Meet the Basset that became a Beagle

Beagle, Basset, what’s in a name?

Jll Rinaca, Adoptions Team Leader for the Basset Rescue to Old Dominion (BROOD), called us for some help. It seems a man in Jonesville, Virginia had been feeding a stray Basset. The nephew of the man, who lives in Florida, contacted BROOD to come pick him up.

Oops! Make that a Beagle. When BROOD arrived, they found an adorable Beagle with a broken right ankle. The poor little guy was walking on the skin, wearing it down to the flesh.

His foster family named the beagle Harley Jones. Seems appropriate somehow. The vet’s examination determined the injury had paralyzed most of Harley’s leg. The raw area was where he walked on it because he could not get the leg to do what he wanted it to do. Unfortunately, the only viable option was to amputate. Dr. Johnny Clark of Luray performed the surgery. He did a marvelous job and at a substantial discount.

But with a name like Harley, you don’t let a little thing like leg amputation slow you down. There is nothing he can’t do. Stairs? Not a problem. Harley goes up and down steps without a second thought. House training? Not needed. Harley is a perfect gentleman. The only thing Harley really needs is a forever home.

Jill describes the remarkable beagle this way. “Harley really has no issues. He is the perfect dog. He LOVES being with people and other dogs.” Harley would be great with a fenced yard and another dog to play with. A social as he is, Harley would be happiest with someone who’s home most of the time. All he really wants is to be loved and to be with people all the time.

If you know anyone who would like to adopt this one-of-a-kind beagle, please contact Jill Rinaca at houndhaven@verizon.net. Jill feels Harley would make a wonderful therapy dog.

We’re so proud that The Mosby foundation played a part in giving Harley Jones a wonderful new life. He’s only two years old. But with a little help and a whole lot of love, his deplorable past is firmly behind him. All that’s left is for him to find the person who’s looking for a nearly perfect dog with a whole lotta love.

We have a feeling Harley will find the perfect companion at just the right time. It seems Harley has a way of making things work out for himself.