My story begins and continues in Cleveland, Ohio, born and raised in Berea.  I have a great family and am living happily ever after with Ken and our furry kids.  After graduating with “Brave Pride” in 1982 I realized two important facts, I didn’t like college and I enjoyed working in the restaurant business so I headed downtown and started bartending.  Loved it for a while but wanted something more, Ken helped me open my next chapter, JoyCares (August, 2000) and I’ve been driving the poop mobile ever since.

I love all animals; big and small.  My compassion for them has been a lifetime commitment straight from the heart.  Snuffy the Schnauzer was my first dog at age three, a gift from my beloved grandfather.  (My stripper name is Snuffy Beeler, LOL) I’ve cared for lots of pets both inside and outside the house; one of my favorites is Peanut.  Riding horses has impacted my life as much as dogs and cats.

My current critters are Sinatra who is a blind/deaf Aussie Lab mix and my kitty Casper. Tonya, Dr. Dude, Gazelle, Pete, Max and Bailey are now playing at the Rainbow Bridge. PLUS! I have an open door policy for at least one foster dog at a time.

After office hours I like to use my spare time to give back to the community.  I always enjoyed the many years that I volunteered for various animal rescue groups in the greater Cleveland area.  I love planning and executing fundraisers and I truly enjoyed all of the people I got to meet and work with while serving as a board member for two different rescues. Currently, I am helping a non-profit that is near and dear to my heart.  The People with Pets Outreach Project is in the works helping people with their pets while they are in the hospital.  There is just so much more than to just caring for their pets while they are hospitalized. I’m learning how much more help people need and my passion is to helping those in need.

 

Beyond the critter world, I heart my Kindle Fire and have about 20 books on my reading list at any one time. I enjoy cooking for my mom and Ken in our new house. I love movies and binge watching series when I can. I love all music; I played the piano, tuba and clarinet growing up and tune in to WMMS while I’m out and about visiting critters.

 

Joy’s Favorites:
I love ANY type of ice cream & hot fudge sundae

Season is fall! I LOVE the colors, smells, crisp temperatures, pretty leaves+

Books – as a kid My Friend Flicka, as an adult my favorite critter book is The Art of Racing in the Rain

Cleveland Restaurant ~ LUCHITAS!!!!!!

Quote – “Some people talk to animals.  Not many listen though. That’s the problem.” ~A. A. Milne