Luca

Update 16.9.2025:

Finally an update! Luca is getting more and more social in his old days. Doesn’t he have a shining coat?

He has been with us forever. Luca is shy and he is timid and he runs away at the sight of someone even glancing towards him. He has been with us forever, really.

Next yet year will be TEN YEARS he has been at the shelter. And the first of those ten years were horrible. But not anymore. Long gone are those horrible days.

Luca is meek. Luca is highly sensitive. He would not hurt a fly. Luca has never had the chance to go.

He was never considered by anyone to be their dog. Everyone wants the fun pup, the outgoing dog, the pretty dog. Luca doesn’t fit to those standards.

He is adorable, to us. Luca had a brother and a sister. His brother passed last year at the shelter.

His sister Alice was adopted years ago and she was even MORE timid than Luca. When you would look at Alice, she was so terrified, she would defecate. One day an angel of a woman walked into the shelter and asked me for my most difficult dog to rehome and she adopted her. Alice lives in Finland and is known as the Naked Ballerina. She loves to run outside without a coat and she dances.

We wish Luca would have such luck. I think that Luca has accepted that the shelter is his home. I also think that sometimes, when no one is watching, he is having a good time. This is what I tell myself not to be sad.

This video, which one of the caretakers secretly took, proves it.

His story:

Luca is a special dog who has been overlooked for far too long. Born in September 2012, this quiet and reserved companion has yet to find his forever home. Despite his age, Luca is still full of love and affection to give and just needs the right person to bring out the best in him. He is searching for a dedicated and understanding individual who has the patience and time to give him the attention he deserves. Someone who can help him relax and show his true self. Please keep in mind that Luca needs a secure garden as he is not able to walk on a leash and would not be able to go for walks. Luca needs a special person who will give him the chance to trust and open up, and provide him with the secure and comfortable home he deserves. If you think you are that special someone, please consider giving Luca the loving forever home he has been waiting for.

One of those quiet, reserved dogs who is not often noticed, Luca wants someone with time & love to give to allow him to relax & show his true self.

He needs someone with patience. Maybe you…?

Brother to Alice who has now been adopted and Melo.

Luca was first published on: Aug 31, 2016 at 9:32; Date was changed to show him more up the post list.