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Hi. I'm Duke. I'm an 18-pound schnauzer with a bite record, a muzzle, and absolutely zero interest in your small talk.I do not like strangers. I do not want to meet you. I do not want to smell your hand. I do not care that you "grew up with dogs." I have a muzzle and a file and I am not afraid to use either. If you are not my person, you are a suspicious NPC and I will treat you accordingly. What I like: Other dogs. Love 'em. Dogs get it. Dogs don't try to shake my paw uninvited or make kissy noises at me like I'm some kind of carnival attraction. My muzzle. It's my emotional support hardware. I wear it because I am a gentleman with boundaries and also because I have made mistakes. We do not dwell on the past. We wear PPE and move forward.What I need: An adult-only home with someone who understands that "stranger danger" is not a cute phrase to me, it is a lifestyle A person who will advocate for me in public without apology: "No, you cannot pet him. Yes, he is cute. No, that does not entitle you to his personal space." Another dog would be great. I am a social guy. Just... with dogs. Not you. Yet. Maybe eventually. Probably not. Patience with introductions. I may need some adjustment time with my animal friends. I don't just throw myself into dog friendshipsI am not a canine extrovert. I am a slow-burn romance. Think Pride and Prejudice , not The Bachelor .What I offer: The kind of loyalty that comes from being earned , not given away free to anyone with a treat pouch A built-in social filtermy presence automatically removes people who don't respect consent Proof that a bite history is not a death sentence, it's a management plan Deep, meaningful friendships with the select few I decide are worthyI am not a dog park dog. I am not a "meet my friends" dog. I am a project with a heart of gold and a mouth of liability. If you want a dog who loves everyone indiscriminately, I am not your guy.But if you want a scruffy grey shadow who will love you fiercely, protect your home enthusiastically, and teach the world that not every dog exists for public consumption? Apply within. No unannounced visitors. Muzzle stays on until further notice. Our adoption fee helps offset the cost of preparing our guests to enter a forever home! While expenses for each animal varies, the average healthy dog or cat receives $500 in medical treatment between intake and adoption. Variables in the cost are conditional based on guest needs with some topping out at thousands of dollars. Our adoption always includes: Basic health and wellness check by trained vet staffSpay/NeuterMicrochip with registrationUp-to-date on vaccinations (including rabies vaccine)Deworming, heartworm prevention and flea controlBasic Groom/BathFeline leukemia/FIV Combo testHeartworm testPost Adoption Benefits:Complementary veterinary wellness exam from AllPets Veterinary Clinic30-day free pet insurance policy from Trupanion30-day subscription to DOGtvLIFEtime Commitment from LIFEHouse for AnimalsLIFEtime Pet Companion Support from LIFEHouse for Animals A best friend for life! Please visit our website https://www.lifehouse4animals.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs and cats.