Cal

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Please contact Paul Slebzak (pauls@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Good boy looking for his forever home!CAL NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!! Come meet Cal and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (June 1st) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Alexandria (3351 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305, USA)!   Name:    Cal        Best Guess for Breed:    Hound and Retriever mix   Best Guess for Age:    2.5 years as of Oct. 2024       Gender:    Male Approximate Weight:    52 lbs Gets Along With: Other dogs! Cal has had some brief interactions with cats and done well, which is a good indication that we may do well living in a home with cats. We haven’t seen Cal with kids. We are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Currently Living At: DC area boarding partner Check out this video of Cal: https://youtube.com/shorts/O2BVGAIyXZg?feature=share and https://youtu.be/C6RFA6QsEr0. Cal is Looking For: Meet Cal, a handsome 2.5-year-old hound and retriever mix with a tan coat and a heart as golden as his fur! Cal is the perfect combination of playful energy and sweet affection. His hound and retriever mix gives him a fun-loving spirit and a natural curiosity for the world around him—he’ll happily accompany you on all kinds of adventures, whether it's exploring the great outdoors or cozying up for a snuggle session on the couch. Cal is looking for a loving home where he can shine as a loyal companion. If you’re ready for a new best friend who’s equal parts fun and loyal, Cal might just be the perfect match! What My Foster Says About Me:  Cal is great in the home. He is very loving, likes to cuddle, and loves having his ears rubbed! He sleeps well in his crate. Out on leash, he is the typical sniffy hound, eager to smell all the smells in the neighborhood and curious about everything. He's doing well with learning to heel and following on leash.    He enjoys visiting with the neighbor dog through the fence. He has lots of energy and enjoys running around the yard. We've gotten him to chase the stick and after a little bit of tug he gives it back.  Some other fun facts about Cal:  - he's cute - he likes to greet & play - he likes to cuddle with sofa time - he is good in his crate when we are out - he is good in his crate and sleeps through the night - he likes training sessions and seems to be a smart & eager learner   Heartworm Information: Cal is heartworm positive, but this Lucky Dog got extra lucky! This pup is part of a groundbreaking study we are conducting at our South Carolina Rescue Campus that has the potential to change the way shelters across the United States treat heartworm positive dogs.  All dogs in the study are placed at random in either the 2 shot or 3 shot protocol with strictly monitored protocols in place. Four weeks following their final injection, the pups are eligible to transport to the DC area for placement in foster or adoptive care.  After treatment concludes, we work with adopters to arrange a free follow up heartworm test after 6 months, followed by a second test at 9 months.    Cal has completed the treatment and the four-week post-treatment phase. He is now in the DC area awaiting the six-month follow up test - and his forever home! 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 $475, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and heartworm treatment.  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.  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. May 29, 2025, 7:39 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Cal, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.