Otis

About Otis (Terrier) in Washington, DC 20002

Otis is waiting for you at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Washington, DC 20002. OTIS NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Otis Best Guess for Breed: Terrier and sheltie mix Best Guess for Age: 1 year as of July 2026 SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 19 lbs Gets Along With: Otis does well with other dogs and needs to go to a home with a welcoming resident dog. We haven't seen him with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Currently Living at: Lucky Dog's South Carolina rescue campus; needs a foster or forever home in the DC area to get up here! Special adoption considerations: Otis was rescued from a hoarding situation in South Carolina. He has not been well socialized with new people and has lived his whole life with other dogs. New nosies, cars, bikes, and other things may create fear and anxiety. He will need a patient adopter who can give him time to come out of his shell and learn that the world is a wonderful and welcoming place. And because he is shy, he needs to go to a home with a confident, welcoming resident dog who will show him the ropes. Otis is Looking For: His forever home, filled with snuggles and opportunities to see the world outside of a kennel. One where he is a cherished part of a family. He's very sweet, and SO ready to be a Real Dog. He's a young boy and hasn't seen nearly enough of the world!Extra patient and loving humans who introduce him to new places and people at his pace are exactly what he wants! Along with quality kibble, a cushy dog bed, and endless snuggles. You know what you get out of adopting a dog like that? An incredibly sweet and grateful dog who gives you all those adoring gazes, all the love and loyalty in his body, for all his days. What do you say? Is he the one for you? Are you his new chapter and forever home?What My Foster Says About Me: We will update this once he has spent time in foster care, Lucky Dog cannot