Handsome Shepherd Mix

Come meet Checkers and other great adoptable dogs at this weekend's events:

Saturday (Sep 30) from 12-2 pm at the Dogma Bakery (2722 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206)

Sunday (Oct 1) from 12-2 pm at the at the Unleashed by Petco (5400 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207)

CHECKERS NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!

Name: Checkers   Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd Mix 

Best Guess for Age: 8-9 weeks as of 9/19/17     SEX: male

Approximate Weight: 6 pounds as of 9/19/17

Has Lived With: other dogs

Currently Living at: DC Area Foster

Special adoption considerations: Young puppy who will need LOTS of structure, exercise, frequent potty breaks, and socialization; commitment to neuter by 01/15/18.

Hi, my name is Checkers and I'm an approximately 8-9 week old, male, and approximately 6 pound, shepherd mix looking for my very own forever home. My siblings and I are really grateful that the nice people at Lucky Dog are giving us the chance to go to DC and find our special person or people. We really, really don't like the shelter. It's cold and noisy and we get really nervous. We try to be brave and help each other, but it's really hard.

Do you think you have some space in your home for a little bed, some fun toys, and maybe some yummy treats? I wouldn't take up too much room, although the people at the shelter say I might get a little bit bigger. But I'll be very good, I promise. I wish I could go to obedience school so I could learn some real doggie manners. I would try so hard and I bet I could be the best in the class!

I love playing with other dogs, especially my sister and brothers! I haven't met any cats or kids yet, but I'm willing to give it a try. I think I would really like to snuggle up on a couch for a nice nap. That sounds heavenly!

Checkers is not old enough to have had all of his vaccines.  It will be your responsibility, as the adopter, 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, he is at greater risk for illness than an adult dog.   

Due to his young age, Checkers has not yet been neutered.  As part of the adoption contract, it will be your responsibility, as the adopter, to ensure that this is done no later than 01/15/18.   

Like most puppies, Checkers will need to work on his house-training. Checkers will also need to go to obedience school so he can grow into a well-socialized dog! 

The adoption fee for this dog is $400, which includes the cost of routine vetting and transport from the shelter. If you are interested in adopting, please FIRST download our Adoption Questionnaire and email it to Donna at donnao@luckydoganimalrescue.org

Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!  Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org. 

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. 

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