My story

　　I'm a Barbie girl, in a Basset world!!! That's right, my name is Barbie and I am a Basset-Beagle mix, or Bagel if you prefer, and am about 8 years old. I came to BROOD after my owner passed away. Friends and family were able to find homes for all my other brothers and sisters but no one wanted me. Now BROOD is helping me to find a forever home that can love and appreciate a sweet, gentle soul like me.I am crate-trained and can happily snooze the day away waiting on your return. I am working on my house training. My foster mom said I have selective hearing and can easily ignore her when I am being extra stubborn and don't want to listen. I don't need much to be happy and am very easy to care for. A few short trips outside to sniff or a short walk around the block is enough for me.Although I am rather independent, I do love other dogs and children. I enjoy my own space so would be best with children old enough to understand I don't always want to play. I love a big chewy bone to gnaw on. I am quiet and usually only bark to greet my family when they come home. I'd be a great apartment companion due to my small size and soft voice. I do have a bit of wanderlust so any fenced area needs to be secure to deter me from testing my boundaries to see if the grass really is greener on the other side. I love blankets and will work to get them positioned just right for a nice long siesta or a quick nap in the sun. I am a champ at sleeping, and snoring! I am a hearty eater at mealtime and will dance and prance with excitement when my foster mom is getting dinner ready. You may notice in my photos that I recently had surgery. I had a very large cyst that was easily removed. It won't grow back and will require no additional treatment.I am an easy to love, simple gal that is sure to melt your heart! Please contact BROOD today!!! My adoption fee is $150.00.**Only BROOD-approved adopters can meet a dog (no exceptions). Our adoption application is on the BROOD website at https://brood-va.org/adoptionapp/.

　　We adopt to residents of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, DC, Delaware, and southern Pennsylvania.

　　Do not apply to adopt from BROOD if you live in another state.

　　We require a virtual home visit and a veterinary reference.

　　The age of many BROOD dogs is unknown, as very few come with official records.

　　The estimate on the dog's age is usually the initial estimate given by the receiving shelter, which may be different from that given at the time of the initial checkup.

　　Different veterinarians may also give different ages, and those different opinions are sometimes reflected on the record.

　　***BROOD's adoption fees are determined based on the age of the dog. 08/29/2023

　　If you have any questions or would like to adopt Barbie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.