Episode 1:

Labrador Joey is a loving and confident friend

Posted by Elizabeth Murphy

Welcome to Joey’s Puppy Pen!

Joyful Joey wants to say hello! This little Lab has a heart as golden as his floppy ears and is the perfect canine company.

A very cute close up photo of Joey with his mouth slightly open, eyes looking upwards.

Wherever he goes, Joey is loving life and finding fun in everything he encounters. And putting his best coffee-coloured toe beans forward, he’s on his way to transforming a deaf person’s life. 

White labrador Joey running on grass. His ears are flapping high above his head.

At home, this independent puppy is equally happy spending time in his own company as with his favourite humans.

White labrador puppy walking out of a blanket covered dog bed.

A typical day for Joey revolves around his soft toys, snoozing… and stealing socks! But despite these moments of sweet mischief, Joey has already formed a fantastic friendship with his Volunteer Puppy Trainer, Susie.  

Little white lab Joey is being held in the arms of a woman and looking over her shoulder at camera.

“Joey is an absolutely gorgeous puppy! He is so affectionate and inquisitive,” shared Susie. “Recently, we visited our local pet shop together to get some new toys.

White Labrador puppy Joey mid walk, with his head and tail held high..

He was so excited as everything in the shop smelt so interesting!” If you think the pet shop is interesting, Joey, just you wait until you see your first supermarket!

White lab pup Joey sitting up on grass, his head turned to the side and mouth open.

Time spent with Joey is simply a treat and his zest for life brightens up any rainy day. Whatever the weather, Joey’s instinctive sense of fun and love will bring confidence and connection to his future deaf partner. 

Little Joey is wearing a hearing dogs jacket that is still too big for his puppy sized form.

Will Joey’s ears become more golden as he grows? How many stolen socks will join his collection? And which deaf person will he grow up to support? Sponsor Joey today to find out! 

Yellow lab Joey photographed portrait style against a plain grey background. His head is tilted to the side.

Joey's next Puppy Pen Episode will be out in March/April.

In the meantime, thank you again for sponsoring Joey! 

About the author

Hello, I’m Elizabeth and I work in the Sponsor a Puppy team. I am very lucky to get to know lots of the adorable pups who are training to be life-changing hearing dogs – they really are amazing!

Mid shot of a woman smiling leaning on a wooden gate