"Rover Reporter" Diane Sturgeon is a dedicated volunteer to P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center in Rockport, taking dogs for walks every weekend. She would like you to meet Joel.

Meet Joel, a rambunctious, but cuddly eight- or nine-month-old lab mix puppy who needs an owner willing to exercise him and work with him on "good dog manners."  He sometimes thinks the leash is a tug of war toy, so he needs to be reminded that that behavior is not allowed.  He loves every person he meets and has a great time downtown sitting for treats in all the stores and trying to get every person he sees to pay attention to him.  He'll sit and give serious puppy dog eyes with his big goofy ears cocked a little bit askew if you don't notice him right away. As soon as he has your attention, his tail goes wild and he'll lean right in for plenty of love --sometimes going for the full-on flop over for belly rubs.

It's really sad to see Joel still in the kennels because he has so much rambunctious energy and is waiting for a home. Joel is very eager to please and loves treats, so he'll be easy to teach plenty of tricks beyond the standard "Sit!" A smart and energetic boy like Joel is waiting for someone to come along, so wouldn't you like to be the one to give this gorgeous boy a home?

Browse P.A.W.S.' "Adopt A Pet' gallery or contact them at: http://www.pawsadoption.org/contact-us