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Bianca has just recently come to Beagle Maryland from a rural Virginia shelter together with two other beagles. She was terrified and hid under the car seat. Getting her out from under there proved to be quite a task. Since she is heartworm positive, she had to spend a night at the vet’s for tests and she certainly did not like that – she was jumpy, shy and terrified. She still has to undergo treatment and is spending this week at her foster home being observed for signs normally associated with the disease so that the best treatment protocol may be chosen for her. For now, she certainly displays no obvious signs of the disease, which is very good.
We know very little about her life before coming to Beagle Maryland, but there is enough evidence to let us know that it was not good. This very pretty girl must have been kept outside in a humid place since her paws show signs of reddish-brown discoloration. She’s scared of all normal household noises (opening of drawers, objects falling, sneezing, etc.) and simply terrified of loud noises outdoors (we passed a house where a new roof was being put and poor Bianca just lost it).
However, she is still very young – just barely out of her puppyhood and she is adjusting very nicely. She spends the night in her crate (which is taken over by another jealous foster sibling during the day) and loves walks even though she still has to figure out this “leash thing.” Bianca is very playful – this morning she had a battle to the death with a dog bed and it was 1:0 in her favor. She’s inquisitive and loves to try out toys… and socks and shoes and blankets and whatever else catches her fancy…. And in good beagle style, she absolutely needs to know what’s on the table and the counter,
Bianca is probably closer to one year because she has a bit of a puppy gait. She’s very responsive to cuddles and hugs and greatly enjoys attention.
Once she is done with her treatment, she will be ready for her forever loving home.
Adoptive Status: Will be spayed, UTD on shots and micro-chipped within two weeks after the posted date.
Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Just needs love and a human to love her.
Owner Aptitude Level: Beginner.
Posted: 4/27/08