Meet Pippa – A Sweet Senior Beagle Looking for a Calm, Loving Home
Date of Birth: January 2011
Sex: Female (spayed)
Colour: Tri colour
Weight: 16.7kg
Microchipped: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Wormed: Yes
Health
Pippa has a heart murmur, which is monitored. Otherwise, she is a gentle senior who enjoys a quiet, comfortable life.
Reason for Rehoming
Pippa suffers from separation anxiety, and due to work commitments we are unfortunately not at home often enough to give her the reassurance and companionship she needs. This heartbreaking decision has been made with her comfort and wellbeing at the forefront, and we hope to find her a calm, loving home where she can enjoy her senior years.
Training & Routine
- Lead trained: Yes
- Training classes: Yes
- Housetrained: Yes
- Crate trained: No
- Left alone: Can manage 1–2 hours
- Travelling: Travels well, though she can occasionally feel travel-sick
- Off lead: Not suitable
- Garden: Secure, not an escape risk
Temperament & Social Behaviour
- People: Gentle, friendly, and non-aggressive
- Dogs: Friendly with other dogs but food possessive
- Cats: Not suitable (has chased a cat previously)
Food & Handling
- Diet: Eats well on most foods
- Feeding times: 7:00am and 4:30pm
- Around food: Not comfortable being stroked while eating
- Stolen items: Will release items with a treat
Sleeping Arrangements
Pippa sleeps in the bedroom on a blanket and enjoys being close to her people at night.
Ideal Home
Pippa would be best suited to:
✔ A quiet, low-stress household
✔ Someone who is home most of the time
✔ A home without cats
✔ Understanding owners experienced with senior dogs
✔ Possibly another calm dog, with managed feeding routines
Final Thoughts
Pippa is a sweet, affectionate senior Beagle who simply wants comfort, companionship, and reassurance. She doesn’t ask for much—just gentle walks, a warm place to sleep, and someone to be near. In the right home, she will make a loyal and loving companion.
