Joey

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Handsome Joey can't wait to steal your heart! Joey is about 2-3 months old and is part of our Outback Litter of Australian Cattle Dog mixes. He is the largest of the litter and has all the zest that you expect from a heeler. He is a loyal and smart boy who is looking for an active family who can keep up with his busy mind and body. Roo currently weighs about 10lbs, and we estimate he will be around 45-50lbs when fully grown. Joey came to us as part of a litter of puppies that were surrendered by their owners. The owners had two intact dogs, but didn't plan on having a litter of puppies. Mom is getting spayed, so no more puppies for her! The puppies have all been doing great in foster care and are looking for individual homes so they can get the one-on-one training they need. Joey is the handsome heart-stealer of the group. He's the only one of the litter that got their dad's blue heeler coloring, and he is not afraid to use his good looks to charm you into giving him extra treats. He is all about play and snack time and is always front and center when tasty treats are involved.  He would love a family who can take him on lots of adventures, as he is a curious guy who loves to make new friends. Joey is still learning all of his basic manners, so his new family will need to be dedicated to continuing his training and socialization to help him be the best boy he can be. Joey has done well with other dogs and could be a great active sibling for a pup who needs a wrestling buddy. He could also do well as an only dog with lots of opportunities to play with dog friends. Joey has been in a foster home with a cat and could do well in a forever home with dog-savvy cats. Joey could be a great addition to a family with kids 10 years and older. Joey is still working on his housetraining, but has been doing great about holding it through the night and pottying outside with frequent trips out. His new family will need to be patient with him while he is learning and expect to work with him to help him succeed. Joey has been doing well being left in a pen with his brother while his foster family is away for short periods during the day and overnight. However, he has learned how to climb out of the pen, so he would do best being transitioned to being in a crate. He has never been truly alone, so he will need a family who can slowly acclimate him to being home alone. Joey is such an amazing little guy, and he can't wait to start his life with his forever family! If you think that might be you, submit an adoption application today!   Joey's adoption fee is $350.   Apply to adopt here!  https://form.jotform.com/52017002013129/   Applications are also available on the website (www.yolospca.org)  It can take up to 3-5 business days to hear back once you have submitted an application. The Yolo County SPCA is a private, not-for-profit, foster home-based animal rescue organization and does not have a shelter. All our animals awaiting adoption are in foster homes. Our adoption fees help us cover the cost of spay/neuter surgery, microchip and registration, and rabies vaccination (if over 4 months of age at intake or spay/neuter) for all animals. Dogs are tested for heartworm, started on preventatives, and given a DAPP vaccination. Adult dogs are up to date on their vaccinations prior to adoption. Puppies will be current on the vaccinations appropriate to their age. The adopter is responsible for additional vaccinations as necessary after the adoption. For more information about an animal, please email dogs@yolospca.org. For more general questions, please see our website at www.yolospca.org. July 23, 2025, 5:42 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Joey, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.