Roxy is looking for her forever home after her owner abandoned her at a high kill shelter. This sweet senior Beagle is looking for a loving home where she will always be cherished.

• Leash Manners - Roxy walks well on leash.
• Crate/House Training - Roxy is both crate and house trained.  She goes in her crate very well and eats in her crate.  During the week we are away from the house about 8 hours and usually does not have an accident.
• Socialization - She gets along very well with my husband and I and our neighbors.  I'm not sure about children but I think she would be fine.  She gets along fine with all 4 of my dogs and sometimes like to roughhouse with them.  She doesn't like cats.  She is very loving and likes to be with people, she will sit next to you and put her head on your lap.
• Energy Level and Exercise - She likes to go outside but she is not very active.  She goes out, does her business and comes back inside to cuddle on the couch. 
• Daily Structure and Schedule - She is either in the crate or on the bed all day while we're at work.  When I come home she and the other dogs are ready to eat, she gets 1 1/2 cups of Beneful once a day and loves it.  Roxy has a skin condition on her back and takes 2 pills every day.  I put the pill either in cream cheese or her food and she takes it without any problem.
• Confidence Level - Roxy is confident and responds well to new situations.
• Obedience Training - She doesn't really know any commands but she does know her name and will sometimes come to you when called.
• Behaviors - She does not have any bad behaviors, although if another dog parks her pack instinct kicks in and will bark as well.
• Personality Quirks - Roxy is a true blue Beagle.  She barks and bays quite loudly but when I tell her to be quiet, she is.  Roxy loves rolling on her back and getting her belly rubbed or sitting on my husband's lap in his recliner and getting petted all night long.  She snores loudly!
• Ideal Home - Roxy would be great as an only dog or with other dogs, she gets along fine with everybody and as long as you give her some attention she is very happy.  A home where she would be left alone all day is not ideal.

Like many dogs in the South, Roxy is heartworm positive, but don't let that stop you from adopting a great dog. We are treating her with monthly heartworm preventative, our preferred method. Many heartworm positive dogs go on to lead long and healthy lives.

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.