~DOB: 5/1/2021 Weight: 55 pounds Energy level: moderate Overall drive: play drive? moderate Location: Santa Clarita, California Meet Louie, happy boy with the perfect balance of silly charm and easygoing companionship. Louie has all the lovable Boxer personality you’d expect: goofy, affectionate, and full of heart; without the over-the-top energy. He’s playful and fun, but overall a pretty calm, chill guy who simply enjoys being around his people. If Louie were human, he’d absolutely be the class clown - the one making everyone laugh while still being the friend you can count on. He’s a happy dog who loves attention, leans in for affection, and is known to give the sweetest hugs (especially to his foster dad, who he absolutely adores). Butt scratches are also very high on his list of favorite things. Louie is social and enjoys meeting people. He’s well-mannered in public, does great on walks, and has even impressed everyone during trips to the pet store where he happily sniffs all the toys. He knows commands like sit and leave it, rides well in the car once he settles in, and was a total gentleman at the vets’ office where the staff loved him. But the best part of Louie’s story might be his special friendship with Zia, a young female Malinois he currently shares all of his time with. When Zia managed to climb into Louie’s kennel one day, the two instantly became best friends. Now they play together, relax together, and clearly feel comfort in each other’s company. Zia even gets upset if she’s separated from him, so we would absolutely love to see these two adopted together. Louie would do best in a home without small animals and with people who appreciate a loyal, affectionate dog with a playful streak. He’s crate trained, not destructive, and thrives on love, praise, and a good meal. Louie is truly an outstanding dog who deserves a home of his own, and if that home could include his best friend Zia, it would make his happy heart even happier.