Hero is a great dog who is good with kids and other dogs, and he's housetrained.  He has a thyroid condition with causes fatty growths, but he's on medication so that should take care of his issue.  He'll need the meds his whole life, If you have room in your heart for an active senior as well as the means to pay for his medication he will be a geat addition to your family.

 

He is very active and playful for being 8 years old. Begals can live to be 15 years old. Hero has made it over the hill. Only thing left is his loving forever home to retire in.

 

(From Jessi, PRBJ volunteer) Hero is my favorite dog at the shelter. I got to take him home for a "sleepover" with my Beagle today, July 17th. He is such a fun dog, and really good on a leash. He would be an ideal companion to keep a retired person company, and he is also very good with children and ALL other dogs. He is even cat safe. He was slightly curious about my cat, but when he went over to check her out, he backed off when she hissed. It takes my cat a long time to get used to new people and dogs, but Hero is everyone's friend right away! Even my boyfriend warmed up to him! He follows me around and lays right next to me, when he's not busy playing with squeaky toys! He will give you kisses all day if you let him. And he likes to snuggle - I let him on my bed and we took a nap, with his head on my pillow! It was really cute.

July 18th: I took him to Fleet Peeples Park for a Beagle MeetUp. He of course did awesome there too. He stayed with me, behaved, and had a great time! My cat is used to him now, so they ignore each other.

 

A couple months ago I took him to be in the Winter Park St Patty's Day parade, and he did great there too. Even though there was a marching band behind us, and hundreds of people petting him!

 

Yes, Hero is a "big boy" and a little older, but he deserves a really great home because he is a really great dog. I wish I could keep him myself. 

 

 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Beagle is one of the most popular scent hounds because of his energy, willingness, and merry, sweet disposition. The breed probably originated as a cross between the Harrier and other hounds in England. The Beagle has been used in packs, alone, and in pairs, for hunting hare, pheasant and quail. He has also served as an excellent narcotics detection dog and makes a fine family companion. The Beagle is a gentle, sweet, lively and curious dog that just loves everyone! A happy little tail-wagger! Sociable, brave and intelligent. Calm and loving. Excellent with children and generally good with other dogs, but should not be trusted with non-canine pets, unless they are socialized with cats and other household animals when they are young. Beagles have minds of their own. They are determined and watchful and require patient, firm training. This breed doesn't like being left alone. Consider buying two if you will be gone a lot. A Beagle has a loud baying cry that was a delight to hunting horsemen, but can be disturbing to family and neighbors. Beagles have a tendency to follow their own noses. They may take off on their own exploration if let off their leash in an unfenced area. Energetic and possessing great stamina, the Beagle needs plenty of exercise, but a yard of reasonable size will take care of most of its requirements. A brisk daily walk will cover the rest. Always use a lead when walking this breed or you will be running the risk of it disappearing in search of wild game. They have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years.