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Please contact Nancy Anderson (nancya@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.young boy ready to play! MELVIN NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!   Come meet Melvin and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (11/23) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Silver Spring, MD (12020 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904)!     Name: Melvin         Best Guess for Breed: Lab and shepherd mix      Best Guess for Age:  7 months as of November 2025         SEX:  Male   Approximate Weight: 34.9 lbs as of 10/19/25; he is still growing!   Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven’t seen him with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!   Currently Living at:  DC area foster home   Watch this video of Melvin playing with his toys in his foster home!   Watch Melvin get some corncobbing love from his foster sibling!   Melvin loves his foster sister Shirley! Watch them play together!       Special adoption considerations:   Dogs from Puerto Rico have a major transition to go through when they arrive and will need humans who are very committed to socialization. We think he would do best with either a resident dog or a family who can make sure he can go on walks regularly with other dogs, visit the dog park, or go to doggie daycare to learn the ropes.   Melvin is Looking For:   Hi! I’m Melvin. My brother Marcus and I are satos – island dogs from Puerto Rico. We’ve had a great time in our little puppy pile but now we’re ready to split up to get our own humans and become well-loved family pets!I’m just an older puppy so I’m all about play and snuggles and more play – and world exploration! I want to be right by your side to see all those new places! And I want to make pup pals along the way. Oh and I should go to dog school too, to learn to be the bestest boy! In exchange I promise to give you all the adoring gazes and tail wags I am storing up – to always put a smile on your face – and to be a loyal, loving companion for all my days. What do you say? Do I get to go home with you? What My Foster Says About Me: Are you patient? Kind? Do you have a loving lap and a gentle hand? Then you might be the perfect person for Melvin. This sweet, timid boy is just beginning to learn how wonderful the world—and its people—can be. His adorable, curious face lights up when he sees a puzzle toy or a peanut butter-filled Kong. He’s a smart little guy, eager to learn new things, especially if a snack is his reward!  Right now, Melvin is still figuring out how to be a brave boy in a big world. He’s learning a lot from his foster sister, looking to her for cues when loud noises scare him. Watching him play and pounce on her, only to curl up for a shared nap afterward, is the definition of heartwarming. The best news? He’s discovering that people are pretty great, too. He’s learning that belly rubs are magical and that a human snuggle can be just as comfy as a canine one. He’s a great sleeper (though he wonders why his foster mom gets up so early) and is perfectly happy in his crate for meals and naps. Melvin is looking for a quiet, patient home that will give him the time he needs to blossom. He would do best with another confident, friendly dog to help him build his confidence and continue to show him the way. To watch him come out of his shell is a reward like no other. He is so ready to be your brave boy. 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 puppy 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  .   Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament.   Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!  Please visit us online at      www.luckydoganimalrescue.org   .    BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   !