About Francis

FRANCIS NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Francis Best Guess for Breed: Lab and Golden Retriever mix Best Guess for Age: 4 years as of Nov. 2026 SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 55 lbs Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen them with kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Francis should not go to a home with cats. Currently Living at: South Carolina shelter - Francis needs a foster or adopter to make his way to the DC area Special adoption considerations: Francis is a truly Lucky Dog. He tested positive for heartworms, but landed in a place where heartworm treatment is provided! Heartworm is not contagious to people or other pets, but results from mosquito bites. Heartworm, if left untreated, is life threatening, but after treatment, dogs that were heartworm positive should suffer no significant long-term effects so long as they are kept on a monthly heartworm preventative. Heartworm dogs can resume full active and normal lives, but need to be kept calm for 4-6 weeks after treatment. We are happy to discuss where in the treatment process this Lucky Dog is in right now! Just email the adoption coordinator - the address is at lower left! Francis is Looking For: Looking for a loyal sidekick with a heart of gold? Francis is a 4-year-old Lab/Golden mix with a warm tan coat, the softest floppy ears, and a tail that just won’t quit. Francis has already made a great impression on our shelter staff. Early observations show he’s a friendly, happy-go-lucky guy who enjoys the company of both people and other dogs. Whether he’s greeting a new face or hanging out with a canine buddy, Francis brings an easygoing, cheerful energy everywhere he goes. At 4 years old, Francis is in that sweet spot: past the chaotic puppy stage but still with plenty of pep for walks, playtime, and adventures. With the best of both Labrador and Golden Retriever in his genes, he’s likely to be a devoted companion who’s happiest when he’s part of the family. What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! 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 $475, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and heartworm treatment. 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. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org . BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org ! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org .

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