Poppy

Hi! I am Poppy! I am at least 8 years old, and I am a Beagle. I may be a senior but I am still full of life. I love people, love attention and love to be pet. I am a beautiful gal and have a lot of love to give. I do have one goal that my new family needs to help me with and that is to lose 20 pounds. Carrying all of that weight when I am so low to the ground causes my pain, discomfort and reduced mobility. Once I lose that weight, I will be doing better and will feel like a brand new gal. This goal involves more exercise - daily walks in the morning and evening, and reduce my caloric intake through diet. This is important as excess weight can reduce my life expectancy and put me at risk for many health conditions and issues. <br/><br/>My personality can be described as sweet, loving, loyal and a great companion. I love to stay near my family and don't mind laying near you for some 1:1 quality time. <br/><br/>I do love to go out on walks, play at the park and enjoy the great outdoors. Despite being an older adult, I still have a moderate amount of energy. I am pretty 'low key' and have a mild manner and disposition. I am 'just right' in the temperament and energy department.<br/><br/>It is difficult to assess if I am spayed. I have a lot of body fat in my abdomen that makes it difficult to assess and I am not at an ideal weight to undergo the spay operation safely. Weight loss will help me tremendously in multiple ways! I am up to date on my vaccines - bordetella, distemper and rabies. I have been Heartworm, Erhlichlia, Lyme's and Anaplasma tested and I am negative for all. I receive routine flea and tick preventatives, monthly as well as some well deserved pampering periodically: brushing, nail trims & ear cleaning. I am very vocal about trimming my nails. This is where my diva comes out. <br/><br/>My ideal home includes an active home where I can go out, run and play with my family. I have not been around small kids at the shelter - I don't know how I would do. My shelter family says I likely would do ok with children but they need to understand and respect my boundaries. It is important that they respect me because I only want to love and care for my family and not get hurt. I have not been around cats so I do not know how I would do with them.<br/><br/>I need a family that is caring, compassionate and loving. I want a family that is patient, willing to give me what I need: a warm bed, a controlled amount of good food & clean water, and good ol' pets and love. Once I warm up, I enjoy being pet and loved on. It may take me some time to warm up - so it is important my new family is patient with me and allowing me to warm up in my own time.<br/><br/>My shelter family works tirelessly to ensure I and my friends go to the right family. If you feel that person is you, I'd love to meet you. Please submit an application if you'd like to be considered becoming my family!

Hi! I am Poppy! I am at least 8 years old, and I am a Beagle. I may be a senior but I am still full of life. I love people, love attention and love to be pet. I am a beautiful gal and have a lot of love to give. I do have one goal that my new family needs to help me with and that is to lose 20 pounds. Carrying all of that weight when I am so low to the ground causes my pain, discomfort and reduced mobility. Once I lose that weight, I will be doing better and will feel like a brand new gal. This goal involves more exercise - daily walks in the morning and evening, and reduce my caloric intake through diet. This is important as excess weight can reduce my life expectancy and put me at risk for many health conditions and issues.

My personality can be described as sweet, loving, loyal and a great companion. I love to stay near my family and don't mind laying near you for some 1:1 quality time.

I do love to go out on walks, play at the park and enjoy the great outdoors. Despite being an older adult, I still ha

Hi! I am Poppy! I am at least 8 years old, and I am a Beagle. I may be a senior but I am still full of life. I love people, love attention and love to be pet. I am a beautiful gal and have a lot of love to give. I do have one goal that my new family needs to help me with and that is to lose 20 pounds. Carrying all of that weight when I am so low to the ground causes my pain, discomfort and reduced mobility. Once I lose that weight, I will be doing better and will feel like a brand new gal. This goal involves more exercise - daily walks in the morning and evening, and reduce my caloric intake through diet. This is important as excess weight can reduce my life expectancy and put me at risk for many health conditions and issues.

My personality can be described as sweet, loving, loyal and a great companion. I love to stay near my family and don't mind laying near you for some 1:1 quality time.

I do love to go out on walks, play at the park and enjoy the great outdoors. Despite being an older adult, I still have a moderate amount of energy. I am pretty 'low key' and have a mild manner and disposition. I am 'just right' in the temperament and energy department.

It is difficult to assess if I am spayed. I have a lot of body fat in my abdomen that makes it difficult to assess and I am not at an ideal weight to undergo the spay operation safely. Weight loss will help me tremendously in multiple wa