Duncan: The Gentle Knight of the Backyard Kingdom Once upon a Tuesday, somewhere between a heartbreak and a miracle, an almost 1 year old, 40-pound Catahoula mix named Duncan wandered into the right yard - the kind of yard where fate parks itself and says, "Yep. This is the spot." He came seeking safety, maybe a snack, maybe a sign from the universe that not every story ends on the side of the road. What he found was hope, kibble, and his first glimpse of home. Now neutered, house-trained, and emotionally available, Duncan is ready for his next chapter: the forever one. Duncan is the canine embodiment of a Nicholas Sparks novel written by someone who also appreciates slapstick comedy. Sensitive, soulful, loyal to his chosen humans (especially the ladies - he's a bit of a mama's boy, honestly), and a professional-level fetch enthusiast. He's wonderful with the four dogs in his foster home, though he'll politely decline any invitations from unneutered males. Cats? Let's not. Like many heroes in training, Duncan is still learning the finer points of manners, courage, and the fact that men aren't all scary - some even have treats. What he needs is patience, gentleness, and a little faith in the goodness of the world. In return, you'll get a devoted guardian with a golden heart, a goofy smile, and the kind of love that feels like destiny finally getting it right. Duncan - proof that sometimes the best things in life just wander into your yard and never leave your heart. 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!