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JOYFUL PETS ANIMAL RESCUE

Amherst, Massachusetts 01002

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Pets Available for Adoption

Dakota
Dakota

Vizsla / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
10 Years 4 Months • Female

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Kona
Kona

Anatolian Shepherd (medium coat)
5 Years 7 Months • Female

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Sully
Sully

Basset Hound / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
2 Years 9 Months • Male

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Trixie
Trixie

Border Collie / Mixed (medium coat)
3 Years 7 Months • Female

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Marvel
Marvel

American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
2 Years 8 Months • Male

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Jax
Jax

Boxer / American Bulldog / Mixed (short coat)
8 Years 9 Months • Male

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Jade
Jade

Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
9 Years 7 Months • Female

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Augusta
Augusta

American Pit Bull Terrier / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat)
5 Years 2 Months • Female

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Percy J
Percy J

American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat)
7 Years 8 Months • Male

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Adoption Process

At Joyful Pets Rescue, we are committed to making the process of welcoming a new pet into your life a joyful and smooth experience. Our adoption process is thoughtfully designed to ensure the best possible match between you and your new companion. To begin, please complete our adoption application. This allows us to gain insight into your living situation and lifestyle, helping us to determine the best fit for you and your chosen pet. We maintain transparency with our adoption fees, which are structured as follows: for dogs, the fee ranges from $100 to $150, and for cats, it is between $50 and $95. Our adoption contract and requirements are focused on ensuring that our rescue animals find safe, loving, and permanent homes.

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Headquartered in Massachusetts, we provide services across the entire nation.

Joyful Pets Animal Rescue in Amherst, MA

Our mission is to rescue homeless companion animals, provide them with loving foster homes, and facilitate joyful adoptions. We believe that patience and proper care are vital as we bring hope to these animals, guiding them toward brighter futures with empathy and understanding.

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