Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Ann Marie Burns (AnnMarieB@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Tiny pup with a giant heart! PAOLO NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Come meet Paolo and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (12/21) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Falls Church (6100 - A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044)! Name: Paolo Best Guess for Breed: Chi Mix Best Guess for Age: 15 weeks as of 12/1/25 SEX: Male Estimated Weight (puppies' weights change quickly!): 12.8 lbs as of 12/1/25 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. Paolo is Looking For: Hiya! I'm Paolo! Me and my littermates, Prada, Pocky, Pixie, Pooky, Pumba, and Polo, 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: Paolo is a fan favorite in my neighborhood. He walks with an adorable, confident swagger for such a young pup. When it's time for a walk, Paolo is always first in line amongst his littermates - take me, please! He's also a smart dog who loves his toys. Chew toys, puzzle toys - pretty much any toy makes Paolo happy. Paolo is doing great with crate training and is learning to do his business outside. Paolo is a low rider that’s here, there and everywhere. Until you put him on your lap. Then he sinks in, still as can be, just loving every minute of his people's time. He’s also a bit of a chatterbox and isn’t shy about sharing his feelings—good, bad, or “I just have opinions.” Paolo was the first in his litter (and possibly the only one!) to learn to sit politely for pets. Good boy, indeed. And soft…so, so soft. 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 18, 2026. 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 . ​December 21, 2025, 1:04 pm
