Charlie

My story

Charlie is a 35 pound, 9 year old, neutered Beagle who was surrendered to the rescue when his family was moving out of the country.  He is a cuddly, affectionate dog who enjoys the company of his people and the other Beagle in his foster home.  He seems more comfortable with dogs of a similar size or smaller.  True to his Beagley nature, he is a foodie and will steal food if given the opportunity.  His previous family even indicated he knew how to move chairs to get food off the table!!  Also, in typical Beagle fashion, he can be vocal and may howl or whine when anxious.  He may also bark when he sees other dogs and be eager to interact with them.  Despite being a senior, he is an active, energetic boy.  He is not crated trained and likes to sleep in his little bed or on the furniture.  Charlie's ideal home would have a fenced yard or be willing to take him out multiple times a day on leash walks to sniff, explore and do his business.  He will follow his nose and need to be in a fenced area when off leash.  We would only recommend a home with children if the children were older and respectful of his boundaries.  A home where someone is home more often than not, would best suit Charlie.  His prior home left him alone and indicated he would bark initially when left alone.  Charlie can be uncomfortable being handled by people he doesn't know aka strangers and by the veterinarian.  Anti-anxiety medication provided to him before he goes to the vet helps ease his concerns.  He would also benefit from a home that is able to read his body language and instruct new people to go slow when he is uncomfortable with handling.   April 27, 2026, 8:19 am

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