My name is Stumpy!

Meet Stumpy, a 1.5-year-old Basset Hound/Poodle mix with medium energy who balances walks and playtime with plenty of snuggles. Rescued from an Arkansas shelter where he was on the euthanasia list due to lack of space, Stumpy is now safe in Minnesota, thriving in foster care, and ready for his forever home. He’s a happy, silly, people-adoring goofball who loves being near his humans, happily following you around the house, though he’s also content curling up on the bedroom floor during quiet moments. He’s great on walks, enjoys car rides, and absolutely delights in snowy adventures (with a little help clearing his paws afterward). Stumpy is potty trained but may mark briefly in new environments until he settles into a routine, enjoys other dogs, is okay with cats with respectful introductions, and may do well with kids given thoughtful, supervised meet-and-greets. He’s working on polite greetings and can jump when excited, so continued positive reinforcement training will help him shine. A bit picky about food, he does best with a consistent, quality diet, and his Basset/Poodle coat requires regular brushing and occasional professional grooming. Stumpy will thrive in a home where his people are around often, can maintain a consistent potty schedule, enjoy daily walks and cozy cuddle time, and don’t have stability or mobility challenges due to his enthusiastic, bouncy nature. Silly, affectionate, and the perfect blend of adventure buddy and couch companion, Stumpy is ready to be your loyal, smile-inducing everyday sidekick.