Hello! My name is Pumpkin! I may be small for a beagle, but know that I have a lot of love to give in this small curious body.
I am 3 years old, and was previously a hunter's dog. I still sniff around, and definitely would chase a bird or squirrel given the chance, but I am learning more each day on how to live as a non-working dog. I'm almost completely housebroken and my foster says I'm doing great! I don't love my crate yet, but I'm getting used to it. I would rather sleep in your bed with you, or in a dog bed though, as long as you didn't mind. Really, I'm just learning and adjusting and getting all the pets I can as I have so many new experiences.
I have a lot of anxiety, in getting adjusted to the world and new unknowns, as well as separation anxiety. I'd prefer to have an owner who is around to chill with me, I wouldn't be happy being left alone for the day. I get overwhelmed easily by noise and sights and smells, and need someone who is going to reassure and have patience with my fear and skittishness. Could that be you?
I love meeting people and making new friends (I often get distracted on walks by all the people and dogs I want to meet: oops). I would definitely do best in a one-owner home with a woman, as I am more trusting of females and function better giving most of my loyalty to one person. I do not like young kids or cats, both scare me a lot and I bark when I'm stressed! I do like other dogs though, so I may be able to have a doggy brother or sister.
I'm happy to go on walks with you, trot and sniff along, but I will also happily laze at your feet and help you out around the house! (And yes, I know how cute I am. )
Could you be my forever owner?