Estimated Age: Born in mid-October 2025 (dropped at a shelter)
Estimated Weight: 17 pounds at 14 weeks (Nick and Kris)
UPDATE - 28 JANUARY 2026: Nick and Kris are still waiting for their forever homes! These 14-week-old puppies are full of spunk and energy. The would do best being split up, as the sibling rivalry is full gear. They do well with other dogs and love all people. They move fast, are super smart and outgoing, and are ready for the training.
Nick is the slightly taller of the two pups. He is all about the people. When he catches your eye, he catches your heart. Nick loves to be pet and held. He has already learned to sit for treats. He is a ready learner. We are practicing being on leash with harness, and he’s doing great. He has also conquered jumping on the couch and climbing a few stairs.
Kris is a zany, silly, fun-loving puppy. He loves to zoom around, slide under the couch and play chase. Kris already knows how to bring toys; we are working on fetch. Kris is practicing on a harness and leash. He jumps like a bunny to get up a few stairs and walks like a sniffing beagle in leash.
These boys are looking for families that are active, ready for some fun and puppy snuggles. They would do fine with or without a sibling.
UPDATE - 14 JANUARY 2026: Hurray! Coal was adopted! Let's find great homes for our last two Christmas puppies, Nick and Kris. We did get a DNA report back from one of the puppies: 52% Beagle, 35% Supermutt (whatever that is!), 13% Norwegian Elkhound.
UPDATE - 7 JANUARY 2026: Noel was adopted! Three litte silly boys left!<>
NEW - 21 DECEMBER 2025: Meet the Christmas puppies: Coal, Nick, Noel (pronounced Knowle), and Kris (all males). These puppies are personality PLUS! These cute 9-week-old puppies are little balls of energy! They are Beagle mixes with speckles of rust and white, coming in between 6-8 pounds currently - they are small and mighty. A talkative little pack that already gives direct eye contact to make sure they get their humans attention and hearts💕.They love being snuggled and pet. Warm blankies are always a fav, as are any crinkle toys.
Puppies will be available December 31st for adoption.
Questions?
Q: Can you tell me more about a specific dog? Is s/he good with kids / housetrained / good with cats/ etc?
A: What we know is in the write up. Our knowledge about any dog that is not in a foster homes is limited. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will work with you to match you with the right dog.
Q: Can I meet a specific dog?
A: We’re sorry, but you must be an approved adopter to meet our dogs. Pre-pandemic, dogs could be met at adoption days, but you still had to be approved to adopt from an adoption day.
Q: How can I adopt a specific dog?
A: You must submit an adoption application and be approved to adopt. You can do that under Adopt – you can also learn about the adoption process there.. It will take about two weeks for an adoption coordinator to get in touch with you. Please keep in mind that dogs that are available now may be adopted in the meantime. But we are always getting new dogs. You can see them on our website.
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.
