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Ace

Status: Fostered

Estimated Age: 7 Years (Est DOB 2/14/2019)

Estimated Weight: 29-30 Pounds

UPDATE 22 AUGUST 2026: Ace has had quite a history with BREW. He originally came to us in 2024, went through heartworm treatment, found a foster home, got adopted, came back to BREW when Ace struggled feeling comfortable with the male human in the home, and now he has been in a foster home for over a year. He is doing very well in his foster home, and we thought the foster family was going to adopt him, but they are no longer able to commit to that adoption. Ace is back to being available for adoption. See the August 6th update from the foster family. We hope this boy can settle into a permanent home soon!

UPDATE – 6 AUGUST 2026: Ace is a momma’s boy, but that doesn’t mean Dad is chopped liver. He feels most comfortable with his foster mom near, and cries when left alone with the substitute human. He isn’t crate trained, but we’ve left him home with our other dogs and has done great (no destruction, potty accidents, etc). He does come around after a while and accepts plenty of treats, pets, and words of encouragement – come to think of this, who is training who?

Ace loves playing with his foster sister and enjoys “bed-time-playtime” (a daily ritual where we play with all our dogs on our bed; it seems to really help with Ace and his nervousness). He is very comfortable and playful when on the big human bed and plays with all humans and dogs with reckless abandon, yes even his foster dad! He will snuggle, nuzzle, and “air bite” and play with his dad during this time, and we’ve found that those days tend to be better days where he’s more confident and calm.

He is a very gentle and special boy, and we have found it very rewarding watching and experiencing him come out of his shell and show off his goofy and playful self. Ace LOVES walks and LOVES going on adventures in the car with his foster mom. He rides great in the car and just settles down and stares at you while you drive. He does great on walks and pulls at the beginning but then gets in a rhythm: sniff, sniff, pee, sniff, sniff, etc. He also is very fond of the big yellow couch in the basement, and never misses an opportunity to jump on it and roll around – even when nobody else is ready to retire to the basement for the evening.

He’s been great about baths (tolerates them) and decent with nail clipping. He’s even started to learn a new trick: paw! Except when he does it, he’s very “bashful” and will tuck his head under his leg when you shake his paw – it’s the most adorable thing.

Oh, and are you familiar with pup cups? Another daily ritual that his foster dad loves is giving whipped cream, or as we call it ‘whippies’ every morning. Right on cue, when he hears his dad starting to make his coffee, he hustles out of the bedroom b/c it’s time for his whippies! – again, who’s training who here???

The only concern we have is that he may try “hitch-hiking.” While this may sound serious, we’re only kidding. We joke that because he has extra dewclaws on his hind legs and when he lays down and sticks his leg in the air, it looks like he’s trying to hitch a ride by sticking his “thumb” out. It’s hilarious and maybe just an inside joke we have but we’ll think you’ll enjoy. We always tell him not to get in cars with strangers just in case (especially to avoid the ones that claim they have candy to share).

While we’ve had Ace for over a year, we think he’ll adjust fine to a new family and environment with patience and care. He would do best in a quieter home with a dog sibling or two and patient and gentle parents. He’s also friendly with cats! We’d also recommend a home without young children.

UPDATE – 23 JULY 2025: Ace was adopted in December 2024, but he is now back with BREW when Ace had trouble warming up to one of the male humans, for no reason anyone could figure out. Ace can be a timid boy, and the family decided it would be best for Ace to be rehomed by BREW. The good news is Ace is back in a foster home while he waits for a new forever home. Here is an update from his new foster family:

Ace is settling in nicely after an owner surrender that unfortunately turned out to not be a good fit. He’s very timid and is still working on warming up to us. He has been doing really well with our other dogs (2 of our own and 1 foster), which we think have taught him how to play and be more confident. We believe he would do best going to a home with a social dog to help him learn to come out of his shell. We learned from his previous owner that he does great with cats, too!

He walks well on a leash and can pull at times, but nothing out of control; he’s just excited to be out on a walk. Walks are where he feels most confident, but as soon as we get home, he goes back to being anxious and nervous. He will also attempt to bolt out the front door, so make sure to get his harness on first before going on walks or make sure he’s blocked off from the front door if you enter/exit.

He’s housetrained and we haven’t had any accidents while home or when we’ve been away from home (we don’t crate him as he just chills while we’re gone – per our doggy cameras). He loves being outside and will lay in the sun all day if we let him. We think he would do well in a quiet household, with older children or no children, a large fenced in yard for him to enjoy, and another dog to play with is a must.

Overall he is a wonderful dog with a kind soul who occasionally cuddles, which is becoming more frequent, and is looking for a low energy home to enjoy with another dog or two. He takes treats very gently, is learning to jump on the bed for play time with our other beagles, and likes to put his paws up on the side of the bed in the morning when he is excited to get his day started.

UPDATE – DECEMBER 2024: Original adoption.

UPDATE – 12 NOVEMBER 2024 (from foster mom): Ace has been in our home for a little over a week. He’s a nice but shy boy who is slowly coming out of his shell. He follows me around the house but is content to snooze in a warm, soft dog bed. He’s also quiet in his crate and seems fine when we leave the house. Ace seems housetrained so far, but we keep an eye on him. He gets along with the resident dog, Daisy, and has started to play with her. You can also see that he is fine with the cats and will allow them to share the sun with him. Ace does his business on leash, but he can be a little pully because he loves to sniff all the things. He is a little skittish and gets startled by loud noises. Ace would probably do best in a quieter household but would be fine to have a furry friend. He would be a great companion for someone looking for a quiet, low-key beagle.

UPDATE – 2 NOVEMBER 2024: Ace joined us at Beaglefest today and went home as a fostered dog! We look forward to seeing how Ace does living in a home since he has been at our kennels for a while. Stay tuned!

UPDATE – 10 AUGUST 2024: Our dear Ace is done with his heartworm treatment, including the required rest period, and he is off and running! He is feeling and looking good and was able to join us at our Adoption Day today. He loved being walked around on a leash and has a nice balance of energy and down time. He was quiet and got along with everyone. Ace ended up going back to the kennels, but he is ready to go and hoping for a foster home or permanent home soon!

NEW – 22 JUNE 2024: Ace came to BREW as a stray from Richmond, Virginia. He had heartworms, so he had to go through a few months of treatment. He is now good to go other than needing 6 weeks of “quiet time.” He will be ready for normal activity by the end of July. Ace is friendly and good with other dogs. He is available for fostering or adoption.