Denise

DENISE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!

Come meet Denise and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (2/15) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Falls Church (6100 - A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044)!

Name: Denise Best Guess for Breed: Lab and retriever mix
Best Guess for Age: 1 year as of February 2026 SEX: female

Approximate Weight: 33 lbs as of December 2025

Gets Along With: Other dogs! We have tested her with some of the cats at the shelter, and she did not seem particularly interested in chasing or pouncing on the cat. While this is a positive sign that Denise could live with a cat, she has not done so to our knowledge. We haven't seen her with kids, we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!

Special adoption considerations: Because Denise is shy, she needs to go to a home with a confident, welcoming resident dog who will show her the ropes.
Currently Living at: DC area foster home

Check out Denise's journey in her foster home on Instagram: @adoptme_arlington

Watch this video of Denise enjoying a snow day!

Denise is Looking For: Her forever home! Denise is just out of the puppy phase and ready to be the cutest teenage doggo ever! Denise is eagerly looking forward to having her own humans for sniffy walks and all the adventures they can dream up. And dog school so she can show how super smart she is. And then pets and cuddles and belly scritches at the end of a fun day together.
Most of all, though, she wants to know she is safe and loved. In exchange she promises all the adoring gazes and happy tail wags she can store up, and loyal companionship for all her days. What do you say? Is Denise the one you see by your side?What My Foster Says About Me: "Denise is the cutest little piglet. Although she is shy, she has been so brave and every day she's growing more and more confident. She's started cuddling with her humans and licking our hands. She LOVES other dogs, has an adorable play style, initiating and participating in play with our resident dog gently and respectfully. She is quiet in her crate and is a fabulous house guest. Adopt this nugget and she will be your best friend!"
Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken. All of our dogs are working on their crate training.
TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog .

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament.
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