March 27, 2024
Brody, (formerly Copper Charles) s a 2-year-old beagle who came to us as a foster when the local animal shelter was full. He was pretty sick when I picked him up and turned out to have a bad case of pneumonia. It was a few weeks of many naps and lots of medicine. But, he's all better now and loves to race around the house. He is a HUGE fan of stuffed toys and has a pretty vast collection now. His favorite, Capt Turtle (his "Captain" status indicated by his yachting hat), recently met an unfortunate end at the hands of Brody's older brother. Thankfully, Brody has asked the Easter bunny for a new Capt Turtle and we have high hopes he will deliver.
He's a pretty active little guy who enjoys exploring his fenced-in backyard (a very carefully selected stuffed toy always accompanies him outside and is brought safely back inside by him); playing with his stuffed toys; but, most of all, playing chase or a game of tug with his new big brother (a German Shepherd). Brody very much values rest and is happy to serve as a nap companion to anyone interested in partaking. He also enforces a strict bed time each evening. Curled up in a blanket on the sofa watching tv with his Mom and brother, he will spontaneously decide it's time for ALL to call it a night. He jumps down and stands staring at everyone until we orderly follow into the kitchen to head outside for the last outside visit of the night. He sleeps straight through the night and has miraculously convinced his brother to stop coming in and waking Mom around 4am (VERY thankful for this!).
Despite having a rough start (Brody was turned into the shelter by a family who found him but couldn't keep him after he appeared at their door, skin and bones, and collapsed), he is happy to politely wait his turn for treats and as his meals are being prepared. He quite quickly learned the command for "sit" and his new name. He's excitedly looking forward to attending Beagle Bash and to exploring the beach town on the Bay where he now lives with Mom when the weather gets a little warmer."
Thank you, BRSM, for saving this little guy!