Joy

Meet Joy — a pup true to her name!<br/><br/>Joy is a 5-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix (about 49 lbs) whose biggest talent is making everyone around her feel... joyful. She’s gentle, affectionate and easy-going with her people.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>About her:<br/>House manners? Nailed it.<br/>Fully potty trained<br/>Sleeps quietly in her crate all night (and actually likes it!)<br/>Walks nicely on leash<br/>No issues with people or handling<br/><br/>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. She has done well coexisting peacefully with some dogs in her foster home, though play can occasionally become intense with certain personalities.<br/><br/>Because of her strong prey drive, Joy should not live with cats or small animals. She is highly focused on squirrels and birds outdoors and would likely chase them if given the opportunity. She also prefers having her toys and bones respected by other dogs, so thoughtful supervision around high-value items is important.<br/><br/>Despite an unknown past, Joy has proven to be remarkably trusting, loving, and adaptable. She’s looking for a home that understands her playful, spirited nature and will give her the companionship, structure and affection she thrives on.<br/><br/>She’s ready to be someone’s forever companion! Maybe yours?! <br/><br/>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. Adoption application: https://www.this-is-houston.org/adopt/adopt-application

Meet Joy — a pup true to her name!

Joy is a 5-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix (about 49 lbs) whose 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.

About her:
House manners? Nailed it.
Fully potty trained
Sleeps quietly in her crate all night (and actually likes it!

Meet Joy — a pup true to her name!

Joy is a 5-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix (about 49 lbs) whose 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.

About her:
House manners? Nailed it.
Fully potty trained
Sleeps quietly in her crate all night (and actually likes it!)
Walks nicely on leash
No issues with people or handling

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. She has done well coexisting peacefully with some dogs in her foster home, thoug