I am becoming obsessed with coonhounds living in big cities. Here is the story of Willow, living large in LA !! Thank you Adam Sklar for adopting a coonhound and for sharing your story with “the family coonhound”.
Adam Sklar <willowthebluetickhound@gmail.com>
Dec, 2018, 12:58 AM
I grew up in a small town in Canada. It was the kind of place that you could walk around barefoot and feel the mud between your toes. It was the type of place you could play till dark. I knew nothing of blue tick hounds until I read Where the Red Fern Grows. Instantly I felt like Billy the main character and was hound crazy. We didn’t have much money and my ma worked 3 jobs. It just wasn’t going to happen. Fast forward 25 years. I’m married with 2 pups. A beagle and a jack russell. Sweat Pea is a hound, her love knows no bounds and she’s our life. She is dying of cancer and so we thought that bringing in a puppy hound would revitalize her.
Getting a new pup isn’t something you just do, we did lots of research before we got our little blue tick,Willow. She is smart, sweet, and absolutely beautiful. Hounds make great family pets due to their easy going nature. That being said they are stubborn and their nose leads the way. I’ve decided that as long as I have dogs it will be a hound. Long ears and doughy understanding eyes are always there for love and support. Hounds are great city pups for so many reasons. Long walks and hikes are especially needed as they are very active. I wouldn’t have it any other way!
According to Adam, he is a huge lover and advocate of hounds. He adds, ” There is nothing more special then the love of a hound.”
Where is the pet aisle ????
Sooo much to see !!!!!
Ready to cruise !!!
Update: At the time of this posting, Sweet Pea has crossed over the bridge. We mourn with you Adam, and know the pain you are feeling. Just remember she is waiting for you at the bridge. They may be gone from our lives but never from our hearts !!
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