Josie - I Need a Furever Home!

Name: Josie
Sex: Female
Age: 3 years
Breed: Boxer/AmStaff Mix
Weight: 65 lbs.
Temperment: Good with Kids, Dogs, Cats
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Josie is a GORGEOUS 3-year old female, red/brown and white Boxer/AmStaff mix that weighs approx 65 lbs. She was rescued from the city shelter after being found tied to a gate with a heavy metal chain. She was a recent mother; she was still lactating. We call her a throwaway mom: used to produce puppies to be sold and then when her usefulness is done, abandoned to the streets. And she arrived at the shelter emaciated because the owner didn't even feed her properly.

Despite this terrible treatment, Josie is well socialized. She is low key, walks politely on a leash, is housetrained, crate trained and good with dogs she's been around so far. She's curious about cats but once she gets to know them is ok with them. She's a friendly girl and loves to be being petted and "leans" into you for reassurance. She's currently in a foster home in the Bronx, NY with a young child - 5 yrs old and is very good with her. She's a WONDERFUL PERFECT FAMILY DOG!...but she's a bit large for a city apt... so we are looking to find her a home with a family with a yard.

If you want meet or adopt Josie, please respond to this posting with your phone number or call her rescue advocate at 917-543-6193 and leave a message with your callback# and e-mail address so we can send you an application.

*Pls note that this dog is located in the metropolitan NYC Area... Transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met - also, there will be a reasonable adoption donation fee requested to cover shots, spay & microchip.