Joyful Pets Animal Rescue

Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
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Puppy
Puppy

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)
4 Years 4 Months • Female

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Augusta
Augusta

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

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Harrison
Harrison

Vizsla (short coat)
8 Years 7 Months • Male

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Brandy
Brandy

American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
8 Years 6 Months • Female

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Wheezy
Wheezy

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Siberian Husky / Mixed (short coat)
4 Years 4 Months • Female

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Bronagh
Bronagh

German Shepherd Dog / Siberian Husky / Mixed (medium coat)
2 Years 11 Months • Female

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Badb
Badb

Siberian Husky / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat)
2 Years 11 Months • Female

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Bradach
Bradach

German Shepherd Dog / Siberian Husky / Mixed (medium coat)
2 Years 11 Months • Male

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Nova
Nova

Labrador Retriever (short coat)
9 Years 8 Months • Female

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About this shelter

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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Adopting from Joyful Pets Animal Rescue

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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