Lucius

My story

Approximate DOB: 3/1/2025 Approximate Weight: 16.2 lbs on 7/15 Meet Lucius! 🐾 Personality In 3 Words: playful, happy, lovable 🐾 Energy Level: I’m an excitable puppy but also love all the snuggles 🐾 What I Love: chew toys and stuffies, any and all treats, playing with other dogs and my humans, laying in a comfy dog bed, life! 🐾 My Ideal Home Would Have: flexible - I do well with other dogs but also love to play with humans; I would do best in a home where I can continue to learn basic commands while receiving lots of love. I am always up for an adventure - whether it’s playing in water, running errands, or hunting for my favorite items around the yard, I’m the guy who will do it all. 🐾 Good With Other Dogs? Yes (tested with other puppies, older dogs and big dogs) 🐾 Good With Cats? Not tested but don’t see any indication of potential issues 🐾 Good With Kids? Yes (only tested with an older child but I have a really great temperament) 🐾 Potty Manners: I go outside and do my business. I’m learning to hold it in the house and to go to the door when I need to go. As long as I have a consistent routine, I do very well. 🐾 Crate Manners: excellent! I keep my crate clean as long as I am taken out for potty breaks. I sometimes whine for a few minutes at bedtime when in the crate but I quiet down and sleep through the night. 🐾 Things I’m Good At: snuggling, playing with other dogs, wagging my tail in pure joy when I see my favorite people, I’m very curious and can find hidden toys 🐾 Things I'm Working On: house training; basic commands; using my puppy teeth for chew toys only 🐾 Health Notes And Diet: Ultimates Chicken 🐾 A Little More About Me: I’m an overall sweet pup with lots of love to give. I have learned from my foster’s pack to be a great dog who plays hard and sleeps hard. I am still learning boundaries with my little puppy teeth but responds well to redirection. I love playing in the yard and with the other dogs but I can also keep myself entertained with chew toys. I have the most beautiful brindle markings on my legs which are hard to see in pictures. As a puppy, I am required to go to training within 90 days of my adoption with a certified trainer. Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey. Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster. ____________________________________________________________ ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE! Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process - Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated! Requirements And Donations - Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS). - Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards. - Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies. - Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available. Location And Hours - Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 11 AM-1 PM. - We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations. Bringing Your New Dog Home - The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/. - Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/. Support ODHS Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. #Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster

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