Joy

Meet Joy — a pup true to her name!

Joy is a 5-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix, weighing about 49 lbs. Her biggest talent is making everyone around her feel… joyful. She’s gentle, affectionate, and easy-going with her people. Joy loves being close to humans. After playtime, she’s perfectly happy to settle down at your feet or cuddle on the couch for a quiet evening. She has a medium energy level; she enjoys playful bursts, backyard zoomies, and walks, but she’s not a nonstop athlete. She'd much rather spend time with her family than patrol the yard all day.

She’s fantastic with kids and has been especially sweet and gentle with an 8-year-old in her foster home. Joy loves fiercely and has a tender, forgiving spirit that really shines around children. She takes treats politely and has an adorable habit of trying to give "hugs" by placing her paws on your waist.

Ideal Home

Joy enjoys playing with other dogs, especially dogs her own size who like to wrestle and roughhouse a bit. Her play style can be energetic and physical, so she would do best with confident canine companions who match her size and play energy. Because of her strong prey drive, Joy should not live with cats or small animals.

Ongoing Health

Joy has no known ongoing health conditions to be aware of.

Training & Support

Joy is fully potty trained and walks nicely on leash. She sleeps quietly in her crate all night (and actually likes it!). She has no issues with people or handling. She prefers having her toys and bones respected by other dogs, so thoughtful supervision around high-value items is important.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transportation

Joy is currently in a loving foster home in the Houston, Texas area. She is able to travel out of state and we can typically arrange transportation.