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Mateo
Status: Fostered
Estimated Age: 10+ Years
Estimated Weight: 20-21 Pounds
20 SEPTEMBER 2025: Mateo joined us at today's Adoption Day and enjoyed meeting people and being taken for walks. He was not adopted, but the good news is Mateo went off to a foster home where we will be able to learn more about this older fella. Here is an initial report from his new foster dad:
After getting skiddish and settling in on hardwood floors and a second bath from the ride home, Mateo is hanging out with the pack; he loves treats, is curious about cats and mirrors, and the investigation is underway to see if he not only knows his name but how well he can hear and see as he’s an older pup.
NEW - 31 JULY 2025: Mateo is an older beagle boy who was an owner surrender by an elderly man who was no longer able care for him. Mateo was surrendered to the Buckingham Animal Shelter in Virginia, but no additional information was provided. He’s a bit thin and has dry eyes that will require eye drops. He’s friendly and social and good with other dogs. Mataeo 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?
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.
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About Array
- Breed: Mateo
- Age: Senior (10+)
- Gender: Male