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My name is Joy!

Posted over 7 years ago | Updated over 6 years ago

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My basic info

Breed
Pekingese
Color
Black
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

Joy is 6 yrs young. She came to us from San Martin Animal Shelter. Her original story is one of the horrors of back yard breeders. She was confiscated along with 20 other dogs, that were being used for breeding. Joy had several litters and was not socialized except with dogs. Her life was unimaginable.

The shelter had to work with her for some months to get her used to people, A couple in their mid 50's choose to adopt her and continue working with her on her fear of new people. After two years they recently returned her to the shelter as they were moving and could not take her with them, requesting the shelter euthanize Joy. They felt Joy would not handle going into a new home.

Staff members would not do it, as they all knew what Joy had been through. Once again Joy became frightened and a little fearful in the shelter environment, and would back into a corner. Staff and volunteers began to work with Joy once more, but listed her as rescue only. Her story caught our attention and the shelter worked with us until we could find a foster home for her.

Joy is a very sweet loving little dog, and became quite playful once she was out of the shelter. Look at the happy smile on her sweet face. She is very good with other dogs and had exposure to grandchildren children, she is housebroken, enjoys going for walks and having playtime. A quiet environment is best suited for Joy. Joy will make a wonderful companion for a couple who are retired or for someone who works from home. Joy had a check up with our vet on 2/23 and it was discovered that she had a heart murmour, she is now on medication to control it, and will have to take meds for the rest of her life.

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