Adopt

My name is Joy!

Posted over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

Adoption fee: $400

This helps 4 Little Paws, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
1 year 8 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
49 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Hi there, my name is Joy, and I was appropriately named. I am a 49 lb black Lab mix, now almost 2 years old and I’m lovely. Sweet and gentle, I’m friendly with everyone dogs cats humans I truly have a heart of gold. I’m quiet and housebroken and I know how to use a doggy door so I’m self-sufficient. I was just a puppy when I was dumped at a gas station in Von Ormy Texas. It was 5 am, in the freezing rain when the attendant found me and called a local dog rescue to pick me up. Things started great but a month later my knees began to bow and I was walking funny. A trip to the vet and a few X-rays later it turns out I have Osgood-Schlatter syndrome and my wonky knees and goofy walk are a permanent part of my life so I’ve adjusted. I enjoy playtime in spurts of about 30 minutes then I take a break and watch the other dogs play. I love going for walks, about ½ mile, then I stop and rest for about 10 minutes before heading back. I love rides in a car and spending time with my people, watching TV, or just relaxing in my doggy bed. I’m a very good girl, not needy or pushy, a joy to love and a joy to be with. Unfortunately, 1 year later, still with a local rescue, I’m still waiting to be adopted, so before I become a senior citizen here in Texas, 4 Little Paws is helping me find a forever home somewhere in the Northeast, and I couldn't feel more grateful!

* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Rescue
4 Little Paws, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Irena Blind
Phone
Address
New York, NY 10027

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

4.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.

More about this rescue

We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.

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