PETEY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!

Name: Petey Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd and basset hound mix

Best Guess for Age: 9 months as of May 2026 SEX: Male
Estimated Weight: 41 lbs as of May 2026

Special Adoption Considerations: Petey is shy and is required to go to a home with a welcoming resident dog to show him the ropes.


Gets Along With: Petey loves other dogs and is currently living with both a dog and cat in his foster home. We are happy to share integration techniques with adopters!

Currently Living at: DC area foster home

Check out this video of Petey: https://youtube.com/shorts/0Du1eH_j_kM.<br><br>Watch this video of Petey on a play date!

Petey is Looking For: Hi there, I'm Petey! My mama, Prim, has already found her forever home, and now I'm just waiting for mine.
Big introductions aren't really my thing, but give me a little time and patience, and I'll start to show you my sweet, gentle side. Once I feel safe, I'm all about quiet cuddles, soft tail wags, and being your loyal little shadow.
Want to win me over quickly? Other dogs are my favorite. I light up around them and would love a confident dog buddy to help show me the ropes and boost my confidence. Think of me as the perfect sidekick-in-training!
I'm still learning about the world, but I've got a great foundation and a big heart. With a kind, understanding family, I'll keep growing into the best boy I can be.
If you believe the shy ones are the most special (and we really are!), I might just be your perfect match.
What My Foster Says About Me: Petey is a sweet boy who SHINES with other dogs around! He's got the cutest short legs to go with his average sized head. He's that perfect goofy dog that everyone looks at and goes 'huh I wonder who your parents were!'
When meeting new people, Petey can be a little reserved at first, but he LOVES other dogs. He hangs back and let his dog buddies take the lead, but he's definitely watching and observing. There were four dogs over in our backyard and, at first, he was very cautious of the two extra humans that came with them, but by the end he was taking treats from both of them! When two of the dogs were sitting begging for treats, he came over near my friend to beg for a treat too!! Petey had the best time playing with our dog and after running around the yard a few times together he collapsed in the dirt as if he was saying "oh dang my legs are so much shorter than yours!"

He currently lives with his foster dog brother, and the two of them are morning wrestle-mania champions with bonus zoomies included when you are lucky enough to see how cute he zooms. He's also sharing his foster home with my cat and is learning that cats are not tiny referees, just chill roommates. I'm pretty sure he thinks having a cat around makes him extra sophisticated.

He's also a smart boy! Petey somehow always knows when food is being prepared and will happily supervise kitchen activities. He's doing great with potty training and is eager to keep learning. Bonus: he's recently discovered the joy of fetch and is picking up the "retrieve" part like a pro!

He does well in the crate and feels very safe in there! He may be nervous at first, but he just needs patience, confidence building, another pup pal to show him he's safe, and LOTS of bribery (non-negotiable he says). He's just waiting for the perfect family who will let him move at his own pace and give him the space he needs to feel safe fall in love. Once he settles in he is a top-tier snuggler and lives for butt scratches. Give him a cozy spot next to you and he's in heaven.
If you're looking for a sweet, tender-hearted boy with the cutest short legs around, and you're happy to give him the time he needs to blossom into the snuggle bug we know and love, Petey might just be your perfect match.
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 and transport from the shelter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online bit.ly/adoptaluckydog

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