Hound Dogs Available for Adoption

Dog Name: Guppie Puppie

Breed: Beagle mix

Sex: Male

Age: 5-6 months

Weight: ~30lbs

Medical Needs: Neuter appointment scheduled at BVSPCA Georgetown on 5/21/26. Keeping this appointment is a condition of adoption and foster to adopt family must live within 1 hour of Georgetown to ensure he can be brought back for his scheduled appointment.

Housebroken: Yes. He goes to the door or whines if he's in the crate. No accidents but he will mark the bed if given the chance

Crate trained: Yes, goes in with a treat and learning “crate” command

Good in the car: Yes

Good on a leash: Yes, very minimal pulling

Energy level: Medium-high puppy energy. Loves playing on his own or with you. Not much of a lounger but once tired he will just hang out

Need a fenced in yard: Not required but would help let his energy out

Dog Friendly: Has lived with dogs in his previous home

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? no

Cat Friendly? unknown at this time

Kid Friendly: Yes

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? At least 5. He likes to give love bites (aka cobbing) and could knock down a small child. Supervision is always needed.

Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Guppie Puppie is one of the many pups that came to us from West Virginia. He was found on the side of the interstate. Thankfully his rough start did not affect his big personality and all the love he has to give! Being that he is still a puppy (a big one at that), he does have those behaviors typical for a dog his age. We will continue working on these behaviors until he finds his forever home. Guppie is showing so much potential and just how smart he is. Given his age, he has lots of puppy energy and will need an outlet to let out this energy.

Fosters Location: Willards, MD

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app)

The hound dog breed is a diverse group known for their incredible hunting abilities and keen sense of smell. These dogs are esteemed for their athleticism, endurance, and loyalty, making them excellent companions for active individuals and families alike. With a rich history of assisting hunters in tracking and trailing game, hounds possess a strong prey drive and a distinctive bay when on the hunt. Hounds come in various sizes and coat types, each with its unique characteristics, but they all share a remarkable intelligence and a friendly disposition.

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