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LEONARDO NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!
Name: Leonardo Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd/heeler mix
Best Guess for Age: 13 weeks as of 7/28/25 SEX: Male
Estimated Weight (puppies' weights change quickly!): 12 pounds as of 7/20/25
Gets Along With: Most puppies are in the prime of their socialization window and will do well with other dogs, cats and kids so long as they receive patience and proper training.
Currently Living at: DC area foster home.
Special Adoption Considerations: Puppies under 6 months of age need to have multiple potty breaks/exercise throughout the day. Potential adopters with a standard 8-hour workday must be willing to make arrangements to meet the needs of their puppy.
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 this pup would do best with either a resident dog or a family who can make sure they can go on walks regularly with other dogs, visit the dog park, or go to doggie daycare to learn the ropes.
Leonardo is Looking For: Hiya! I'm Leonardo! You can watch a video of my rescue in Puerto Rico here: youtube/shorts/uT4qlY7lLQw?feature=share. Me and my littermates are ready to pack our bags and find our very own forever home! I'm looking for a home that will let me play with toys and get my puppy zoomies out and give me snuggles in between playtimes. When I'm a little older, I can't wait to explore my new neighborhood on lots of walks, and I'd really like to make a bunch of doggie friends along the way. Oh, and I should probably take a puppy obedience class or two so I can show you how smart I am. What do you say? Do you have room in your heart for me?
What My Foster Says About Me: If you are looking for a spotted - floppy eared, curly tailed beauty with adorable markings, look no further. Leonardo is a highly energetic puppy who loves to rough house, play tug a war, splash in the water and run, run, run. Leonardo is quick to take refuge if needed, but he loves, loves, loves to play and is very smart! Leonardo would love to be with an owner who loves adventures, hiking, swimming and long walks and tons of play. Leonardo has done amazingly in his crate. Takes all naps inside the crate. He is sleeping through the night, has a great appetite and takes at least four naps a day. All in all a joyful puppy with a lot of energy and eager to learn manners and be with a adoring family.
Puppy Vetting Requirements: Lucky Puppies have had their age appropriate vaccines, but may not yet be “fully” vaccinated. It is the adopter’s responsibility to ensure that the remaining puppy vaccines are given at the appropriate time. Please also keep in mind that, until your puppy is fully vaccinated, they are at greater risk for illness than an adult dog.
Due to this puppy’s young age, she/he has not yet been spayed or neutered. As part of the adoption contract, it will be your responsibility, as the adopter, to ensure that this is done no later than OCTOBER 28, 2025. There are NO EXCEPTIONS and NO EXTENSIONS to this date. A non-refundable spay/neuter deposit will be collected if you would like Lucky Dog to pay for this animal to be spayed/neutered at one of our low cost partner vets.
Your new puppy will need to work on their house training and will also need to go to obedience school so they can grow into a well-socialized dog!
TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this puppy is $485, which includes the cost of routine vetting and transport from the shelter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online bit.ly/adoptaluckydog
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