DUKE: Lord of Fetch, Baron of Belly Rubs, and Protector of Snacks There are dogs... and then there's Duke. At a dignified two years old and a stately 60 pounds, this Labrador mix is less "pet" and more "leading man in the grand epic of everyday life." Picture a golden-hearted knight who traded his sword for a tennis ball and now roams the kingdom (your backyard) on a quest for adventure, affection, and possibly a rogue squirrel. Duke wakes up every morning like he's got a theme song playing in his head. His motto? "Joy, but make it high-speed." He gallops through life with the enthusiasm of a Labrador who just discovered the concept of zoomies-and yes, his tail wags with the gravitational pull of a small planet. He's playful, social, and has a PhD in Being Your Shadow. He'll join you for hikes, fetch, car rides, philosophical porch sittin', and Netflix binges (he prefers comedies, because obviously). When he's not conquering playtime, he's melting into snuggles like butter on warm toast. Duke gets along with other dogs through the noble ritual of Proper Introductions-he's a gentleman, after all-and would thrive with an active family who shares his zest for the good life: adventure by day, cuddles by night, snacks at all hours. But one thing this noble knight does not tolerate in his kingdom? Cats. Duke says felines are suspicious little sorcerers, and he prefers a cat-free castle, thank you very much. He's loyal. He's radiant. He's joy incarnate with four legs and a wagging tail. Adopt Duke, and every day will feel like the moment the hero finally comes home. PLEASE READ BELOW: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. *An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue). The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention. For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed. ***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!