My name is Joker aka Joey!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Cared for by Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs

Adoption process

Submit Application

Home Check

Approve Application

Meet the Pet

Take the Pet Home

Pay Fee

My basic info

Breed

Great Pyrenees

Color

White

Age

11 months old, Puppy

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

8 lb (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

ps_1787643-1101219

My details

Good with dogs

Purebred

Shots current

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

This is Joker-now AKA Joey... A Great Pyrenees When this poor pup came to the kennel on August 2nd, 2023 he was 6 weeks old, and absolutely terrified. He came in with his 11 siblings, but was by far the most fearful. We are happy to report, he is doing great in his foster home!!!

This guy... he has blossomed in his foster home! Here is what his foster parents have to say…. We’ve now had Joey for over a month. He is opening up more every day. Our dogs have seemed to really help with his confidence so it’s best he go to a home with another confident, stable, sweet dog who can help Joey build his OWN confidence from, and who can show him the ropes.. Not sure how he is around cats, but on our walks when he sees one he’s not interested. When going outside he loves doing his rounds and makes sure to alert us if he hears anything. He is super sweet and loves to put his paws right on me for pets and cuddles!

UPDATE 2-27 on Joey from his foster family "He’s settling in nicely after just about a week with his foster family. His favorite thing to do is to pull all of his toys out and try and pick apart the soft toys. He doesn’t chew on anything he’s not supposed to, has had no accidents in the house, and walks well on a leash. His personality is starting to come out and he is so sweet, someone out there will be lucky to have him"!

'Joey' needs a loving, calm and most importantly, a patient home where someone is home more often than not, and who can spend time with him to help him build trust.

Interested applicants should expect Joey to be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality... to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!

Can you help this sweet, shy boy learn how to become a confident, happy dog? If interested in meeting Joey, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

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'Joey' needs a loving, calm and most importantly, a patient home where someone is home more often than not, and who can spend time with him to help him build trust.

Can you help this sweet, shy boy learn how to become a confident, happy dog? If interested in meeting Joey, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

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Rescue

Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs

Contact info

Pet ID

ps_1787643-1101219

Contact

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Phone

(866) 981-2251

info@grrand.org

Website

http://grrand.org

Address

Louisville, KY 40222

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Reference and vet check is done after the application has been submitted.

2.
Home Check

A home visit is scheduled if the reference check has met our policies.

3.
Approve Application

If the home visit is approved and the adoption contract signed, the adoption coordinator will contact to discuss dogs in our program.

4.
Meet the Pet

5.
Take the Pet Home

6.
Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

GRRAND requires that the dog is returned if it doesn't work out or if circumstances change and the owner cannot keep the dog. Also, there is a follow-up team that will contact the adopter after the adoption to assist with any questions.

Adoption application

https://awo.petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-information?application_type=Adopt&donation_section=false&form_id=31611&form_type=generic&generic_form_id=31611&pet_id=629156§ion=1&selected_pets=false

More about this rescue

Early in 1994, members of the Greater Louisville Golden Retriever Club began to see the need for an organization to rehabilitate and find homes for displaced and abused Golden Retrievers. A number of folks in this club began organizing an ad hoc rescue group. As the number of rescues increased over a period of months, this “wet behind the ears” group came up with a name and in 1996, incorporated the organization now known as Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs (GRRAND). The rest, as they say, is history!