Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Diane Pedulla (dianep@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.sweet mama seeking her own humans!FRANCESCA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Come meet Francesca and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (8/16) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Falls Church (6100A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044)! Name: Francesca Best Guess for Breed: Miniature pinscher mix Best Guess for Age: 2 years as of May 2026 SEX: Female Approximate Weight: 24 pounds 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: Francesca is a truly Lucky Dog. She 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! Francesca is Looking For: Her forever home! She did an amazing job raising her six babies Felix, Fox, Freddy, Freda, FRan, and Frank to be great family pets. They're all off to seek their own humans and now Francesca is seeking her own humans to love and be loved by. She's in her prime as a young adult dog and is eager for long sniffy walks, romps, and all those wonderful adventures. Most of all, though, she wants to know she's safe and loved, where she belongs. In exchange she promises loyal companionship for all her days.What do you say? Does Francesca have a spot in your home and your heart? What My Foster Says About Me: Francesca is shy out in the world, startled at sudden sounds and reluctant to say hello to people, but friendly with dogs we meet on our walks. In the house, she’s a completely different dog, loving and silly and affectionate. She follows me around the house and is always looking to cuddle with me, either on the couch or on the floor. She and my Chi/Min Pin Gracie love each other’s company both at home and on walks. She’s quite the mellow little girl, content to curl up on a chair or on the floor for most of the day. In the afternoon, she’ll go onto the deck to catch some rays. She takes well to the crate, but I can confidently leave her and Gracie to wander around the house when I leave. When it’s time for walkies, she runs up to me, puts her little paws on my chest and covers me with kisses while I attach her collar. When I return, she’s waiting for me with tail wags and kisses. At night, she’ll sleep either in the crate or on the bed without incident. She doesn’t play much with toys, and doesn’t chew on anything inappropriate. 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 . August 15, 2026, 9:33 am
