Hello Humans! My name is BJ, and I am a very overweight Beagle mix, about 6.5 years old, weighing 74 pounds when I should weigh about 35-40. I was having a good life in San Antonio, Texas, with my owner and my senior doggy housemate, Poppy, but unfortunately, our owner passed away. We moved in with relatives until a rescue could be found, and we are now in a foster home for 4 Little Paws Rescue, and are looking for forever homes.
I am a VERY sweet and friendly boy who was being WAY over-fed by home-help aides while my owner was in hospice. I hear that I basically look like a big Twinkie on legs, but I have not lost my ability or willingness to go for walks on a leash. I just need to take some resting breaks along the way, but my enthusiasm is palpable. While at home with nothing to do and bored, I am a total couch potato. I enjoy a bit of playtime with Poppy, and she’s quite the trooper, weighing in at only 17 lbs. Otherwise, I am friendly with other dogs, but not playful with them, and I truly don't care for the “in-your-face” type of dog. I would be best either by myself or with another calm senior dog or lazy dog housemate. I am very affectionate, loving pets and sharing kisses, and I am a very well-behaved boy. I never bark, and I am fully housebroken. I think it's a given that I love doggy treats, but I’m not too interested in doggy toys. I am hoping for a healthier life with someone interested in helping me turn things around, go for more walks, eat healthier snacks, or no snacks at all, so I can have more energy and a more handsome physique than resembling a Twinkie, LOL!
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Hello Humans! My name is BJ, and I am a very overweight Beagle mix, about 6.5 years old, weighing 74 pounds when I should weigh about 35-40. I was having a good life in San Antonio, Texas, with my owner and my senior doggy housemate, Poppy, but unfortunately, our owner passed away. We moved in with relatives until a rescue could be found, and we are now in a foster home for 4 Little Paws Rescue, and are looking for forever homes.
I am a VERY sweet and friendly boy who was being WAY over-fed by home-help aides while my owner was in hospice. I hear that I basically look like a big Twinkie on legs, but I have not lost my ability or willingness to go for walks on a leash. I just need to take some resting breaks along the way, but my enthusiasm is palpable. While at home with nothing to do and bored, I am a total couch potato. I enjoy a bit of playtime with Poppy, and she’s quite the trooper, weighing in at only 17 lbs. Otherwise, I am friendly with other dogs, but not playful with them, and I truly don't care for the “in-your-face” type of dog. I would be best either by myself or with another calm senior dog or lazy dog housemate. I am very affectionate, loving pets and sharing kisses, and I am a very well-behaved boy. I never bark, and I am fully housebroken. I think it's a given that I love doggy treats, but I’m not too interested in doggy toys. I am hoping for a healthier life with someone interested in helping me turn things around, go for more walks, eat healthier snacks, or no snacks at all, so I can have more energy and a more handsome physique than resembling a Twinkie, LOL!
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
More about this rescue
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
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