DNA results are expected by late March. He’s been growing up in a foster home with cats and dogs, and he’s done great so far at socialization with children, men, women, and new adult dogs. Duke was named after Coach Neff’s love for Duke, but he’s secretly a Tarheel

"Orphaned puppies born the night Watauga county’s beloved Coach Neff passed away Their mom died from labor complications These puppies weren't related to any of Neff's dogs, but he was a dog lover and foster dad, so with the help of his family, @maggiecarolynn named all of the foster pups after him in some way (Sampson, Duke, Neffy, and Cher).

Their adoption fees will be waived for an equal or greater donation to the Coach Michael Neff Scholarship Fund through Hunter’s Heroes, and a free AKC STAR Puppy course in Boone, NC will be included, courtesy of Woof Pack Dog Training. #neffspups will be available to go home in April. Applications for adoption are free, noncommittal, and can be made here: https://www.critterridgerescue.org/forms/