Meet Lady.

Amherst, MA · 5 years 3 months · Shar Pei / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Aug 25, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 25, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Lady! A lovable five-year-old Shar Pei/Labrador Retriever mix currently in Youngsville, NC, whose essence is a joyful blend of squishy-faced charm, playful spirit, and snuggly sweetness wrapped in a silky-soft tan coat. At about 50 pounds, Lady is a medium-sized girl with a huge appreciation for life’s simple pleasures, especially balls! Balls to chase, balls to carry, balls to parade around proudly, Lady is delightfully toy obsessed. She’ll even play fetch with herself when her people are busy, making her quite the one-dog entertainment committee! Stuffed animals are favorites, too, and seeing Lady happily trot around with her toy of the moment is guaranteed to inspire smiles. When playtime winds down, Lady is ready to snuggle. She loves curling up on the sofa while her people read, watch a show, or listen to music, and she may happily volunteer as a cozy sleeping buddy. Her wonderfully soft, velvety coat makes cuddle time even sweeter, and regular brushing will help keep it feeling fabulous! Lady enjoys walks, yard play, window watching, car rides, and leisurely sniffing adventures. She even likes dipping her toes into lakes and streams. She knows “sit,” comes when called, is house-trained and crate trained, and does well when left alone for short periods, whether loose or relaxing in her crate. Lady can be selective with canine companions because sharing treasured toys is not her favorite activity. She tends to do better with male dogs and is less comfortable with female dogs, so she may be compatible with a laid-back male dog who isn’t interested in competing for toys. She could also happily soak up all the attention as the only dog! Lady needs a cat-free home. An adult home or family with older, middle-school-aged children would suit her well. She is generally more comfortable with women and can be nervous around men, so she may need extra time, patience, and gentle introductions to feel at ease with the men in her new family. Storms can also make her nervous. Lady is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. Could this soft, silly, ball-loving snugglebug be the companion you’ve been hoping to welcome into your family? If you’re interested in providing Lady with a loving home, please email adopt@joyfulpets.com for more information about adopting her! Please note that Lady is currently in foster care through one of our trusted rescue partners and will remain with her foster family until the right match is found. Because rescue-partner pets are managed directly by their respective organizations, their adoption process, requirements, and fees may differ from Joyful Pets’ direct rehoming program. Our team will be happy to connect you with the rescue and help guide you through their process to ensure everything goes smoothly.

RescueGroups record ID: 22735467

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.