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Luca

Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) · Young · Male · Large · Washington, DC

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Notes from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

LUCA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!

Name: Luca Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd/terrier mix

Best Guess for Age: 1 year as of October 2026 SEX: Male

Estimated Weight: 46 pounds as of October 2026

Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen him with cats but are happy to discuss integration techniques with potential adopters. We do not recommend him for a home with kids.

Currently Living at: DC area foster home.

Check out this video of Luca as he gets all of the belly rubs!

Special Adoption Considerations: Dogs from Puerto Rico have a major transition to go through when they arrive and will need humans who are very committed to socialization. We think this pup would do best with either a resident dog or a family who can make sure they can go on walks regularly with other dogs, visit the dog park, or go to doggie daycare to learn the ropes. Luca is Looking For: Hiya! I'm Luca! You can watch a video of my rescue in Puerto Rico here: https://youtube.com/shorts/uT4qlY7lLQw?feature=share.

I'm looking for my forever family! 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. But most of all I want to know I'm safe and loved, where I belong. I have so many kisses and so much love and loyalty to give in return. What do you say? Do I get to go home with you? What My Foster Says About Me: Luca is very mindful, cutesy, and demure. He is getting used to meeting new people and he knows you are a friend he has so much love to give. He sleeps through the night and when he’s not napping is eager to play. He’s mindful to not touch shoes or other items aside from his toys in the house (his foster has been very impressed and grateful she didn’t have to hide all her shoes). He likes to watch the street from windows in his foster’s sun room or watch the backyard and alley from a perch at the top of the backyard stairs. He loves meeting new dogs and is eager to play with them. 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 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 .

About Luca

Gets along with

Kids
No
Dogs
Yes

Home and care

Coat
Medium

Health

Vaccinations current
Yes

As listed by Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.

What happens next

  1. Contact Lucky Dog Animal Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
  2. They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
  3. Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
  4. Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.
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