Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Are you looking for a loyal companion whose only goal is to love and be loved? Meet Luke, (affectionately called Lukey) a senior dog who has been waiting patiently for 9 months for a quiet home to call his own.
Luke is an incredibly sweet boy who truly aims to please. It's clear he hasn't had the easiest life, but his capacity for forgiveness is immense. All he wants is a gentle hand and a person who will dote on him. Luke may be a bit stand-offish to start, but once Luke learns he can trust you, he will solicit soft pets and lots of snuggles from you. Luke can be a bit set in his ways (he is a terrier, afterall!), so it's important that an adopter understand they may need to adapt to Luke.
To help Luke find the perfect retirement home, a generous anonymous donor has sponsored a portion of his adoption fee! (Luke's adoption fee is ONLY $150)
Luke's Health:
We've made sure Luke is all set for his new beginning! In our care, he's had a senior examination with bloodwork and a dental cleaning (including x-rays and extractions). Medically, Luke is very healthy for his age. Although he does have some age-related aches (arthritis) and general anxiety (from a lifetime of not being chosen), both are easily managed with affordable daily medication.
He also suffers from environmental allergies, but has had great relief with a monthly injection (Cytopoint), and has chronic dry eye (which is very common in Westies) requiring daily, life-long eye drops to keep his eyes lubricated and healthy
Luke can hear, but let's say it's selective terrier hearing!
Luke's Ideal Home:
A calm, adult-only, low-traffic household is best. He needs a home without small children (now or in the future) to help him feel safe and secure. Luke can be a bit head shy and doesn't necessarily like physical touch unless he initiates it. Because of that, we recommend a home without little hands.
He should be the only pet in the home. While he's friendly with other dogs on leash, he wants to be the king of his own castle and soak up all your attention. Luke has previously resided with another dog in foster homes and briefly during a short adoption. A very experienced, skilled adopter may be able to make slow progress with Luke to integrate him to another dog, but we would recommend Luke rule his roost as a solo dog.
A senior for a senior: Luke is a lower-energy side kick and he would most appreciate someone who aligns with his speed. He walks beautifully on a leash, doesn't pull, and would thrive with someone who's around more than they're not. He can tolerate short absences, but Luke isn't a dog who can be alone for an extended period of time (6+ hours a day).
Vaccinated for rabies, DHPP, bordetella, and Lepto. Neutered and microchipped. Current on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.
To apply to adopt Luke, visit our website (www.waggytailrescue.org) for a foster application. It is important to fill out an application as soon as possible for consideration, and we require a complete application for you to meet an animal. We are currently unable to respond to general email inquiries as an all-volunteer run rescue. If the dog is on our website, they are still available.
Waggytail Rescue CANNOT guarantee the exact age of any adoptable dog, or final size of any of our adoptable puppies. We rely on the information provided to us by veterinarians, shelters, owner surrenders and other circumstances bringing the dog into our rescue.
Questions: adopt@waggytailrescue.org
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