Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

DOGS AT PLAY

Phyllis, Bubba and Harley Jack are looking for human buddies

- By Abby Kirkland Abby Kirkland (abbykirkla­nd77@gmail.com) is a freelance writer and animal lover living in Mt Lebanon.

Shelter Soulmates is a bi-weekly column which spotlights adoptable animals at various Pittsburgh area shelters.

Phyllis

Phyllis is a 4-year-old spayed tricolor beagle mix who has been at the Beaver County Humane Society since the end of October.

This 62-pound girl can be shy and you may need to work a little to get to know her. But once she’s comfortabl­e, she will be your best friend.

Phyllis has excellent leash

skills and has great manners all around. She is learning basic obedience and will sit nicely for a treat. She is very food-motivated and learns quickly. She enjoys sniffing while on walking/hiking outings with volunteers and likes to ride in the car.

She is the perfect companion who does not want to share her people. She will bark when she sees a stranger and should be the only pet in the home.

If you want someone to watch over you, give you unconditio­nal love and warm your heart forever, come meet Phyllis at the Beaver County Humane Society. Learn more at beavercoun­tyhumaneso­ciety.org.

Bubba

Bubba is a 7-year-old mixedbreed dog who weighs 112 pounds. He will eat just about anything and loves snacks!

He enjoys going for short walks, napping, playing with tennis balls and spending time with his people. On his leisurely walks, he likes to stop and look around to take in his surroundin­gs. It’s also a good time for a treat break.

Bubba may look intimidati­ng because of his size, but he’s really just a big blob of love that can’t wait to get to know you. He will even give pawwhen introducin­g himself!

He would do best in a quiet home without other animals or children due to food guarding. If you’re looking for a sweet, slobbery boy, come meet Bubba at the Butler County Humane Society. For details, go to butlercoun­tyhs.org.

Harley Jack

Harley Jack is an almost 3-yearold pit bull mix weighing about 68 pounds. He has spent the past year at the Washington Area Humane Society and, while he is getting lots of love and attention, it’s time for him to find a forever home.

He loves playtime and curling up on a blanket with his stuffies in his kennel. He adds to his collection daily with stuffies from the play yards.

Harley Jack is a sweet boy who

prefers low-key dogs and can be dog selective, so a meet-and-greet is required. Because of his size and enthusiasm, he will do best in a home withchildr­en age 15 and older.

He would benefit from a strong and routine-focused owner. With structure and love, Harley Jack will blossom and be a wonderful companion for someone. To find out more, go to washington­pashelter.org.

 ?? Beaver County Humane Society ?? Phyllis is a 4-year-old tri-color beagle mix at Beaver County Humane Society.
Beaver County Humane Society Phyllis is a 4-year-old tri-color beagle mix at Beaver County Humane Society.
 ?? Butler County Humane Society ?? Bubba is a 7-year-old mixed-breed dog at Butler County Humane Society.
Butler County Humane Society Bubba is a 7-year-old mixed-breed dog at Butler County Humane Society.
 ?? Washington Area Humane Society ?? Harley Jack is a nearly 3-year-old pit bull mix at Washington Area Humane Society.
Washington Area Humane Society Harley Jack is a nearly 3-year-old pit bull mix at Washington Area Humane Society.

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