Lou Loomie Big Ears Big Heart

You know those dogs that have one feature that's so adorable you can't help but laugh every time you look at them? For Lou Loomie, it's definitely the ears. They're hilariously oversized, somehow seem bigger than the rest of him, and give him the cutest, goofiest expression. But as funny as they are, they have some pretty serious competition because the moment you start petting this sweet boy, he completely melts into you. Between his giant ears, affectionate personality, and easygoing nature, Lou is the kind of dog that's incredibly easy to fall in love with. Lou Loomie is believed to be a Lab/Aussie mix approximately 5 months old and currently weighs about 30lbs. He's not the type that's constantly bouncing off the walls looking for something to do, but he's also not going to spend all day sleeping on the couch either. If you want to go for a walk, he's ready. Feel like hanging out in the backyard for a little while? He's all in. Want to spend a quiet evening at home? He's perfectly happy doing that too. He seems to naturally adjust to whatever the day has in store, which makes him such an enjoyable dog to live with. When playtime is over, Lou's favorite place is wherever his people are. He's much more interested in affection than toys and has this wonderful habit of leaning and melting into you while you're petting him. If you're looking for a dog that genuinely loves being loved, Lou checks that box without a doubt.

Ideal Home

We think Lou would do best with experienced dog owners who understand the importance of consistency and boundaries. He's not a difficult dog by any means, but he's the type that will continue to flourish with confident leadership. We'd also love to see him in a home with a backyard where he can stretch his legs, enjoy the fresh air, and spend time exploring. A semi-active family that enjoys getting out and about but also appreciates a relaxing evening at home would be a wonderful match for him.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Lou is doing really well with potty training and is successful about 85% of the time. Since he's still a young dog, he just benefits from getting outside a little more frequently than an adult dog would. Keeping him on a consistent schedule has helped him be very successful. Treats are the way to his heart, his focus, and his willingness to learn, making him a fantastic candidate for training. Lou is also crate trained. He'll protest for a few minutes when you first leave, but once he realizes it's time to settle down, he relaxes nicely. Continuing crate training will be important for him because he's the kind of dog that thrives with structure, routine, and clear expectations.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $1000, which includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship).
• There is an $87 surcharge due to rising transportation costs.

Transporation

We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system. Transport includes drop off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada. For Canadian adopters, pickup can be arranged in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.