Friendly Shepherd Mix Salento Is a Volunteer Favorite—Now He Needs a Forever Home!
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pet's Location: washington DC, 20002
- Pet's Size: medium
- Pet's Gender: male
- Pet's Color: tan/yellow/fawn with black
- Pet's Breed: Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? yes
- Pet good with kids? yes
Organization:
- Name: lucky dog animal rescue
- Address: Washington, DC 20002
- Site: http://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org
📍 Currently in the DC area – Needs a foster or adopter!
🎂 Age: 8 months (as of April 2025)
⚖️ Weight: ~50 lbs and still growing
🧬 Breed: Shepherd/Retriever mix
💙 Sex: Male
💸 Adoption Fee: $460 (includes vetting and transport)
Salento is an affectionate, outgoing pup with the sweetest spirit and a growing fan club! Rescued from a shelter and currently in boarding, this 8-month-old Shepherd/Retriever mix is ready to start his next chapter in a loving home—or even a foster one! He’s got all the best puppy traits: playful, curious, and eager to please.
He’s been a hit during Dog’s Day Out Adventures, visiting dog parks, exploring the U.S. Capitol grounds, and even napping through car rides after adventures. Whether it’s sniffing around new places, soaking up attention from humans, or making friends at the dog park, Salento approaches life with enthusiasm and joy.
💬 What Volunteers Say About Salento:
- “He was an amazing pup on our walk!”
- “Super sweet, chill, and well-behaved.”
- “Very treat motivated and learns quickly!”
- “He got along with everyone at the park.”
- “He hopped into the car and fell asleep immediately—so calm!”
🏡 Salento’s Ideal Home:
✅ A family ready to offer love, exercise, and training
✅ Possibly another friendly pup—he loves playmates!
✅ A foster home would also make a huge difference while he waits for adoption
📍 Location:
Currently with a boarding partner in the DC area, Salento is waiting for a foster or forever home. He is not yet housebroken but is working on crate training.
💌 Ready to Meet Salento?
Fill out an adoption application here: bit.ly/adoptaluckydog
Learn more about Lucky Dog Animal Rescue at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org
🐾 Interested in fostering? Email: [email protected]
💖 Want to sponsor Salento or other pups? Contact: [email protected]
Help this sweet, smart, and social pup find the forever home he deserves!
