If your idea of a perfect evening involves a warm lap, a cozy couch, and a sweet little soul pressed right up against you — Pokey might be exactly who you've been looking for. This gentle 10-pound guy is everything a lap dog should be: affectionate, calm, and completely devoted to the people he loves. Pokey isn't interested in adventure for its own sake — he just wants to be near you, and he's remarkably good at it. In his foster home, Pokey has been a dream. He's gotten along beautifully with the resident dog and has been calm and gentle around a young child — a testament to his sweet, easygoing nature. He warms up quickly once he feels safe, and the people who know him best describe him as genuinely loving and easy to have around. Like many dogs who've been through change, Pokey is still finding his footing. He can be a little shy when first meeting new people, and stormy weather sends him looking for his person's reassurance. Neither of these things makes him a difficult dog — they just make him a dog who needs someone willing to be his safe place. And honestly? That's a pretty wonderful role to fill. Pokey's perfect home: Patient, calm adults or a quiet household — he'll thrive where the energy is gentle Someone who's home often and wants a true companion dog Dog-friendly home welcome, but not required Kids welcome based on foster experience, particularly older or calm children At 9–10 years old, Pokey has so much love left to give. Senior dogs make some of the most loyal, grateful companions imaginable — and this little guy is no exception. Ready to be Pokey's person? Submit an application today — we'd love to tell you more about him If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will be in touch! The adoption fee of $250 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm, and any other necessary medical treatment to ensure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe the breed, since our pups all come from shelters, we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed! *Please note that we are a foster home-based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.