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Jellybean

Status: Fostered

Estimated Age: 3-4 Years

Estimated Weight: 15 Pounds

NOTE: Needs another dog in the home for confidence and companionship.

UPDATE - 14 OCTOBER 2024 (from foster dad): Jellybean has a lot of energy and thrives when there is another dog to play with. We take her to the dog park some days and she has a ball with the other dogs, never seeming to get tired, even after 45-60 minutes straight of running. When alone, she becomes a bit restless and anxious. She is very timid in general and gets anxious with medium to loud sounds. She is loving to humans but still a bit nervous around them, moreso to men, but doesn't bite or growl at anyone, rather tries to keep her distance. She is pretty quiet but will bark on occasion when something has her worked up. When left alone in her crate or pen area, she will bay for awhile before settling down. Her potty training is coming along. She seems to know the outside is where she needs to go but has some accidents in the house, even though we have her out every 2 hours. When she goes in the house, she goes in certain spots so at least it isn't everywhere. On walks she seems to be on a mission to catalogue every scent she comes across. She does well on the leash, doesn't pull or tug, but has her nose to the ground 90% of the time. At night she either sleeps in the bed with me or in the dog bed next to the bed. She likes the security of sleeping against someone (human or dog) and typically sleeps through the night.

Overall she is such a sweet girl with so much energy. I think the ideal home would be someone with another dog or two, and who can facilitate her release of energy (yard to runaround, a couple walks, dog park). She needs a caring family who will give her positive attention given her anxiety, where she will feel safe, and someone who is patient as she continues the transition to home life.

UPDATE - 14 SEPTEMBER 2024: Jellybean took a little detour for a month with a potential adopting family, but her energy level and possible need to have another dog in the home brought her back to us for a second chance at adoption. She came to today's Adoption Day and was able to find a foster home right away, so that is good news! This home has other dogs, so let's see how she does living in a home with both human and doggie companionship.

UPDATE - 7 JULY 2024: Jellybean is now fully vetted and available for fostering or adoption.

NEW - 10 JUNE 2024: Jellybean is little beagle mix girl who has an old eye injury that doesn’t affect her vision. She’s a little on the shy side - hard to tell what the little girl has been through. She was a stray at the Cumberland Animal Shelter in Virginia, so her history is unknown. She probably needs a quieter home with humans who will give her plenty of time to gain some confidence. Jellybean will be available soon.