Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) • Young • Female • Medium
Washington, DC
Rescue ID: DARL-FD-26-0378
Dogs OK
FANTA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!
Name: Fanta Best Guess for Breed: Lab/Shepherd mix
Best Guess for Age: 8 months as of April 2026 SEX: Female
Approximate Weight: 36 lbs as of 4/12/26; she might have a bit more to grow.
Gets Along With: Other dogs and kids! We haven't seen her with cats but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!
Currently Living at: DC area foster home. Check out Fanta's adventures in her foster home on instagram! @misscleosfosters
Special adoption considerations: In certain home settings -- where the environment might be loud or more intense -- Fanta would do better with another dog in the home to give her confidence.
Fanta is Looking For: Hi, I’m Fanta! My siblings, Faygo & Frita, have enjoyed our time together but we are ready to head out on our own adventure to find our forever home! I’ve been dreaming of my perfect forever family. I’m looking for a home with toys to chew, treats to snack on, cozy spots for naps, and humans who love puppy kisses and don’t mind a little learning along the way. I’d also love a home where I can make doggy friends and enjoy playtime with other pups. I promise plenty of tail wags,zoomies, and cuddles. What do you say, could you be my forever family?
What My Foster Says About Me: Fanta has been such a joy to foster. She’s a confident, social pup who loves meeting new people and dogs, and she makes friends wherever she goes! She’s a smart, food-motivated girl who really wants to learn and please. She’s already doing great with her crate, and she’s becoming more confident on walks! At home, Fanta is the perfect mix of affectionate and independent. She loves to cuddle up next to you, but she’s also happy to do her own thing in another room. She keeps us entertained with her little routines—like sitting on the deck or by a big window doing her “neighborhood watch.” She absolutely loves the dog park and thrives playing chase with other dogs (or even with her humans!). She’s also great with kids—she recently spent time with a 10-year-old and stayed right by her side, being incredibly gentle and sweet. Fanta has handled everything we’ve thrown her way like a champ—baths, nail trims, ear cleanings—you name it. She’s also adapting beautifully to city life and is mostly unfazed by noise, taking it all in stride. She’s truly a special pup—loving, adaptable, and so easy to have around. Fanta is the kind of dog who will steal your heart before you even realize it, and we know she’s going to make an amazing addition to one very lucky home.
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 $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog .
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