Dog Who Fought Off Coyote Pack Now Up For Adoption In OC

BREA, CA — A young stray dog who made national headlines after fighting off a pack of coyotes in the front yard of a Brea home is looking for his own forever home after he was brought to an Orange County Animal Care Shelter.

The dog, whose 45-minute battle with at least five coyotes was captured in a now-viral video, has been named Duke and is now receiving training at the Tustin animal shelter.

The 1-year-old German shepherd/lab mix is described as a healthy, happy dog who could be an ideal companion and — naturally — a good guard dog.

"Duke is a shy but friendly boy who loves hanging out with other dogs," his adoption listing reads. "Once he warms up, he enjoys doing zoomies, playing in the pool, and engaging with his handlers. Duke likes going on walks, receiving pets, and sitting for treats. He's a great candidate for new pet owners or seasoned pet parents."

Video posted on OC Animal Care's website shows Duke playing with a smaller dog and splashing in a child pool at the shelter, a far cry from the first video in which he appeared that made national news.

Security footage shared with news outlets such as KTLA showed the moment Duke was circled by a pack of coyotes outside a Brea home in the early hours of May 6.

Duke can be seen standing his ground when the coyotes approach, but also retreating when needed.

"In the video, the dog is submissive going as far as [tucking] its tail and even sitting," Wildlife expert Rebecca Dmytryk told KTLA. "This showed respect to the coyotes that were messaging it to stay away and to back down. It complied and the coyotes responded, leaving it alone."

To learn more about adopting Duke, visit OC Animal Care Shelter's website.