Meet Joy! Poor Joy was taken to the shelter on Christmas Day. Because he is an older guy that is overweight with untreated arthritis, he was unable to walk or support his own weight. He quickly became depressed in the shelter and stopped eating, and was put on "the list" for just two days after intake. We rushed to get him and got to him with minutes to spare, and are so happy we did! We did a full medical workup on him, and discovered with arthritis management, there is no reason why he will not be an amazing companion for someone. With some dieting, physical therapy, and medication, Joy has become a complete joy! He is able to walk short distances, that are getting longer by the day. He has a wheelchair to support his back legs if needed for longer walks/to help build muscle. His foster family absolutely adores him, and his personality is finally starting to shine through. He is incredibly sweet and very goofy. He loves to "chase" (a very fast walk) ducks in his yard, and spend time outside laying in the sun. Joy would be perfect in a home that understands he is older and will need to take it slow. Also that he needs to stay with a strict diet to control his weight and make it easier on his aching joints. Salty Dog Rescue is prepared to help the new owners with the arthritis medications to keep him comfortable, and Joy qualifies for the Golden Paws Program. He is located in Brevard County, FL and his adoption application can be found at www.mysaltydog.com!