This is an updated biography on our beautiful black and tan female, Joiya. She is roughly 5 years of age with the physical stamina of a much younger dog. This gal initially arrived in our organization as a complete stranger to the indoor life where dog beds, stairs, and human companionship were foreign to her. It was clear she preferred the company of her canine friends over the company of people. However, over the past several months, she has blossomed into a lady who now knows what she enjoys: a calm comfortable home with her human, a view to enjoy the outdoors, and a canine buddy who will share in bouts of play (which is increasing over time!).

Joiya continues to be a busy gal driven by curiosity with any activity that pops up, but she will quickly settle in her favorite perches where she will rest quietly during the day.  She may appear aloof at times, but she is becoming more joyfully expressive in the comfort and safety of her family.  Occasionally, she feels the need to vocalize her opinions to the neighborhood but will respond to corrections quickly, usually with a simple choice to come inside. She greets all humans with a calm demeanor and has learned to appreciate gentle pets and affection from strangers.  In the home, she will remain in close proximity to her person to keep you in eyesight, then will calmly wait to escort you to your next task.  She seems to take pride in her role as a ‘home social supervisor’.

This gal enjoys daily walks where she has learned to ignore distractions along the way.  She is housebroken with use of a dog door and enters her crate on her own where she sleeps quietly through the night. If she is not engaging in play with her foster brother (see Oscar), she will often entertain herself with her favorite ball or chew on a Nyla bone on her bed. This is one simple girl who has come a long way and will delight you as she continues to unveil her youthful and grateful spirit.

Small dogs and cats unknown

Level 2