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My basic info
Breed
Beagle/Basset Hound
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Rebel is a very special pup. He had a hard first year of his life, making it near impossible for him to trust people. He has spent the better part of this year learning there are good people out there and life is full of fun stuff and love. Rebel will never be the life of the party, but to his few people, he will remain loyal, true, and loving.
Rebel is a 1.5 year old beagle/basset hound mix. He has a stunning blue eye, leading to more of his ruggedly good looks. He is rather quiet for a hound, only making noises when he is happy. He is affectionately referred to as a seal, as he uses his stubby little legs to slide around on you and makes little barking noises for belly rubs. Rebel takes a few days to sufficiently warm up to new people, but will follow anyone around that holds his leash. After a steady day of treats and loving, he is yours forever, loyal and true. Rebel has to make the first contact, so patience and understanding is important on any future family’s part.
Rebel would be happiest with 1-2 adults, no kids, and no other pets. He needs room to shine! He does go to PetSmart and on outings with his foster, but relies on her to show him confidence and to let others know he doesn’t like to be patted, but rather he likes to observe. He is crate trained and at first, prefers to spend most of his time there. Over time, he comes into his own and flourishes. He is mostly house trained and getting into a routine helps his confidence and manners immensely. His favorite spot is the back of the couch during TV time and cuddling on the bed beside you in the wee hours of the morning.
If you have a single spot for Rebel and have patience to let him get to know you, email Amanda.lin@bigfluffydogs.com and submit an application today.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM ADOPT-A-PET: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for:1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only "hold it" for one hour per month of age (ex. a 4 month old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break).2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old, to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise.3.) Socialization: The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home.4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded tenfold, for years to come.Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy.Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time consuming, and can be expensive.All Dogs Require:Supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well socialized dog is more than worth the effort put in to get them there.
