Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Riki is a friendly girl. Her ideal home is going to be a more mature one where she doesn't have to share her space with other pets. She's the star of the show after all! Riki is an active girl ready to run and play.
Her past foster said "Riki is a big, lovable, energetic goofball. Even though she's over a year old, she's still a playful puppy at heart. She's a big sweetheart with lots of love to give! She loves to play and wants all the attention. After she's gotten most of her energy out she likes to curl up in your lap for a snuggle and some pets. Riki is smart, adventurous, and loves to be outside a lot. She knows how to sit and is potty trained! She's a good girl just waiting for her forever home!
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Volunteers say:
"Riki is a very happy, playful girl. She gets excited when she first sees you, but calms down after a few minutes. She loves to go on walks and be outside. She's definitely a boy's girl. She loves to sit on the couch with the guys and soak in all of the love and attention. She loves to play, but wants to make sure you're interested too. She walks very fast with a lot of strength. She would definitely be good for a mature household, probably with a male."
"Riki is a sweet dog who loves to be outside. She is fully of energy and is happy wherever she is. She takes treats very sweetly and gently!"
"Riki is a playful girl. She enjoyed chasing after the tossed toy. She would bring it back. Sometimes she liked to play keep away by putting her foot on top of the toy. But if I didn't try to get it, she made sure I knew she had it. Riki is sweet, smart, and fun!"
"This is my second DDO with Riki. Once we arrived at Rockbridge Memorial Park she was very anxious to get out of my vehicle. We walked around for quite awhile. Riki pulled on the leash initially, but as time went by she stopped pulling. She would occasionally look back at me while walking. When I sat down on a bench Riki would either sit down close to me and lean into me or she would lay down. During our ride to Andy's Riki was nervous again. She enjoyed her ice cream puppy cup though. She got very close to me on our ride back and remained anxious. We sat in my vehicle in the parking lot for awhile after arriving at CHMS, and Riki got on my lap. I wrapped my arms around her trying to mimic a Thundershirt, and she immediately calmed down and gave me kisses. When one takes riding in a car out of the equation, Riki is a very sweet, calm and affectionate dog."
"Riki is a very good girl. She is young and full of energy. Once we arrived at Rockbridge Memorial Park she was anxious to get out and explore. She walks well on a leash. She pulls once in awhile to explore something that caught her eye or nose. She will sit when asked, but not every time. One time she got between my legs and laid down looking straight ahead. After we left the park she was much less anxious and wanted to sit close to me. She took her time eating the ice cream puppy cup and ate all of it. Interestingly she was not interested in dog treats. Riki clearly did not want to return to the shelter. She did not bark, but it took some effort to get her back in her kennel. Riki is a very sweet, friendly and affectionate dog. It takes her a little while to settle down after leaving the shelter, but when she does she's great."
"Riki is a sweet ball of energy who's eager to be your best friend. She may come off as too hyper at first, but can enjoy the calmness with you for hours at a time after the initial excitement. She loves chasing the wildlife on the trails, being rubbed down anytime, and can ford creeks with the best of them. While in town, she loves to play tug of war and fetch tennis balls. And if the toy squeaks, all the better."
"Riki is very friendly and loving! She is full of energy and does not tire easy but she is very gentle during playtime. She is happy to meet new people and dogs to share her love with. Riki is the perfect adventure buddy!"
"Riki is a sweet pup. Once she gets past her initial nervousness, she is a ball of energy. She will jump from excitement but is otherwise very sweet and gentle. She loved to play tug-o-war and fetch. She wanted hugs and pets from everyone at the facility. Listens really well and learns fast."
