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My name is Sunny!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated 12 hours ago

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Joyful Pets-Ft Lauderdale with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier/Great Pyrenees
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
2 years 7 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
70 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
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:

Meet Sunny!

A spirited two-year-old American Pitbull Terrier/Great Pyrenees mix (And yes, we have the DNA panel to prove it!) currently living in Ladson, SC, whose golden coat glows as brightly as her loyalty to the people she trusts most.

Sunny is a large girl—about 70 pounds of muscle, heart, and determination—who thrives in wide open spaces, daily routines, and the company of those she knows and loves. This golden gal is a runner at heart and would be thrilled to be your workout buddy, your fetch partner, or your passenger for a leisurely car ride (bonus points if there's a drive-thru involved)! Though she’s not one for busy social scenes, she’s got the heart of a protector and the soul of a homebody.

Once you’re in her circle, Sunny is deeply affectionate—she’ll greet you with full-body wiggles and be your most devoted shadow! Her loyalty is fierce and her cuddles are genuine, but she does ask that her personal space be respected, especially around food and when she’s winding down for a nap (she’s a bit grumpy when sleepy—relatable, right?).

Sunny needs a very specific kind of loving home: one without children, other dogs, or cats. She’s a one-and-only kind of companion, best suited for a calm, structured environment with a fenced yard to stretch her legs and explore. Confined spaces, like crates or being closed in one room, make her anxious, sometimes leading to drooling and shaking. She’s had a few difficult experiences in the past, including a bite history, so she’ll need a pet parent who’s experienced, patient, and committed to working with her using positive reinforcement. The great news? She’s been incident-free since November and even allowed friendly strangers to pet her on recent walks.

Sunny already knows a bunch of commands—sit, stay, down, spin, shake, and more—so she’s got a solid foundation for anyone ready to continue her training journey. She’s house-trained, vaccinated, spayed, and ready for the next chapter!

We’re including a full month of behavioral guidance from our consultant to help Sunny settle in. Her new family will have compassionate support every step of the way to feel confident, connected, and at home.

Could you be the confident, calm caregiver Sunny needs—a guardian with a quiet home, a fenced yard, and a whole lot of love to give? If so, reach out to adopt@joyfulpets.com and come meet this courageous girl ready to bloom!
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Contact info

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Address
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our ultimate goal is to unite as many animals with loving pet parents as possible, so we strive to make it easy to adopt a dog or cat you have fallen in love with. All we ask is that you fill out an adoption application so that we have all the information we need to determine that you'll be able to provide a safe and compassionate home to one of our rescued pets. Once approved, all you need to do is sign our adoption agreement form and provide an adoption donation so that we can continue to save more animals every day and unite them with families just like yours.

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