Pokey

About Pokey (Parson Russell Terrier) in Sun City, CA 92585

Pokey is waiting for you at Doggie Protective Services in Sun City, CA 92585. Adoption fee: $650 Meet Pokey: Equal parts goofball and lovebug Pokey is a 10-12 month old Terrier mix, weighing in at just under 20 lbs, with a huge personality packed into one adorable scruffy little body. He came to the shelter as a stray and shared a kennel there with another dog, but in foster care he’s been living the solo-dog life — soaking up all the love and attention he can get. From the moment he arrived, Pokey made himself right at home. Within an hour of walking through the door, he was zooming around the backyard, covering the family in kisses, and acting like he’d lived there forever. If Pokey had to choose a career path, it would probably be professional best friend. Certified Velcro Boy Pokey absolutely adores people and bonds quickly with his family. His foster family lovingly calls him “The Kissing Machine” because his tongue is his primary form of expressing affection. He’s the kind of dog who wants to be involved in everything you’re doing. He’ll follow you around the house, supervise yard activities, and happily curl up beside you the second you sit down. Even though he loves being close to his people, Pokey also has a surprisingly independent streak. He’s perfectly capable of entertaining himself with toys, sticks, backyard zoomies, or sunbathing sessions while his humans are nearby. And then there’s the potato. At some point, Pokey discovered a random potato in the backyard and decided it was the greatest possession he has ever owned. He proudly carries it around like a prized trophy, despite having plenty of actual toys available. He doesn’t eat it. He just loves it deeply. Honestly, we respect the commitment. Puppy Energy Included Pokey is still very much a puppy at heart — goofy, playful, bouncy, and endlessly entertaining. He gets zoomies regularly and can ricochet around the yard at impressive speeds, but he does settle nicely after exe