Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sloopy is a 6-year-old, 26-pound Beagle with a heart full of love and a story full of resilience. Found in a ditch along a rural road, unable to use her back legs, Sloopy was taken in by Washington Paws and More and quickly stole everyone’s hearts. Recognizing she needed specialized care, they reached out to us—and we knew we had to help.
Sloopy was evaluated at the Lloyd Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Iowa State University, where she underwent extensive testing, including bloodwork, x-rays, and a CT scan. No clear cause was found for her paralysis, but that didn’t stop her team. She was transferred to the hospital’s physical therapy department, where she worked hard on an underwater treadmill. Thanks to her determination (and a lot of tail wags), Sloopy is now running again! She happily explores the yard with the other dogs in her foster home, gaining strength every day—though she still favors her left back leg a bit.
In addition to her mobility journey, Sloopy had a dental procedure (with two extractions) and surgery to remove a mammary tumor. The tumor was diagnosed as a low-grade adenocarcinoma, fully excised with clean margins—great news for her long-term health.
Sloopy is now searching for a calm, loving home—ideally one without many stairs—where she can bask in the sun and be near her people. She’s especially fond of her foster dad, trailing behind him like a loyal shadow and serenading him with joyful howls when he comes home from work.
Sloopy’s gentle spirit, resilience, and affectionate nature make her a truly special dog. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a story of hope, Sloopy might just be your perfect match.
Sloopy is house trained, spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and heartworm tested.
If you would like to meet Sloopy, please complete the adoption application on our website: www.furfunrescue.org. If you have questions about Sloopy, you can contact rox@furfunrescue.org or call 319-929-6657.
Indoor homes only.
Adopters within two hours of Cedar Rapids, IA only, please.
Adoption donation $300.
