Lucky

Age: Approx 9-12 months
Sex: Female Belgian Malinois
​Size: Medium
Leadership Experience: Strong Working Dog Experience Required
Good With Dogs: Yes
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Yes, ages 10 and up

Meet Lucky 🍀 — and yes, her name fits for a reason.

​Lucky is a young (estimated 9–12 month old) female Belgian Malinois who has already beaten the odds. Found abandoned in a car for days without food or water, this resilient girl hasn’t let her past dim her spirit. From the moment we met her, she jumped right in—literally—seeking love, attention, and connection.

She is incredibly friendly, social, and people-focused. Lucky thrives on interaction, locks in with eye contact, and happily accepts handling all over. She’s curious, confident, and unfazed by loud environments—nothing much seems to shake her. She loves toys (especially tug!) and is very treat-motivated, making her a great candidate for training.
That said, Lucky is still very much a puppy in a high-drive working dog body. She has little to no training and absolutely no concept of personal space—expect jumping, playful nipping at shoes and clothes, and lots of enthusiastic energy. This is not aggression—just a smart, busy Malinois who hasn’t yet learned her manners.

Lucky will need:
✔️ An experienced, active home (Malinois or working breed experience required)
✔️ A fenced in yard
✔️ Structure, consistency, and continued training
✔️ No cats (she will likely chase)
✔️ A home ready to embrace her energy and potential

The good news? She is dog-friendly, eager to learn, and has the drive and confidence that could take her far—possibly even into working roles like detection or sport. Lucky isn’t just looking for a home—she’s looking for a partner. Someone who will guide her, challenge her, and help her become everything she’s meant to be.

After everything she’s been through, this girl deserves her second chance. 💛 If interested in Lucky, please consider filling out an application today!

For more information about our adoption policies and to access our online application, please read and review our Adoption Process. ​