Joplin Golden Retriever & Poodle Mix Nashville, TN

The owner of this ridiculously adorable face is Joplin. Miss Joplin is approximately 55 pounds and around 6 years old. She is a Great Pyrenees mix, possibly with Golden Doodle! Her personality would back that up, as she is as sweet as the day is long. She is pretty mellow, and while she doesn’t actively try to play with other dogs, she doesn’t mind lounging around with them. Cats, chickens and kids don’t phase her either. She enjoys the company of her people and is starting to learn that getting positive attention from them is normal. She was unceremoniously dumped at a campsite in TN along with 2 other dogs, so she is just happy to be in a safe, loving home. She is completely housebroken, stays off the furniture, and hasn’t caused any problems when left home alone. She hasn’t mastered coming when called, so we prefer she has either a fenced in yard or someone committed to leash walking. Joplin is an easy-going dog that would mesh well into almost any family. So, if you are looking for a quiet, low maintenance companion to spoil rotten, Joplin is your girl! Fill out the application and email Kim>Tompkins@bigfluffydogs.com.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http: https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM PETFINDER: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be.

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