More about ROY

Meet our beautiful Roy!
Roy is an Akita who came to us as a stray so unfortunately we do not have a lot of history on him.

Roy has shown to be true to his breed, he will need some ongoing work around formal handling but is a real gent and was quick to bond with his handler. Just go at his pace, and he’ll shower you with love. Unlike his breed, he is keen to train, and he does train really well, and isn't so stubborn like you might find with a typical Akita!

Roy can get excited when passing other dogs on lead, as he really wants to meet them all. He enjoys spending time with other dogs and has some lovely social skills. He will need continued training around socialising and greeting in a more calmly manner.

Roy was sadly hit by a car before coming to Battersea. Thankfully, he wasn’t hurt, but he's a little cautious around loud vehicles. While he can still be a bit wary of traffic, he's been doing great on and off-site, and is gradually becoming more relaxed and confident.

He needs a single carer or family with strong experience of his or very similar breeds with a countryside type home. Most importantly, Roy has a sensitive side, and his new family will need to be patient and understanding. Roy may take a little time to trust and adjust, but once he does, he’ll be your best friend for life.

If you think this beautiful lad might just be the companion you are searching for, then please contact the Rehoming team in London ASAP at rehoming@battersea.org.uk, ensuring you have first registered here: https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehoming before getting in touch.
Please note that due to the volume of enquiries we expect to receive, we will ONLY respond to homes we feel can best meet the needs of the do.