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CLEO NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!!
Name: Cleo Best Guess for Breed: Lab mix
Best Guess for Age: 3.5 years as of June 2025 SEX: Female
Approximate Weight: 46 lbs
Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen her with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!
Currently Living at: DC area foster home
Special adoption considerations: Dogs from Puerto Rico have a major transition to go through when they arrive and will need humans who are very committed to socialization. We think Cleo would do best with either a resident dog or a family who can make sure she can go on walks regularly with other dogs, visit the dog park, or go to doggie daycare to learn the ropes.
Cleo is Looking For: This sweetie enjoyed island life on Puerto Rico but there aren' enough homes for all the dogs there. So she came to the DC area on a mission to find her forever family! She's eager for sniffy walks, romps in the park, and all the adventures her new humans can dream up. All those new smells, the new environment - she's looking forward to it. Quality kibble and a cushy dog bed are on her wish list too, natch.
You know what, though? She's out of the puppy yips and as an experienced dog, knows what is most important in life: Being safe and loved and under her own roof. In exchange, she promises all the love and loyalty in her furry little body, What do you say? Can you see this girl by your side?
What My Foster Says About Me: Cleo is an absolute gem and has been a wonderful houseguest from day one. She hasn't had any accidents in the house and will let you know when she needs to go out by going to the door. At night, she sleeps peacefully in her crate and seems to do just fine in it during the day too.
Cleo is a social butterfly who loves meeting new people and other dogs. She’s pretty good on the leash, though she does have a little streak of stubbornness now and then—just enough to keep things interesting!
Indoors, Cleo transforms into a total Velcro pup, happiest when she’s snuggled up close. She’s a champion couch potato and is just starting to discover the joys of stuffed and rope toys. If you’re looking for a loving, loyal companion who’s as affectionate as she is easygoing, Cleo might be the perfect fit for your home and heart.
Heartworm information: Cleo is a truly Lucky Dog. She tested positive for heartworms, but has been treated already! Heartworm is not contagious to people or other pets, but results from mosquito bites. Heartworm, if left untreated, is life threatening, but after treatment, dogs that were heartworm positive should suffer no significant long-term effects so long as they are kept on a monthly heartworm preventative. Heartworm dogs can resume full active and normal lives, but need to be kept calm for 4-6 weeks after treatment. Cleo has completed the treatment and the activity restriction period.
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
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