Meet Ryder.

Washington, DC · Young · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Mar 24, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 21, 2026

In the shelter’s words

RYDER NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Come meet Ryder and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (8/23) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Silver Spring (12020 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904)! Name: Ryder Best Guess for Breed: Heeler/Retriever mix Best Guess for Age: 10 months as of July 2026 SEX: male Estimated Weight: 49.4 lbs as of 7/12/26 - he is still growing. Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen him with kids or cats but are happy to discuss integration techniques with any interested adopters. Because Ryder is shy, he needs to go to a home with a confident, welcoming resident dog who will show him the ropes. Currently Living at: DC area foster home Ryder is Looking For: A forever home! This cutie is so happy to be safe and is now ready for a family…look he’s so excited to meet you he can’t even sit still for her photos! Because of his young age, he will need plenty of exercise, mental enrichment, and socialization with other dogs. He’d also love some treats and toys and a cozy spot to rest when he gets tired. In return, he promises to be a loving companion for years to come. Do you think Ryder is the one for you? What My Foster Says About Me: He’s been doing really well in his foster home and has been getting along great with the resident dog, showing that he can be a good companion for another pup. He’s very treat motivated, which makes training easier, and he’s already doing great with potty training.He can be a little timid at first and may need a bit of time to warm up, but once he feels comfortable, his personality really starts to shine. He absolutely loves rubs, cuddles, and will take any chance he can get to give kisses. Overall, he’s a very sweet, well-mannered puppy who just needs a little patience and love to thrive. Ryder is a sweet pup who is still learning to socialize and build confidence around new people. He can be shy at first and needs a little time to warm up, but once he does, he’s very loving and affectionate. 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 and transport from the shelter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online 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

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  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

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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, 6:08 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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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.