Meet Joey  

Joey is a sweet Chihuahua mix—definitely larger than your typical Chihuahua. He came to Pet Rescue By Judy after being lovingly surrendered when his owner could no longer care for him due to health reasons.

1.21.26 Foster update:   Joey is coming out of his shell and has what we call happy feet!   He gets so excited when it is meal time or time to go outside.     He does need to be in his crate if he cannot be supervised as he thinks nothing of lifting his leg inside.    When he is outside he does know to do his business whether he is on leash or loose in the fenced yard.   His favorite thing to do outside is SNIFF.    We can't help but wonder if there is some hound in him because he wants to sniff everything.    He seems to have some type of allergy as he has clear discharge at times but we have been giving him allergy pills and that has helped greatly.     He does like to chew on nylabones and his crate is still his very favorite place.

Joey’s past has shaped him into a slightly shy and cautious boy. He was used to having just one person and spent a lot of time crated because of his owner’s limitations. Becuse of this, he is not housetrained nor is he accustomed to going outside for potty, walks, or playtime...something his fosters are working on. Having other dogs in his foster home is helping Joey to model after:) At 18 lbs, he is awkward to hold, so would not consider him a lap dog...but he loves to be near his people. 

The good news is that Joey does very well in a crate and finds comfort there. Even more heart-melting is how much he wants to be part of whatever is going on around him—he watches with interest and clearly wants connection, even if he’s not quite sure how to ask for it yet.

Joey wants to be loved and, with a little patience and understanding, he will blossom into a devoted companion. He would do best in a calm, quiet home with no/older respectful children who can give him the space and reassurance he needs to build confidence and come out of his shell. Having another dog in the home to buddy with and model after would be ideal. New owners should be prepared for continued potty reinforcement, walking on leash, and outside playtime. Owner(s) who are home most of the day and who are steady on their feet (as he can be underfoot wanting to stay near you) is best for this sweet boy.