Zena

About Zena (Retriever) in Washington, DC 20002

Zena is waiting for you at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Washington, DC 20002. ZENA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Zena Best Guess for Breed: Retriever mix Best Guess for Age: 3.5 years as of February 2026 SEX: Female Approximate Weight: 44 lbs Gets Along With: Other dogs! Zena has also lived with cats, but would probably do best in a home without them. We haven't seen them with kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Currently Living at: DC area foster home Check out Zena's foster's account @fosterthepawple! Watch this video of Zena playing one of her favorite games, tug-of-war, with her foster mom! Check out this video of Zena having a playdate with her foster's neighbor dog, Tilly! Watch this video of Zena on a pack walk with fellow Lucky Dog foster, Shine! Zena is Looking For: Long sniffy walks, lots of playtime with new friends, and belly scritches galore! Zena is on the hunt for her forever family complete with treats for good behavior and a nice warm, safe home to call her own. What My Foster Says About Me: You haven't truly lived until you've experienced a "Zena hug." Zena is an incredibly sweet, loving, and loyal companion looking for her forever home. She is a total lover! Zena can be a little shy when meeting strangers, but with some gentle pacing and time to approach on her own terms, her affectionate side shines. Zena prefers a calm, quiet life. Bustling cities, loud noises, and younger kids are a bit too overwhelming for her. She is currently thriving in a quiet suburban foster home! She loves other dogs! In fact, having a canine sibling helps her feel more confident when meeting new people. She is great at matching the energy levels of her doggy playmates. Zena will happily sleep in with you on the weekends, but she is always down for a long hike, a "sniffy walk," or a serious run (she can even keep up for 8 miles at a sub-7-minute pace!). She thor