Dog Named Luka Is Still Searching For His Forever Home After No One Came To His Adoption Party On Valentine's Day
Some rescue stories are sweet right up until they are not, and Luka’s is one of them. The five-year-old dog was given a special Valentine’s Day adoption party, but the turnout was painfully quiet.
Battersea Brands Hatch in Kent had hoped the event would help the shy giant find his forever home. Instead, Luka is still waiting at the shelter, where he needs to be the only pet and takes time to warm up to new people.
Now the question is whether the right family will finally notice him before he spends much longer hoping for a second chance.
This is Luka, a five-year-old friendly dog.
He likes playing with soft toys, walking in the sun, and lying by the warm radiator.
His adoption party was on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.
People from the Battersea organization made the party specifically for him in the hopes of helping him find a loving home.
They put the word out everywhere and hoped Luka’s personality would do the rest.
They posted details of the adoption party on their social networks and website and mentioned Luka's personality as well.
“Adorable Luka is looking for a home that will provide him with a bed near a radiator and a supply of soft toys! Luka arrived at Battersea as a stray, so we have no history of his previous life. While Luka has made friends with all the staff, he does have a sensitive side and can be wary of new people initially. New owners must allow Luka to settle into the home and introduce him to people slowly. You will know when Luka is comfortable, as he loves nothing more than leaning in for a fuss and lying across your lap!” says the workers at Battersea.
They wanted to ensure everyone could see what a great dog Luka is and give them an opportunity to offer him the love and care he deserves.
“He will need owners who are experienced in handling large, nervous breeds. We have found that Luka is worried and intolerant of other dogs; he relies on his handler for guidance and support when meeting other dogs, so his new owners must have experience in this and be able to read Luka’s body language to tell when he is uncomfortable. Luka will need to be kept on a leash when out on walks, so it’s very important that he has his own private and secure garden where he can have some off-lead time.”
Luka doesn't like other dogs, so he needs to be the only pet in the house.
“Due to this, Luka’s new home will need to be in a quiet location in an area that is not highly populated with dogs. Owners must be confident in handling Luka and continue his clicker training. Luka will need a home with multiple caregivers who will be able to gradually increase his time spent alone. We feel he could live with older, sensible teenagers, but he would need to be the only pet in his new home,” says Battersea.
“Luka can also be sensitive when being handled around his ears.”
“He has had some treatment while at Battersea, which will be discussed with potential adopters. However, owners should be confident in continuing some positive associations should he need this again in the future.”
That detail probably makes the search a little harder.
It also echoes the shelter dog who stared at the floor after no one wanted him.
Unfortunately, no one showed up at his adoption party.
And Luka is still remaining in the shelter, waiting for his new owner to come.
Although the party didn't go as planned, the workers at Battersea are hoping to find Luka a new home in the near future.
He is truly a gentleman. Someday, and hopefully soon enough, he will get lucky and find his heartwarming home.
If you believe you could be Luka's perfect match, reaching out to the shelter through their website could be the first step toward giving him the loving home he desperately needs. This is particularly relevant for Luka, who has been waiting for a family since his adoption party on Valentine's Day was met with silence. You can also contact the shelter directly via email at bbh.rehomers@battersea.org.uk. Sharing this post could make a world of difference in Luka’s life, and the gratitude he and potential adopters will feel cannot be overstated.
For another “they never showed up” heartbreak, see Vicente’s tuxedo meet-and-greet that got canceled.
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