Duke is a wonderful companion dog who has been bounced around various homes in his young life. Because of his past, he can be cautious when meeting new people; however, if you sit quietly, he'll soon be over to put his head in your lap with eyes hopeful and asking, "Will you be my friend?"
A stable household without chaos or drama is what Duke desires. In foster care, he lives happily with his work from home foster parents and their friendly big dog.
Duke is an excellent office dog and he understands that the doggy door to the backyard is used to go outside to potty. He crates well overnight. He is not a picky eater. He appreciates a good game of stuffed animal fetch or chasing his foster brother around the yard before returning to his office bed for a nap.
He enjoys a nice sniff walk and hasn't ever shown signs of reactivity to other dogs, cats, or people while out on his leash. He's not a puller and can rate his speed to yours.
When he is unsure of a new situation or new people, he likes to hang in the background before he's ready to meet and greet. He is not aggressive, just a bit shy. Having a confident foster sibling has worked wonders for Duke in such situations. He gains confidence readily from observing how an extrovert just saunters up to anyone.
Duke likes children just fine if they are mature, easy-going, and don't rush him. At this stage of his confidence-building, a home with children older than ten years of age is recommended.
Duke is crate-trained, housebroken, and has basic obedience skills. His bark-o-meter is low, reserved for warning his family that strangers are on the property. Once told to desist, he does.
If you allow it, he'd love to be your lap dog or snuggle buddy on the couch during television time.
If you're home more than gone, and you have a nice, playful dog in need of a sibling, Duke may be the one for you!
Estimated DOB: 08/18/2023
Adoption fee: $200 (6% KY sales tax included)
We would love to hear from you!
Important: Our dogs reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special dogs!
SCHS Veterinary Care and Services for Dogs (5 months of age and older): Prior to being placed for adoption, all dogs, at a minimum, receive a veterinary exam, are neutered/spayed, tested for heartworms and Lyme disease, and treated for internal parasites, flea/tick preventative, current on booster(s), bordetella and rabies vaccinations.
SCHS Veterinary Care and Services for Puppies (under 5 months of age): Prior to being placed for adoption, all dogs, at a minimum, receive a veterinary exam, are neutered/spayed, and treated for internal parasites, flea/tick preventative, current on booster(s), and rabies vaccinations. Puppies under 4 months of age will be placed into our foster to adopt program until the above services are met.
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SCHS is a 501(c)-3 nonprofit organization that is volunteer-run.
