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My basic info
Breed
Jack Russell Terrier
Color
White - with Black
Age
2 years 8 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
22 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Luca! This baby-faced boy transferred to us from the San Diego Humane Society.
When Luca first arrived, he was scared, wanted nothing to do with the staff, and would follow us when we turned around only to run away the second we turned to face him.
After a couple weeks, he warmed up to us and was glued to our sides for attention!
Luca loves to hop around both behind us and in front of us, demanding attention whenever he's not preoccupied with playing amongst his friends or roaming across the play yard.
Behavioral considerations: When encountering two female employees during his original transfer, Luca barked but kept his distance. In a couple of weeks, he was already soliciting attention and acting completely normal.
When encountering a new male employee, Luca expressed intense fear by barking and lunging at the new employee. After about a week and a half of working with him, Luca is now good pals with our new employee!
Due to how Luca expresses fear of meeting new people, particularly men (a general fear of men over women is quite common in most dogs), an experienced adopter will bring out the best in him.
With the assistance of our trainer, we will be working with him on leash training as he currently freezes up entirely once a lead is placed around his neck. For now, our trainer has gained his trust and was able to cuddle with him.
Luca is a work in progress. We do not know what he experienced in his life that made him feel intensely unsafe around strangers, but we are helping our boy out the best we can.
In a home and secure backyard setting, he will follow you around wherever you go!
Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.
Meet Luca! This baby-faced boy transferred to us from the San Diego Humane Society.
When Luca first arrived, he was scared, wanted nothing to do with the staff, and would follow us when we turned around only to run away the second we turned to face him.
After a couple weeks, he warmed up to us and was glued to our sides for attention!
Luca loves to hop around both behind us and in front of us, demanding attention whenever he's not preoccupied with playing amongst his friends or roaming across the play yard.
Behavioral considerations: When encountering two female employees during his original transfer, Luca barked but kept his distance. In a couple of weeks, he was already soliciting attention and acting completely normal.
When encountering a new male employee, Luca expressed intense fear by barking and lunging at the new employee. After about a week and a half of working with him, Luca is now good pals with our new employee!
Due to how Luca expresses fear of meeting new people, particularly men (a general fear of men over women is quite common in most dogs), an experienced adopter will bring out the best in him.
With the assistance of our trainer, we will be working with him on leash training as he currently freezes up entirely once a lead is placed around his neck. For now, our trainer has gained his trust and was able to cuddle with him.
Luca is a work in progress. We do not know what he experienced in his life that made him feel intensely unsafe around strangers, but we are helping our boy out the best we can.
In a home and secure backyard setting, he will follow you around wherever you go!
Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.
Checks can made out to the Heart of Gold Legacy Foundation and sent via mail to:
9400 Blossom Valley Road
El Cajon, CA, 92021
Their adoption process
1.
Submit Application
Available by request.
2.
Approve Application
After checking references and clearing all other questions that may occur when reviewing an application.
3.
Meet the Pet
Scheduled viewing appointment.
4.
Home Check
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
7.
Take the Pet Home
Congratulations!
Additional adoption info
We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!
We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!
Go meet their pets
We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call to schedule a viewing appointment.
Our next Adoption Event is at Petco-Santee:
When: August 23rd, 2025
Where: 9745 Mission Gorge Rd. Santee, CA, 92071
Time: 10am-3pm
We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call to schedule a viewing appointment.
Our next Adoption Event is at Petco-Santee:
When: August 23rd, 2025
Where: 9745 Mission Gorge Rd. Santee, CA, 92071
Time: 10am-3pm
More about this rescue
We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.
We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.
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