Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Paul Slebzak (pauls@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.sweet girl ISO fresh start and love! CELESTE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Come meet Celeste and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (11/30) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Falls Church, VA (6100 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044)! Name: Celeste Best Guess for Breed: Boxer and Shepherd mix Best Guess for Age: 1 year as of August 2025 SEX: Female Approximate Weight: 35 lbs Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen her 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: Celeste is a truly Lucky Dog. She tested positive for heartworms, but landed in a place where heartworm treatment was 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! Celeste is Looking For: Celeste is a beautiful 1-year-old boxer mix with a striking brindle and white coat. Still young, she has her whole life ahead of her and is ready to share it with a family of her own. She’s looking for someone who can give her the love, guidance, and companionship she deserves as she continues to grow into the amazing dog she’s meant to be. If you’re hoping to add a loyal and loving friend to your life, Celeste may be the one for you. What My Foster Says About Me: Celeste is a spunky girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart! She enjoys romping around with our resident dog, though she’s still learning her playtime boundaries. She’s doing very well with potty training and proving to be very smart and eager to learn. She already knows “sit,” “down,” and has started practicing door manners. Celeste is very food-motivated, which makes training fun and rewarding. With some exercise and mental stimulation, she settles beautifully and often puts herself to sleep for a nap. She sleeps well in her crate overnight, though she’s still getting used to daytime crate time and will eventually settle with a little patience. She's been learning how to walk on leash, is very trainable, and wants to please. Celeste loves giving kisses, playing tug, and chewing on her favorite bones. She may be small, but she’s strong, sweet, and full of spirit. Celeste would thrive with a family who can give her both fun and structure as she continues to grow into her best self. 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 28, 2025, 8:26 pm
