Meet Roy.

Minneapolis, MN · 5 years 8 months · Airedale Terrier (medium coat)

Listed since Jun 7, 2021. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 9, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Roy is a lovable, loyal Airedale Terrier with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He adores his people and is happiest when he gets to be part of your world, whether that means playing ball, going for car rides, hanging out around the house, or curling up nearby after a busy day. He has a great balance of affectionate and independent. Sometimes he wants to sleep close to his person, and other nights he’s perfectly content snoozing downstairs on the couch. He has also done well being left loose in the house while his foster is gone for a long work shift, which is a huge plus for a dog his size. Roy is smart, goofy, playful, obedient, and eager to please. He knows sit, down, outside, and go potty, and he loves toys, fetch, non-rawhide chews, and stuffies he can proudly destroy. He can pull on leash, but he is making progress and has attended several full-day training sessions to help build his confidence around other dogs. Continued structure and follow-through will be important for him. Roy does have a history of anxiety and can be fearful of thunderstorms, loud noises, some men, and other dogs. His prior owner had him on medication, and he has already been successfully weaned down to a half dose, with the goal of continuing that progress as appropriate. Because of his dog fear/reactivity, Roy would do best as the only dog in his home, where he can be loved, spoiled, and given the time and confidence-building he deserves. That said, Roy has shown he can surprise everyone. He did great with a mobile groomer, handled a vet appointment with other dogs present, and is relaxed when visiting the home of his foster’s parents where he greets them, explores, naps, and settles in beautifully. Roy is a handsome, affectionate big guy who gets compliments wherever he goes. He is looking for a patient, committed home that will continue helping him feel safe, confident, and loved. In return, Roy will give you his whole heart — because once you’re his person, his world is you. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***

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What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

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

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

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.