Urgent: Great Bloodhound Free To Good Home - Page 1

I got a call earlier today from the co-pastor of my family's church.  Apparently about a week or so ago he took on a bloodhound from someone that wasn't able to keep it anymore and was going to dump it at the shelter.  He and his wife had met the dog before and really liked it's personality so they didn't want to see it go to a shelter and possibly PTS.   HOWEVER, the co-pastor is not very dog knowledgeable and he and his household is VERY busy, they have a lot of children, they work many, many hours in church related things and he is a counselor for addicts.  They have crazy-busy schedules.  So no time to give a new dog attention or work, plus the dog is too large for their home.  
Despite all this, he had nothing but good things to say about this dog, for being a bloodhound it sounds like it's actually a very good house pet. 

So here is what I'm told:

Name is Copper, male, 3 yrs old, neutered, crate trained, housebroken, is NOT noisy! they haven't had any issues with the dog howling or barking, walks pretty well on leash, even their youngest child can walk the dog, is GREAT with children, very sweet, lovable dog, wonderful personality.   They do not have any other pets, nor did the dog's previous owner have any other pets, so they don't really know how it is with other animals.  However, they have let the dog play with one of their neighbor's small dog and the bloodhound did very good with the small dog. 
The dog is UTD on shots, wormings, he comes with all his paperwork (he doesn't know what exactly all the paperwork is, but I think it has registration papers...don't know which registry)
They are giving the dog away for free to a home that will be very good to the dog.  I'm not sure if all the dog's supplies (crate, leash/collar, toys, dishes, etc.) come with the dog, but there is a good chance that they do. 
So, all in all, the bloodhound sounds like he's a really great dog, I don't know what his potential is as a working dog but at least he sounds like he's a great family companion. 
Located in Columbus, Ohio.   Transportation may be possible (for the cost of gas,etc)

OMG! How cute is that? Are you sure that child is willing to let his buddy go? Very sweet looking, I bet he'd be fun to do tracking with! jackie harris

lol Kalibeck, they are a cute duo.  I'm rather amazed at how the dog looks like a statue, I don't even think it's head moved a milimeter between the two photos.  
I'm told that the kids still at home* are in love with this dog and are hanging out with him every moment they can.  

I'm hoping that somebody who does or wants to do SAR or tracking will take this boy, or perhaps someone who wants a therapy dog.  

*I say kids "still at home" because this is a really big family, I'm not sure exactly how many kids they have but I know some are grown and moved out.  
The whole family already seems to be very attached to the dog, they really, really want to know that the dog goes to a good home.   

Just based on the pix with the little boy, he looks like he'd make a terrific therapy dog.  Can't offer a home but wish you all the best in finding him the right one.

Hi, I just lost my bloodhound to cancer.i'd love to take him.I'm from mass but Icould pay to have him shipped up here,if someone can help me out in ohio thanks Billy

Hi,again I checked on dog transport,they leave Columbus on may10th and the 24th.He will need a paper from a vet saying he is uptodate on his shots etc.If you don't want the hassele of all this,I totally understand.Ive never shipped a dog before, but it can't be that hard can it.thanks again Billy

please try to get him for me,He looks and sounds so much like the bloodhound i just lost. Billy

iIf he needs some other shots i'll pay for them. call me at 1 508 838 0207 thanks again,as you can tell i'm very exited and i haven't heard back and it driving me crazy.I looked at hundreds of bloodhounds and i haven't found one closer to my bloodhound [norton] than him.sorry i'm bothering you. thanks Billy

I'll give you a call! 

Hi,the transport co is rescue riders transport. i'm tried to call them but nobody answered,i'll keep trying and let you know.once again if this is too much of a pain I understand thanks Billy