Matteo

My story

Please contact Paul Slebzak (pauls@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.sweet boy ISO fresh start and love! MATTEO NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!   Come meet Matteo and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (09/07) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Alexandria, VA (3351 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22305)!     Name:   Matteo      Best Guess for Breed:  Shepherd and boxer mix Best Guess for Age: 1 year as of April 2025      Gender:  Male Approximate Weight:   40 lbs Gets Along With:  Other dogs!  We haven't seen him with kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Matteo should not go to a home with cats. Currently Living At: DC area foster homeCheck out these videos of Matteo: https://youtu.be/kye4BOd3mLA, https://youtube.com/shorts/DiIDzE7rkzs, https://youtube.com/shorts/XS7HrQU0utY, https://youtube.com/shorts/SlVYhr6_5no Matteo is Looking For:His forever home! This sweetie is a young boy and hasn't seen nearly enough of the world. He's eagerly looking forward to having his own humans for romps in the park and all the adventures they can dream up. And dog school so he can show how super smart he is. And then pets and cuddles and belly scritches at the end of a fun day together. And he'll want quality kibble and a cushy dog bed. Most of all, though, he wants to know he's safe and loved. In exchange he promises all the adoring gazes and happy tail wags he's storing up, and loyal companionship for all his days. What do you say? Is Matteo the one you see by your side? What My Foster Says About Me:Matteo is an extremely loving and affectionate dog who is curious about the world. He absolutely adores his Foster Mom and is like a shadow, by her side at all times in the house. He has had no accidents in the house, and his foster family is currently working on crate training. He loves to explore and meet new people. He walks loosely on a leash until he is excited and wants to approach another dog or person. He will do just about anything for food and already knows how to sit on command and is learning shake and lay down as well. He absolutely loves long car rides and looking out the window while smelling all the smells. Heartworm information: Matteo was 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. Matteo has completed the treatment and activity restriction phase, and is awaiting his six 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. September 9, 2025, 2:44 pm

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