Girl Friday is a one and half year old, 50 lb, pointer / boxer mix girl. Girl Friday came to us as a single young mother in trouble. All her baby's have been adopted, except one, and now it's mama's turn!
Girl Friday is a high energy girl whose dream parent would be a parent who liked to run and had plenty of time to take her for runs and long trail hikes.
Girl Friday is very affectionate with people and mostly likes dogs. But, because she always likes to play, dogs don't always like her back. She would be best as an only dog but another high-energy, happy, balanced dog sibling would not be out of the question.
Don't let Girl's energy level fool you -- if you are an active adult, you will wear her out, and will get all her love and affection in return. She truly is a great dog!
To learn more about Girl Friday and our other Lucky dogs and to download an adoption questionnaire please visit the:
1st Saturday of each month -- Chateau Animaux on Capitol Hill, DC
1st Sunday of each month -- Chateau Animaux in Old Town Alexandria, VA
2nd Sunday of each month -- The Dog Shop in Georgetown, DC
3rd Sunday of each month -- Petco in Rockville, MD
4th Sunday of each month -- The Dog Shop in Georgetown, DC
ADDITIONAL EVENTS AND LOCATIONS COMING SOON!!!
Pet foster parents are the backbone of the Lucky Dog organization - we are always in need of safe, temporary homes for pets in transition. It's easier than you think and, we think, the most rewarding experience you'll ever have! To get started, download, complete and email us the Foster Questionnaire today!
Eighty-five grants will be awarded for a total of $100,000 to eligible rescue groups. Final prizes will go to the eligible Petfinder.com organization with the highest accumulative votes for the duration of the Challenge as specified in the rules. Voting begins on January 18th, 2010, and ends at midnight (PST) on April 18th, 2010. The more friends you can rally to vote for Lucky Dog, the better its chances of winning. Every vote, every day counts - shelters can pull ahead even during the last few days with enough support. Get people involved! Lucky Dogs are counting on you! VOTE FOR LUCKY DOG in Washington DC everyday for a chance to win more money to help save more dogs!:
VOTE NOW! Click to see our events!What is a “Lucky Dog?”
A Lucky Dog is a fortunate
animal who we are able to rescue from a high-kill shelter or from an
owner who needs to re-home his or her
pet. Right now, “Lucky Dogs” are primarily of the canine variety,
but Lucky Dog Animal Rescue plans to expand to help animals of
all kinds. We consider any animal in need a potential “Lucky
Dog”!
Where do Lucky Dogs come from?
Most Lucky Dogs come from high-kill
shelters in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
We work with shelter partners in low-income and rural areas where hundreds
of highly-adoptable dogs are euthanized each month due to overpopulation
problems, lack of spay/neuter education and inadequate funding.
With the help of our dedicated volunteers and supporters, Lucky Dog
rescues as many of these pups as possible.
Where are the Lucky Dogs now?
The Lucky Dogs live in foster
homes throughout the Washington, DC area, including Maryland and Northern
Virginia. They live as far north as Baltimore and as far south as Burke
and Woodbridge. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does not have a shelter
of its own. We rely completely on the generosity of our foster parents!
How do Lucky Dogs get here?
We have wonderful partners
who drive the Lucky Dogs all the way from their rural shelters to the
DC area. These “transports” can be as large as 60 dogs and
as small as 1 dog. A portion of each adoption fee goes to the
costs of arranging these transports. We always need lots of help when
the dogs arrive from the shelters – let us know if you’d like to
be part of the welcoming committee.
How can I get a Lucky Dog?
It’s simple! Just fill out
the adoption questionnaire to get the screening process started!
How can I help the Lucky Dogs?
There are many ways to help the Lucky Dogs:
Our adoption fees vary depending on the age of the dog and whether the dog needs heartworm treatment. All of our adoption fees include transportation to the DC area and age-appropriate vet care, including spay/neuter surgery for all dogs over 6 months of age, DHLPP shots, rabies shots, and de-worming. The estimated costs for adopting Lucky Dogs is provided below:
How do I adopt a Lucky Dog?
When you are ready to adopt
a new friend, we’ll ask you to complete our friendly screening process,
which ensures safe and successful adoptions!
This process typically takes less than a week
and then you are ready to take your Lucky Dog home!
Yes — as long as we can arrange a home visit, we can adopt out of our area. However, priority will be given to local adopters - especially with puppies.
Can Lucky Dogs live in apartments?
Absolutely! But, we will need to discuss a plan for exercising your dog, including, perhaps, visits to a fenced in dog park. We realize that different dogs have different exercise needs and that some dogs are a better match for apartment living. We will work with you to find a dog suitable to your living situation.
Do Lucky Dogs need fenced yards?
Nope! However, we strongly urge you not to let your Lucky Dog off leash in an un-fenced area. This is particularly important in the first 2-3 months, when your Lucky Dog might be prone to wandering off – without knowing the way back home!
Yep! We’ll just check with your landlord to make sure dogs are allowed in your rental unit. We’ll also check on any weight, size, or breed restrictions. This is particularly important if you are adopting a puppy because we cannot guarantee what size or weight a puppy will grow to be.
Absolutely! And, because you are committing to that dog without actually meeting him or her ahead of time, we will give you a 2-week trial adoption. This will give you the time you need to determine if this is the right Lucky Dog for you. Trial adoptions do require a commitment of at least 2 weeks - even if you discover that this particular Lucky Dog is not the one for you. We need that time to find another suitable foster or adopter. However, if the dog presents a danger to you or your current pets, we will do everything we can to move him or her quickly.
Maybe. We are not a first-come, first served rescue. We try our very hardest to find the best match for our dogs and our adopters. Being first doesn’t hurt, but it’s not a guarantee. We commit to being as open and honest about the selection process as we can.
Absolutely! We will help approved adopters find the right dog for them. There is no need to reapply or to start the process over again.
Can I apply to adopt without knowing which Lucky Dog I want?
Yep! We have a Matchmaking
Team dedicated to screening adopters who are not sure which dog they’d
like. Once you are approved to adopt, this incredible team will
send you suggestions of dogs who might be a good match!
Come Visit Us!
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
(202) 741-5428
Washington, DC 20007
Email:
luckydoganimalrescue@gmail.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
