Joscelyn - Poodle and Golden Retriever Dog for Adoption in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Age: 3 years old
Weight: 32 lbs
Dog friendly: Yes
Cat friendly: Working on it & doing good!
Kid friendly: TBD
Potty trained: Working on it!
Crate trained: Yes
Adoption fee: $895

Meet Joycelyn

Doodle. Liquid. Stage-five clinger. Toy hoarder.

Joycelyn has exactly two hobbies in life:
1. Being held like a baby
2. Possessing every toy in the house

And she takes both VERY seriously.

Joycelyn does not simply snuggle. She melts. Pick her up and suddenly she has no bones. She will liquefy herself into whatever crevice exists between you, the couch, a blanket, another dog... doesn't matter. If there are four inches of available space, somehow an entire doodle is going in there. She also likes a little compression with her affection. Please squish her. Hold her too tight. Bury her under a blanket. Become one organism. This is her love language

When she's not actively trying to crawl inside your rib cage, Joycelyn is managing her extensive toy collection.
Foster Mom puts the toys away.
Joycelyn: Interesting choice.
Then, very calmly, she removes them one. by. one. Not frantically. Not destructively. Just with the quiet determination of a woman who knows Foster Mom has made a mistake and is willing to fix it herself.
Eventually all of her favorites are back where they belong: scattered across the floor.

Thank you, Joycelyn. Very helpful.

Shockingly, beneath all of this nonsense is actually a VERY good girl. She walks in a beautiful heel on leash, is quiet in her kennel, and is working hard on potty training. She's also been totally unbothered by the resident kitties hanging out on the other side of a baby gate.

So, what does Joycelyn need in her forever home? Honestly, mostly you.
Preferably sitting down.
With your arms available.
And absolutely no plans to organize her belongings

The Golden Retriever is a friendly, intelligent, and gentle dog breed known for its golden colored, water repellent coat. They are highly sociable and great with families, children, and other pets, making them popular as therapy and service dogs. With a love for outdoor activities and water, Golden Retrievers excel in various dog sports like agility and obedience. They require regular exercise, mental stimulation, and grooming to maintain their health and happiness. Overall, the Golden Retriever is a versatile and beloved companion dog breed.

The Poodle is a highly intelligent and elegant dog breed known for its distinctive curly coat and graceful appearance. Originally bred as water retrievers, Poodles come in three size varieties Standard, Miniature, and Toy each with their unique characteristics but sharing the breed's alert and friendly nature. Renowned for their hypoallergenic qualities and keen sense of humor, Poodles excel in various dog sports and activities, making them versatile companions suitable for different lifestyles and living situations.