Lazaro Retriever & Hound Mix Fairfax Station, VA

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to Mary at mj@mjcrain.com

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/

ABOUT LAZARO:
Lazaro's story to this point has been a sad one. You can tell he has had a hard life because he has scars on his head and one back leg is short so he gets around really well on three legs.

Lazaro was rescued from a hoarding property in Puerto Rico. . He was a very, very sad sight so he became a priority to be one of the first dogs we got out of the hoarder's place (over 120 dogs on the property).

Now Lazaro's luck has changed! He has come to Virginia to look for his forever home. Lazzy, as he is called, has been living in foster care - safe and in air-conditioning! Lazzy has been getting lots of love, attention, good food and treats. Although Lazzy has been through a lot, he is still a sweet dog who gets along well with people and with other, non-aggressive dogs. He likes hugs and will happily sleep on your foot (or your bed). He seems to want to play with cats, but does not understand the difference between dog play and cat play, so he would do best in a home without cats.

Lazzy is housetrained and he is very quiet. He may bark when he meets another dog on the walking trail, but in the house he barks very, very infrequently even in response to loud noises. Lazzy sheds very little.

Lazzy walks well on a leash and will wait for you to catch up. Sometimes he gets a bit stubborn and will just stop but a few treats thrown in front of him will get him on his way (personally I think he is trying to teach his walking person to give him treats!).
Although Lazzy only has three legs, he likes to go for walks and can walk a mile and enjoy it.

Can you be the next chapter in Lazaro's life and give him a happy ending in a forever home where he is loved and well-cared-for? Please ask to meet Lazaro. He will touch your heart.

Adoption Coordinator: MJ Crain
Breed Estimate: Retriever/hound mix
Gender: Male
Approximate weight: 43 lbs
Approximate age: 5 years old
Location: Foster home in N. Virginia
Cratetrained:
Coat Type: Short
Personality: Sweet and a bit shy!

The adoption fee for this dog is $365. This fee includes spay/neuter and microchip. If the animal you are adopting is not already spayed/neutered, you will be required to sign a contract legally obligating you to have the animal altered. Please contact your HT rep to learn about exclusive low-cost spay/neuter options made available only to HT adopters!

Every adopted Homeward Trails animal comes with 30 days of free pet health insurance. We are proud to partner with the following veterinarians who offer a free first exam for your animal, exclusively for HT adopters: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Sunshine Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care

Finally, be sure to ask us about getting a free 30-minute phone consult with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting - just for HT adopters. Start your new dog out on the right foot with this valuable, expert advice and guidance FREE!

You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like way stations between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please check out our information about fostering by visiting http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program/