Roo Yori is also known as the K9 Ninja because he competes to bring awareness to homeless dogs and to promote their adoption. He lives in Rochester, MN and has competed in a variety of sports throughout his life, his main sport being soccer. Roo adopted a pit bull named Wallace who was going to be euthanized at the shelter. Roo and Wallace became a National and World Champion Frisbee dog team. Roo also adopted Hector, one of the pit bulls rescued from the Michael Vick dog fighting case, who became a Certified Therapy Dog. Roo is 41 years young, and enjoys trying to keep up with the young pups on the course.

Favorite Quote
"May you remember that the obstacles in the path are not obstacles. They are the path." - Jane Lotter

Best Advice
You don't always have control over what happens to you, but you do have control over how you respond. Instead of using obstacles or set-backs as excuses, accept the challenges so you can grow and become better, while making sure to have some fun along the way.