Lucas Saluki Mix Stevensburg, VA

About Lucas
Status: Available
Breed: Sighthound Mix
Gender: Neutered Male
DOB: 05/05/2022
LOCATION: Stevensburg, VA
WEIGHT: 50lbs
COAT: Medium Coat
COLOR: Black and White
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Active Companion

Meet Lucas!

Lucas grew up as part of a pack of feral dogs in the desert in Qatar. Because of his background he has some different needs than your ordinary domestic dog. There's a video below of where he came from!

This is a list of the things he is NOT looking for –
He is NOT going to be everyone’s best friend. He is very affectionate with people he trusts but doesn’t welcome contact from strangers. Once he develops trust he is very affectionate and loves to be hugged.
He is NOT going to be reliable off leash. Because of this, he needs a large, fenced yard where he can run and stretch his long legs. He’s learned to play with sticks and, though he doesn’t actually retrieve, loves having his foster mom throw sticks for him.
He does NOT want to play with every dog he meets. In his foster home he has his own pack he socializes with. He definitely prefers female doggy companions.
He is NOT safe unsupervised around small animals. Like all feral animals he has a noticeable prey drive.
He is NOT a dog that can be trained with harsh physical corrections or a loud voice. That will simply teach him that you can’t be trusted. His foster mom is a professional dog trainer and can show you how to communicate with him effectively.

Now for the things he is good with!

Lucas is crate trained, obedience trained, and has excellent leash manners in public. He has been extensively socialized by his foster mom and behaves well in normal social situations. He isn’t comfortable in noisy, crowded situations but loves going for walks in the neighborhood.
He loves car rides and cuddling on the couch. He has a comfy dog bed in his crate which he loves.
He would do best in an adult household or with kids who are teens and can understand his background and needs.
Lucas has adjusted to many changes in the year that he’s been in this country.

Video of Lucas in Qatar - https://youtube.com/shorts/TaKx377vshI?feature=share

There’s been a lot of new experiences and he’s done well in adapting to his new home. If you have the time and patience to help him continue to adjust please contact his foster mom, Karin Maida, at karinmaida@aol.com, for more information.

If you are the perfect forever home for Lucas, please fill out an application and contact his foster parents. BRBCR’s approval process includes phone interviews, reference checks, and a home visit prior to meeting a foster dog. Approved applicants must meet at the foster dog’s location. Every adoption begins with a 2-week trial period.

Lucas’ adoption fee is $300.

Thank you for considering a rescue dog!