Meet Po.

Sun City, CA · Young · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Oct 23, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 26, 2026

In the shelter’s words

* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 7th from 12PM – 3PM (unless adopted prior to the event). 3910 Middlefield Road All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption. Adoption fee: $650 Meet Po: A Gentle Soul with a Lot of Love to Show Po is a 1 year old, 42 lb Lab mix who was adopted from DPS as a puppy and returned when his owner could no longer care for him. This handsome boy is finding his footing in his foster home—and winning hearts with his quiet company, lovely manners, and those sweet moments when he rests his head in his foster’s lap. A Little Patience, a Beautiful Friendship Po takes a little time to get comfortable in a new place. When he first arrived, he was quiet and unsure, even passing on meals while happily accepting treats. Over the next several days, his appetite returned and his affectionate side began to emerge. He enjoys gentle rubs and is starting to seek out attention on his own. He isn’t ready to jump straight into full cuddle sessions, but walking over to place his head in your lap? That’s Po’s way of saying, “I think we’re going to be friends.” Give him time to settle in, and you’ll get to watch that trust grow. Excellent Company, Minimal Commentary If you’re looking for a companion who appreciates simply sharing your space, Po has that covered. He likes resting near his foster in the office or keeping him company while he gardens. He’s young enough to enjoy playtime without being constantly on the go, and his foster describes him as gentle, well behaved, and very easy to care for. Po is also remarkably quiet. So far, his foster has heard him bark just once, in response to a neighbor’s dog through the fence. Walks, Meals, and a Cozy Crate Po’s day starts around 6:30 a.m. with a walk followed by breakfast. He enjoys an evening walk and dinner, then a short outing around 10 p.m. before bedtime. He walks nicely on leash and currently prefers to do his potty business on walks rather than in the backyard, so regular outings are an important part of his routine. His foster reports that he is fully housetrained and crate trained. Point him toward his crate, and he walks right in! He sleeps there overnight and settles calmly during his foster’s outings of about two hours, with no barking or fussing reported. Friends and Family Po previously lived with a cat. In his current foster home, he was excited to meet and play with his foster’s 10 year old grandson. In his prior home, he went to the dog park and played nicely with other dogs. A Young Dog Learning the House Rules Po has mostly been an easy houseguest, though one pair of slippers and a patch of vegetable garden did receive some unsolicited attention. Appropriate chew toys, supervision, and guidance will help this young boy learn what’s available for chewing—and which gardening projects belong to the humans. His Next Chapter Po is looking for a family who will give him a gentle welcome and let him build confidence at his own pace. Walks, a predictable routine, a comfortable place nearby, and patient affection are a wonderful starting point. His foster says he would consider adopting Po himself if his upcoming schedule allowed it. That’s quite an endorsement for a dog whose greatest talent may be quietly making himself part of your heart.

RescueGroups record ID: 22869595

What this home needs

• Other dogs

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• Children

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• Still to ask the shelter

  housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.