I could not wait to write to you and give you an update on how our sweet Gus is doing. He is sprawled out on the floor snoring with his big sister as I write! Gus was meant for our family. He adjusted very quickly to his home, his yard, and to his big sister, Sophie. He knows that she is the boss and stands back at the door to let her out first. She taught him how to enjoy a good bone, and even how to tear apart stuffed animals and play ball!

He is indeed a quiet beagle (much to our neighbors surprise!) and just stares up at you, as if to say "What would you like me to do next?" So proud of learning how to sit, he often just sits down right in front of you, so full of heart and eager to please. Everyone looks forward to our after dinner walk. He is training very well on his leash and I now walk both dogs without any problem. We have had a few housebreaking lapses, but we are working on that every day. He tends to need many reminders to stay off the couches, though, as he does enjoy a comfy snooze and has a tendency to sneak up when no one is watching! He loves our family, especially my brother Brian, who came with me to pick him up when we adopted him from Save a Dog. Gus and Brian have a very tight bond.

GusGus, as we call him, has a heart of gold, and my only regret is that we didn't find each other sooner. He is home.

Thanks again!
Erin O'Leary