News & Updates
Take a moment to read this wonderful article from the May 2014 issue of Dog Fancy magazine. It talks about all of the wonderful things Lucky Dog has accomplished since it's founding in 2009.
Your dog has been diagnosed with a serious disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, worm-like parasites better known as heartworms. For you pet's health and well-being, prompt veterinary treatment is vital. Steps must be taken both to eliminate the infecting worms and to protect your pet from reinfection. Download the PDF here to learn more.
Click below to download Heartworm resources from Palisades Veterinary Clinic:
Losing your dog is devastating – particularly if it is a shy or scared dog who will run from people instead of approaching them. The challenge of successfully finding a lost dog is even more complex wwhen that dog is newly adopted. When a dog does not know his or her name, new neighborhood, or way to get home, he or she may get more panicked, running further from people who approach. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue put together these tips on how to prevent dog escapes -- and what to do if they happen.
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is committed to stopping the problem of pet overpopulation. A key to this is spaying and neutering your pets. One clear benefit is that less unwanted pets will land in our shelters. But there are many more.
ApartmentList.com - the world's first apartment-matching engine. For pet owners, the inability to find pet friendly housing is one of the leading causes of animal abandonment. You can modify your search for just pet friendly housing on our website by checking the “Pet Policy” option from the “Advanced” tab at the top of the page.
LDAR recommends use of martingale collars for all dogs. A martingale collar is a type of dog collar that tightens if the dog tries to pull away, preventing the dog from slipping out of his/her collar and getting loose. Because shelter dogs can be more skittish at times, these collars are the safest way to prevent escapes.
Today's pet owners consider their animals' safety and health a primary concern. Owners should pay careful attention to their animals and stay alert to any signals of distress. Knowledge and preparedness can make a significant difference when an emergency strikes. It is vital to keep the veterinarian's contact numbers easily accessible.
If you are unable to keep your dog or cat because of circumstances in your life, we may be able to help you find them a new home! We are a Washington DC area, foster-based rescue and, due to commitments to our shelter partners, we are extremely limited in our ability to take dogs and cats physically into our care. That said, we can help you rehome your pet while he or she remains with you.
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