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Beatrice

Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound

Female, young
Duart, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Story
Barks and Meows Rescue introduces Beatrice. She was one of 12 puppies born in a home to Mommy Princess in North Bay. Mommy and her litter and 19 other hounds were confiscated from their home and surrendered to the Humane Society. Barks and Meows Rescue took Mommy Princess as well as Charlotte and her sister Beatrice. Beatrice is a leader, not a follower. Beatrice is the alpha of the two sisters. She is extremely affectionate and listens quite well for a hound. She is very food-focused and motivated making positive reinforcement training easy. They have other dogs in their foster home to play with and will do so regularly. They are now housebroken but will use pee pads if the door is not available. They both love to be outdoors, playing with toys, chasing each other, and chewing on sticks. Offering them food will have them both coming running in when it's time. Beatrice is learning to climb as per her breed mix so will now sleep on her foster parent's bed at night. She loves to cuddle on the couch and chair with her family members or other dogs. She is fed three times daily, in her crate, Royal Canin Medium Breed Puppy Food. Beatrice is sweet and loving. She is about 4 pounds less than her sister and not as tall. Mommy Princess is 55lbs so we expect these girls to be medium size dogs when fully grown. They have both had all three sets of vaccines and been dewormed. Beatrice is being spayed and has had her small umbilical hernia repaired. The sisters are both on Heartworm/flea/tick prevention during the season. Both girls love to be held and cuddled. The ideal home for them is a family that has or has had hounds in the past. This breed is not for everyone as they can never be off-leash unless in a fully fenced yard with the correct height. They are pure hounds so will follow their nose. Going for hikes and walks each time will be an adventure as they will stop to smell everything. A cat-free home is mandatory as they will have a very high prey drive. A fully fenced yard (wooden, not chain-link), another resident dog, and a Veterinarian History of Compliance is mandatory to apply for darling Beatrice. They will not be adopted out together. We do not adopt to families with children under the age of 6.
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Charlotte

Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, young
Duart, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Story
Barks and Meows Rescue introduces Charlotte. She was one of 12 puppies born in a home to Mommy Princess in North Bay. Mommy and her litter and 19 other hounds were confiscated from their home and surrendered to the Humane Society. Barks and Meows Rescue took Mommy Princess as well as Charlotte and her sister Beatrice. Barks and Meows Rescue introduces Charlotte. She was one of 12 puppies born in a home to Mommy Princess in North Bay. Mommy and her litter and 19 other hounds were confiscated from their home and surrendered to the Humane Society. Barks and Meows Rescue took Mommy Princess as well as Charlotte and her sister Beatrice. Charlotte is a follower, not a leader. She has an independent nature. She is extremely affectionate and listens quite well for a hound. She is very food-focused and motivated making positive reinforcement training easy. They have other dogs in their foster home to play with and will do so regularly. They are housebroken but will use pee pads if the door is not available. They both love to be outdoors, playing with toys, chasing each other, and chewing on sticks. Offering them food will have them both coming running in when it's time. Charlotte is a big climber. She is taller than her sister so has no problem just hopping on a couch or chair with ease. She has learned jumping on and off the bed is lots of fun. Charlotte loves to cuddle on the couch and chair with her family members or other dogs. She is fed three times daily, in her crate, Royal Canin Medium Breed Puppy Food. Charlotte is sweet and loving. She is about 4 pounds heavier than her sister quite a bit taller. Charlotte looks very much like her Mom, sometimes it's hard to tell them apart, other than their current size. Mommy Princess is 55lbs so we expect these girls to be medium size dogs when fully grown. They have both had all three sets of vaccines and been dewormed. Charlotte is now spayed. The sisters are both on Heartworm/flea/tick prevention. Both girls love to be held and cuddled. The ideal home for them is a family that has or has had hounds in the past. This breed is not for everyone as they can never be off-leash unless in a fully fenced yard with the correct height. They are pure hounds so will follow their nose. Going for hikes and walks each time will be an adventure as they will stop to smell everything. A cat-free home is mandatory as they will have a very high prey drive. A fully fenced yard (wooden, not chain-link), another resident dog, and a Veterinarian History of Compliance are mandatory to apply for darling Charlotte. We do not adopt to families with children under the age of 6.
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Hatchi

