Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please contact Destiny Sibert (DestinyS@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.HEMLOCK Male19 lbsBest guess for age: 6.5 years as of October 2023Best guess for breed: Dachshund mix Hemlock was loved before he arrived in the shelter. He lived indoors. This is what his foster says about how she knew: 'Hemlock was confused and scared when arrived on transport from the shelter, but he adjusted quickly and started asking for love very fast. The morning after he arrived, he came to me when I was on the floor and started giving me kisses. And he started following me around, asking for pets. And later that afternoon, he tentatively put his front paws on my lap and looked at me, giving me kisses. Then picked up his back legs, climbed into me, and curled up, sighing. He'd decided I was to be trusted. From the start, whenever I walked to the kitchen he'd rush over to see if there might be anything in it for him. He knows what comes out of kitchens! And whenever I work on my computer, he's chilling at my feet. The moment I sit on the sofa or the floor he comes over, asking for pets. He knows outside is for potty and has not had any accidents. Lucky Dog fosters crate foster dogs overnight and when they're out of the home, and he has been great in the crate - he just settles down and is quiet until I let him out. He's probably lived with other dogs as well. I have two of my own; he ignores them but knows his place in the pack. He doesn't enjoy playing with dogs; he's all about his humans. They all are respectful of each other. I don't think he has had a lot of experience walking on leash around a city. He's been so brave in venturing a little farther every time I take him for a walk, his little tail wagging a bit. Metrobuses and construction trucks driving by are scary, but he's still up for learning the new world around him. He's still on exercise restriction for heartworm treatment right now so I haven't tried to take him far. But he is definitely eager to sniff and explore - he will enjoy walks after he has fully recovered! Hemlock is still nervous in some settings. He doesn't like busy environments, loud noises, or rambunctious dogs, and that's understandable. I think he came from a calm home where he knew he was safe and loved. Now he has to learn everything all over again. He is so eager to once again have his own home, his own humans. He is just so calm and chill, the perfect at-home buddy. He has so much love to give, so much adoration in his gaze. In exchange, he asks for love and a peaceful home. His forever family and he will be so lucky to have each other.' Gets Along With: Hemlock coexists peacefully with other dogs. We haven't seen him with kids or cats but he can be tested. Special adoption considerations: Hemlock is a truly Lucky Dog! He tested positive for Heartworm disease but has already been treated! 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. We are happy to talk more in depth about heartworm disease and treatment during the screening process. Currently Living At: DC area 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 $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 . December 7, 2023, 6:06 pm
