puppies are in the prime of their socialization window and will do well with other dogs, cats and kids so long as they receive patience and proper training. Currently Living at:    DC area foster home. Special Adoption Considerations:        Puppies under 6 months of age need to have multiple potty breaks/exercise throughout the day. Potential adopters with a standard 8-hour workday must be willing to make arrangements to meet the needs of their puppy.  Salento is Looking For:   Hiya! I'm Salento! Me and my littermates, Sara Cartagena, Santa Marta, Smiling Popayan, Sporty Pasto, Salento, Scotty Bello and Smarty Ibague, have loved our time in the puppy pile, but we are each ready to pack our bags and find our very own forever home! I'm looking for a home that will let me play with toys and get my puppy zoomies out and give me snuggles in between playtimes. When I'm a little older, I can't wait to explore my new neighborhood on lots of walks, and I'd really like to make a bunch of doggie friends along the way. Oh, and I should probably take a puppy obedience class or two so I can show you how smart I am. What do you say? Do you have room in your heart for me? What My Foster Says About Me: Will update once he has a foster! Puppy Vetting Requirements:        Lucky Puppies have had their age appropriate vaccines, but may not yet be “fully” vaccinated. It is the adopter’s responsibility to ensure that the remaining puppy vaccines are given at the appropriate time. Please also keep in mind that, until your puppy is fully vaccinated, they are at greater risk for illness than an adult dog.    Due to this puppy’s young age, she/he has not yet been spayed or neutered.  As part of the adoption contract, it will be your responsibility, as the adopter, to ensure that this is done no later than February 5, 2025. There are NO EXCEPTIONS and NO EXTENSIONS to this date. A non-refundable spay/neuter deposit will be collected if you would like Lucky Dog to pay for this animal to be spayed/neutered at one of our low cost partner vets. Your new puppy will need to work on their house training and will also need to go to obedience school so they can grow into a well-socialized dog! TO ADOPT:        The adoption fee for this puppy is $485, which includes the cost of routine vetting and transport from the shelter.    If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online 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       .    &#226&#128&#139January 9, 2025, 9:34 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Lissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lissy

Labrador Retriever/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
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Please contact Kallie Brennan (kallieb@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Little Lissy Looking for Love! LISSY NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:  Lissy          Best Guess for Breed:   Lab/Retriever Mix Best Guess for Age:   11 months as of 1/9/2025         SEX:    Female   Approximate Weight:   44lbs   Gets Along With:    Other dogs. We haven't seen her around cats or kids but she can be tested   Currently Living at: Shelter. Lissy needs a foster or forever home!    Lissy is Looking For: Meet Lissy, your future lab-partner in life! This young, energetic black lab mix had quite the ruff start to life but is ready for a home where she can truly shine. Lissy is the pup-star of the park, ready to learn tricks faster than you can say 'good girl!' She’s always ready to paws and cuddle after a day of adventures. Whether it’s ruff-housing in the yard or accompanying you on long walks, Lissy is guaranteed to make every moment pawsitively unforgettable. If you’re ready to unleash your heart and give Lissy the loving home she deserves, come meet her today! She’ll pawmise to love you forever.    What My Foster Says About Me:  Stay tuned! 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   ! January 9, 2025, 9:13 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Lilo's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilo

Labrador Retriever/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Kallie Brennan (kallieb@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Looking for her 'Ohana! LILO NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:   Lilo         Best Guess for Breed:   Lab/Retriever Mix   Best Guess for Age:   11 months as of 1/9/25        SEX:    Female   Approximate Weight:   44 lbs   Gets Along With:    Other dogs. We haven't seen her with kids or cats but she can be tested!   Currently Living at:  Shelter. Lilo needs a foster or forever home!    Lilo is Looking For:   Meet Lilo, your new paw-some adventure buddy! This young black lab mix is searching for her very own ohana—because, as we all know, “ohana means family,” and family means no one gets left behind (or left without belly rubs).    Lilo had quite a ruff start to life but is tail-waggingly sweet, playful, and always ready to play or have a snuggle session on the couch. Her favorite hobbies include surfing her way into your heart, chasing after tennis balls, and being the ultimate partner in crime for all your daily escapades.   Ready to add a little Lilo magic to your life? Don’t wait—this fur-tastic girl can’t wait to meet her forever family!    What My Foster Says About Me:  Stay tuned! 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   ! January 9, 2025, 9:13 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Copper's adoption status with email updates.
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Copper

Beagle/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Caitlin Finn (caitlin.finn@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Handsome Boy Copper Needs a Foster or Forever Home! COPPER NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:   Copper        Best Guess for Breed:   Beagle/Hound Mix   Best Guess for Age:   1.5 years as of January 2025          SEX:    Male   Approximate Weight:   28 lbs as of January 2025   Gets Along With:    Other dogs! We have tested Copper with some of the cats at the shelter, and he did not seem particularly interested in chasing or pouncing on the cat. While this is a positive sign that Copper could live with a cat, he/she has not done so to our knowledge. If you have cats in your home, we are happy to discuss with you how to best introduce a new pup to your pack! We have not seen Copper with children, but can test him.   Currently Living at:   Shelter - Copper needs a foster to make his way to DC!   Special adoption considerations:    When Copper arrived in the shelter, he was very scared and shut down. However, he has been making great strides. We think Copper 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.   Copper is Looking For:    A loving family to take him on long sniffy walks so he can put his hound nose to good use! Cooper wants nothing more than a safe and comfortable home with a bed of his own, a family to give lots of treats and pets, and lots of opportunities to play with fellow doggy friends. Do you have room in your home for this sweet boy? What My Foster Says About Me:    Coming soon! We will update this once Copper has spent 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   ! January 9, 2025, 6:36 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Jet's adoption status with email updates.
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Jet

Kai Dog

Male, 1 yr
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Jet is amazing! He is a wiggly, silly youngster who adores a frisky lifestyle. And he REALLY loves being close. He leans right into any signs of affection. And he is such a goofy puppy. Jet was found as a stray and was just leaping for joy when we saved him. He was so happy. We have found that Jet is a very active puppy who needs lots of opportunities to burn off that exuberant puppy energy. No couch potatoes for this eager guy. He will thrive with positive training classes and may enjoy agility classes. So, ready for an eager puppy to get you moving and shaking? Jet is the puppy for you!
We'll also keep you updated on Platypup's adoption status with email updates.
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Platypup

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Recycled Dogs Rescue - DC Transport

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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Perfectly Paired Pitties (P3)

Washington, DC 20001

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

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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