Luke - Local

NAME: LUKE
BREED: Dutch Shepherd mix
AGE: 1 year
WEIGHT: 61 lbs
Luke is neutered, heartworm negative and up to date on all vaccinations. He is also on a heartworm preventative.

Luke came from a very high kill shelter in Ohio. His "owners" had moved away and left Luke and his buddy to fend for themselves! A neighbor noticed this, and took him to the shelter. Thanks to some awesome volunteers, Luke was saved and brought to his foster home in New England.

Notes from foster mom: Luke has been my favorite foster. He has absolutely loved everyone he has met - even if he just met you, you are his new best friend. He loves to play with my female shepherd mix, and would love a young, active doggy friend in his new home. Luke is still a puppy at heart and is very playful and still working on learning a few manners. Because of this he is a bit jumpy and mouthy (and strong and solid), so he shouldn't go to a home with small children, as he would probably plow them over. As mentioned, he is very active and playful, but also has a calm, relaxed side and loves to cuddle. He thinks he is a lap dog and always wants to be on you or next to you. Since we've had him, we've been working on some commands and he is a very smart dog, but will need a strong, experienced owner that will be firm and consistent with him, otherwise he will do as he pleases :)

I have become very attached to this dog, and will be particular in choosing his new family. I would love to see him go to a home with another dog and/or older kids since he loves to play. A family that is home most of the time, where he would not be left alone all day, every day. A fenced in yard would be ideal, as he loves to run and can not be trusted off leash at this point (he will run and play "catch me if you can"). Please feel free to email me with any questions at [email protected]

Adoption Coordinator: [email protected]
Donation: $400.00 inclusive of transport costs.

If interested in adopting, please visit our website and complete an online adoption application.
http://www.pawsnewengland.com

Unless otherwise stated (LOCAL), all of our dogs are located outside of Rhode Island boarded either at one of our vet clinics or in foster care. If a dog is listed as "local," he /she is at one of our foster homes in New England.

PAWS NE is often asked, "Why would you charge "so much" for a rescue pet? Why not just place it in a good home?" The answer is because we need adopters who are willing to support all rescue pets, not just the dog they adopt. A young, healthy dog might cost us $150-400 in (discounted) vet care, and many people will want to adopt it. An older one with health issues can easily cost $500-1500 in veterinary expenses, and it may require months of foster care for rehabilitation; yet we can only ask a minimal adoption fee, and it may be a long time until anyone comes forward to adopt it. Fees from the younger, more adoptable dogs help offset the cost of caring for the others. Most of our dogs have a sad story to tell, and some have suffered through years of neglect or abuse. We hope that you too are willing to give an opportunity for a better life to ALL of our dogs by supporting them through adoption fees. Without these funds, our rescue efforts would not be possible.

ALL KNOWN INFORMATION IS LISTED HERE. We do our best to give accurate information, but most of our dogs are rescues and do not come with a known history.