








Doc Hudson (Beagle / Mixed (medium coat))
About the shelter
Key to Lion's Heart Rescue
P.O. Box 5570 Derwood, 20855
Email Address
More about the shelter
I am the founder/president of Key to Lion's Heart Rescue. I rescue because I have a passion for animals and want to help the homeless dogs as well as educate the community. This is my mission statement for my rescue:
Key to Lionâs Heart Rescueâs mission is to help save lives of animals that are in shelters or abusive and neglectful situations and give them a chance in life as well as educate the community on animal welfare. We are a foster and volunteer based rescue and rely solely on donations and fundraising to care for our dogs.
Through our foster program we provide a loving, nurturing and safe environment for all our animals and address all their needs. We provide all our animals while in our care with vaccines, micro-chips, heartworm test and alter when age appropriate. We provide rehabilitation and training to those in need and work with all our dogs to prepare them for adoption into responsible and loving homes.
Through our outreach program we aim to educate the community and our youth about the importance of animal welfare, proper nutrition and the importance of spay/neuter. We will work with the youth by going into the schools and inviting students to participate in our community fundraisers and events. We want them to be a part of the mission to end cruelty and the over population of animals in the shelters. It is our youth that will help change the future of animal welfare.
Our process will include the following components:
1. Checking your personal references. Please be sure to list two personal references that are not related to you.
2. If you do not own your place of residence we will need to call your landlord or leasing office.
3. Veterinarian reference. If you do not have any pets currently in the home, please list the veterinarian you used for any previous pets. We do require all pets in the home to be spayed/neutered.
4. Phone interview. One of our adoption coordinators will call and speak with you about your application and dog of choice.
5. Home visit from a Key to Lionâs Heart Rescue volunteer.
Once your application is complete you will be notified of your approval to adopt and can take your new dog/puppy home after signing the adoption contract and paying the specified donation fee.
Our fees for puppies up to 6 months is $400 to include age appropriate vaccines and microchip.
Dogs 6 months to 7 years old are $350 to include routine vaccines, spay/neuter (unless unable due to medical) and microchip. All dogs over the age of 7 are $250 to include routine vaccines, spay/neuter (unless unable due to medical) and microchip.
About Doc Hudson
Distance: 108 Miles
Doc was unfortunately returned to the rescue. This is Doc's updated bio as of 12/2024:
Doc is a friendly, playful, and affectionate 4-year-old beagle mix with a heart of gold. He loves to be around people and is especially good with kids, making him an ideal family companion. His calm and gentle nature means he’s also fantastic with other dogs.. Whether it’s playing in the yard, lounging on the couch, or simply following you around, Doc loves to be close to his
humans and thrives in a loving, interactive environment.
Favorite Activities:
● Playtime: Whether it's a game of fetch, tug-of-war, or a good chase in the backyard, he
loves staying active and having fun with his family.
● Cuddling: He’s also a big fan of snuggling up after a long day, often seeking out your lap
or curling up beside you to relax.
Training and Behavior:
● Potty-trained: Yes
● Good with commands: Doc knows basic commands like “sit,” “stay,” and “come,”
though like many dogs, he occasionally gets distracted by new smells or exciting sights.
● Social: He’s social with both people and other dogs, making him a perfect companion for
outings, dog parks, and playdates.
Health:
● Neutered: He has been neutered and is up-to-date on vaccinations and preventative
care.
Ideal Home:
Doc would thrive in a loving home where he can get plenty of attention, exercise, and cuddles.
He would do well in a household with children or other dogs, as he’s always eager to make new
friends and share the love.
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Original Bio from June 2020
Doc Hudson is an adorable 4 month old puppy that is now the only puppy left from his litter mates. We have no idea what breeds he is mixed with or how much he will shed. At best guess he is a hound terrier mix who could grow to be anywhere from 40-80 pounds. Doc Hudson is great with all dogs and loves all people. He is the perfect combination of playful and affectionate and would do great in any home that will provide the training that all puppies need. To adopt please apply at keytolionsheart.org
More about Doc Hudson
Age: Adult
Size:
Gender: Male
Location: Derwood, MD
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Kids: Yes
OK w/ Kids: Yes