Name: Jessie Breed: Beagle mix…maybe? Possibly Beagle/Chihuahua/Pug/mystery Age: 4 years Sex: Female Weight: 22 lbs Medical note: She has a grade 2-3 heart murmur. This has not affected her at all while in rescue, but something her new family should be aware of. Before OMD: Jessie was surrendered to a local shelter when her owner could no longer care for her. Energy Level: Medium. Jessie loves outdoor adventures and playtime, but she also takes her relaxation very seriously and is happiest when she has a cozy spot to settle into. Affection Level: High. Jessie is a true snuggle bug who loves being close to her person. Forehead kisses and being told she’s cute are strongly encouraged. Stranger Danger: Jessie is friendly with new people (and has met quite a few while in rescue) but may need a quick second to warm up and will look to her person for reassurance at first. Once she feels comfortable, she settles in nicely. What we love most: Those big floppy ears. That tiny snoot. The way she will suddenly throw herself onto the ground without warning to request a belly rub (no warning, no buildup. she just drops and presents her belly like royalty). She is smart, sassy, and full of personality. What she loves most: Laundry baskets (for napping, obviously), car rides, soft couches, being outside, her people, and licking an empty Starbucks cup like it’s her full-time job. Cute quirk: Every morning before going outside, Jessie does three big stretches. Not one. Not two. Three. It’s a whole routine. She also has a talent for finding the softest spot in any room and claiming it as her bed. Vocals: Jessie is expressive at times, and will let you know when she has something to say. She would do best in a house rather than an apartment or condo. What she knows: Sit, stay, come, paw, and lay down. She is bright and eager to learn more. Food Motivation Level: Very food motivated! She should be fed separately from other pets though, as she prefers her dining space to herself. She is completely comfortable with people around her food and does not guard with humans, just other animals. House-trained: Completely mastered. Crate-trained: Not currently crated in foster home, but she would likely enjoy a cozy crate or gated space. Dogs: Jessie does best with calm, low-to-medium energy submissive/tolerant dogs who respect her space. She will absolutely get sassy with other dogs and growl at them – she also guards her food and her soft cozy beds and couch spots (again, just with animals, not people). She could also happily be the only dog in the home. Cats: She mostly ignores them unless they get in her food bowl or her bed. Kids: Best suited for savvy kids 8+ who understand boundaries Ideal Home: Jessie wants to be your sidekick. She loves being included, going places, and spending quality time with her people. A semi-active home that enjoys the outdoors, keeps her mind engaged, and offers plenty of cozy snuggle time would be perfect for her. She has so much love to give to the right family. Jessie is vaccinated, spayed, microchipped and heartworm negative. She is available for adoption to residents of CT and surrounding states. If interested in adoption, please apply at omdrescue.org