23-041 Turney , named for the street on which he was found as a stray, was boarded at  Academy West Animal Hospital  for the legally-required 7 days. No owner was ever located even though he was advertised on several lost pets websites. In addition, we notified the County shelter that we had him, so that if an owner turned up there looking for the dog, they would know where he was  being kept. No one ever claimed him.  Turney , who appears to be a purebred Golden, was judged to be about one year old. Because he had been a stray, we had to have our standard vetting done with all vaccinations and tests for valley fever and heartworm; he was neutered shortly after being placed with an adoptive couple in Glendale. When our AGR volunteer transported him to his new home, she said: 

Perfect pup, I love him! So did the adopters.  Rudy , a 4-1⁄2-year-old Lab/Catahoula mix, was friendly and a little playful, but  Turney  was more interested in the people. He explored the huge yard with gusto. Although he showed no interest in the pool, the adopter sent me a photo of him playing in today’s irrigation – he loved it! He and  Rudy  have become best buds. 

They tried the name  Sam  on him at first but then decided that  Luke  fit him better. Shortly after  Luke  was neutered, the family applied for his county license. If he ever went astray again, they wanted to be sure he was returned to them! Recently, the adopter wrote: 

Luke  is doing well, he’s got quite the goofy personality, and is obsessed with fetch. If there is any  mud or water, he’ll find it!  Rudy  and  Luke  get along – big brother is showing him the ropes.  Luke  has become my shadow. He man ages to get himself in trouble time to time, i.e., counter surfing!  We are enjoying him and he’s part of family!

The adopter also sent me a funny video which shows  Luke  barking at the moving vacuum cleaner then chasing his own tail!