Ocatvia’s Surgery – Part 1

Ocatvia's Surgery - Part 1 Last week, little Octavia -- only 12 weeks old -- had major surgery on both front legs!  She was born with a condition called carpus valgus and her legs were growing out of alignment.  She had the first...[Read More]

Lucky Dog Featured on FOX 5

Lucky Dog Featured on FOX 5 Lucky Dog Animal Rescue executive director Mirah Horowitz appeared on FOX 5 with Lucky Dogs Octavia and Bailey. You can see more of our adoptable dogs at http://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs.Octavia has carpus valgus, a condition in which the bones in her feet...[Read More]

2012 Lucky Dog Calendars On Sale Now!

2012 Lucky Dog Calendars On Sale Now! Our 2012 Calendars are in!!!Share your year with the Lucky Dogs!  Order your 2012 calendars now!!!  All proceeds go to saving the lives of homeless and abandoned pets! Price: $20 $5 shipping and handling per calendar. We are happy...[Read More]

New Year’s Rockin’ for the Dogs

New Year's Rockin' for the Dogs Join us on January 7th at Barrel Oak Winery for a rockin' event to benefit the Lucky Dogs.WHERE:  Barrel Oak Winery (3623 Grove Ln., Delaplane, Virginia 20144.  About 1 hour outside of the city)WHEN: January 7, 2012 from 6-9 pmWHAT: ...[Read More]

Lucky Dog’s 2011 Holiday Donation Drive

Lucky Dog's 2011 Holiday Donation Drive We're collecting supplies for the shelters and boarding partners we work with for the 2011 Holiday season. Don’t have any items to place in the box? Visit www.luckydoganimalrescue.org/donate to discover other ways to contribute.Lucky Dog is especially looking for these...[Read More]

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and Silpada Jewelry Fundraiser

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and Silpada Jewelry Fundraiser Get your Holiday Shopping started and help Lucky Dog at the same time! Beginning on Sunday, November 27th to Sunday December 11, 2011, Silpada will donate to Lucky Dog 15% of sales if they are under $1,000. It gets even...[Read More]

Lucky Dog Gift Cards with CharityChoice

Lucky Dog Gift Cards with CharityChoice You can give a donation -- just like a commercial gift card.This is a great way to share your love for Lucky Dog with family and friends.Purchase a CharityChoice Gift Card and 75% of the purchase is donated...[Read More]

Pet Photos with Santa Fundraiser

Pet Photos with Santa Fundraiser Tis the Season...Lucky Dog is again partnering up with Dogma Bakery in the Village of Shirlington to run the very popular Pet Photos with Santa fundraiser. Santa will be there ready to smile pretty for the camera with your pet(s)...[Read More]

2011 Holiday Luck: A Lucky Dog Dinner!

2011 Holiday Luck: A Lucky Dog Dinner! Announcing the 3rd annual Holiday Luck: A Lucky Dog Dinner! Hosted by Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Lincoln Restaurant, and Wagtime, Holiday Luck brings together Washingtonians for a dinner experience that takes them through a journey of holiday tastes and spirit. While...[Read More]

Update on Parrot

Update on Parrot We are deeply disappointed that the Metropolitan Police Department has decided to take no action against Officer Fike after his unjustified killing of Parrot in September, 2010.  We had been encouraged when the department recommended criminal prosecution...[Read More]
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    Trainers & Behaviorists

    Whether you need help with a problem or you're just looking for some general training, check our Trainers and Behaviorists list for local resources!

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    DC Area Dog Walkers

    Our list of dog walkers that service the DC metro area.

  • Success Stories

    Success Stories - Bo We were fortunate to adopt Bo from Lucky Dog on July 4th weekend this past...[Read More]
    Success Stories - Jacki (AKA Thelma) In October 2011, I talked my husband into going to a...[Read More]
    Success Stories - Herbie I'll admit, I was a little nervous to start the pre-adoption process....[Read More]
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  • Become a Lucky Dog Foster Parent!

    Pet foster parents are the backbone of the Lucky Dog organization - we are always in need of safe, temporary homes for pets in transition. It's easier than you think and, we think, the most rewarding experience you'll ever have! To get started, download, complete and email us the Foster Questionnaire today!

    *Email Completed Questionnaire to volunteering@luckydoganimalrescue.org

  • RSS Lucky Dog Animal Rescue’s Critical Care Fund

    • Look At Me Now!!! Woof
      So how good do I look? Seriously - surgery - check, pins out - check, bandages off - check, physical therapy - yep. Life is good. Since my legs, and especially my wrists, were immobile for awhile I have to limber up again but I am doing great. In fact, my fosters are having a hard time keeping me down! I want to play, run, jump, wrestle with the other dogs, […]
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