At times, a person wants to feel protected. Other times that same person wants her friends and family to feel welcomed and adored. Chico is one of those rare dogs who can meet both needs. The regal, 67-pound, Shepherd-Husky mix is big enough to be intimidating. Yet, this handsome boy is sweet and loving.

Chico prefers to be peaceful, even with smaller, vulnerable creatures. At the shelter, Chico has shown that he’s cat, other dog and kid friendly. The neutered boy also wants to please. Three-year-old Chico walks politely and impressively on a leash. And, of course, this gentleman is house broken.

In fact, Chico seems so ideal that the staff believed his person would reclaim him. A puzzling, sad month later, no one has.