This 38-Pound Survivor Beat the Odds — Now She Just Needs Someone to Love Her
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: washington DC, 20002
- Pet's Size: medium
- Pet's Gender: female
- Pet's Color: black with white
- Pet's Breed: Terrier / Labrador Retriever (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
📍 Available for Adoption through Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
🚚 Currently in South Carolina – Needs a foster or adopter in the DC area to come home
🐾 Meet Winona
- Breed: Terrier & Lab Mix
- Age: 1.5 years old (as of March 2025)
- Weight: Approx. 38 lbs
- Gender: Female
- Location: Currently at Lucky Dog’s South Carolina Rescue Campus
- Ready to Travel: After May 14, following heartworm treatment completion
- Adoption Fee: $475 (includes vetting, spay, vaccinations, and heartworm treatment)
🧬 Special Story: A Lucky Dog in a Groundbreaking Heartworm Study
Winona is part of an innovative, closely monitored study that could change how shelters nationwide treat heartworm-positive dogs. She’s already completed her treatment and will be eligible to travel to the DC area after May 14.
Post-adoption, her new family will receive two FREE follow-up heartworm tests (at 6 and 9 months). The Lucky Dog team is happy to walk adopters through her treatment and recovery plan—just email the adoption coordinator listed below!
💕 Personality & Needs
Winona is a vibrant, curious young pup bursting with joy and young-dog energy. She’s looking for a home where she can:
- Go on sniffy walks and adventures
- Explore toys and fun training sessions
- Make pup and human friends along the way
- Feel safe, loved, and truly home
🏡 Dog-Friendly: Gets along well with other dogs
👶 Kids: Unknown; the team is happy to discuss integration strategies
🐱 Cats: Not recommended for a home with cats
🚪 Home Needed: Either a foster or adoptive home in the DC area
🏡 What She’s Looking For
Winona landed in the shelter through no fault of her own and is now so ready to start the next chapter of her life—with people who love her, challenge her, and give her a forever roof over her head. In return, she promises:
🐾 Tail wags
🐾 Adoring gazes
🐾 Loyal companionship
🐾 Snuggles galore
📩 How to Adopt Winona
If you’re ready to give Winona the forever home she deserves, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog.
For more information, visit www.luckydoganimalrescue.org
📬 Interested in Fostering?
Email: [email protected]
🎁 Want to Sponsor a Dog Like Winona?
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