Duke is a wide-eyed wanderer whose tough origin story has not dampened his spirit! This 4-month-old heeler mix was found abandoned in a hoarding situation. This was a scary beginning for a puppy, and he almost was sent to a high-kill shelter where he would have been euthanized within three days. We kind of want to change his name from Duke to Lucky, because one of our fosters in Texas volunteered to take him until he was fully vetted and ready for adoption. In her care, we have learned that he is a funny, affectionate, eager to learn pup! He would make a great companion for any family. The rescue would like to find an adopter who will do at least some basic training with him to make sure he grows up to be the best doggy he can be. As a potential heeler (breeds are always questionable when rescued, but this is what the vet guestimated), he is smart and would thrive with brain games through training such as fetch, stay, wait, make my bed, prepare the coffee...the options are limitless...almost. Duke is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and on preventatives. All this is missing is you! As fosters are hard to come by, we will keep him in Texas with his current mom until an adopter appears. We can do virtual meet and greets, and the rescue will transport Duke to an approved adopter. If you are interested in Duke, please submit an application today through this link: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/RADD/Dog?fbclid=IwY2xjawRNwhlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwZ0ZXUkNMRFFOZFJ1cE55c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkBVHxlfHL5sju2K2DwZSXE_ZatwPQ4fyl-aF1WxiLf6snE-z0j3isztczpe_aem_NoVwJHoFLSkQvbBeqi6NDg