Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please visit our website for more information on the foster/adoption process and to complete a foster/adoption application.
https://www.pawliferescuegroup.org/adoption-resources
Meet Pepper! Your Perfect Golden Years Companion
Pepper is a handsome 9-year-old Coonhound weighing in at around 65 pounds, and he’s ready to find the forever home he deserves.
For nine wonderful years, Pepper knew the comfort of a loving home and the companionship of his person. Sadly, when his beloved owner passed away, Pepper lost everything he knew. The family he was left with chose to surrender him to a shelter rather than take him in, leaving this sweet senior to navigate the heartbreaking loss of his person, his home, and his entire world.
The shelter environment was especially difficult for Pepper. He stopped eating, barely drank water, and began struggling emotionally. It was clear that shelter life was taking a devastating toll, and time was running out.
Thankfully, a group of dedicated local shelter volunteers, a skilled trainer, and us came together to give Pepper the second chance he desperately needed. With their help and the funding to support his journey, Pepper got out of the shelter and is finally getting the opportunity to enjoy life again!
And let us tell you, this boy is a GEM!
Pepper is fully house-trained, does wonderfully in a kennel, and can even be trusted loose in the house for hours at a time. He’s incredibly social with people and has a calm, easygoing personality.
When it comes to other dogs, Pepper is very tolerant and does well around them, but he’s not particularly interested in playing or making new best friends. Honestly, he’d much rather be curled up in his own cozy bed, enjoying a little peace and quiet. Bonus points if you put that bed in a sunny spot!
At 9 years old, Pepper has officially earned his couch potato status. His energy level is low, but he still has his moments of excitement! He LOVES getting out for walks and putting that famous Coonhound nose to work, sniffing all the wonderful smells along the way. Afterward, he’s more than happy to come home, soak up some sunshine, and settle in for a good nap. He’s also a wonderful snuggler!
Pepper does have a little storm anxiety. He may pace and become unsettled during thunderstorms, but it’s nothing overwhelming. He’s easily redirected with a little reassurance and distraction.
What Pepper wants most is simple: a soft place to land, a comfortable bed, a loving human, and the security of knowing he’ll never have to start over again.
He’s spent nine years being someone’s beloved companion. He deserves to spend his golden years feeling that kind of love again.
Could you be the person Pepper has been waiting for?
PLease give this handsome senior the happily-ever-after he deserves.
We’re looking for a home where he can be the center of attention and enjoy his own space.
Here's hoping Pepper finds his perfect soft place to land. He deserves all the sunny naps, cozy beds, sniffy walks, and love in the world!
Located in Pinellas County, Florida.
