Molly Beagle Huntington, IN

**Molly: A Sweet and Gentle Beagle Up for Adoption**

Molly, an adorable and gentle 1.5-year-old beagle, is seeking a special forever home with a patient and loving family. Although she has made incredible progress, Molly still needs to be treated as a timid dog that requires slow and steady nurturing and continued exposure and training. Her journey has transformed her from a feral past while in a year-long foster care placement, and she now needs a consistent environment that nurtures her confidence and encourages the development of her social skills.

While she is no longer fearful of new situations or sounds, Molly may still startle or retreat when unsure. However, she now confidently greets new people with tail wags and is open to being petted with continued encouragement. Ideally, Molly would thrive in a household with two or more pets, where she can learn from the pack's guidance, comfort, and support. Weighing under 20 pounds and already fully grown, Molly is likely a pocket beagle.

With a sweet-natured personality, Molly is curious and playful. Her development continues to improve with more life experiences and exposure. Through her interactions with other dogs, her nurturing and cuddly personality shines. She enjoys cuddling with the other dogs, cats, and her foster family and prefers curling up next to you or in your lap. While she remains unsure about being held or picked up, this mustn’t be forced.

Molly is housebroken and crate-trained and has good leash manners; however, safety precautions are necessary over the long term. She should always wear a harness with a leash and a martingale collar with a second leash for her safety. Her recall is progressing, but continued practice is needed. When called, Molly will usually come, especially if she is with other dogs. However, her curious nature can distract her, so shaking a bag of treats often helps get her attention. After all, she is a hound.

For her safety and well-being, Molly needs a securely fenced yard. She can be quick, so ensuring she is secured before entering or exiting the house is crucial. Molly gets excited during meal times and eats in her crate to prevent her from gulping down her food and others, as this is common behavior for hounds, especially since she had to fend for herself in cornfields for quite some time.

By joining an established pack, Molly’s confidence will continue to flourish, enhancing her trust and social skills. Continued training, socialization, puppy classes, and group walks are encouraged to support her growth.

Molly is great with dogs, cats, and children of all ages, though we feel more confident placing her in a home without children or with mature children over the age of 10.

Transitioning to a new family and environment may require extra precautions, consistency, rewards, and nurturing. Molly is ready to move on to the next chapter of her life, with a loving home and family to call her own.

Molly is a sweet, gentle, beautiful soul who loves being part of a pack and enjoys her community of pets in her foster home. She is eager to begin her journey with her forever family. Could that be you?

**All Adoptions Include:**
- Spayed/Neutered
- Rabies Vaccination (1 or 3 years)
- All Age-Appropriate Core Vaccinations, including Lepto & Corona (1 or 3 years)
- Heartworm Tested Negative
- Monthly Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Prevention
- Lyme Disease Tested Negative
- Dewormed and Fecal Tested Negative
- All Testing Completed Within 6-12 Months
- All Age-Appropriate Needs (blood work, dental, testing, and meds)
- Lifetime Microchip Registration with free unlimited updates
- Fed a quality protein diet

**Adoption Processing:**
- Adoption application review can take up to 3 weeks.
- A minimum of 2 meet-and-greet sessions is required before adoption.
- A home check will be conducted.
- Out-of-state adopters are welcome at their own expense. We will travel to finalize adoption at the adopters' expense.
- We do NOT ship any of our adoptable pets.
- Adoption fees are paid at the time of adoption.
- No exchange or request for money is required before adoption.
- No payment plans are available.

**AHRS Former Adopters:**
- No adoption fee is required; a donation of choice is encouraged, welcomed, and appreciated.

Training is an ongoing process that requires daily attention. New issues and opportunities arise every day that need to be addressed or rewarded. Continued training is essential for setting Molly up for success.

For more information on the adoption process and to fill out an adoption application, please visit our website at AdoptAHRescue.org or email us at animalhrs@gmail.com or call 317-660-1155.

A minimum tax-deductible suggested adoption fee donation of $600 is non-negotiable.

**Updated: 11/13/2024**
**Fostered in Winimac, IN**