July 24, 2026
ABC & NBC Bay Area aired our story
Coverage from ABC and NBC Bay Area is helping expand the search across the region.
Watch on NBC Bay Area →Photo album
At home on the couch — his signature bright blue eyes.
Latest update · July 24, 2026
ABC and NBC Bay Area aired Luca's story — search expanding north
After KSBW's July 22 segment, ABC and NBC Bay Area also picked up Luca's story. The most recent reported sighting occurred July 17 on Highway 129 near Chittenden, northeast of Watsonville — well north of where he went missing. If you're anywhere between Laguna Seca and the Pajaro Valley, please check garages, sheds, and under decks, and share the flyer with your neighbors.
Overview
- Name
- Luca
- Breed
- Mini Australian Shepherd
- Color
- Blue merle, tan & white
- Age
- 3 years
- Last seen
- Laguna Seca Golf Course, Monterey
Luca is skittish around strangers and may run if approached. If you spot him, take a picture or video, keep your distance, note the location, and contact us right away.
Updates
July 22, 2026
KSBW aired our story
KSBW ran a segment on Luca's disappearance and the ongoing search.
Watch on KSBW →July 21, 2026
Generous reward added
We're adding a generous reward for information leading to Luca's safe return home.
June 22, 2026
Spotted at the golf course
Luca was spotted at Laguna Seca Golf Course around the middle of the day, near Hole 2.
June 21, 2026
Luca went missing
Luca went missing on Determine Lane in the York Lane neighborhood near Laguna Seca Golf Course at 4:30 PM. He was last spotted by a resident walking toward the golf course.
Possible Sightings
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- Jul 17, 2026Near Watsonville: Highway 129 near Chittenden
Seen walking on the road along Highway 129 near Chittenden.
- Jul 2, 2026Werner Rd & Salinas Rd
At the intersection of Werner Rd and Salinas Rd, heading toward Las Lomas Market. Many cars stopped by the side of the road trying to get the dog to safety.
- Jun 27, 2026Laguna Seca Golf Course, Hole 2
Multiple sightings of a dog resembling Luca around Hole 2 of the golf course.
How Can I Help
The more eyes on Luca, the faster he comes home. Sharing the flyer online and posting it around the neighborhood makes a huge difference — even one extra person looking can be the one who spots him.
Share the flyer online
Post the flyer and photos on Nextdoor, Instagram, Facebook, and local community groups. Every share widens the search — the more people looking, the faster he'll be found.
Download the flyer →Print & post flyers around town
Post flyers in high-traffic areas — trailheads, coffee shops, dog parks, intersections, bulletin boards — at eye level, and always with the property owner's permission.
You can send the flyer to FedEx PrintOnsite for pickup at a local store.
Weatherproof it against a pole
Slide the flyer into a clear plastic sleeve, and tuck a small paper plate into the sleeve behind it. The plate keeps the flyer rigid and flat against poles or posts so it stays readable in wind and rain.
Sleeves, plates, tape, and zip ties are all available at an office supply store like Staples.
Contact
If you've seen Luca or have any information, please reach out at any hour. Calls and texts are answered first — ask for Megan (primary) or Michael.
