A 12-year-old beagle with arthritis needs a forever home that’s easy-going, the Dakin Humane Society says.
“Meet Brian, an easy-going older Beagle who is looking for an easy-going home,” the humane society said. “He enjoys the comforts of indoors but really enjoys being outside exploring like Beagles do.”
The humane society thinks it’d be best to be in a home without children due to his age and arthritis.
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“He just doesn’t have that kind of energy,” the website states.
He could do well with another dog but they’d have to be calm. Then they could lounge around in the sun together. It is unclear how he’d do with cats.
“Despite his age, he is still an on-the-go kind of guy,” Dakin said.
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Brian isn’t the only dog looking for a forever home. Princess, a 4-year-old pit bull with a missing eye still needs a forever home after being isolated in a garage for many years, said the Dakin Humane Society.
Princess is a 4-year-old Pit Bull who came from a “tough situation,” the humane society said. But she is “a friendly and outgoing dog who loves nothing more than spending time with her people.”
See below for more animals available.
Jasmine is a female cat with a “heart full of love just waiting to be given to the right person.”
Jasmine is a female cat with a “heart full of love just waiting to be given to the right person.” She is sometimes scare of people and known by Dakin Humane Society as a “Spirit Cat.”
Church is a 2-year-old gray female cat who came to the shelter after her owner moved and couldn’t take her.
Church is a 2-year-old gray female cat who came to the shelter after her owner moved and couldn’t take her. She has lived with children and dogs before.
“Church is a friendly cat who loves attention and head and chin rubs,” wrote Dakin.
Luna needs someone who is as patient as she needs time to warm up to strangers.
Luna needs someone who is as patient as she needs time to warm up to strangers. The one-year-old terrier mix loves to play with toys and is house trained.
Two guinea pigs, Yusef and his son Ricardo, need a loving home together.
Two guinea pigs, Yusef and his son Ricardo, need a loving home together.
“They are both a little shy with new people at first but will take food from anyone. Once they get to know someone they are very friendly,” the humane society said.
Thor is a talkative, sweet boy who needs a new home.
Thor is a talkative, sweet boy who needs a new home.
“He loves attention and will rub all over you to make his feelings known,” wrote Dakin. “He would prefer to be the only cat in the house – he really needs all the attention for himself. Feather toys are one of his favorite things and once he’s done playing, he’ll hop right up next to you to take a nap.”
Mr. Gray Guy needs a loving home.
Mr. Gray Guy is an FIV-positive cat, which does not impact humans. He was founded by Dakin’s Kitten Street Team which helps community cats.