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My name is Dorito!

Posted 5 days ago | Updated 4 days ago

Adoption fee: $460

This helps Lucky Dog Animal Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Pet ID
22117703-NEWD-FAHS

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
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 Robert Badura (robert.badura@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.small sweetie seeking fresh start and love!

DORITO NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!!

Name: Dorito          Best Guess for Breed: Chihuahua mix

Best Guess for Age:  7 years as of December 2025        SEX:   Male

 

Approximate Weight:  5.3 lbs

 

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

Currently Living at: South Carolina shelter - needs a foster or forever home in the DC area to get up here!

 

Dorito is Looking For:  His forever home. No dog should end up in the shelter at seven years of age. Sometimes things happen that are beyond anyone's control. But know what's in our control? We promised him we'd get him an amazing new home. He's up for sniffy walks (some dignity, please. This is not a dog who wants to be stuffed into a purse) and world exploration and so many snuggles.

 

Little dogs can live quite a while so he likely has many many many days of love and loyalty to give in exchange. What do you say? Are you Dorito's fresh start? Is he the one you see way down there by your side (and on your lap)?

What My Foster Says About Me:   We will update this once he has spent time in foster care. 

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   !

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December 12, 2025, 8:14 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22117703-NEWD-FAHS
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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