UPDATE - 28 JANUARY 2024: It took year, but Holt has finally found a foster home! Here is an initial report from his new foster family:
Holt is a sweet, quiet, shy Beagle and Basset mix. Holt has had a very rough start and is very timid and nervous/scared. He definitely needs time to build up trust and confidence but you could not find an easier dog. Each evening we bring Holt up on the couch with us and he gently lays his head on his foster dad’s leg. He is learning that belly rubs feel good and people can be kind. He loves some wet food mixed in with his dry kibbles. He knows to go potty outside and has had no accidents. A fenced yard would be great for Holt, but is not a requirement as long as you have a long leash to allow him to run a bit each day. He lays quietly in his kennel. If he needs to go outside after he goes to bed, he will let out a couple barks to ask you to please let him out. Holt would do well in a home with other pets. He seems to enjoy his doggie siblings and even enjoys interacting with his cat siblings. Holt is not aggressive at all. Holt will need a family that will take the time to build trust with him and understand that he has a lot of bad memories from his life before.
UPDATE - 29 JANUARY 2023: Holt is now fully vetted and available for fostering or adoption.
NEW - 3 JANUARY 2023: Holt is a sweet beagle boy who is a little on the shy side. He lays down when you pet him. He and 4 other beagles were an owner surrender to the Green County Animal Shelter in Virginia to avoid court action. Holt was most likely a hunting dog, but no background was provided. He will be available soon.
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.
