Meet Joey.

Yreka, CA · 3 years 11 months · Hound / Great Dane / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Aug 3, 2024. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 4, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Joey – the gentle giant with a nose for adventure, a big heart, and a whole lot to say! Joey is an extra-large, incredibly smart guy who’s sure to turn heads wherever he goes. With his impressive height and striking eyes, people might even do a double-take — “Is that a dog... or a horse?” Despite his towering presence, Joey is pretty well-mannered… most of the time. When he’s feeling stubborn, though, he’s got a cheeky little streak that says, “Oh, you want me to do that? Hmm… let me think about it!” But don’t worry—he’s mostly a good sport, especially when treats are involved! He’s mastered commands like ‘Sit,’ ‘Down,’ and ‘Paw,’ and walks nicely on a leash most of the time—except when his powerful hound nose catches an irresistible scent. Then, all bets are off as he follows his curious sniffer! Joey isn’t just a big guy—he’s also quite the chatterbox and loves to talk back to his humans, sharing his thoughts and keeping the conversation lively. This big boy comes with a big personality to match. Joey loves to tease you by placing his toys just out of reach, giving you those wide, expectant eyes until you grab it to play. With his long arms and big, playful paws, he’s a pro at batting toys out of your hand and chasing them down for endless games of fetch. If you’re looking for nonstop entertainment and a smile-maker, Joey’s your guy! Joey has enjoyed positive experiences with other dogs and might do well with the right canine companion, but he’s also happy being your one and only. He’s best suited for a moderately active home that will keep him busy with fetch sessions and plenty of mental challenges. A true ball enthusiast, Joey can play fetch as long as you’re willing to throw! Call the Ranch today to meet this lovable giant and add some big-hearted fun—and conversation—to your life! Thank you for considering adopting a Rescue Ranch dog. While they are with us, each and every rescue dog receives the best of care in a loving and nurturing environment. Their routines include daily playgroups or partnering with dog buddies, quality time walking or being groomed, and two meals a day with dog biscuits for dessert.

RescueGroups record ID: 20713872

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.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

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

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:10 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.