They are waiting with paws crossed! Apply now! Meet Joy, a dog who truly lives up to her name! Joy is a 5-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix, weighing about 45 pounds, and she has a remarkable gift for bringing happiness to those around her. Gentle and easy-going, Joy slips seamlessly into your life and makes every day a little brighter. She adores other dogs of all sizes and ages, so if you have a playful canine companion, Joy will be right at home, enjoying wrestle sessions followed by snuggles on the couch. Joy's sweet nature especially shines around children; she’s been loving and gentle with the young ones in her foster home, always eager to offer a friendly "hug" by softly placing her paws on your waist. Her kind and forgiving spirit makes her a true delight with families. This girl has excellent house manners: she’s fully potty trained, sleeps quietly and happily in her crate all night, and has no guarding tendencies, reactivity, or aggression. Joy walks nicely on leash and has a balanced, medium energy level—she’s up for a morning zoomie or playshift, but is equally content relaxing at your feet. She’s a loyal companion who wants nothing more than to be close to her people (and her dog friends), sharing her calm and affectionate presence. Despite an unknown past, Joy has blossomed into a trusting, loving, and adaptable dog, eager to find her forever home. She is fostered in the Houston, Texas area, but is able to travel out of state for the right family. Joy is ready to share a life of cuddles, companionship, and of course, joy—will she be your forever friend? Make their next chapter their best one yet.