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Perdita

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Large

About Perdita

New Philadelphia, OH

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Short
Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

Behavior

House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Perdita’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$225

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Perdita's Story

Meet Perdita: 7 Years Old, 4 Inches Off the Ground, 100% Drama<br/><br/>Perdita is a 7-year-old female Basset Hound who looks like she was assembled from leftover dog parts—and somehow became absolutely perfect.<br/><br/>She’s got:<br/><br/>ears that sweep the floor better than most vacuums<br/>legs roughly the height of a loaf of bread<br/>eyes capable of convincing you she’s never been fed in her entire life<br/>a nose that works harder than most people do on Monday mornings<br/><br/>Perdita operates on a very specific schedule:<br/>sniff things → nap aggressively → request snacks → repeat<br/><br/>She enjoys leisurely strolls where she can investigate every smell in a three-mile radius, lounging like a Victorian noblewoman, and offering unsolicited commentary in the form of dramatic basset howls.<br/><br/>Don’t let her age fool you—7 is basically the sweet spot. She’s old enough to skip the puppy chaos but young enough to keep life interesting by occasionally following a scent trail with the determination of a detective in a crime thriller.<br/><br/>Perdita would thrive in a home that appreciates:<br/><br/>stubborn charm<br/>drool with personality<br/>slow walks that somehow take forever<br/>a dog who occasionally acts like customer service has failed her<br/><br/>Her special talents include:<br/>✨ turning any blanket into a throne<br/>✨ making strangers laugh<br/>✨ pretending she cannot hear commands she doesn’t agree with<br/>✨ perfecting the art of the dramatic flop<br/><br/>If you’ve been searching for a low-riding best friend with big ears, bigger personality, and just the right amount of chaos, Perdita is ready to waddle directly into your heart—and probably your snack stash.<br/><br/>Adopt Perdita today. She’s waited long enough for her happily ever after (and frankly feels it’s a little overdue). 🐾

Meet Perdita: 7 Years Old, 4 Inches Off the Ground, 100% Drama

Perdita is a 7-year-old female Basset Hound who looks like she was assembled from leftover dog parts—and somehow became absolutely perfect.

She’s got:

ears that sweep the floor better than most vacuums
legs roughly the height of a loaf of bread
eyes capable of convincing you she’s never been fed in her entire life
a nose that works harder than most people do on Monday mornings

Perdita operates on a very specific schedule:
sniff things → nap aggressively → request snacks → repeat

She enjoys leisurely strolls where she can investigate every smell in a three-mile radius, lounging like a Victorian noblewoman, and offering unsolicited commentary in the form of dramatic basset howls.

Don’t let her age fool you—7 is basically the sweet spot. She’s old enough to skip the puppy chaos but young enough to keep life interesting by occasionally following a scent trail with the determination of a detective i

Meet Perdita: 7 Years Old, 4 Inches Off the Ground, 100% Drama

Perdita is a 7-year-old female Basset Hound who looks like she was assembled from leftover dog parts—and somehow became absolutely perfect.

She’s got:

ears that sweep the floor better than most vacuums
legs roughly the height of a loaf of bread
eyes capable of convincing you she’s never been fed in her entire life
a nose that works harder than most people do on Monday mornings

Perdita operates on a very specific schedule:
sniff things → nap aggressively → request snacks → repeat

She enjoys leisurely strolls where she can investigate every smell in a three-mile radius, lounging like a Victorian noblewoman, and offering unsolicited commentary in the form of dramatic basset howls.

Don’t let her age fool you—7 is basically the sweet spot. She’s old enough to skip the puppy chaos but young enough to keep life interesting by occasionally following a scent trail with the determination of a detective in a crime thriller.

Perdita would thrive in a home that appreciates:

stubborn charm
drool with personality
slow walks that somehow take forever
a dog who occasionally acts like customer service has failed her

Her special talents include:
✨ turning any blanket into a throne
✨ making strangers laugh
✨ pretending she cannot hear commands she doesn’t

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Perdita is from Tuscarawas County Humane Society

[New Philadelphia, OH]

Our Mission
The vision of the Tuscarawas County Humane Society is to create a community where all animals receive appropriate care, love and attention at all times; are treated with dignity and respect; provided necessary veterinary care; and protected from all forms of cruelty, abuse and neglect.
Today's hours: Closed
Location
1432 Tall Timber Rd NE New Philadelphia, OH, 44663

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