My name is Joey!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 3 days ago

Cared for by Independent SoCal French Bulldog Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Home Check

Approve Application

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $1400

This helps Independent SoCal French Bulldog Rescue with pet care costs.

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

French Bulldog

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White

Age

2 years old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

25 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

My details

Good with kids

Not good with dogs

Not good with cats

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

🥇 Meet 2 year old Joey — Olympic Gold Medalist in Ball Toss 🥇
(Joey is looking for his furever home -OR- a foster home until he is adopted)

JOEY WILL…
❤️ Steal your heart instantly
🎾 Bring you his ball (for hours)
🎾 Toss his ball to himself (also for hours)
📺 Watch TV with you like a tiny couch potato
🧠 Come when called
🪑 Sit on command
🚽 Mostly potty outside, only has an oops if his human forgets to take him out

ALL JOKES ASIDE...
Joey is a reactive dog, due to neglect in his previous life. SCFBR has invested in professional training, and Joey has made meaningful progress. His fosters are experienced in managing his reactivity and helping him feel safe and secure.
**SCFBR will provide seven private training sessions (in LA or Orange Counties) to assist with Joey's transition to his new home**

Joey bonds deeply with his person. That strong attachment can trigger the following behaviors:

Resource guarding: this applies to both his people & toys.

In his foster home, he has shown huge improvement and has even made dog friends—playing and wrestling happily. That said, he may still react when he feels overwhelmed or possessive. His person needs to understand, and recognize, Joey's behaviors and redirect appropriately.

Leash reactivity: On walks, Joey lunges at dogs, people, bikes, fast cars, and delivery trucks (anything moving—hence the elite ball skills). With calm handling, redirection, and consistency, his fosters are able to manage these reactions.

With time, love, and continued training, we expect Joey to continue to improve as he becomes more confident.

BEST HOME FOR JOEY
🏡 Ideally an only dog
👶 Children 13+
🚶 Backyard is a must, as are his daily walks

Joey is goofy, loving, intense, and loyal.
He needs someone who understands reactive dogs and is ready to be his person. In return, you get a devoted companion who lives for connection, routine, and—of course—ball.

If you’re looking for a project dog with a huge heart and even bigger personality, Joey just might be your gold medal match 🥇🐾

💙Please message us if Joey is the man for you💙

Rescue

Independent SoCal French Bulldog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

—

Contact

Debra Munt

Phone

—

social@socalfrenchbdrescue.org

Website

https://socalfrenchbdrescue.org/

Address

Los Angeles, CA 92570

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Please submit your email through our linktree link.https://linktr.ee/socalfrenchbdrescue?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4dac376e-25

2.
Home Check

We will conduct a virtual interview and home check after we receive your application

3.
Approve Application

Application will be approved after virtual interview/home check

4.
Meet the Pet

We will set up a meet and greet once your application is approved. We do not set up meet and greets for unapproved adopters/homes

5.
Sign Adoption Contract

If you decide to move forward after your meet and greet, we will finalize the adoption paperwork and adoption fee with you

6.
Take the Pet Home

Once the paperwork is signed and returned, and adoption fee is payed, we will arrange for you to bring your new family member home!

Additional adoption info

After adoption, we reserve the right to a 60 day and 120 day virtual home visit with all family members, including your new furbaby

Adoption application

https://linktr.ee/socalfrenchbdrescue?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4dac376e-255c-4de3-8acd-54cc122006db

Go meet their pets

Please submit an application here:

https://linktr.ee/socalfrenchbdrescue?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4dac376e-255c-4de3-8acd-54cc122006db

More about this rescue

Our mission is to rescue sick, injured, and unwanted French Bulldogs and give them necessary veterinary care to save their lives. Once the dog is well, we find these dogs loving, forever homes through a detailed interview process. We are further committed to educating the unknowing public, breeders, and buyers about the French Bulldog breed and our rescue operation.