Hi I'm Luka!!! You won't BELIEVE my story! 

One day my sister Loki and I were playing in our yard.  Dad asked us if we wanted to go for a ride so we climbed in the truck.  We thought it was weird when he brought our food but who were we to ask questions...we were going for a RIDE!  Dad drove for what seemed like forever when he finally stopped.  He grabbed our leashes, the big bag of food and proceeded to walk us into a strangers fenced yard.  He left the food by the gate, kissed us good bye, and drove away.  Luka and I waited hours for him to come back.  The next morning this kind woman walked out on her patio to drink her coffee and POOF she was the proud owner of two new Belgian Shepherds!  Well, you can imagine it wasn't what she was expecting so off the pound we go.   Fortunately a volunteer at the pound made a quick phone call to MARS and now we are in the fabulous state of MN waiting for our forever home! 

I would really like a home with another dog.  I'm scared to be alone and another dog helps me feel confident and secure.  I have some seperation issues so my new home will need to be patient and willing to work with me until I believe I won't be abandoned ever again.

Here is an update from Luka's foster parents:

Luka is a sweet, submissive female that loves other dogs and being around
people.  She has learned to sit, shake (sort of) and wait nicely for her
food at meal times.  She loves to run around the yard with her foster
brother, but when she is inside is content to curl up at your feet or on
the couch if you will let her.  She has not had any accidents, even with
some long days in her crate.  She is the perfect dog for someone looking
for a smaller big dog.

Please click on the Adopt button below to meet this sweet girl.

UPDATE FROM LUKA'S ADOPTIVE HOME, JULY 19TH, 2011:

* We gave up on the crate soon after getting the one from the shelter. We
gambled a few times but other than a destroyed screen the first time she was
left loose she has been great. We have now been able to leave her loose in
the house for as much as 8 hours.

* Great runner and a great walking dog.

* She loves fetch now. While she will fetch almost anything her favorite are
the supposedly indestructible jolly balls...she is a chewer and just shreds
them.

* I was worried when we first got her when she ran away three times but now
she stays in the yard even when loose in the front yard.

* Our cats are ostracized to the basement but I don't mind that all that
much (Luka has too much interest in them for the cats to be comfortable) but
it is getting better, the cats are slowly coming back up.

* She occasionally has an accident in the house since she won't let you know
she needs to go out but we are working with her. It usually happens early in
the morning.

* She has nipped at the kids a couple times but it is in play, she sometimes
has a tough time knowing the difference. Our last dog did to with Tommy as a
toddler. I think she will eventually figure it out.

* She gets along great with other dogs and is very social.

* Very smart and a quick learner.

* She has an interesting personality loves to play but also loves to just
lay down and relax...kinda a strange combination for young dog. She can
instantly shift between the two, I have never seen that before.

* Super affectionate.

* She has actually fattened up a bit (Can't see her ribs anymore).

* She is a great dog and a great addition to our family, thanks for letting
us add her to our family.

* I am a fan of Belgian Melinios now.


Thanks for all you guys do with the rescue,


Corby, Angie, Tommy, and Samantha Koehler