Shae

I just love hounds, so on a Thursday afternoon with all of the dogs having had at least one walk, Shae, a three year old mostly beagle/pointer mix was going to be my walking buddy. She was up on her hind legs to greet me at her back door but ran to the front of her kennel as soon as I entered.  It took just a few minutes of talking and coaxing for her to come over for pets then a few more to get her harnessed and ready to go.  I quickly glanced at her profile and saw that this was just her second day at the shelter, no wonder she was unsure of things.

We got outside and both exercise yards were being used so we proceeded straight to our walk, no energy burning romp in the cards  today.  I mentally prepared myself to deal with a dog eagerly pulling the leash.  Shae's first surprise, she is very good on the leash.  My next preconception, hounds find a scent and focus on it totally.  Shae did enjoy sniffing things but no  more than any other dog does. However my favorite thing about her is her need for affection.  Every few minutes she stops her walk, comes over to you, and leans for pets, looking up at you all the while.  I hope she continues this affection seeking behavior when she finds her forever family.  She is a good little dog, sitting on command, coming when called, walking comfortably on the leash and, from my brief exposure, seeming to like other dogs.  I sure hope she finds her new home soon.