Meet Connie, a spirited Lab mix with a heart full of joy. Her personality is as vibrant as a summer's day; friendly, goofy, playful, and energetic, she's the epitome of happiness. Connie loves nothing more than a good game of fetch or a romp in the park, her tail wagging like a metronome set to the rhythm of pure delight. She's a natural at making friends, both human and canine, her cheerful demeanor infectious to all around her. Despite her boundless energy, Connie also knows when it's time to settle down for a cuddle, making her the perfect companion. Adopting Connie means inviting a ray of sunshine into your life. With Connie by your side, every day will be an adventure filled with fun, companionship, and unconditional love. Let Connie bring her sparkle into your world and make it brighter than ever. <br><br> Connie is a 1 - 2 yr old female Lab mix. She has a high energy level, so she would benefit from an active family with a fenced yard and plenty of space for daily exercise and play. She is loose and wiggly when greeting, and comes when called for snuggles. She also loves to hop up into your lap for hugs and kisses. Connie walks well on a leash with no pulling. She is food motivated and knows the command sit. She mixes well with other dogs in a kennel, but is afraid of cats in the shelter environment. <br><br> Dogs are generally tested with dogs of their own size; and dog meets with the resident dogs are always encouraged. Our cat test should be used as a general-purpose screening only to rule out overt aggression; we always recommend caution when introducing dogs to cats in the home. Recommendation on suitability of placement with children by their ages is based on behavioral observations including energy level and response to body handling. We never recommend leaving young pets, or cats. <br><br> Behavior evaluations should be considered as a snapshot of the behavior of the dog at this point in time; JHS believes all dog families need to be prepared to invest time and energy into training as well as provide common sense management of their new dog. We always encourage family to do some research on the breeds or mixes of breeds prior to adoption as many can have some unique characteristics that may or may not fit into their families. Always remember that the majority of dogs at our shelter have been exposed to or may have kennel cough. Kennel cough is contagious to other dogs, please talk to your vet if you have any questions about kennel cough prior to adoption. Please ask your adoption counselor at time of adoption if you have any unanswered questions regarding illnesses and treatments of the pet that you are adopting. For more information about this dog or any others at our Shelter, please visit www.joplinhumane.org. We are the Joplin Humane Society in Joplin, Missouri. 417-623-3642. I AM SPONSORED! Thank you Brian & Briana Smith for sponsoring me! HAS A VALENTINES BAG FROM PUP- A SUPER NEAT DOG BOUTIQUE!