Lua / Female / Approximately 2 years old / 35 lbs / Boxer Mix / Good with calm dogs / Good with cats / No children/ Female Only Home / From Mexico / Fostered in Warkworth
Lua’s journey began in Mexico. Her mother was found living on a vacant lot tied to a fence, without shelter. She gave birth to four puppies before our rescue partners intervened, cutting her chain and bringing the little family to safety. One of those puppies was Lua, rescued from neglect and now blossoming into a loving, affectionate companion.
Lua—now also responding to Buttercup—is a sweet girl with the most expressive eyes. She’s affectionate, playful, and always ready to snuggle. She even thinks she’s a lap dog, curling herself into your lap no matter how awkwardly she has to fit. She loves enrichment, enjoys nose work, and the way to her heart is through dehydrated beef heart (but not fish—she’ll politely turn her nose away). Outdoors, she adores chasing frogs around the yard, nudging their butts to make them hop.
With her trusted humans, Lua is loyal, affectionate, and happy to stay close. She can be protective and cautious with new people, preferring to sniff and assess before warming up. Once she’s comfortable, she showers them with love. She can be nervous around men, so a female-only household is best. She’s met respectful teens and has done well, but a kid-free home remains the best fit at this time.
Lua has been steadily building confidence in her foster placement with Carmella and Autumn. By her first evening, she went from tail tucked tightly to running toward them with excitement, eventually taking treats gently by hand. To avoid over-attachment, Carmella and Autumn take turns feeding and interacting with her, helping her learn balanced relationships.
Lua has also found a special friend—Freedom, a dog from another local rescue. With careful introductions, they began walking together, sharing outdoor time, and recently playing on the deck. They’ve been spotted kissing and even waiting for each other to drink before resuming play. She shows no resource guarding with toys or treats when with Freedom and could thrive in a home with another calm, balanced dog—or as the only dog, provided she continues supervised socialization through dog-walking dates and slow introductions. Lua also does well with cats, respecting their boundaries while showing curiosity.
She has moderate energy and enjoys two walks a day. She loves to sniff, explore, and looks to her humans for reassurance when cars or city sounds make her pause. She’s doing well on leash and grows more confident every day. Indoors, she enjoys enrichment activities and is beginning to discover the joy of toys—though she once shredded one happily in her crate, then calmly let her foster clean up the fluff.
Lua is crate trained, housetrained (with some adjustment expected in a new home), and learning impulse control through structured training. She sleeps in her crate overnight and settles when left home alone. She’s eager to learn, smart, and thrives on gentle, positive reinforcement.
Lua is a loving, sensitive girl who has already come so far. She’s ready for a foster-to-adopt home or an adopter who will give her the time, structure, and affection to continue her journey.
If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion with a big heart and even bigger potential, Lua (Buttercup) could be the perfect fit.
Due to Lua's unique circumstances, her fee is sponsored by Fetch + Releash. Prospective adopters must commit to attending training sessions with her post-adoption with a certified R+ dog trainer to ensure a successful transition.
If you're interested in adopting Lua, please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form
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