Roy

My story

Meet Roy, a 2-year-old neutered male Shiba–Jindo mix with a warm brown coat and a heart of gold. Weighing 17kg and standing 51cm tall at the shoulder, Roy was rescued from a city shelter in January 2025, just in time to avoid euthanasia. After some time in a temporary foster home, he’s now thriving in his current foster environment and is ready to find a forever family who will match his big, affectionate personality. Roy is a total people-pup—he loves attention and is quick to approach both familiar faces and strangers alike, happily leaning in for pets and offering up his belly, even to someone he just met. He’s incredibly gentle with children under 13 and has no issues being picked up, cradled with a supportive arm under his belly. Affection is his love language, and he absolutely thrives on being doted on. With other dogs, Roy is generally friendly and social. He eagerly greets new pups and usually gets along best with dogs that are larger than him. He’s kind to smaller or similarly sized dogs, too, and is especially respectful (and even a little bashful!) around female dogs. Roy can be reactive if other dog provokes him tho, and he once got into a scuffle when an intact male tried to mount him. He loved being petted and getting attention from his humans so tends to get jealous if another dog receives affection from his human, which is why Roy probably would do best as the only dog in the household—where he can soak up all the love without having to share. Roy is not a fan of cats. He gets overstimulated when he sees cats or birds on walks and will try to chase them, so a cat-free home is a must. He has a moderate energy level, enjoying outdoor time and sniff-filled walks but settling down nicely afterward. On leash, he does pull a bit and loves to stop frequently for scent checks, but he’s generally responsive to his handler. He’s more comfortable in quieter areas, as busy roads can make him nervous. Roy is food-motivated but not food-guarding—he shares politely with both people and dogs. He’s not much of a barker, though he might let out the occasional bark while watching TV. When you come home, expect a full-on celebration—he’ll bounce around with joy and look for you if you’re out of sight, so he may not do well in homes where people are away for long stretches. He can get in and out of the car by himself, and travels quietly—though he occasionally gets carsick and might throw up. He primarily does his business outdoors. Roy is an affectionate, people-loving pup who will thrive in a home where he can be the center of attention. He’s ready to bring joy, cuddles, and a whole lot of heart to his forever family! Send in your application today through our website https://adoptmekoreanrescue.org/adoption-application/ He can arrive at Vancouver or Toronto airport and may be able to arrive at some US airports (Seattle, LA, NY, Boston etc) where we have flight volunteers. If interested, please contact us. ##2369870##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Roy, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.