Meet Gumdrop.

Washington, DC · Adult · Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Jul 29, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 21, 2026

In the shelter’s words

GUMDROP NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Gumdrop Best Guess for Breed: Sheltie mix Best Guess for Age: 6 years as of August 2026 SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 31 lbs Gets Along With: Gumdrop 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: DC area foster Check out this video of Gumdrop: https://youtube.com/shorts/OfIlK9em2ck.Special adoption considerations: Gumdrop 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. Gumdrop is Looking For: His forever home, filled with snuggles and opportunities to see the world! One where he is a cherished part of a family. He's very sweet, and SO ready to be a Real Dog.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: Gumdrop has come such a long way since arriving in his foster home! He’s a smart, observant little guy who is learning more about the good life every day. He picked up the household routine quickly and sleeps through the night. One thing Gumdrop has definitely discovered he loves? **Walks!** He knows when it’s time to go and lights up with the biggest smile, happy tail wags, and the cutest little excited hops. At home, Gumdrop likes to follow his foster family around and carefully watch everything going on, especially his resident dog buddy. He’s curious and seems eager to join in as his confidence grows. Every day brings another little milestone, whether it’s staying close instead of running away or relaxing enough to enjoy some gentle pets. Gumdrop is blossoming more and more each day, one brave little step at a time. 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 . 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 !

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What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:20 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:20 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.