Thursday, July 25, 2013

Help a Hound: Elvis



Meet Elvis!

Elvis is a gorgeous 2 year old black and tan coonhound!  He is neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and up to date on all of his shots.  All that he needs now is his forever family to scoop him up!

 


Several months ago, Elvis was found in Elizabeth City and taken in by a man from Virginia.  He was fully vetted by this man and taken care of for about a month before he was turned into the shelter.  Elvis wasn't at the shelter for too long before he was adopted. Unfortunately, he was returned.  Although he played well with their other dogs, he played too rough with their pet pig.
 



Elvis caught the eye of a second family, and he was adopted again.  Unfortunately, he was returned a second time.  He was with his second family for two weeks before they brought him back to the shelter.  Why did they bring him back?  He was too "huntive".  Elvis sniffed the ground and pulled on his leash.  Sniffing is completely natural for a hound and leash pulling is easily correctable with a little training.

I enjoyed my time with Elvis today.  It was a little hard to photograph him though.  Why is that, you ask?  All he wanted to do was lean up against me and get some love and affection.  I have to admit that I loved every second of it.  Here he is leaning on me:




How cute is that?  Speaking of cute, Elvis is one smooth talker!  He has that quintessential hound sound that is quite endearing.  Although I did hear him bark, it was not excessive by any means.  It was just normal dog talk.  I love that hound sound!

Now Elvis is ready for his forever family!  He is great with kids and other dogs.  One family had a cat that he did well with.  His only limitation would be no livestock.  During Elvis's brief stay at his adoptive homes, he was house trained.  He also knows sit and lay down.  Elvis (like all hounds!) is very smart and very trainable.  The staff recommends that Elvis goes to an active family preferably with a fenced in yard to run and play in.  Elvis just needs a loving family to give him a chance.  Won't you give Elvis a chance?




Please share Elvis's story so that his forever family can find him.  He will be forever grateful!  Thank you for helping a hound!

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If you have any questions about Elvis, please visit the SPCA's website, or you can e-mail me at fourpaws0504@gmail.com.

16 comments:

  1. What a handsome, happy hound! Sigh - wish I had room but he needs a HOME. Will share :).

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    1. He is quite handsome! And thank you SO MUCH for sharing him!

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  2. Oh Elvis, I hope you find a forever home soon. You are just gorgeous. And look at that tongue...ready for some serious licking/kisses! :D

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    1. He is super gorgeous! I hope he will find his forever home soon, too. He is just so lovable :)

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  3. Elvis sounds perfect !! I hope he shall find his furever home soon !

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    1. He really is wonderful! With a little training on his leash, he certainly will be perfect :) Thank you again for sharing Miss Raegan!

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  4. Hounds are distinctive dogs. They need a home with someone who appreciates and understands they're all heart and nose.

    I hope Elvis finds his right home soon. And good for those people who returned him to someone who will make sure he goes to a good family instead of just giving him away on Craigslist.

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    1. Hounds certainly do have big hearts and strong noses! I love my girls so much. I have fallen in love with the breed. And you are quite right about Craigslist. That is such a scary place for a dog to end up :( I wish they would not allow dogs to be posted there.

      Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great day :)

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    2. Elvis is a heartbreaker! Hoping he finally finds his forever home soon!

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    3. Thank you, Prudence! I hope he does, too :)

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  5. Poor Elvis:( He is gorgeous. Hope he finds a forever home real soon. Sharing.

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    1. Thank you for sharing! He is gorgeous for sure! And sweet :)

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  6. Awww, poor Elvis! He seems like such a fantastic dog... he just can't catch a break. Every breed, even when mixed, has its own particular set of personality traits, needs, and quirks. You have to know what you're signing on for. He's a coonhound! And a young one at that! It would be so nice for him to be adopted by someone who is experienced with hounds. Someone who can fully appreciate all his exuberant "houndness". But like Pamela said, at least his adopters returned him for a better chance.
    Will definitely share Elvis!

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    1. Thank you for sharing, Pam! He really is a sweet boy. I think hounds are simply wonderful! Someone with hound experience would be perfect for him. Once you have a hound, you are in love with the breed forever :)

      Have a great day!

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  7. Elvis is handsome! I so love the name that was given to him! I will be sharing this post on my facebook page to help get the news across!

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    1. Very handsome indeed! Thank you so very much for sharing him! I hope he finds his forever home soon :)

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-Laura

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