Roy is an 8-year-old male shepherd/Labrador mix hailing from Hilton Head, S.C.

He came from a rescue center that relieves other area shelters that are overcrowded, and transports animals to other shelters across the United States that have the space and resources to help out.

Roy came north to The Coastal Humane Society last week with 11 other dogs, and shelter officials report he was “definitely” the most well-behaved of the group; he was “the mature older brother that calmly kept an eye on the younger pups.”

He is friendly and social with other dogs, good around cats from what shelter officials have observed, and he adores people.

Shelter staff report that, when he sees someone new, he “gets the wiggles” and his tail starts wagging.

In his drive North, despite being in a cage in a van, he bonded with the rescue worker who was driving .

Roy is a large dog at 106 pounds, but is gentle, quiet and affectionate.

He needs regular exercise, and should go home with someone who can monitor a good diet and help him stay active and healthy.

He is one of many animals available for adoption at the Coastal Humane Society. For more information, please visit www.coastalhumanesociety.org.

Like all CHS animals, Roy has been examined by the shelter veterinary and is neutered, fully-vaccinated, and ready to go home.

The Coastal Humane Society is located at 30 Range Road in Brunswick.

Hours are noon to 6 p.m. daily, closed on Wednesdays.

There is always a chance that an animal may be adopted before this is printed. Please see our adoption pages at www.coastalhumanesociety.org or call 725-5051.