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Luca's Story

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Luca was adopted by people in Washington state who had a similar dog in their youth. The young man who fell in love with Luca long-distance, Hunter, was the same age and body type as the young man, Alejandro, in a nearby town who took Luca from a bad owner. Crammed in a small box, Luca's owner had carried the injured pup to the local vet to be put down. Neighbors watched. Then, Alejandro, with his mother who lived in this same neighborhood, stepped in and bravely removed 8-mo-old puppy Luca from the angry owner and refused to give him back.

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(Luca falling down)

As you might guess from the video, Luca had brain damage from being hit by a car and was walking in circles, falling down, also with a broken back leg. He did not look good. He did not know what happened. After seeing this video on FB with a plea for help, a SDR foster told Alejandro, “Please bring him over to Sayulita, out of harm’s way.” After long talks with models of kindness, Alejandro and his mother, Luca now had a foster family.

(sick Luca in a nearby town)

Covered with fleas and ticks, Luca tested positive for Erhlichia and needed many baths to clean up. Lots of sleep and quality raw food to fight the blood disease and get stronger. It was a long process with many trips to the vet.

(sick Luca resting during treatment low RBC)

After 3 months of being treated for Erhlichia, de-parasited, vaccinated, neutered, given nutrients to raise his near-death RBC, Luca started to get peppy. He learned to walk around the block - on leash and off leash - and socialize with other dogs. He played with the family cat, Came when he was called. He turned into a handsome dog. After two more blood tests – thanks to Sponsor Liz for the rising vet costs – Luca was in the normal range and approved to be adopted.

(healthy happy Luca)

With Wet Noses Rescue help, Luca (now 12 months) was adopted in Washington state by Hunter & Kate. Luca loved them immediately. The video below shows them meeting as soon as Luca got off the plane. He’s got two dog pals in his new home, and a big back yard to explore. From cruelty and neglect to unconditional care. Luca is lucky in love and never looked back.

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(meeting Hunter at airport in Seattle WA)

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(The Playmate Luca never had.)

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