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SC/Blaine

Brittany

Male, Adult
Reston, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Blaine is a 5 year old tricolor mix who is 25 pounds of cuteness.  He was removed from a hoarding situation with two of his brothers. The boys were together their whole life and became dependent on each other. After a gradual separation process, Blaine is done with the drama and ready to strike out on his own!    Having some time on his own, his personality is beginning to show.  He is experiencing independence for the first time and seems pretty proud of himself. Blaine is very affectionate, but also likes his own space. He holds his head high and moves with guarded confidence.  Blaine is determined to fake it ‘till he makes it. Give this boy a chance. Watch him evolve and become the dog he was meant to be.  He is eager to please and walks well on leash.  Blaine is up to date on vaccines, neutered, heartworm negative, on preventative meds & microchipped . A home with a  physical fence would be best as Blaine loves to just run & sniff around. He would be great as an only dog or with another. He has never been around cats or children, but is a gentle boy.  Blaine is crate & house trained. Are you ready to open your heart and home for a wonderful companion? If so, please consider filling out an adoption application and mention Blaine at NBRAN.org.    Blaine’s adoption fee is $275 to offset vetting costs. He is currently located in North Georgia, but can be transported up to 1400 miles, with the adopter being responsible for the last 100 miles. If you interested in giving Blaine his furever home, please reach out to Karen Carr at kecarr72@icloud.com.   June 15, 2026, 11:18 am
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Ariella

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Anna Waldman (anna.waldman@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.young girl ready to play! ARIELLA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Ariella        Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd and terrier mix    Best Guess for Age:  7 months as of May 2026        SEX:  Female   Approximate Weight:   26 lbs as of 5/24/26; she is still growing!   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   Ariella is Looking For:   Her forever home! This young girl is not long out of puppyhood and is eagerly looking forward to having her own humans for sniffy walks and all the adventures they can dream up. And dog school so she can show how super smart she is. And then pets and cuddles and belly scritches at the end of a fun day together. And she'll want quality kibble and a cushy dog bed.Most of all, though, she wants to know she's safe and loved. In exchange she promises all the adoring gazes and happy tail wags she's storing up, and loyal companionship for all her days. What do you say? Does Ariella have a spot in your home and your heart? What My Foster Says About Me:   We will update this once she 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   ! June 15, 2026, 12:01 pm
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Bouncer

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Haley Kresch (haley.kresch@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet girl looking to bounce into her forever home!BOUNCER NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Come meet Bouncer and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (6/14) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Rockville, MD (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895)!   Name:  Bouncer       Best Guess for Breed:  Hound Mix    Best Guess for Age:  1.5 yrs as of May 2026    SEX:  Female Approximate Weight: 34 lbs Gets Along With:  Other dogs! We haven't seen them with kids or cats but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Currently Living at:  DC area foster home Bouncer is Looking For:  Bouncer is ready to find her forever home! She's a young girl and is eager for sniffy trotting walks and romps in parks and all the adventures her new humans can dream up. Making pup pals along the way would be great. Quality kibble and a cushy dog bed - yes, those too! But you know what she wants most of all? To know where she belongs, to be safe and loved. She's ready to bounce into her forever home - could it be with you? What My Foster Says About Me:  We will update this once she 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 !                                        June 15, 2026, 12:01 pm
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Bridget

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Paul Slebzak (pauls@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.small sweetie seeking fresh start and love! BRIDGET NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:  Bridget       Best Guess for Breed:  Terrier mix Best Guess for Age:  1.5 years as of June 2026        SEX:  Female   Approximate Weight:  22 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   Bridget is Looking For:    Her forever home! This small cuite is looking for her own humans to trot alongside on long sniffy walks and adventures to burn all that awesome young-dog energy. Also on her wish list: plenty of ear scritches, quality kibble, a cushy dog bed, and some new pup pals to play with!But above all, she wants to know where she belongs, to be under her own roof, safe and loved. In exchange, she promises adoring gazes and loyal companionship for all her days. What do you say?  Can you see Bridget by your side? 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   ! June 15, 2026, 12:01 pm
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Carl

Beagle/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Diane Pedulla (dianep@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Handsome boy seeking fresh start and love! CARL NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!   Come meet Carl and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (6/14) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Rockville, MD (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895)!   Name: Carl    Best Guess for Breed:   Shepherd mix    Best Guess for Age:  2 years as of May 2026      SEX: Male   Approximate Weight:  34 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: Carl 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!   Carl is Looking For:  His forever home! This handsome boy landed in the shelter through no fault of his own. Now he's looking for his own humans to trot alongside on those sniffy walks and adventures - he's in his prime young adult years and wants to burn all that awesome dog energy! Making new pup pals along and having plenty of opportunity to run and play is on his wish list along with quality kibble and a cushy dog bed. But above all he wants to know where he belongs, to be under his own roof, to be safe and loved. In exchange, he promises adoring gazes and loyal companionship for all his days. What do you say?  Can you see him by your side?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 $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   .  June 15, 2026, 12:01 pm
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Cecilia

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Robert Badura (robert.badura@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.young girl eager for fresh start and love! CECILIA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!   Come meet Cecilia and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (6/14) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Rockville, MD (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895)!   Name:   Cecilia         Best Guess for Breed:  Retriever and terrier mix   Best Guess for Age:   1 year as of June 2026       SEX:   Female   Approximate Weight:  17 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   Cecilia is Looking For:   Her forever home! This cutie has all that awesome young-dog energy and is eagerly looking forward to having her own humans for sniffy walks and all the adventures they can dream up. And dog school so she can show how super smart she is. And then pets and cuddles and belly scritches at the end of a fun day together. And she'll want quality kibble and a cushy dog bed.Most of all, though, she wants to know she's safe and loved. In exchange she promises all the adoring gazes and happy tail wags she's storing up, and loyal companionship for all her days. What do you say? Does Cecilia have a spot in your home and your heart? What My Foster Says About Me:   We will update this once she 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   ! June 15, 2026, 12:01 pm

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Tails of the Unwanted - Arlington

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Homes Fur Hounds

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Tails of the Unwanted - Williamsburg

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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FinalHour ResQ

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Heritage Humane Society

430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Tails of the Unwanted - Knoxville TN

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Pom Posse Williamsburg VA Chapter

Williamsburg, VA 23188

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Pound Hounds ResQ - VA

134 Winterset pass,, Williamsburg, VA 23188

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Heaven Sent Dachshund Rescue

Williamsburg, VA 23188

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Village Dog Resource

PO box 141, lackey, VA 23694

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