Booda Bear and Shyela Lou

Booda Bear and Shyela Lou are the best of friends!  Their nicknames are “Mr. and Mrs. Goodpuppy! This pair have lived most of their lives together and the hope is that they will find an adoptive home where they can remain together. Booda is a male, an 11 year old weimaraner mix who weighs 48 pounds. Shyela is a 10 year old, female, tri-color hound mix who weighs 49 pounds. Aren’t they are a good looking pair? We are told that they “really take care of each other.”

These friends have been well socialized with other dogs, spending time at the local dog park. Booda really liked the cat they used to share their home with. Shyela wanted to chase the cat but once she learned the kitty was not a toy to be chased, she did well. Shyela and Booda have never been around babies or toddlers. Both dogs have liked older children.

Shyela and Booda are crate-trained and are accustomed to staying in their crate when one must leave them at home. Booda does get anxious when his human leaves, it helps that he can go into his crate and feel secure and have his gal pal close by. Shyela and Booda have lived in a home with a dog door leading to a securely fenced yard. This has been great for them to get out to do their business or hang outside when they feel like it. The pair have spent time at a boarding kennel when needed and done well.

In the past, before life changed for their humans, they were accustomed to daily walks. Now that one human has passed away and the other human’s health is not good, they don’t get out for walks as they used to but instead take trips to the dog park. Time to walk on leash could be appreciated though their leash skills are a little “rusty”. Booda and Shyela are smart dogs who want to please their human. The belief is with some treats, they could learn better leash manners. They know several commands. Shyela and Booda can both manage stairs at this time.

As dogs will do, Booda and Shyela bark. According to their human, Booda barks for a reason while Shylea just joins in! We are told Booda barks less now that he’s older. Shyela may be coaxed into barking less with treats and attention.

When asked to describe Booda, this is what we were told: “He’s very protective of any dog he sees that is sad, even a complete stranger. He’ll go over and stand next to this sad pup, like at the doggie park, to help it feel better. I’ve also seen him come over and stand very quietly and passively next to a dog being somewhat harshly corrected for something, as if to ask, “Is there anything I can do to help?” There’s not the slightest hint of aggression or threat coming from him, his eyes just seem to be saying, “Please.” And it often works. You could say he’s a very caring pacifist. Come to think of it, it’s as if he’s living up to his name, Booda, like the original Buddha.”

Shylea is described as “Very lively and playful for a 10-year-old and loves to play, like fetch and with doggie toys. If she’s outside when you return home and you’ve been gone a while, she might start jumping “verticals” to show you how happy she is to see you. In other words she might start jumping for joy. She’s also very, very sweet and loving, and has these big brown eyes that look at you sometimes in such an innocent and loving way it just melts your heart. She’s definitely a sweetie pie.”

Booda and Shyela have been well-loved dogs. Their owner has kept up with their care as best he could. It would be wonderful to help them find a home where they will remain together and continue to be cared for and cherished as they have for so long

Shyela and Booda are located in Sequim, WA. For contact information please email: referrals@olddoghaven.org

This is a courtesy post. Booda and Shyela are not Old Dog Haven dogs. Old Dog Haven has not assessed these dogs for medical issues and will not be responsible for medical care after adoption. We urge prospective adopters to do their own evaluation.