Soft Little Marshmallow
Adopt Ponyo
Girl • 13 years old • Cancer • Apricot • 9kg • Poodle
My story
Ponyo is an incredibly gentle and quiet dog. She entered the Taipei Neihu Animal Shelter in September 2025; at the time, she already had a microchip and was sterilized, suggesting she once had a home but was sadly abandoned. After waiting at the shelter, Ponyo was officially evaluated and rescued by PACK in February 2026, then placed in a foster home to begin her new life. Ponyo's left eye suffered from an infection of unknown origin. Currently, under the diligent care of her foster family, she continues to receive oral medication and eye drops, and her condition is slowly improving. While she still requires follow-up observation, it remains uncertain whether eye removal surgery will be needed in the future. Even while dealing with medical treatments, she remains emotionally stable and fully accepts being touched or handled. Ponyo deeply treasures human connection, and her gentle nature and profound trust in people are truly touching. She is waiting for a forever family who will attend to her medical needs and provide her with a permanent, loving sanctuary.
Personality
Ponyo has a "stable and gentle" personality and is very friendly toward both humans and other dogs. In her foster home, she is known as a quiet and adaptable girl. She has a moderate energy level; while usually calm, she performs an excited "dragon dance" the moment she smells food. She is a true "follower," preferring to stay close to your feet both at home and on walks. When meeting other dogs, she is sociable and willing to interact. Although she can be shy and seek protection when encountering loud barking, her overall social skills are excellent. Ponyo’s calm reaction to environmental changes and her highly tolerant nature, combined with her sweet "marshmallow" appearance, make her a perfect candidate to quickly integrate into any family life.
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Energy Levels
Usually calm and steady, but becomes very excited and dances for food.
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Temperament
Very friendly to people and dogs; accepts handling even when unwell.
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Role
A total follower who loves walking closely by her human's feet.
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Adaptability
Adapts very quickly and remains calm and composed in new environments.
Foster Family Says
Ponyo is a very well-behaved and reassuring girl. She is extremely cooperative even with frequent eye drops and medication, and her eye condition has shown progress. She is usually very quiet and has a cute "bed-making ritual" with just a towel. Currently, she mainly needs consistent potty training to establish better habits.
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
No specific medical issues.
My Behavior
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Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These oservations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
Affectionate and proactive; loves to follow people around.
Dogs
Friendly to dogs; wants to play but is wary of loud barking.
Cats
Not yet tested; requires further observation.
Kids
Not yet tested; requires further observation.
Noise
Neutral to ambient noise but fearful of sudden barking.
Touch
Extremely cooperative; accepts full-body touch and medical care.
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Behavior observations
There are some common behavior issues that we see in dogs who have spent a significant amount of time in a shelter. We assess our dogs for these behaviors and provide training plans for adopters to help manage them.
Barking
Extremely quiet; no barking observed so far.
Separation Anxiety
Stable behavior; no signs of separation anxiety observed.
Aggression
Extremely gentle personality; no aggressive tendencies.
Resource Guarding
No guarding behavior over food or objects.
Destructive Chewing
Well-behaved; does not destroy furniture or belongings.
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Obedience Training
Obedience training is critical for nurturing healthy dog-human relationships and having a well-behaving dog. Our dogs receive basic training at PACK Academy, which provides a foundation for communication between dog and human.
Name
Does not recognize her name yet.
Yes & No
Does not understand "Yes" or "No" commands yet.
Potty Trained
Ongoing accidents; requires consistent potty retraining.
Good on Leash
Excellent on leash; stays close without pulling.
Sit
Only performs "Sit" when food is presented.
Down
Has not learned this command yet.
Stay
Has not learned this command yet.
Come
Sometimes comes when called; needs more training.
Paw
Has not learned this command yet.