Joy was the perfect party goer.

We had a good size 4th of July party here at the Funny Farm. I would say about 40 people.   I was a little nervous about all the dogs and all the food and all the people but everyone did great. Well, except for Badger who helped himself to some roasted lamb and rice krispie treats. I would have to say that Joy was the best behaved and loved.  All the kids loved to pet her and she loved the attention.  She gave many kisses and would lay on her side for belly rubs.   Almost every person mentioned how they couldn't believe no one had adopted her yet and how adorable and well mannered she was.  I don't think she jumped on a single person.  She just sat by either my side or anyone's side who had pet her.  Unlike Copper my Viszla who begged for food. I had to put Copper away because Great Oma was feeding him potato chips which of course he loved but is not part of his normal diet. 

As you can see I had a long leash attached to her because we kept the gate to the pool open for people to go in and out.  We do not have a fenced in yard. We have an electric fence but the collars we have are too big for Joy. Plus it takes a few days to train her on it and every time I think about doing it someone is interested in her. That's just the way it works. There was a family interested in her but they thought she was much smaller.  She is a medium sized dog weighing in at about 30lbs.  I personally think she is the perfect size.  My other dogs are 50lb- 70lbs.  I wish I had taken more pictures of her on the 4th but I was busy hosting and talking.  She even stayed down by the pool when my neighbors let off some huge fireworks.  I had put her inside when they started and it didn't seem to bother her so I let her follow me down to the pool for the rest.  She was a little nervous but laid down under the table and was fine.  I caught her looking up and tilting her head to the side like, "Wow, that's different."  
Forever family, you are getting a gem of a dog. Don't get me wrong, she will need some work but she is a total sweet heart and love.  She will be a wonderful family dog.  I am so excited for you all.

Thanks for thinking rescue!
Stephanie