

About Me
Abilene
Status: Fostered
Estimated Age: 1 - 1.5 Years
Estimated Weight: 19 Pounds
UPDATE - 29 JANUARY 2026: Hi! My name is Albilene, or Abby for short, as my foster family calls me! According to my medical records, I was born late August, 2024, which makes me a very happy rambunctious 18-month-old pup!
I’m enjoying my time here at this foster home, even though my Greatest Foster Mom (GFM), Greatest Foster Dad (GFD) and Greatest Foster Human Sister (GFHS) insist that I do ALL my business outside! My foster home has a doggy door (kinda scary) that the resident pups understand, but I still think it’s easier just to do it inside where it’s warmer!
Speaking of the resident pups, I like playing with them if/when they are in the mood. Seems most of the time they’re sleepy curmudgeons and just prefer to have me snuggle with them during naps. I also love snuggling with the humans in their beds! Other times, I keep myself entertained by tossing toys in the air and chasing after them. GFM thinks I could be a good single pup because of this trait!
Like the resident pack, I love going on walks and I know how to do my business on a leash. As I am a typical Beagle, there’s loads of things to sniff and get me distracted on a walk. But even with my long legs I don’t trip on the leash!
I’m not too excited about being caged, but I do eat my meals in my kennel. It keeps me from checking on the slow eaters and offering my help to clean their bowls!
UPDATE - 10 JANUARY 2026: Little Abilene is off to a foster home! Let's see how she adjusts. More soon!
NEW - 1 JANUARY 2026: Happy New Year! Let's hope this new year finds homes for the many beagles who are waiting for their furever families. Abilene is a cute little beagle girl who is playful with other dogs but a little unsure about humans. She and a male with a broken leg came to the Amelia Animal Shelter in Virginia as strays. Her history is unknown. Abilene was adopted but returned because she needs a little more confidence and training. She is available for fostering or adoption.
Questions?
Q: Can you tell me more about a specific dog? Is s/he good with kids / housetrained / good with cats/ etc?
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Q: Can I meet a specific dog?
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Q: How can I adopt a specific dog?
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Q: Can I add another dog to the list on my application?
A: We don’t hold you to the dogs you listed on your application. It gives us an idea of what you are looking for. Plus it will let us know if someone is interested in one of our special needs / hard to place dogs.
Q: I indicated that I was interested in a specific dog on my application, but I see that s/he has been adopted. What happened?
A: We do not hold dogs. Applicants in the queue before you are being approved and may adopt the dog you are interested in before you are approved. But we are always getting new dogs in and your adoption coordinator will help you find the perfect match.
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About Array
- Breed: Abilene
- Age: Young ( 7 months - 2)
- Gender: Female