A spirited seven-and-a-half-year-old American Pitbull Terrier/Labrador Retriever mix currently living in Pittsburgh, PA, whose expressive black-and-white face and cheeky grin are just the beginning of her charm.
April is a 65-pound bundle of sass, smarts, and snack-loving hilarity! Named after a famously sharp-witted TV character, she lives up to her name with a personality that’s as bold as it is endearing. Her favorite pastimes include lounging under cozy blankets, snacking with enthusiasm, giving side-eye worthy of an Emmy, and obliterating “indestructible” toys like it’s her full-time job. Spoiler alert: nothing is safe from her joyful destruction—but don’t worry, she’s got excellent household manners and sticks to what’s hers!
Fully housetrained, crate-trained, and calm when left alone, April is happiest in a low-key, adults-only home. She’s a fantastic nap buddy and a sweet hostess when friends come to visit—tail wags and charm are always on the menu! April knows a whole list of commands, including sit, down, wait, “find it,” paw, “around,” and “up,” and she enjoys brushing up on her skills with a little positive reinforcement and some quality bonding time.
April has a history of reactivity to unfamiliar dogs, and in one past incident, after escaping from her yard, she was involved in a fight with another dog. During the effort to break it up, a neighbor was bitten in the chaos. Because of this, she was previously thought to be best as the only pet in the home. But over the past few weeks, April has surprised us all in the best way!
She’s currently being fostered by a caregiver who has two mellow but energetic dogs and April has absolutely thrived with them! She’s more confident, relaxed, and social than she’s been in a long time. While she still needs slow, structured introductions to new dogs, her reactivity has improved, and meet-and-greets are going more smoothly than ever. It’s been amazing to see her blossom with canine companions, and we believe she could truly shine in a home with doggie siblings who are playful yet chill.
April is still not a match for homes with cats or children, and slow intros with new pups are key. But her progress has been heartwarming, and it’s clear she has the potential to be a fabulous member of a dog-friendly household. When it comes to humans, she’s a goofy, affectionate sweetheart just waiting to be your couch companion and snack soulmate!
We’re also including a month of professional behavioral support to help April settle into her next chapter with ease and reassurance.
Could April be the four-legged friend you've been waiting for? Email us at adopt@joyfulpets.com—she’s ready to meet her next snack-sharing sidekick!
Meet April!
A spirited seven-and-a-half-year-old American Pitbull Terrier/Labrador Retriever mix currently living in Pittsburgh, PA, whose expressive black-and-white face and cheeky grin are just the beginning of her charm.
April is a 65-pound bundle of sass, smarts, and snack-loving hilarity! Named after a famously sharp-witted TV character, she lives up to her name with a personality that’s as bold as it is endearing. Her favorite pastimes include lounging under cozy blankets, snacking with enthusiasm, giving side-eye worthy of an Emmy, and obliterating “indestructible” toys like it’s her full-time job. Spoiler alert: nothing is safe from her joyful destruction—but don’t worry, she’s got excellent household manners and sticks to what’s hers!
Fully housetrained, crate-trained, and calm when left alone, April is happiest in a low-key, adults-only home. She’s a fantastic nap buddy and a sweet hostess when friends come to visit—tail wags and charm are always on the menu! April knows a whole list of commands, including sit, down, wait, “find it,” paw, “around,” and “up,” and she enjoys brushing up on her skills with a little positive reinforcement and some quality bonding time.
April has a history of reactivity to unfamiliar dogs, and in one past incident, after escaping from her yard, she was involved in a fight with another dog. During the effort to break it up, a neighbor was bitten in the chaos. Because of this, she was previously thought to be best as the only pet in the home. But over the past few weeks, April has surprised us all in the best way!
She’s currently being fostered by a caregiver who has two mellow but energetic dogs and April has absolutely thrived with them! She’s more confident, relaxed, and social than she’s been in a long time. While she still needs slow, structured introductions to new dogs, her reactivity has improved, and meet-and-greets are going more smoothly than ever. It’s been amazing to see her blossom with canine companions, and we believe she could truly shine in a home with doggie siblings who are playful yet chill.
April is still not a match for homes with cats or children, and slow intros with new pups are key. But her progress has been heartwarming, and it’s clear she has the potential to be a fabulous member of a dog-friendly household. When it comes to humans, she’s a goofy, affectionate sweetheart just waiting to be your couch companion and snack soulmate!
We’re also including a month of professional behavioral support to help April settle into her next chapter with ease and reassurance.
Could April be the four-legged friend you've been waiting for? Email us at adopt@joyfulpets.com—she’s ready to meet her next snack-sharing sidekick!
Our mission is to keep family pets out of animal shelters by offering a loving alternative.
If you're ready to take the next step in adoption, the first step is to complete our 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 rehomed pets.
Once approved, all you need to do is sign our adoption agreement form, pay the adoption fee, and schedule an adoption date with the pet's current family.
Our mission is to keep family pets out of animal shelters by offering a loving alternative.
If you're ready to take the next step in adoption, the first step is to complete our 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 rehomed pets.
Once approved, all you need to do is sign our adoption agreement form, pay the adoption fee, and schedule an adoption date with the pet's current family.
