Meet Lukas — a 4‑year‑old, 65‑lb Lab mix with a huge heart, a zest for life, and a deep love for being right by your side! Quick Facts: Name: Lukas Breed: Labrador Mix Age: 4 years old Weight: 65 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: No Good with Dogs: Yes (only dogs his size or larger) Good with Cats: Not tested Good with Kids: Not tested but likely fine with older kids due to his energy Energy Level: High/Playful Fence Required: Yes About Lukas’s Breed: Our best guess is that Lukas is a Labrador mixed breed. Labrador mixes tend to inherit the Lab’s signature traits: affection, enthusiasm, intelligence, and a deep love for people. They’re often energetic, playful, and eager to be part of whatever their family is doing. Many Lab mixes are highly food‑motivated, quick learners, and naturally social with both humans and other dogs. Their size and energy level can vary depending on the mix, but most share the Lab’s joyful, outgoing personality and desire for activity and companionship. Lab mixes thrive in homes that can offer regular exercise, structure, and plenty of engagement. They do best with families who enjoy outdoor activities like walking, hiking, or playing in the yard. Because they’re people‑oriented and bond strongly with their humans, they’re happiest in homes where they get lots of interaction and aren’t left alone for long stretches. A fenced yard is often ideal for safe play and exploration. With consistent training, mental stimulation, and an active lifestyle, Lab mixes become incredibly loyal, fun, and loving companions. What to Love about Lukas: This big sweet boy craves attention and companionship; his favorite thing in the world is doing whatever you’re doing. He’ll be your loyal shadow, following you from room to room with his happy, eager energy! Lukas is an adventurous, high‑energy pup who would make an incredible hiking or trail buddy. His “explore” drive is strong, and so is his pull strength, so a double leash is required for walks while he continues learning better leash manners. He’s working hard on calming himself, walking politely, and resisting the temptation of counter surfing — and he’s eager to learn with someone who has dog experience and enjoys training. The world is just so exciting to him, and he wants to take it all in! His ideal home includes a big, fenced yard where he can run, play, and burn off energy. He would love a dog sibling around his size who enjoys active, sometimes dominant-style play. Smaller dogs may get accidentally trampled in his enthusiasm. Lukas loves every person he meets and has no aggression, but because of his size and bouncy energy, he’d do best with older kids who can handle his happy-go-lucky enthusiasm! He hasn’t met cats up close yet, though he sees them through the fence and seems curious about whether they want to play. Lukas is potty trained and now uses the doggy door like a champ. He had a few dribbles during his transition but has been accident-free since settling in. He’s not crate trained yet, but he’s done well when left alone in the house. Mealtime is one of his favorite parts of the day — he eats with gusto and joy! Playful, affectionate, and always ready for the next adventure, Lukas is looking for an active family who wants a big, loving companion to join the fun. If you’re ready for some BIG love, Lukas is your guy! Lukas’s Lucious Highlights: 4‑year‑old, 65 lb Lab mix with a huge heart and tons of enthusiasm Big sweet boy who craves attention and loves being with his person Total shadow dog who follows you everywhere High‑energy adventure buddy who would love hiking, exploring, and active outings Needs a double leash on walks due to strong pull and big explore drive Working on leash manners, calming skills, and resisting counter surfing Ideal home: large fenced yard and an active family Would love a dog sibling around his size; too big/boisterous for small dogs Friendly with all people and has zero aggression Best with older kids who can handle his size and energy Curious about cats but hasn’t met them up close Potty trained and uses the doggy door like a champ Not crate trained yet but does fine when left alone Eats with gusto and loves mealtime Playful, affectionate, and ready to bring BIG love to his forever family Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!