Spike came from the shelter (well sorta) He was brought to my house because my friend knew we loved beagles and she didn't want him to go back to the shelter (it is a kill shelter..They keep the dogs for so long and if not adopted they put then down)

I admit I was a little leary because Max is 15 and I didn't know how he would react to a new pup... He was so depressed when he lost his buddy, MacDuff, and I didn't know how he would feel towards a new pup! Plus, I didn't know how my husband would feel either but we (me and the kids and Max) met him on neutral ground and well, once we took one look at him we knew we couldn't say NO! So, we took him home and told the hubby after it was as done deal! He wasn't too thrilled but he and Spike have become the best of buds! He likes to act tough but all in all hubby is a softy at heart!

I would definately get another dog from a shelter since I know I will be saving a life!