Husky

Female, senior
Duart, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Barks and Meows Rescue introduces Hatchi, a beautiful Husky with gorgeous blue eyes. She is 6 years old and has an incredibly soft hair coat. She weighs 47lbs. Hatchi is an extremely quiet and affectionate gal. She is gentle and friendly with everyone. She is great with all dogs, very social. She enjoys puppies too but can play a bit too rough with them. She has ignored the parrots in their cages but wouldn't trust her with them if they were out. Three days after arriving in foster care, Hatchi suffered a seizure. She had a few before we got her to the vet. The Vet advised that there is no medication that can stop them but the medicine that exists is to limit the amount they have. Since going on the medication, Hatchi had not had one seizure. She has had bloodwork before the meds and a few times after and it remains normal. The medicine she is on twice daily is just over $1.00 a day so very inexpensive. Hatchi has a good appetite but has a sensitive stomach. She does well on food with grain, currently on Go Salmon with Healthy Grains. She is fed 1 1/4 cups twice daily with her medicine. Hatchi is house trained and pee pad trained. She takes treats gently from your hand. She enjoys being brushed and is a big shedder due to her breed. Hatchi sleeps on the bed with his foster parents until she gets warm them jumps off. She loves the cooler weather and we know she will love being in the snow. She doesn't get sick in the car but needs to be securely fastened as she wants to get up and kiss the people in the front. She does not need a crate but does require lots of chew toys as she will get bored if left alone. Hatchi will require work on a leash and a body harness as she has not had any training in this regard. She would do very well in obedience classes. Hatchi is not a barker, she will talk to you when it's time to eat or if you get her very excited. She is light on her feet and can jump on the bed with ease. Hatchi loves children but would do best with older children as she gets too excited and would bowl them over. This is one sweet pup and some vets have said she is 6 years old some say 8 but whoever is lucky enough to adopt her will fall totally in love with her. The ideal home for Hatchi would be one with a calmer environment, not a lot of activity within it. She is great with routine and a family that walks her twice daily would be perfect. Hatchi is spayed, up to date with vaccines, 4DX tested negative, on Phenobarb for seizures, and on Revolution for heartworm/flea/tick prevention. A fully fenced yard (minimum 5 feet high), a cat-free home, and a Veterinarian History of Compliance are mandatory in order to apply for our Hatchi.
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Princess

Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound

Female, senior
Duart, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Barks and Meows Rescue introduces Princess. She had 12 puppies born in a home in North Bay. Mommy and her litter and 19 other hounds were confiscated from their home and surrendered to the Humane Society. Barks and Meows Rescue took Mommy Princess as well as Charlotte and her sister Beatrice. Princess is 5 years old and weighs 51 lbs. Barks and Meows Rescue introduces Beatrice. She was one of 12 puppies born in a home to Mommy Princess in North Bay. Mommy and her litter and 19 other hounds were confiscated from their home and surrendered to the Humane Society. Barks and Meows Rescue took Mommy Princess as well as Charlotte and her sister Beatrice. Mommy Princess continued to be a wonderful mom to Beatrice and Charlotte once she entered foster care. She protected them until she felt all was safe. Once a day, her babes will come over and lick and cuddle her but then are off to play with others. Princess is a very low-key gal and nice and quiet. She sleeps quite a bit which is typical of her breed mix She is very gentle when taking treats. Princess has a large hound appetite so her food is measured out twice daily so she doesn't get any heavier. Princess is housebroken and does well in the vehicle. She is capable of counter-surfing so a hound-proof home is important. She is not crate trained but her foster home ensures there is nothing on the counters or tables she would want. This breed is not for everyone as they can never be off-leash unless in a fully fenced yard with the correct height. She is a pure hound so will follow her nose. Going for hikes and walks each time will be an adventure as they will stop to smell everything. Princess will require a leash and body harness for her walks. Princess is very gentle with children but a little timid if boisterous. We would recommend children 10 years plus if there are any in the home. This breed is not for everyone as they can never be off-leash unless in a fully fenced yard with the correct height. She is a pure hound so will follow her nose. Going for hikes and walks each time will be an adventure as they will stop to smell everything. Princess will require a leash and body harness for her walks. Princess is spayed, fully vaccinated including Lepto and Bordetella. She is 4dx tested negative and on heartworm/flea/tick prevention during the season. A cat-free home is mandatory as they will have a very high prey drive. A fully fenced yard (wooden, not chain-link), another resident dog, and a Veterinarian History of Compliance is mandatory to apply for our Princess as hounds are prone to separation anxiety. We do not adopt to families with children under the age of 6.
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Amelia

Pointer

Female, senior
Duart, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Barks and Meows Rescue introduces Amelia. She is a 6-year-old Pointer with a coat as soft as Velour. Amelia weighs about 50lbs and was found as a stray. Amelia is such a nice gal. She is so typical of her breed. She prances when she runs to greet you in the house. She loves her foster family and has learned to trust them through food. This Angel is always happy, tail wagging the entire time anyone talks to her. Amelia loves her food and would eat until she exploded if you let her. Her food is carefully measured out and she eats it all right away. Amelia doesn't have a sensitive stomach so can handle various types of food brands. She arrived at our Rescue and was very timid. She is has learned to trust more so now because of treats but still is a bit nervous. Amelia has a very gentle nature and though sometimes can be timid, she is not fear aggressive. We were so pleased to see her pointing tendencies when we took her to the conservation park for her photos. She was truly in her element. Amelia enjoys the company of other dogs. She is great with both males and females. When she gets really excited she will initiate a bit of play but a Companion Dog would suit her just fine. Amelia is not a high-energy dog but does require one good run a day as well as a walk. A minimum of one hour of exercise each day will suffice. She would only be able to be in a fenced-in area as she would be gone after birds if off-leash. This breed should be enrolled in obedience training and it is helpful that they are so food motivated. We do not know her history and have no idea if she was used as a hunting dog so her training has been minimal. She is housebroken and paper trained. Amelia does not require a crate, though she eats in one due to the other dogs in the home. This breed is a wonderful family dog, loyal and loving. Due to their strength and very hard wagging tails, toddlers are not recommended. She tolerates the warmer weather better than the cold. She will need a coat during the Fall and Winter months. Her hair coat is short. Amelia is great with strangers, again typical of her breed. She does have a prey drive and is very intelligent. She is a quiet dog in her foster home. She is very alert and were notify her family if anything happens out of the ordinary. Pointers also make great running companions for runners and cyclists. They are naturals at dog sports such as field trials, obedience, and agility. She rides well in a vehicle. The ideal home for Amelia is one that has a family willing to participate in training, obedience classes with her. A family that is keen on taking her for a good run each day and hikes would benefit her disposition. A smaller family unit would suit her well. Another resident dog we believe is a necessity for Amelia as we think she may suffer separation anxiety without one. Amelia is spayed, up to date with vaccines, treated for Heartworm in July, and is now heartworm free, and was on Heartworm Flea Prevention throughout the season. A fully fenced yard, another socialized resident dog, and a Veterinarian History of Compliance are mandatory to apply for Amelia.    
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Lola

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, young
Duart, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Barks and Meows Rescue introduces Lola. She is a 1-year-old Hound mix with a cropped tail. She has short-medium length fur and weighs 22kg. Lola was transferred to our Rescue from another Ontario Rescue. Lola is a very loving and playful gal. She loves to play with other dogs but plays very hard for a dog her size. Another Rescue pulled her from the OSPCA but found her quite mouthy and at the time they did not have a suitable foster for her. We took her knowing her mouthing issues were age-related and her way of playing as she would with another dog. We immediately place her in a foster home with other dogs where she could play amongst the pack and use her energy levels up playing chase with the other dogs. It has worked perfectly and she is not mouthy at all in the foster home. She runs very fast and really looks like a deer from the back. Lola has a sensitive stomach so is on a Chicken and Rice Diet with grains. She is a high-energy dog, so she is fed 1 1/2 cups twice daily and she metabolizes it quickly. She is good with both dogs and cats according to the previous Rescue. She loves to run with toys in her mouth and she is very fast. She has no fear of any other dogs and will let other dogs know if they get out of line with her. She is a hound mix and we are unsure if her cropped tail is natural or not but we do not believe it is. Lola sleeps on the furniture at night time or a doggie bed, whichever is available at the time. She will counter surf, typical of her breed so one must be mindful of this trait. She will follow her nose so a minimum of a 6-foot high wooden fully fenced yard is mandatory. She requires to be tethered in the vehicle otherwise she wants to be a backseat front-seat passenger. Lola loves people and is very affectionate. She does not have any trust issues. She loves to lay on your lap or beside you on a couch when she is done playing and will give kisses. She is game for any kind of toy she can carry in her mouth. Due to her breed mix, she will neve be allowed off leash in an unfenced area as she will follow her nose. The ideal home for Lola will be another dog, preferably a male that is able to play hard with her. Older children would be fine, 10 years plus. She will require a steady diet and a family where someone is home part of the day. She is a high-energy dog so will need stimulus if the other dog does not wish to play. Eventually, she will calm down but currently, she is an adolescent so ways of dealing with her stimuli is vital. She would be great in agility classes. Lola will make a very loyal member to her family. Lola is spayed, up to date with vaccines, 4dx tested negative and was on heartworm prevention from August to November. She is also microchipped. A fully fenced backyard,made of wood, minimum of 6 feet, another resident male dog who likes to play hard and a Veterinarian History of Compliance are mandatory to apply for our Lola.  

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Chatham Kent Animal Rescue

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Wallaceburg Animal Shelter

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Barks and Meows Rescue

PO Box 657, Duart, ON N0L 1H0

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luvumall animal rescue

129 nth 4th street, marine, MI 48039

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Southern Ontario Sighthound Rescue

Leamington, ON N8H 3V7

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St. Clair County Humane Society

6177 Fred Moore Highway - clinic, China, MI 48054

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The Humane Society of St. Clair County/SNAP

6177 Fred Moore Hwy, China, MI 48054

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Passion 4 Paws Rescue

Po Box 5011, Warren, MI 48090

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P.O.Box 401, New Baltimore, MI 48047

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