Maya

About Maya (Shepherd) in Washington, DC 20002

Maya is waiting for you at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Washington, DC 20002. MAYA NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Maya Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd/Beagle mix Best Guess for Age: 2.5 years as of May 2026 SEX: Female Approximate Weight: 45 lbs as of 5/24/26; she needs to lose a few! Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen her with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Currently Living at: South Carolina shelter. She needs a DC area foster or forever home to make her way out of the shelter. Special adoption considerations: Because Maya is shy, she needs to go to a home with a welcoming resident dog who will show her the ropes. Maya is Looking For: Maya wants nothing more than to trot through life with all the confidence of a well-loved dog! Sniffy walks, romps in parks, world exploration - yes, please! To get there, she needs extra loving and patient adopters who understand she is shy in new environments - and a welcoming resident dog who will show her how to dog. Most of all, she wants to know where she belongs, to be safe and loved for all her days. In exchange, she promises loyal companionship. What do you say? Can you see Maya by your side? What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! We will update this when she has spent time in a foster home! Heartworm information: Maya is a truly Lucky Dog. She tested positive for heartworms, but has been treated! 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. Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebrok