February 22, 2026August 4, 2026
About Me
Rover – Fostered – Attending 8/8 Adoption Day in Springfield, VA
Rover
Status: Fostered
Estimated Age: 7 Years (Est DOB 2/24/2019)
Estimated Weight: 52 Pounds
UPDATE - 2 AUGUST 2026: Looking for a chill companion? Rover may be your guy!
Rover’s favorite pastimes include eating snacks and meals, sleeping on the couch, and hanging out with his people. Meals and treats make this boy really, really happy! He may jump up and take his cookies with great enthusiasm, so we’re helping him learn that treats taste just as good when accepted a little more calmly.
Rover isn’t much of a barker, but he will happily have a lively conversation with you when given the chance. He walks nicely on a leash, although—as any self-respecting hound would—he frequently stops to investigate all the interesting smells along the way. Since he’s a bit of a chunky dude, convincing him to get moving again can sometimes be part of the adventure!
Rover would love a home where he can enjoy good food, comfortable couches, leisurely walks, and plenty of time with his people. Could this easygoing, talkative boy be the companion you’ve been looking for?
NEW - 22 FEBRUARY 2026: Rover came to BREW after his owner passed away. We picked him up from a family member this week, and he handled the transition like a true gentleman. For the long car ride to his foster home, Rover calmly settled himself into the backseat and rode quietly the whole way.
Once he arrived, he quickly made himself comfortable. Every now and then, he looked at us and let out one of his deep, low barks — almost as if to say, “What’s this place… and why am I here?” It was a big day of change for him, but he handled it with grace.
At bedtime, Rover jumped right up and claimed his spot with the humans. (And honestly, on his first night, how could we say no?) He slept soundly and didn’t move all night.
We’re still getting to know his full personality, but so far Rover is low-key, affectionate, and loves to snuggle. He appears to be a “Bagel” — a Beagle/Basset mix — which means he’s adorably stocky at about 50 pounds with that wonderful deep hound bark.
Stay tuned as we learn more about this sweet, soulful boy.
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: Rover
- Age: Mature (6-9)
- Gender: Male