Gilligan Survived the Streets and Heartworm—Now He’s Ready for His Second Lucky Break!
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pet's Location: washington DC, 20002
- Pet's Size: medium
- Pet's Gender: male
- Pet's Color: brown/chocolate with white
- Pet's Breed: Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? no
Organization:
- Name: lucky dog animal rescue
- Address: Washington, DC 20002
- Site: http://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org
Gilligan, a 1.5-year-old, 47-pound Terrier/Lab mix, has already beaten the odds once—rescued as a stray with his buddy Gingersnap and treated for heartworm, he’s now ready for a forever home of his own. This sweet, affectionate boy is full of playful energy and gentle love, and he’s eager to give someone his whole heart (and plenty of happy tail wags).
Why He’s the Ultimate Loyal Companion
🐾 Age: 1.5 years
⚖️ Weight: 47 lbs
🐶 Great with other dogs; playful with cats (best with dog-savvy felines)
🎾 Loves belly rubs, fetch, and long, sniffy walks
🚶 Walks nicely on leash, with occasional excitement around other dogs
💤 Crate training in progress—he settles after some initial protest
🏡 No accidents in his foster home so far!
🩺 Heartworm treatment completed and thriving
What He’s Looking For
✔️ A loving home with time for play, affection, and walks
✔️ A patient adopter who can help him continue building confidence
✔️ Another friendly dog pal would be a bonus!
✔️ An adopter willing to continue his positive routines and training
✔️ Someone who wants to be the recipient of his loyal companionship
Gilligan’s already had one lucky break—could you be his second? He’s ready to bring joy, loyalty, and playful energy to a forever home where he can finally feel safe and loved. Come meet him at our Petco adoption event this Saturday (7/12) from 12–2 PM at 5825 Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA. Or apply now at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog.
💲 Adoption Fee: $475 (includes vaccinations, neuter, microchip, and completed heartworm treatment)
📧 Foster inquiries: fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org
📧 Sponsorship info: info@luckydoganimalrescue.org
🌐 More info: www.luckydoganimalrescue.org
