beau

All interested people should submit an adoption application as their first step. Hi there! I’m Beau! Your future best friend! Well, hello there! My name is Beau, and I’m a 5-year-old, 20-pound Dachshund mix with a big personality packed into one adorable little package! My story started down in Georgia, where I found myself looking for a new family after my previous owner could no longer keep me. Now I’m enjoying the good life in my foster home, and I’m learning that the world is full of wonderful things (especially tennis balls, other dogs, and cozy laps)! A few of my favorite things? Playing fetch, going for walks, making doggy friends, and snuggling up with my people. I absolutely LOVE to play with other dogs and get along great with my furry friends. I’m also doing really well with my potty training and am a pretty good walking buddy. I might pull just a tiny bit because, well, there’s so much to sniff and explore! I’m a pretty easygoing guy. I’m just as happy hanging out on the couch as I am heading out on an adventure. I definitely consider myself a lap dog, and if you have an available spot, I’d be happy to fill it! Now, I do have a few things I’m still working on. I’m not quite sold on this whole crate business yet, and I may have a few things to say about it before I settle down. I think it’s just because I’m not used to it, but my foster family is helping me learn. I can also be a little unsure when meeting new people. Sometimes I need to get my initial "Arfs" out before I decide you're actually pretty great. Once I warm up, though, I do just fine! I even met a 6-year-old little girl and did wonderfully. I’m pretty curious about cats, too. I might be tempted to give chase now and then, so a confident, dog-savvy kitty would probably be my best match. The good news? I have no problem sharing my food or treats with my doggy friends, and I'm continuing to blossom every day in my foster home. So, what do you say? Are you looking for a sweet, playful, slightly silly little guy who can keep you company on the couch and join you on life's adventures? I’m Beau, and I have a whole lot of love (and a little bit of dachshund sass) to give. I can't wait to find my forever family!       All pets adopted from GDHS are spayed or neutered, have vaccinations brought up to date, are on heartworm preventative (dogs), FIV/FELV tested (cats) and microchipped. The Greater Derry Humane Society does not have a physical shelter, and all visits are by appointment only. November 14, 2026, 7:27 pm