Austin the blind Beagle
Austin came to us from a Beagle rescue group in Atlanta, Georgia. As a blind Beagle, they rated his adoption chances there as "slim to none," and asked if we could take him. He was so small when he arrived we thought he was still a puppy, but it turns out he was full grown – just tiny!
Austin is like everybody's kid brother, tagging along behind other dogs just wanting to play. We'll often see him in the yard, eagerly following other dogs as they walk around. He has this very expectant look on his face, as if he thinks they're going to lead him to something fun and exciting – or better yet, they're finally going to turn around and start roughhousing with him.
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He has a loud, deep baying voice that is way too big for his little body. We watch him bay and wonder, "Where is all that noise coming from?" He'll use his big hound dog voice to good effect, too. For example, if he wants to play and his chosen playmate isn't game, Austin will sit and stare at the other dog, baying and baying until his pal gives in and begins playing with him. And they will, just to shut him up!
When he's not busy trying to stir things up with another dog, he loves to sit and chew on a toy. But only until something more interesting comes along.
Posted May 2009.
