

About Me
Meet Pokey
Status: Fostered
Estimated Age: 3 Years
Estimated Weight: 32 Pounds
NOTE: Needs a more social dog buddy in the home for confidence.
UPDATE - 11 JUNE 2022 (from foster dad): Pokey is finally walking and getting off the couch most of the time on this own. Using a regular leash, he's doing pretty well. He eats his food if I give it to him and turn my back or walk out of the room. He's still pretty timid but I think he's opening up. I'd definitely recommend he be in a forever home with another pup. I see that he takes some cues from Sammy, our other foster pup. Pokey oves jumping up on the bed and cuddling with his people at night. While he opens up to me, I feel he may be more relaxed and comfortable in a female home.
UPDATE - 14 APRIL 2022: Pokey is now fully vetted and available for adoption (he is going to a foster home on May 7th). Pokey is very quiet and mellow and reminds us a little bit of Eeyore. Pokey is a good name for this boy!
UPDATE - 11 APRIL 2022: Meet Pokey, who we think may have some basset in him. Pokey is friendly, fairly quiet, and he is good with other dogs. He was a stray at the Buckingham Animal Shelter in Virginia, so his history is unknown. He will be available soon.
Questions?
Q: Can you tell me more about a specific dog? Is s/he good with kids / housetrained / good with cats/ etc?
A: What we know is in the write up. Our knowledge about any dog that is not in a foster homes is limited. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will work with you to match you with the right dog.
Q: Can I meet a specific dog?
A: We’re sorry, but you must be an approved adopter to meet our dogs. Pre-pandemic, dogs could be met at adoption days, but you still had to be approved to adopt from an adoption day.
Q: How can I adopt a specific dog?
A: You must submit an adoption application and be approved to adopt. You can do that under Adopt – you can also learn about the adoption process there.. It will take about two weeks for an adoption coordinator to get in touch with you. Please keep in mind that dogs that are available now may be adopted in the meantime. But we are always getting new dogs. You can see them on our website.
Q: Can I add another dog to the list on my application?
A: We don’t hold you to the dogs you listed on your application. It gives us an idea of what you are looking for. Plus it will let us know if someone is interested in one of our special needs / hard to place dogs.
Q: I indicated that I was interested in a specific dog on my application, but I see that s/he has been adopted. What happened?
A: We do not hold dogs. Applicants in the queue before you are being approved and may adopt the dog you are interested in before you are approved. But we are always getting new dogs in and your adoption coordinator will help you find the perfect match.
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About Array
- Breed: Pokey
- Age: Adult (2-5)
- Gender: Male