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Meet Josie - A gentle soul with so much potential — just waiting for the right person to help her bloom.

Josie is a young, small, pup who has already shown incredible resilience. Coming from a hoarding situation, she didn’t understand what love or trust looked like, but slowly, she is learning. In her foster home, after about two months, she began to follow her foster mom from room to room, even keeping close to her feet — a milestone that spoke volumes about her quiet courage.

Josie absolutely loves other dogs and enjoys the company of cats as well. She plays and interacts beautifully with them after a short warm-up period, and having other animals around helps her feel more secure in new environments. She is very close to being fully potty trained and does well as long as she is consistently taken outside. It is important that Josie is always kept secure on a leash attached to a harness or in a safely fenced-in yard, as she is still learning to trust her surroundings.

Because she is still nervous and learning to feel safe, Josie would do best in a home without children, or one with calm, respectful kids who understand that she needs space and time to approach at her own pace. She has made big progress — she now walks on a harness and leash, something she was once terrified of, and she has recently started taking treats from her foster mom, which is a wonderful step in bonding and training. Josie has been adopted once and returned through no fault of her own. Her adopters simply were not able to provide the patient lifestyle she needs to continue coming out of her shell. Josie needs a patient adopter who is dedicated to her success, someone who can provide reassurance, slow introductions, routine, and gentle training when she is ready.

She may not be the dog who runs into your arms on day one, but she is the dog who will reward patience with deep trust and meaningful connection. With time, kindness, and stability, Josie will continue to grow — and whoever earns her heart will have something truly special - fill out an application for her today! To set her (and you!) up for success, six sessions of Zoom Room training are included with her adoption fee.

Breed: Sheltie mix

Sex: Female

Estimated Birth Date: 5/1/2025

Weight: 15 pounds

Status: Available

Add Date: 9/1/2025

Last Updated: 12/2/2025

Adopt Date: 12/21/2025

PPI#: 091025.2r

Tag #: ####

Foster Name: Rachel

Adoption Fee: $400



Likes Cats: Yes

Likes Dogs: Yes

House trained: Mostly

Needs a pal: Yes

Likes kids under 5: Respectful kids

Likes over 5: Respectful kids

Kenneled: Yes, when away and at night

Walks on a leash Yes, a harness

Shares Toys With Humans: Yes

Shares Toys With Other Animals: Yes

Eats Nicely With Humans: Yes

Eats Nicely With Other Animals: Yes

Knows Basic Commands: No

Fence Needed: Highly preferred

Fence Jumper: No, can climb chain link fence so must be supervised

Crate Trained: Yes, occasional accident

Energy Level (1-5): 3

Rides nicely in car: Yes, rides in crate



Note: Please understand the statements about this animal are based upon the foster home's evaluation of the animal. The animal might behave differently (negatively or positively) in your home. While the animal might be good with the current foster’s dogs, cats, children, etc., it may not be with your animal(s) or children. The animal may be housebroken or litter trained in the home of the foster but may relapse in your home. The animal is represented to the public as it performs in the foster home and any statements made regarding the animal are conditional to that foster home setting. Those interested in adopting should have read all information about the animal and understand they cannot claim they did not understand the facts about this animal as understood by Planned Pethood and/or the foster. Planned Pethood and vet(s) do our best to provide accurate age and breed of the animal, but sometimes they are educated guesses. Please understand that statements made regarding this animal are simply overviews and are not guaranteed. Your adoption fee is non-refundable for any reason.