Life has never been kind to Joy, a sweet deaf pup. Her heartbreak began when her owners abandoned her at an overcrowded shelter — while she was heavily pregnant.

Confused and hurt, she couldn’t understand why she was left behind at the very moment she needed care and affection the most.

When her puppies were born, Joy poured all of her love into them, hoping they’d be adopted into families who would never abandon them.

Her wish came true — one by one, all of her babies found forever homes. Soon after, Joy was moved to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary in Kansas, holding onto hope that her turn for love would come, too.

Sweet Joy

It didn’t take long for the sanctuary’s staff and volunteers to fall for Joy’s bright personality. She loved going on walks, and her playful antics

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