HUMMELSTOWN, Pa. — This week’s Furry Friend is Joe Cool, or Joey as his foster family calls him, brought to us by Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue.
Joey is currently boarded at Alpine Kennels and Grooming in Derry Township, Dauphin County.
When you first meet Joey, you’ll notice his big smile and attention for toys. This dog loves to play.
“He loves to run in the yard. He loves to chase his ball. He loves to go on walks. He also enjoys sniffing. And he also loves to play with the garden hose," says Lisa Thewes, owner of the kennel. Lisa and her family all love playing with Joey on the property. They say he is a great dog.
“He gets along, as long as you do it right and have a great introduction with other dogs, he does wonderful. He is not aggressive in any situation that we’ve put him in," she says.
Joey’s perfect family will both enjoy being active along with chilling on the couch.
“Athletic," Thewes tells FOX43. "And maybe even a little bit of a couch potato that he could sit and watch a movie and get belly rubs, because he would enjoy that. He loves walks, so somebody who wants to run or bike ride or climb or hike, that would be ideal for him.”
Joey has done well with kids, but Thewes thinks he would fit better with older children, as it will take him some time to adjust to his new home.
“Anytime you adopt dogs, especially dogs that have been in boarding, just make sure you give them a minute to decompress, because it doesn’t always work out if you don’t give them that time," she says.
Joey is kind and loves to give kisses, plus he already knows a bunch of tricks like sit, paw, and down. With the right family, he is sure to succeed.
Alpine Kennels and Grooming is currently fostering and boarding not only Joey, but also 6 other dogs for Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue. If you’re interested in meeting and adopting Joey or any of these dogs, you can fill out an application with Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue.