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My name is Tokyo!

Posted 6 days ago | Updated 3 days ago

Adoption fee: $150

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My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Merle
Age
4 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
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 Tokyo!

A devoted four-year-old Australian Shepherd currently in Monrovia, MD, whose blue merle coat shimmers like a watercolor masterpiece and whose loyalty runs deep as a river.

Tokyo is the kind of girl who forms powerful bonds with her people. Obedient and incredibly smart, she responds to a wide array of commands from “go to your bed” to “turn around” and loves nothing more than staying close to her trusted human companions. Walks? She’s a dream! On or off leash, she moves with grace and attentiveness, though her true joy blossoms when she’s leash-free, trotting happily beside her person with frisbee in tow.

Frisbee is, in fact, her greatest joy! She could play fetch for hours, leaping and sprinting with enthusiasm, her eyes bright with excitement. This playful spirit is paired with a gentle desire to be near her favorite humans, always keeping a watchful eye from the window when they’re away, patiently awaiting their return.

While Tokyo shines in adult company and with older children who respect her space, she becomes anxious around toddlers and small children. She also prefers to be the only pet, as she doesn’t feel comfortable around other dogs. In her current home, there was a conflict with another resident dog that resulted in a bite, an important sign that Tokyo is happiest when she has her space and undivided attention from her people. Her ideal family is calm, adult-centered, or includes thoughtful teens who understand boundaries and are ready to build a close, trusting bond with a loyal companion.

Tokyo is house-trained, crate-trained, and up to date on vaccinations. She’s slightly over her normal weight, but with some daily walks, games of fetch, and a balanced diet, she’ll be back to her fit and fabulous self in no time!

She’s not just a pet, she’s a steadfast companion, a bright mind, and a warm heart who needs a home where she can be the star of the show. Imagine having a walking partner who never strays, a playmate who never tires, and a friend who always wants to be by your side!

Are you ready to open your heart and home to this frisbee-loving girl? Contact adopt@joyfulpets.com to start the next chapter with Tokyo today!

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Contact info

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Contact
Adoption Coordinator
Address
Private Foster Homes, Amherst, MA 01002

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Additional adoption info

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.

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