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American Bulldog puppies and dogs in District of Columbia

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We'll also keep you updated on Ghost's adoption status with email updates.
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Ghost

American Bulldog

Male, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Kendall Majtyka (kendall.majtyka@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.is sweet puppers! not supernatural being! GHOST NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:   Ghost        Best Guess for Breed:   Bulldog mix Best Guess for Age:  2 years as of February 2026       SEX:    Male   Approximate Weight:  45 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   Ghost is Looking For: His forever home! A nice cozy one, not a haunted manse! He's looking for his own humans to trot alongside on those sniffy walks and adventures! 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: Ghost is a very sweet and smart dog who has already learned how to sit, shake, and lay down. He is very well-behaved in the crate and will usually sleep the whole way through. He is very snuggly and is a bit of a Velcro doggy, always wanting to know what you are doing. He is very treat motivated which has helped a lot with training. Ghost is quite wonderful, with such soulful eyes on a cute face that is hard to resist!.  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   ! March 10, 2026, 6:46 am
We'll also keep you updated on Lucille's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucille

American Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Perry Meade (perrym@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.baby girl seeking her family! LUCILLE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!   Name: Lucille     Best Guess for Breed:   Bulldog mix   Best Guess for Age:  10 weeks as of 2/24/26       SEX:   Female   Estimated Weight (puppies' weights change quickly!):    10.5 lbs as of 2/24/26   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.  Lucille is Looking For:     Hiya! I'm Lucille! I'm ready to pack my bags and find my 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 home and your heart for me?What My Foster Says About Me: Lucille has been an absolute joy since the moment she arrived to us. She’s a sweet, cuddly, and playful puppy who loves her chew toys, a little peanut butter treat, and spending time with her people. Lucille has been friendly with everyone she’s met so far and seems like she’ll really enjoy having dog friends to play with. At home she’s a mix of playful and cuddly. She likes the cozy spot in her crate with a chew toy where she can still see what’s going on around her. She’s adjusting beautifully to her new routine, has a great appetite, and is already working hard on potty training. She’s settling in wonderfully and has been such a lovely little addition to our home. 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 June 10, 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       .   &#226&#128&#139March 11, 2026, 8:08 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Chui's adoption status with email updates.
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Chui

American Bulldog

Male, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
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We'll also keep you updated on BonBon's adoption status with email updates.
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BonBon

American Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
6 years old, 72 lbs BonBon is new to the rescue and we can't wait to find out more about her. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. To answer your questions about included vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc., the adoption process, and more please visit at www.citydogsrescuedc.org If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, we are still accepting additional applications, as they sometimes fall through. If the animal is adopted by someone else, your application will be kept on file and you will not need to reapply for a different dog. Look at our available dogs and apply to adopt a dog at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Not Ready to commit to adopting yet? Foster a dog today! See our list of dogs needing foster at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/foster-a-dog/ Apply to foster at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CDCK/Dog
We'll also keep you updated on Shuffle's adoption status with email updates.
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Shuffle

American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
*Woof* I`m in a foster home! To meet me reach out to my foster caregiver at lucamamula1@gmail.comShuffle is an incredibly sweet, smart, and loving pup who is ready to find his new home. He is crate trained, potty trained, and very responsive to commands. Shuffle thinks he’s a lap dog and loves being as close to his people as possible, soaking up all the affection he can get. He is very polite when meeting new people and does not jump, making him a joy to have around in any setting. He is wonderful with kids and does great in public environments. He has even attended a basketball game where he remained calm, happy, and well-behaved. While he adores companionship, he is also comfortable being left alone and shows no signs of separation anxiety. Like any young dog, he still has some playful puppy tendencies, such as mouthing when he wants to play, but he is highly receptive to training and has already made great progress with this and with leash pulling. Shuffle is friendly with other dogs and just wants to play—his current leg injury limits him a bit, but it hasn’t dampened his joyful spirit. He loves flinging his toys into the air and chasing after them with enthusiasm. Overall, Shuffle is a loving, affectionate, and well-rounded pup who will make an amazing companion for a lucky family.
We'll also keep you updated on Bjorn's adoption status with email updates.
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Bjorn

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Story
Bjorn is looking for their forever home! WHAT MY FOSTER SAYS: Bjorn (aka Toby Bear) is a playful puppy who has a big heart and is ready to give a forever family all his love. His favorite things are chewing sticks and bully bones, going for long walks and cuddling up close under a blanket to watch TV. He is in search of a loving parent who can spend lots of quality time with him . He’s learning to be more confident on his own, as well as with other humans and dogs. He’s come a long way since we first started fostering him healing both medically from bad skin infections and emotionally from the toll of being left at the shelter. Each day he improves as his confidence grows and he learns that he’s only going to be with people who love him from here on out. Could that be you? ATTRIBUTES: Bjorn has done well with other dogs. -------------- Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue does not guarantee that any dog is housebroken nor crate trained. We strive to provide accurate information on all of our animals however, we are unable to guarantee an animal's breed, size, health, behavior, temperament, or any other conditions. Our adoption fees are not inclusive of all vetting / medical care, food, supplies and/or training costs. Since we rely on donations to compensate for those deficits we are unable to reduce or refund this fee. TO ADOPT OR FOSTER: Please apply on our website at www.lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org or email info@lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org if you have questions! TO DONATE: Please consider making a donation on our website at www.lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org so that Laila's Legacy can continue to provide lifesaving medical treatment and training.

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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20020

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Humane Rescue Alliance - Foster

71 Oglethorpe St. NW, Washington , DC 20011

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

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City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

We do not have a shelter. All of our dogs and cats are in private foster homes., Please complete our application or attend our weekly adoption events to meet one!, Washington , DC 20008

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20007

Pet Types: dogs

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