Meet Toby, a 6-month-old, 26-pound Carolina Corgi mix pup with a heart as big as his adorable ears. Toby's story began with heartbreak; at just 4 months old, he was abandoned at a high-kill shelter. While his mom was quickly adopted, Toby was left behind, scared and alone. Thankfully, a loving foster stepped in and gave him the chance he deserved.
When Toby first arrived in foster care, he was terrified of the outside world. Everyday sounds and unfamiliar surroundings overwhelmed him, and even going outdoors was frightening. But Toby found comfort in his foster sisters. By watching them confidently explore, play, and enjoy life, he slowly began to follow their lead. Today, Toby happily goes outside on leash, loves playing with his foster sisters, and enjoys stretching out in the sunshine for a relaxing afternoon sunbath.
Toby is shy when meeting new people and needs time to decompress in new environments. Once he feels safe, however, he blossoms into a loyal little companion who will quietly follow you everywhere. He is calm, gentle, incredibly sweet, and completely non-confrontational. He does not resource guard and has wonderful manners around other animals. Toby loves to hang out and lay either on bookshelves or under desks, or right by his foster sister.
Ideal Home
Toby thrives in the company of other pets and looks to them for reassurance and confidence. Because of this, a happy, confident, playful dog in the home is required. Toby trusts dogs more than humans, and having a canine role model helps him continue building confidence and learning that the world is a safe place. He would do best in a quieter home without young kids. A home with an adequately and fully fenced yard is a must; we do not accept electric or underground fences.
Ongoing Health
Toby is fully vaccinated with 3 rounds of shots, neutered, and heartworm negative. He is kept on heartworm and flea preventatives.
Training & Support
Toby is currently puppy pad trained and has done an excellent job learning where to potty indoors. He is still working through his fear of loud noises and the outside world, so transitioning to outdoor potty training will be a gradual process. With a patient family and a confident dog companion to show him the ropes, Toby is expected to housebreak very quickly. He is a smart puppy and a quick learner who continues to make progress every day.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- We are extremely transparent and like to share everything negative and positive with the adopters, to ensure it's a good fit.
Transportation
Toby is located in Houston, Texas. Transport fees out of Houston can range from $150 - $350 depending on destination.
