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My name is Luca!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Adoption fee: $150

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My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with White
Age
5 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
85 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Meet Luca!

A devoted five-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd mix currently living in Huntington Beach, CA, whose essence is a blend of soulful loyalty, gentle affection, and joyful curiosity all wrapped in a striking black coat with charming white accents.

Luca is a big-hearted boy, weighing in at 85 pounds of pure companionship! He’s the kind of pup who lights up when he sees his people, tail wagging like a banner of excitement. If Luca had a love language, it would be physical touch. He thrives on connection, adores cuddles, and will happily lean into your legs for a good ear scratch or belly rub!

He’s a playful adventurer who loves fetch, exploring new scents, and taking in the world around him. But don’t be fooled, Luca is just as content snoozing in the sun after a good play session. He’s learned basic commands like “come” and “down,” and thanks to time spent with a skilled behaviorist, he's made big strides in confidence and calmness.

Luca currently lives peacefully with a sweet female dog and is incredibly gentle with her, even when she gets a little bossy! That said, he's still learning how to navigate the world of unfamiliar dogs. Busy areas or on-leash greetings with reactive pups can make him nervous, so a quiet setting with space to decompress is where he truly shines.

His ideal new family? Someone experienced and patient, who can continue the positive reinforcement practices that have already helped him so much. He’d do well in a peaceful home with a large, secure yard, preferably one without too many canine neighbors peeking through fences. He might enjoy the company of a calm, compatible dog, or he could be your one-and-only snuggle buddy.

Luca is house-trained, vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. He’s also great with young kids and friendly to strangers, especially if those strangers have treats or a good petting hand!

Luca is waiting for his next great adventure, could it be with you? To learn more or inquire about adoption, please contact adopt@joyfulpets.com!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our ultimate goal is to unite as many animals with loving pet parents as possible, so we strive to make it easy to adopt a dog or cat you have fallen in love with. All we ask is that you fill out an adoption application so that we have all the information we need to determine that you'll be able to provide a safe and compassionate home to one of our rescued pets. Once approved, all you need to do is sign our adoption agreement form and provide an adoption donation so that we can continue to save more animals every day and unite them with families just like yours.

Adoption application

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The pets that we have rescued are in private foster care homes. Setting up private "meet and greet" appointments to meet the animals on our adoptables list is easy so potential adopters can be connected with fosters quickly. Simply contact us today to get started!

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We are a foster home-based rescue organization. Our network of homes are located in the Pioneer Valley area in Western Massachusetts and Los Angeles. We also offer a remote rehoming service helping families in other areas.

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