Carcillo / Duke

General Notes | Make way for Duke, the little nobleman who is ready to rule your heart with a velvet paw! This striking black Lab puppy carries himself with all the dignity his name suggests-at least until a tennis ball appears, and then it's all wiggles and puppy pounces. Duke is the undisputed "Royalty of the Rug," a sophisticated young gentleman who is currently mastering the fine arts of sit, stay, and professional-grade snuggling. With his sleek, midnight-black coat and a gaze that is both soulful and spirited, he's looking for a "kingdom" to call his own. While he may be a Duke by name, he's a commoner at heart who loves nothing more than a good belly rub and an afternoon spent exploring his "territory" (the backyard). If you have an opening for a loyal, brave, and slightly goofy sovereign to lead your household, Duke is ready to take his place by your side. Want to adopt this dog? Please do not email us. Please fill out the Adoption Application ASAP, and an Adoption Coordinator will be in touch within a few days. Our standard application processing timeline is 12 - 14 days. Personality | Friendly, snuggly, and happy!Story | This litter was pulled from a high kill shelter in Houston. Dogs | Great with other pups! Cats | This litter is expected to be great with kitties due to their wonderful demeanor and young age. Children | Would love kiddos who will play, snuggle, and give ALL the kisses! Training | In progress! All these babies are working on potty training, crate training, and sleeping through the night. Leash | Too little to leash walk, but will learn with time! Our rescue follows "No Paws on the Ground" (NPOG) as a safety protocol for young puppies, primarily used by veterinarians, shelters, and rescues. It means that an unvaccinated or partially vaccinated puppy should never be allowed to put their feet on the ground in any public or communal area where other dogs or animals may have been. These babies love to play in secure yards, and be snuggled and held on family walks.Activity Level | Moderate. Typical puppy who loves to nap, play, repeat! Health Notes | This litter survived parvo and all 4 pups are now thriving in foster homes!Thank you! | Adoption Donations | Our adoption donations are $575 for dogs 8 weeks to 1 year old, $525 for 1 - 6 years old, $475 for dogs 7 - 10 years old, and $350 for 11+ years of age. Purebred dogs regardless of age are $625. These minimum donations help to defer the costs of initial vet care, food, transportation to Colorado, and supplies while in foster care (that currently average over $750 per dog).Meeting Dogs | Foster dogs may have meet and greets by appointment to approved applicants only. To become an approved applicant - please complete the application process. We will not respond to emails about animal availability or allow meet and greets without an approved adoption application on file. Please Note | Available dogs are updated as soon as possible and we do our best to keep it up-to-date, but occasionally dogs shown may become unavailable without notice due to a pending adoption. We can not guarantee that a dog you wish to adopt is available by the time your adoption application is submitted, processed, and approved. Your application is good for one year from the date of applying for any dog as long as it is a good fit for your family and your lifestyle. We encourage you to put in an application even if you don't see your new family member currently, as once you are approved, we can place you on the waiting list for first priority on the selection of the dogs we do bring in. That means you can often meet a dog upon transport arrival and adopt before they even make it to this page!