Canterbury, CT - Beagle. Meet Lucas a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Beagle

Color

Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)

Age

5 years 1 month old, Young

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

35 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Lovable Lucas is one of our favorite foster dogs. He is Beagle through and through, right down to his beautiful singing voice. At 4.5 years old, he is a two time resident of our rescue after he was returned to us by an adopter who was unable to keep him any longer.

Lucas joined us for the first time in 2018, at just 11 months, after his owner surrendered him to an uncertain fate in NYCACC. Owner surrendered dogs often have a tough time losing their cushy homes and adapting to a harsh shelter environment that breeds stress and fear.

Lucas did not fare well in the shelter. He became unglued, and extremely fearful. His behavior deteriorated quickly, and we were asked to step in before he hit the euthanasia list. We were tickled pink to add another Beagle to our chorus. Lucas contributes the falsetto voice that we were missing.

Lucas appears to be a picture perfect Beagle in appearance and demeanor, and has all the classic traits of a tenacious Scent Hound. He has a sinewy, athletic physique, with trademark glorious floppy ears! He has the classic Beagle low maintenance, tri-color coat, and is at an ideal lean body weight of 30 pounds. Lucas is true to his Beagle Scent Hound roots. He is easy to entertain with a simple leash walk. Lucas loves the outdoors and savors all of the scents that nature has to offer. He needs 2 to 3 brisk leash walks a day to engage his mind and meet his energy needs.

Lucas is this an extremely lovable guy, and generally good-natured, unless you're at the vet. He becomes quite testy at the vet and we opted to muzzle him for precaution. We recommend that adopters choose a Vet experienced with Rescue dogs, and be prepared to use the muzzle to get in and out without a lot of drama.

Lucas is generally friendly, but can be suspicious of some strangers at first. He quickly warms to gentle human touch. He likes to engage with his people on his own terms, but is more than willing to follow pack rules when it comes to house manners and obedience training. Lucas would be the ideal companion for an active single or couple, who enjoy outdoor activities. We'd like to steer clear of children in Lucas' home since they may not respect his boundaries, when it comes to his food and toys.

Lucas will bond quickly and love his family, and will want to be the center of attention. If he is relegated to a fenced-in yard or a separate room in an apartment, he will get fussy and bark for attention. Lucas certainly could be alone for an 8 hour work day, as long as he has toys and chewies to amuse himself, but he is not a fan of isolation. When his folks are home he likes to be in the thick of things. He has a vibrant, intense personality, that will thrill Beagle people. He's very typical of the breed.

Lucas loves to play with other dogs, and has been one of the Superstars of our Big Dog play group. He holds his own with a pack of large Coonhounds and random Rottie-Shepherd mixes. Lucas would be a great fit for folks who have another young dog that likes to play. A young adult, Lucas had not had the benefit of much obedience work in his former home. He has begun to master the basics, but his adopter should be prepared to provide additional training, discipline and structure, and continue him on the path to Canine Good Citizenship.

Lucas is in excellent health, has been neutered. He has received routine vaccinations and health screenings. If you are interested in Lucas, please write to Angelsfrgod@aol.com or call/text Denise at 860-908-9738 for more info.