Luca

Male · Adult · 7 years

Some dogs aren’t just waiting for a new home—they’re also waiting for someone who’ll truly take the time to get to know them. Luca is one such dog. In 2024, Luca ended up at a shelter in the region together with his “sister,” after their owners separated. For both dogs, their lives changed overnight. While his sister quickly found a new home, Luca was left behind. As the months passed and he kept getting overlooked again and again, the shelter staff watched him slowly change. At first, Luca was mostly reserved and cautious; but as time went on, he began to feel increasingly tense around new people. Even during walks, he’d sometimes lunge at passersby when his tension reached a tipping point—not because he’s an unpleasant dog, but because he simply hadn’t received the right guidance to manage that tension. Ultimately, it was decided that Luca would get a fresh start with us. Here, we see primarily a sensitive young dog who’s searching for stability and security. He needs some time to get to know you, but once that trust is established, he quickly reveals a whole new side of himself. The second time we visited his kennel, he was already wagging his tail eagerly, waiting for us. That says it all about Luca: Give him clarity, patience, and a little bit of time, and he’ll gradually open up more and more. During walks, Luca walks nicely on the leash. He gets along great with other dogs—as long as they respect his boundaries and give him space. In those moments of calm, we see a dog who loves going on adventures together and shows increasing signs of relaxation. For Luca, we’re looking for people who understand that trust can’t be forced—it has to grow naturally. People who’ll provide him with clear guidance, give him the time he needs to bond, and let him experience that this time, he really can stay. We’re convinced that with the right people by his side, Luca can blossom into a loyal and dependable companion. Important characteristics of Luca are: Energy level: Average Intelligence: Average Self-confidence: Low Self-awareness: Low Resilience: Average When adopting a dog, it’s important that your own scores on these traits are equal to or higher than those of the dog you’re considering adopting, ensuring that you’ll find a good match. Breed: Mixed breed Gender: Male – neutered Date of birth: 02-09-2019 Commands: Sit, down, stay, come here, no House-trained: Yes Health check: Vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed Can travel by car: Yes Can’t adopt Luca but still want to support him? Click here and become a sponsor now!

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