Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Joy: the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good; elation. Boy, if that doesn't describe me! I am Joy and I am elated to be living this life. I am a 5-year-old short, squat low rider, weighing about 55 pounds. I might be all muscle, but that's all the better for me to muscle my way into your heart and to force you to LOVE me. I was found wandering the streets and, when brought to the local shelter, I tested positive for heartworm. Thankfully I was picked to go to a rescue that day, as some of my other friends at the shelter weren't so lucky. I came so close to dying, and was absolutely elated to make it out alive.
Let me tell you a little bit about my heartworm treatment. I don't want it to scare you off; after all, without it, I wouldn't be here still. I am partway through treatment; I have back-to-back injections on May 5 & 6, and then another 30 days of low activity. After that I can start resuming a normal life. As for my heartworms, you can't catch them, and neither can the other pets in your home, so no need to worry about that!
Now, for the good stuff, all about me. I am destined to be friends with every human I meet. I don't understand or value your personal space, at all. For this reason alone, I may not be a great fit for small kids as they might not want to be smothered with my love. I am crate and potty trained, I'm obsessed with my red rubber ball, and I live to snuggle and get face rubbies. I'm not looking to be anyone's hiking partner; short walks for some sniffs then getting down to business, then back inside where the food and couch is work just fine for me. I guess I'm what you could call a couch potato. One area I might not shine in is my ability to be friends with kitties, so I need a cat free home, please. If all this sounds great to you, and you could be the almond to my joy, complete your application today!
All dogs available for adoption are in foster homes. Please do not visit the location as it is a privately run boarding, training, and grooming facility. Meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only for approved adopters.
Age: 5 years
Adoption fee: $300
