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6 Delights of Beagle Parenthood
Six years ago, I was a recent college graduate with no idea what my future looked like. The job market was terrible and my degree wasn’t exactly the type that solidified employment. Working part time jobs while scrambling to find something more stable didn’t make me feel as adult as I thought I would after graduation. I could tell I had a long road of self discovery ahead of me. One thing I new for certain, I wasn’t going on that journey alone.
I’d patiently waited until I was done with school to get myself a dog. I could have used some puppy snuggles during exam weeks and breakups, but I knew waiting until after college was the responsible choice. I always did make sure to live in pet friendly apartments though, just in case.
My requirements were simple. I wanted a smaller dog, or at least one that could pass the “25 pounds or under” restriction many apartment buildings in my area had. I also wanted my little buddy to have enough energy and strength to go on runs with me. I decided beagles were the breed for me, and crossed my fingers that I’d find one that didn’t bark too much. Ha.
I found Waldo on Craigslist. The listing was a little boy holding up two floppy eared beagles. Looked like a farm where a few too many hunting dogs were born. I reached out and met the owners in a Walgreens parking lot. They only brought one puppy, who was…
