• Beagle,
• male,
• ~10 years,
• 30 lbs.

Thatch is a low-to-medium energy guy who wants nothing more than to cuddle up next to his person on the couch. As a beagle, he does enjoy having a walk where he can let his nose lead him around. Despite that, he is pretty good on a leash and not a puller. He does not need a ton of exercise, though, and much prefers a Kong and a nap.

Thatch does not seem to have any separation anxiety. As long as you distract him with a yummy treat you can leave the house without having to worry about him; he will just nap. However, if he is separated into a room without you and he knows you’re right there, he will let you know his preference is to be with you with a beagle howl.

Thatch could stand to gain a few pounds which his foster mom is working on and is turning out to be pretty easy because Thatch will hunt down food just about anywhere. He has some food insecurity issues and all food will need to be in a “dog secure” place, with no children, family members, or other animals around when there is food involved; understandable when you consider how thin he was when he was rescued. He should not gain too much weight according to the vet, though, because he does have some arthritis in his hind end. He has no trouble jumping up on the couch or bed or climbing stairs.

He loves other dogs and largely ignores and avoids cats (even their litter boxes!) He is great with children, extremely gentle, and while he enjoys visiting with them in the home, or saying hello to kids he passes on a walk, we’re looking for a quiet, adult-only home for him so he can get all the naps he deserves in his golden years!

Thatch is 100% Beagle and has ALL those behaviors, so a person with beagle experience would be so helpful in giving this lovable boy his forever home. If you are looking for a gentle companion to curl up on the couch with and watch a movie and take the occasional stroll, this is the guy for you. Thatch is a lover and just wants to be with a person of his own.