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AWESOME DOG ALERT!! Hi there, I may not be the prettiest dog out there, but I will be once you know my personality! My name is Joy, and I was appropriately named. I am a 55 lb black Lab mix, about 2 years old and I’m lovely. Sweet and gentle, I’m friendly with everyone dogs cats humans I truly have a heart of gold. I’m quiet and housebroken and I know how to use a doggy door so I’m self-sufficient.
I was just a puppy when I was dumped at a gas station in Von Ormy Texas. It was 5 am, in the freezing rain when the attendant found me and called a local dog rescue to pick me up. Things started great but a month later my hind legs began to bow and I was walking funny. A trip to the vet and a few X-rays later it turns out my wonky knees and goofy walk are a permanent part of my life so I’ve adjusted. I enjoy playtime in spurts of about 30 minutes then I take a break and watch the other dogs play. I love going for walks, about ½ mile, then I stop and rest for about 10 minutes before heading back. I love rides in a car and spending time with my people, watching TV, or just relaxing in my doggy bed. I’m a very good girl, not needy or pushy, a joy to love and a joy to be with. Unfortunately, 1 year later, still with a local rescue, I’m still waiting to be adopted, so before I become a senior citizen here in Texas, 4 Little Paws is helping me find a forever home somewhere on the Eastern Seaboard, and I couldn't feel more grateful! Inquire about me today and bring me home.
LOOKING FOR AN APPLICATION? Click on the "More About 4 Little Paws" link.
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
AWESOME DOG ALERT!! Hi there, I may not be the prettiest dog out there, but I will be once you know my personality! My name is Joy, and I was appropriately named. I am a 55 lb black Lab mix, about 2 years old and I’m lovely. Sweet and gentle, I’m friendly with everyone dogs cats humans I truly have a heart of gold. I’m quiet and housebroken and I know how to use a doggy door so I’m self-sufficient.
I was just a puppy when I was dumped at a gas station in Von Ormy Texas. It was 5 am, in the freezing rain when the attendant found me and called a local dog rescue to pick me up. Things started great but a month later my hind legs began to bow and I was walking funny. A trip to the vet and a few X-rays later it turns out my wonky knees and goofy walk are a permanent part of my life so I’ve adjusted. I enjoy playtime in spurts of about 30 minutes then I take a break and watch the other dogs play. I love going for walks, about ½ mile, then I stop and rest for about 10 minutes before heading back. I love rides in a car and spending time with my people, watching TV, or just relaxing in my doggy bed. I’m a very good girl, not needy or pushy, a joy to love and a joy to be with. Unfortunately, 1 year later, still with a local rescue, I’m still waiting to be adopted, so before I become a senior citizen here in Texas, 4 Little Paws is helping me find a forever home somewhere on the Eastern Seaboard, and I couldn't feel more grateful! Inquire about me today and bring me home.
LOOKING FOR AN APPLICATION? Click on the "More About 4 Little Paws" link.
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
More about this rescue
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
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We'll also keep you updated on Darla's adoption status with email updates.
