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Yorkie puppies and dogs in District of Columbia

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Petra

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Destiny Sibert (DestinyS@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Petite Gal Seeking Forever Home PETRA NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:   Petra       Best Guess for Breed:  Yorkie/Terrier Best Guess for Age:   8 yrs as of Nov 2025        SEX:    female   Approximate Weight:   14 lbs   Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen them with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!   Currently Living at:   Lucky Dog's South Carolina rescue campus. She needs a foster or adopter to secure her freedom ride to the DC area.   Petra is Looking For:   Her forever home! This sweet older girl landed in the shelter through no fault of her own. She may be a Golden Girl, but her sniffer is strong and she's got pep in her step - she's eager for sniffy walks and world exploration with her humans! A cushy dog bed, quality kibble, and lots of snuggles round out her wish list.  What My Foster Says About Me:   Petra needs a foster! 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.   CONNECT WITH US: Please visit Lucky Dog Animal Rescue online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org or follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/LuckyDogAnimalRescue  and https://www.instagram.com/luckydoganimalrescue/   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, 10:09 am

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20007

Pet Types: dogs

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