05/07/2025
Joshy is celebrating Independence Day weekend in style while he waits for his perfect home. He was rescued from a hoarding situation by Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge. Joshy had spent years living in cruelty. A tiny outdoor pen, wired shut and with almost no shelter from the elements. Despite the way they found him, Joshy is desperate for a human to call his own. Somehow, Joshy knows all the dog things. He’s potty and crate trained, he rides nicely in a car, he walks well on a leash, he sits for his treats. We feel like at one point, Joshy belonged to someone who loved him. We will always wonder what circumstances brought him to that hell he lived in for the past several years. Joshy is an older (but not ancient) guy, probably around 8-9. He’s neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. He truly is just waiting for a home. Joshy is a very typical Heeler. He doesn’t bother other dogs and goes out in play groups with them, but he stares at his friends and looks generally pointy. Some dogs don’t like this. Joshy also likes people and greets new people socially, but needs a little time to truly bond. Heelers bond hard. When Joshy loves and trusts you, it will be with his whole heart. Until then he will be a little aloof and not desire lots of snuggling. But once he trusts you, you can trust him to be there until the world ends, Mad Max style. Interested in making Joshy your bff? Apply to ADOPT him through DDBBR at https://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/adopt
