Hoagie
Hoagie was one of the many faces we visited on one of our shelter trips. He was gentle and quiet, and patiently waited for his turn for attention as we made our way up and down the kennels. The day we met him our car was filled with other lives saved, but his fuzzy face stuck in our brains and as per usual we finagled things as best we could and made our way back to get Handsome Hoagie.
Poor Hoagie sat at the shelter for almost two months. He was Heartworm positive, had come down with pneumonia, wasn’t eating, and was losing weight. The shelter worked to get him feeling better the best they could, and we were honored to pick up where they left off.
Hoagie is estimated 9 years old and is a squatty 49lbs. While he may be a senior, he has aged backwards as we have gotten to know his personality. Initially a chill senior soul, so much so that the shelter described Hoagie as “exuding tranquility,” Hoagie’s goofy side has taken over. Hoagie LOVES to play with other dogs, gravitating to puppies and small dogs, and he is always making friends in daycare. We also found out Hoagie LOVES toys, and he will throw his head up in the air, tossing the toy with it, and prance happily to go grab it and repeat the game.
Hoagie is a true gentlemen, he knows basic commands, and he loves a leisurely walk to let his nose guide him to all the good smells. He enjoys a good snuggle, and is a real people (and dog) pleaser, though he may be a little TOO interested in the feline friends to have them in his home. Please share Hoagie far and wide! He is the best kind of bread - soft, sweet, and even gluten free!
