Petey - Shepherd / Basset Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

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FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Petey Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd and basset hound mix Best Guess for Age: 7 months as of March2026 SEX: Male Estimated Weight: 36.8 lbs as of 2/8/26 - he is still growing. Gets Along With: Petey loves other dogs and is currently living with a dog and cat in his foster home. We haven't seen him with kids but are happy to discuss integration techniques with interested adopters. Currently Living at: DC area foster home Petey is Looking For: Hi! I'm Petey and I'm looking for a life where I get to play with other dogs and explore and get lots of cuddles. My mama Prim raised me to have good manners but learning is lifelong so I'd like to go to dog school too. Most of all, though, I want to always know where I belong, to be safe and loved for all my days. In exchange, I promise to give you so many adoring gazes and tail wags and so much love and loyal companionship. What do you say? Do I get to grow up with you? What My Foster Says About Me: Petey is the kind of pup who makes you smile without even trying. With his adorable short legs and “low ride” build, he’s basically a little love-bug on wheels. When meeting new people, Petey can be a little reserved at first. He may hang back and let his dog buddies take the lead, quietly taking everything in. But really, he’s just waiting for his people, the ones he feels that special connection with, the ones who will let him move at his own pace and give him the space he needs to fall in love. That’s when the magic happens. A little patience (and maybe a tasty treat or two) works wonders. Treats are absolutely the fastest way to his heart — especially peanut butter! There’s just something extra special about him, the kind of special you can’t quite explain, but you definitely feel when he decides to snuggle up. And once he settles in? Total cuddle bug. Petey has proudly earned top-tier snuggler status and lives for butt scratches, they are his jam. Give him a cozy spot next to you and he’s in heaven. With other dogs, Petey doesn’t know strangers, only friends. He absolutely lights up around his canine pals and loves to play. Being around other dogs gives him an adorable little confidence boost, like he takes one look at them having fun and thinks, “Okay, this place is great!” He doesn’t need another dog to be happy at home, but doggy friends definitely help him feel brave and ready to join the party a little faster. He currently lives with his foster dog brother, and the two of them are morning wrestle-mania champions with bonus zoomies included when you are lucky enough to see how cute he zooms. He’s also sharing his foster home with my cat and is learning that cats are not tiny referees, just chill roommates. I'm pretty sure he thinks having a cat around makes him extra sophisticated. He’s also a smart boy! Petey somehow always knows when food is being prepared and will happily supervise kitchen activities. He’s doing great with potty training and is eager to keep learning. Bonus: he’s recently discovered the joy of fetch and is picking up the “retrieve” part like a pro! If you’re looking for a sweet, tender-hearted boy with the cutest short legs around, and you’re happy to give him the time he needs to blossom into the snuggle bug we know and love, Petey might just be your perfect match. 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 $460, 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 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 .luckydoganimalrescue . 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 fosteringluckydoganimalrescue! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact infoluckydoganimalrescue . ​

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