Balto

About Balto (Australian cattle dog/blue heeler) in Washington

Balto is waiting for you at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Washington, DC 20002. BALTO NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Balto Best Guess for Breed: Heeler and lab mix Best Guess for Age: 5 months as of May 2026 SEX: Male Estimated Weight (puppies' weights change quickly!): 22 lbs as of 4/28/26 Gets Along With: Most puppies are in the prime of their socialization window and will do well with other dogs, cats and kids so long as they receive patience and proper training. Currently Living at: Rural shelter; needs a foster or forever home in the DC area to get up here! Special Adoption Considerations: Puppies under 6 months of age need to have multiple potty breaks/exercise throughout the day. Potential adopters with a standard 8-hour workday must be willing to make arrangements to meet the needs of their puppy. Balto is Looking For: Hi! I'm Balto. The three of us - Black Cherry, Balto, and Buttercup - have enjoyed growing up together but now we're ready to split up and get our own human families. I'm looking for a home where I get to play to get all my puppy zoomies out and snuggle when I'm all pooped and to explore the world with my humans once I'm old enough! I want to make lots of pup pals too! And I want to go to puppy school, too, so I can show how super smart I am. I promise to be a loving, loyal companion for all my days in exchange. What do you say? Do I get to go home with you?What My Foster Says About Me: We will update this once this pup has spent time in foster care. Puppy Vetting Requirements: Lucky Puppies have had their age appropriate vaccines, but may not yet be “fully” vaccinated. It is the adopter’s responsibility to ensure that the remaining puppy vaccines are given at the appropriate time. Please also keep in mind that, until your puppy is fully vaccinated, they are at greater risk for illness than an adult dog. Your new puppy