My Name is Toby I’m not a big dog. I’m a 2 years old Terrier / Lagotto mix and only 15 pounds. But I’ve carried a lot in this little body. I’m neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and healthy, but the thing I want most isn’t found in a medical chart. It’s found in a family… a lap… a warm voice… a safe place to rest my head. I am traveling from Southern California to Ridgefield, WA by the end of February to live with my foster family. I also can travel to Vancouver, BC if there is a potential adopter for me. My adoption fee is $800USD Adoption Application Link: https://forms.gle/rh4RkabUr7fYkRDV9 (If not clickable, copy & paste into your browser) Here is my story: Not long ago, I was in a shelter in Southern California. The days were loud. The nights were long. I didn’t understand why I was there… only that I needed to stay close to the one familiar heart beside me. Maddy. She was my best friend. When the world felt scary, I stood next to her. When strangers walked past our kennel, we leaned into each other. We didn’t have much — just hope… and each other. I tried to be the steady one. That’s who I am. I’m not loud. I’m not the dog who jumps to the front demanding attention. I’m the one quietly waiting… watching… hoping someone will notice the gentle boy in the back. Then one day, we were saved. And for the first time, I felt what it was like to rest. To lie at someone’s feet. To follow soft footsteps from room to room. To know that when a door closes, it will open again. I don’t bark much. I don’t create chaos. I don’t need to be the center of anything. I just want to be included. To be near you. To belong to you. If you’re cooking, I’ll sit nearby. If you’re watching TV, I’ll curl beside you. If you’re tired, I’ll quietly keep you company. That’s my love language — presence. I do beautifully with other dogs. Maybe because I know how important friendship is. I know what it feels like to need someone beside you when everything feels uncertain. But what I dream of now… is my own person. Someone who sees that the calm dogs are special. That quiet loyalty is powerful. That love doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing. I don’t need much. Just stability. Kindness. A soft place to rest my head. And a heart that won’t give up on me. I’ve already waited once. Please don’t let me wait forever. I’m Toby. And I promise — if you choose me, I will spend every day quietly loving you with everything I have.