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Fido

Australian Shepherd / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) · Young · Male · Large · Washington, DC

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Notes from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

FIDO NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Fido Best Guess for Breed: Australian shepherd/shepherd type mix Best Guess for Age: 9 months as of Oct. 2026 SEX: Male

Approximate Weight: 53 lbs as of 10/5/26; he is still growing!

Gets Along With: Fido does well with other dogs! We haven't seen him with cats but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! He also lives with kids in his foster home and does well with them. Currently Living at: DC area foster home

Special adoption considerations: Fido is shy and needs to go to a home with a welcoming resident dog who will show him the ropes.

Fido is Looking For: Hi! My brother Flarry and i have enjoyed growing up together but now we're ready to split up and get our own homes. I'm looking for one where I get to go on lots of adventures with my new humans - long sniffy walks, romps in parks, world exploration! To get there, I need humans who understand I haven't seen enough of the world and am shy right now - I need some extra help getting used to new places! A welcoming resident dog who shows me how to dog will help me build my braves too. Most of all I want to always be safe and loved, to know where I belong. I have so much love and loyalty to give. What do you say? Does that sound like a fair trade to you? What My Foster Says About Me: Fido is incredibly sweet! We joke that he's like a baby giraffe with wobbly legs that can't quite keep up with his body. He loves the fosters resident dog and often looks to him for comfort/confidence. He is making good progress with house training. He is doing well with the fosters kids as he warms up to them - his favorite thing is waking them up by jumping on their bed :) He has been a great house guest!! Fido even got to spend a day at doggy daycare and had a BLAST - staff said he loved his packmates and was curious! Fido is also super food motivated which is great for training purposes! 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 pup 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 .

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About Fido

Gets along with

Kids
Yes
Dogs
Yes

Home and care

Coat
Short

Health

Vaccinations current
Yes
Special needs
No

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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