Joyful Pets Rescue

Animal rescue in Amherst, Massachusetts

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Address

Private Foster Homes, Amherst, MA 01002

Contact

Adoption Coordinator

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Adoptable Pets at Joyful Pets Rescue

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Charlie

Cocker Spaniel

Male, 12 yrs 3 mos

Amherst, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
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Coco

Boston Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 10 yrs 10 mos

Amherst, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Chocolate

Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 10 mos

Amherst, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Sysco

Siberian Husky

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos

Amherst, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained
Story
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Donna and Sachi

Siamese

Female, 7 yrs

Amherst, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
Story
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Harley and Marvel

Cockapoo/Miniature Schnauzer

Female, 8 yrs

Amherst, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained
Story
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Tonks

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Boston Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos

Amherst, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Cali

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo

Amherst, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Avery and Lexi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 4 mos

Amherst, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Rescue FAQs

Our mission is to keep family pets out of animal shelters by offering a loving alternative.
We are a foster home based rescue organization. Our network of homes are located in the Pioneer Valley area in Western Massachusetts. We also offer a remote rehoming service helping families in other areas.

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.

Adoption application

http://petadoptionapp.com

Pets at shelters and rescues near Joyful Pets Rescue

Rainbow Rescues Inc

Westhampton, MA 01027

Ludlow Animal Control

612 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA 01056

Athol Animal Control

584 Main St., Athol, MA 01331

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Brandy

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young

Wilbraham, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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McKinley

Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Female, 11 yrs 9 mos

Ware, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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BRAD

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Springfield, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story

Animal Charities in Amherst, MA

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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