Abbott

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Please contact Paul Slebzak (pauls@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Good boy looking for his forever home! ABBOTT NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!  Name:    Abbott        Best Guess for Breed:    Chihuahua mix Best Guess for Age: 6 years 8 months as of Apr 2025     Gender:    Male Approximate Weight:   17.7 lbs Gets Along With: Abbott does well with other dogs and needs to go to a home with a welcoming resident dog because he is shy. We haven’t seen Abbott with cats or kids but we would be happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters.  Currently Living At: DC area foster home. Abbott is Looking For:  Abbott is a 6-year-old dog with a gentle soul. This handsome boy might start off a little shy, but once he gets to know you, his heart opens up like a beautiful flower. With a bit of patience and love, Abbott will bloom into the loyal and loving companion you’ve been dreaming of. Because of his quiet nature, Abbott would thrive in a calm and understanding home where he can take his time to feel safe and secure. He’s the kind of dog who will appreciate a cozy corner to relax in and a kind hand to remind him he’s truly loved. What My Foster Says About Me: Abbott is getting along beautifully with Gracie. When it's time for walkies, they run to the vestibule and compete for my attention to see who can get their leash put on first. Abbott taps his front paws impatiently and tries to nuzzle in next to Gracie when I'm putting on her leash. He's still shy with me, but he's making a little progress. He'll follow me and be underfoot when I'm walking around the house, but when I'm sitting, he'll lie down some 6 or 7 feet from me. I'll tempt him with a treat and he'll come close enough to take it from an extended hand. If I get on the ground and approach him slowly, he'll let me pet him , and then I can rub his tummy (when he loves, of course, once he lets me do it). In the time he's been with us, he hasn't had any accidents.  He sleeps through the night in his crate, and doesn't resist when I put him in. He's walked into it voluntarily only 3 or 4 times in the three weeks he's been with us. I have no concerns about leaving him and Gracie to roam the house while I'm gone. If he senses that I'm just outside the door, he'll bark for a bit, but once I get down the front steps, the barking stops.    Heartworm Information: Abbott  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. Abbott has completed the treatment and exercise restriction phase, and is awaiting the 6-month follow up test.  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. June 2, 2025, 7:16 pm

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