Jezzy Boxer Mix Portola, CA

Jezzy is a Boxer mix who loves meeting new people! She enthusiastically greets everyone here at HSAR with excited yips and a cheerful little song each time she sees us. She isn't shy about expressing her affection for the people she loves, making sure they know how much they mean to her. Jezzy is incredibly affectionate and playful, and she easily adapts to a home environment. Her enthusiasm for life is infectious and has a positive influence on everyone around her. We have been working closely with Jezzy and we're proud to say that she has interacted well with a few other dogs and even had a playdate where she showed excitement to be around another dog and played well. We think that with proper intros that she can be in a home with other dogs, though it may help if the other dog is male. She has learned to coexist with our shelter cat, and we believe she could live in a home with a cat, provided proper introductions and guidance. She has interacted wonderfully with our Kennels Manager's 8-year-old son and with older children who come to volunteer and walk her.
In her previous foster home, she became accustomed to using a gentle leader during walks to prevent pulling and our volunteer trainer has been taking her out for field trips recently to work on her training. She does really well on our walks and has even met strangers with ease. We believe a home with a spacious fenced-in backyard would be ideal for her, offering the space and freedom she enjoys. We are requiring a fence for Jezzy considering her sudden bursts of strength should she see a small animal of interest.
A volunteer used Jez to acquire her dog masseuse certification, and Jezzy proved to be an excellent and patient client. She also rides well in the car on her field trips or to her vet appointments.

Jezzy recently underwent a DNA test, revealing her genetic makeup as follows: 45% Boxer, 26% Chow Chow, 10% Husky, 5% German Shepherd, 4% Pitbull Terrier, 4% Bulldog, 3% Beagle, 2% Treeing Walker Coonhound, and 1% American Bulldog. These test results have provided us with a deeper understanding of this affectionate dog, and we hope they will assist in finding her a forever home.

Jezzy was previously diagnosed with hip issues. However, with underwater rehab, daily stretches at HSAR, and supplements to ease any discomfort, she no longer exhibits symptoms on a daily basis. Her veterinarian does not believe that surgery is necessary at this time, but should symptoms arise in the future, HSAR has funding to cover her surgery thanks to her generous supporters. We have her in the front office and kennels office often and she does a very good job of keeping herself entertained and waiting to go for a potty break.
Jez will not require rigorous exercise but she enjoys activities like fetch and tug. She loves being outside and exercising at her own pace.
We truly love this dog and we have enjoyed getting to know everything about her but it is very much time for her to find a loving home. Additional resources are available to help Jez transition into a home if necessary.

If you would like to meet Jezzy and see what makes her so special to all of us at HSAR, please fill out an online application. Jezzy's adoption fee has been sponsored meaning her future adopter will not need to pay an adoption fee.

Foster report: "I can't believe this sweet girl has been at HS for over 3 years! Why?? We brought her home last Thursday and she is one of the best foster dogs we've had. Not one issue or complaint.
She warmed up to myself and my husband within an hour of her arrival. She did patrol around the house for a few hours just checking things out, but settled in over the next day very well.
We left her home (loose) on Sunday to run some errands and everything was fine when we got back home. However, she was definitely very happy to see us again! ??
She is respectful when we let her in or out to the backyard (we don't have doggy doors). We just ask her to sit before we actually let her come in or go out. She is good sleeping on her bed all night long (we always let her out to "do her business" between 8 and 9 pm). I have been letting her out at about 7-7:30 each morning.
She is a perfect girl for someone who wants a quiet dog, and has a nice fenced yard. She will definitely give her people lots of love!
Please, let's find this sweet girl her forever home."