Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Paul Slebzak (pauls@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.is there anything better than a hound dog?? (answer: no) COLBY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Colby Best Guess for Breed: Beagle mix Best Guess for Age: 5 years as of March 2026 SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 29 lbs Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen him with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Currently Living at: DC area foster home Special adoption considerations: Colby is a truly Lucky Dog. He tested positive for heartworms, but landed in a place where heartworm treatment is provided! 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 discuss where in the treatment process this Lucky Dog is in right now! Just email the adoption coordinator - the address is at lower left! Colby is Looking For: Lots of opportunities to use both his legs and his nose! Colby is in his prime as a young adult dog and eager for sniffy walks (beagle nose!), romps in parks, and all the adventures his new family can dream up. Making pup pals along the way is on his wish list as well. But you know what he wants most of all? To know he's safe and loved, where he belongs.In exchange, he promises all the adoring gazes he's storing up, and love and loyal companionship for all his days. What do you say? Can you see Colby by your side? What My Foster Says About Me: Colby is a 5-year-old beagle with the sweetest droopy ears and the most soulful eyes you've ever seen. This gentle boy is settling into foster life and showing us more of his wonderful personality every day! Colby is a total dream in the car, has had zero potty accidents, and has taken to his crate beautifully! We’re starting to see him even puts himself to bed in his crate! He loves a good sniffy walk through a quiet neighborhood and will remind you (in classic beagle fashion) exactly how he feels about a squirrel/rabbit that got away. He's friendly and sweet with everyone he meets, including children, and will happily accept pets from anyone who comes to say hi. Colby is a gentle, sensitive soul who takes the world in on his own terms. He's not the type to run up to strangers demanding attention; he's more of a quiet, dignified gentleman who appreciates when people come to him. Don't mistake his calm neutrality for disinterest; once he's comfortable he is incredibly sweet and affectionate! Colby is still building his confidence. The world can be a scary place! Loud noises like passing buses, motorcycles, or sudden sounds are something he's learning to take in stride, and he's already making great progress with some patience and encouragement. He's also continuing to work on his leash training and he’s been doing a great job picking it up! Colby would love a home where he can decompress and learn that the world can be a safe place. He will absolutely blossom with someone who understands that the quieter, more reserved dogs are often the ones who love the deepest once they open up. If you're looking for a loyal, easygoing beagle boy who will melt into your life once he feels secure, then Colby is your guy!! Keep up with Colby and his highlights on Instagram @FOSTERDOGGOS_SIRIS 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 . May 8, 2026, 7:28 am
