Dear friends, I am a 10 year old, girl Golden. My name means happy, and I used to wonder why I was named that because I certainly wasn’t feeling too happy. I was “thrown away” by my original owners and left at a shelter. I wasn’t feeling very beautiful either, as my fur was all matted. And guess what awful thing happened? I had to have my fur shaved because it was such a mess! Ladies, you can relate here! Imagine having to have your hair shaved! I thought I was doomed! But I started to hear Christmas music and realized that my name, Joy, was in a lot of the songs. These songs made me happy, and I started to feel positive again. Soon enough, AGA introduced me to a wonderful couple who made me feel, well, JOYFUL! I wagged my tail, and they told me I was pretty. I also met the rest of their family: a Golden girl who is 12 and a little cat named George. I loved playing with them. But I haven’t gotten to the best part of my story yet! THEY ADOPTED ME! I hear bells ringing and feel like a Christmas song! I am so excited to be a part of this great family. Thank you to everyone who helped me find them and let me know the meaning of my name. Tidings of comfort and…Joy!