My name is DUKE!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 3 days ago

Cared for by Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara Shelter

My basic info

Breed

Plott Hound

Color

Brown/Chocolate

Age

1 year 1 month old, Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

A536309

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Hiya! I’m Duke — a 1 year old hound mix pup looking for my forever home. At 67 lbs, I’m a tall and lanky boy — my human friends at the shelter say I’m going through my awkward teenage years… whatever that means! I love playing with my dog friends at the shelter just as much as I love going out on day trips with my human friends. My favorite activities are cuddling, playing with toys (especially when I get to use my long hound snoot!) and going on sniffaris (that’s just a walk where I get to do a lot of sniffing!). I would love to find a family that wants a running or hiking buddy too — my advocate has taken me for a few short jogs and says I was “born to run”… maybe it’s these long legs, hehe.

I take treats gently, love to give kisses, walk well on a leash for being a bigger boy and have gotten along well with dogs at the shelter with similar play styles. One of my human friends is working on some commands with me too, but like any young pup, I could benefit from some basic obedience training once I find my forever home. Could that be with you?

Come meet me on Overpass Road if you’re looking for a playful pup with a fun personality who is just the right balance of active and cuddly!

Shelter

Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID

A536309

Contact

shelter staff

Phone

(805) 681-5285

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Website

https://www.countyofsb.org/1386/Adoption-Procedures

Address

5473 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA 93111

Donation

Tangible donations for the care and enrichment of the shelter dogs are always welcome. Drop off at the shelter and ask for a tax-deductible receipt:

Wishlist

--Costco jerky treats
--EasyWalk(r) Harnesses (medium and large)
--NEW tug, soft, or squeaky toys of all sizes to be included in gift bags going home with adopted dogs
--Polyester Blankets (no fringe, no electric)
--Jackets and Sweaters
--Kongs of all shapes and sizes
--Treat-dispensing wobbler Kongs (large)
--Rope Toys

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please review our adoptable animals before making an appointment to meet one of our dogs. The shelters do their best to have a posting of photos of dogs in foster and dogs temporarily away from the shelter.

You may visit our shelter at 5473 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA Monday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m with adoption hours from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our shelters are closed for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Our volunteer adoption counselors or staff will be happy to show you any available dog for your consideration.

We also welcome out of town or out of state adoptions.

A dog adoption from the Santa Barbara Animal Shelter is $110 and includes a spay/neuter certificate, current vaccinations, rabies, health records, transition food, loaner items, goody bag, and a coupon for 4 free dog behavior training sessions which is funded by donations to K-9 PALS for the promotion of life-long homes for dogs. Dog license fees for your city or county are additional.

We are committed to being a resource for you for the life of your pet. You may contact our knowledgeable volunteers at any time with questions or reference needs for behavior modification, etc. We want your adoption to be "Fur-Ever."

Adoption application

https://www.countyofsb.org/1386/Adoption-Procedures

Go meet their pets

Adoption hours are Monday through Saturday 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

More about this shelter

Our Mission: To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the animals and people we serve through proactive intervention, effective enforcement, collaboration, education, and the compassionate care and rehoming of sheltered animals.

Santa Barbara County operates two shelters in the County: Goleta/Santa Barbara & Santa Maria.