Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Duke: A Handsome Aussie/Husky Mix
A Bright, Playful Companion Looking for His Next Loving Home
This sweet male Australian Shepherd/Husky mix is a joyful, intelligent, and spirited dog who has been deeply loved. His owner, who is battling health issues and is making the heartbreaking decision to rehome Duke because he deserves the time, activity, and attention that are no longer possible to provide. This choice comes from a place of love and wanting the very best for him.
What Makes Duke Special
Healthy
Housebroken
Stranger friendly
Great with kids of all ages
Active, playful, and social
Knows several commands
Prefers having another dog or pet around
Needs a fenced yard
Very intelligent — with a little Husky stubbornness mixed in
Personality & Play Style
He is a very friendly, happy dog who loves to play. Fetch is one of Duke's favorite games — though he’ll often turn it into a fun round of keepaway just to make you laugh. Every now and then he may gently grab your hand with his mouth during play, but he never bites down; it’s his way of being silly and interactive.
He’s smart, expressive, and sometimes gives a little “back talk” like many Huskies do. Stand your ground, and he’ll listen and do exactly what you ask. He already knows:
Sit
Lay down
Shake (with both paws!)
He’s also a bit of a foodmooch and tends to get close when you’re eating — a habit that can be improved with consistency.
Ideal Home
A fenced yard to run and explore
A family or individual who enjoys an active lifestyle
Someone who can give him daily engagement, structure, and playtime
Another friendly dog or pet would be a bonus
Kids are absolutely fine — he’s gentle and social
The suggested adoption donation for Duke is $375, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees.Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver.Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months.
To learn about Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc.Please Note: A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we only assist the owner in finding a new home for their pet. From time to time, owners find a new furever home for their pets outside of Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue, and there is a delay in removing them from our site. We apologize if the Courtesy Post you apply to adopt is unavailable for adoption.
If the dog or cat you adopt is older than 6 months of age and not spayed or neutered, you will receive a voucher to alter the pet at Val Verde Animal Hospital in Omaha, at no cost to you. Or you can alter the pet at your own vet and be reimbursed $100 for dogs, and $50 for cats, of total cost. If the dog or cat is younger than 6 months of age, adopter will be responsible for the cost of altering the pet at the vet of their choice. If proof of alter is received by Muddy Paws prior to the pet turning 6 months of age, a reimbursement of $100 for dogs and $50 for cats, will be sent to you to help cover expenses. [Muddy Paws can also suggest a vet with a reduced cost for alters.] All puppies and kittens MUST be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. All dogs and cats MUST be spayed or neutered no later than one month after adoption is finalized. Thank you in advance for your compliance.
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