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My basic info
Breed
Plott Hound/Beagle
Color
Brindle
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Bala was a recent guest of one of our rural Animal Control Shelter partners, along with her sister, Sage. Both our girls have a hard luck story to tell, since they were strays for a while, before the Dog Officer picked them up. When they first arrived at the shelter, Bala and Sage were frightened, and shut down. Clearly, some tauma had befallen these girls.....we can only imagine the story they could tell.
Our longtime shelter contact, Emily, was particularly smitten with Bala, and beseeched us to take these striking two year old Beagle/Plott Hound mixes into our rescue program, to complete their vet care, and find their forever homes. They have adjusted beautifully to country life, and now that their vet care is finished, they eagerly await their new families.
At first Bala and Sage were quite bonded, but we have socialized them with other dogs, so that they can be adopted separately, into multi-dog homes. Or, they could be adopted together into a home ready for a compatible pair of siblings. Bala is the bolder of the two, but is still quite shy at first meeting. While she takes a few minutes to warm up, once she is comfortable, Bala will charm her adopter with an ear to ear grin that lights up a room.
Bala and Sage are largely Plotthounds, which we don't see in rescue very often. They sport the characteristic brown Brindle pattern coat, and long floppy ears. Their coats are short, glossy, and require minimal grooming. In size, Bala is smaller than breed standard, weighing about 35 pounds. We suspect Beagle DNA somewhere in the mix, due to her smaller, compact physique.
As a scent hound, Bala is easy to entertain, because she gets maximum brain and body workout from a simple stroll in the woods. She loves nature, and outdoor activities are the ideal means to bonding with her. She seems alert and interested in the world around her. Bala is a medium energy dog and does well with a couple of leisurely strolls each day, and then quiet relaxation time next to her beloved human.
Bala would be a great fit for an active single or couple, who can offer her a gentle touch, and patience to allow her time to unwind. She may not trust small children, but she would do well with another friendly dog or cat. For folks who truly love the process of helping a traumatized rescue dog heal, adding Bala to the family will reap endless heartfelt rewards.
Bala has good house manners, and is house trained and crate trained. Adopters should expect the occasional accident as she transitions to a new home. Bala is in excellent health, and is spayed. She is vaccinated for rabies, parvo, adrenovirus, distemper, coronavirus, leptopirosis, canine influenza, and bordatella. She has been dewormed, and has tested negative for heartworm, lyme, earlichia and anaplasmosis.
If you are interested in Bala, please write to Denise@eskiesonline.com, or call/text Denise at cell: 860-908-9738 for an adoption application.
Eskies Online is a 501(c)(3) Multibreed rescue group that serves unwanted American Eskimos and other dogs in need. Our group of volunteer foster homes spans the North East, and our adoption territory extends from Maine to eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and parts of northern Maryland. Once an adopter is approved, we arrange transportation. We do not adopt dogs beyond our territory. Please visit our website: www.eskiesonline.com for more information about our group and our adoption procedures.
