Safe Haven of Iowa County

Jo-Jo and Chip are siblings who came to Safe Haven, along with Saysha, after having been fostered together  in Texas.   The puppies were pulled from a 'high-kill' shelter' in Texas where there remains an extreme population of stray dogs resulting from the hurricanes and the upheaval of households at that time.   The puppies were flown to us by a volunteer group of pilots, Pilots-n-Paws, who spend their weekends and own money to relay dogs to other shelters that have room and need for them.

The sad situation of too many stray dogs at a time when families are still in upheaval in Texas is offset by the fortunate situation in Iowa where there are more people looking for adoptable dogs than there are available dogs.   Consequently, we have these three very sociable young dogs who will be available for adoption as soon as they are spayed or neutered.   They are already microchipped and have received both rounds of puppy vaccines along with their first year rabies shot.  

Chip is a little more timid than his sister Jo-Jo, but he is learning to become more trusting and confident....he just needs a loving, patient family to shower him with love.  The Catahoula breed actually originated in Loiusiana and is the state dog.  These pups are most likely a mix with a hound.   The breed has  a reputation for being affectionate, loyal and gentle but also one that requires firm guidance.   A mix with a hound will likely inhance the good qualities of affection, loyalty and gentleness making a loving pet and companion.