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YOU AND YOUR PET Brody longs for a happy new year in a new home Upper Credit Humane Society volunteer Judith-Anne Kolu writes monthly about the plight of pets looking for new homes. This month, she lets Brody tell you about himself in his own words. The Upper Credit Humane Society has been home to me since September, and as the days stretch into weeks, and weeks into months I wanted to be the feature story. The caregivers feel I have settled into shelter life and get on with the other residents for the most part, but my heart longs for that special family and the days are endless. However, I am pretty smart as I deal with what I have been dealt and that includes if I see any other dog doesn't appear to like me. Mum taught me just to ignore them, however most do like me! I am a really a very attractively marked two-year-old hound mix, have been called very cute, affectionate (albeit sometimes a little boisterous), but I can be reflective and quiet when not so stressed. Pet of the Month Four months of a shelter existence is so hard to endure, and you keep seeing your friends leave and it is somewhat discouraging. I am housetrained and clean in my kennel, and definitely would be a great companion for someone whose New Year's resolution is to get fit. Exercise is my God, only surpassed by my dream pastime-- the urgent necessity to scent (the hound in me obviously)! May I suggest you forego the gym membership and invest in "Brodycise"-- walking with me, scenting and lots of play. On a serious note I would be very interested in training classes so that I can be more composed on a leash and classes in general would be met with gusto. As I am a young dog I need patience, love and fun to guide me towards becoming your super dog. I know I would shine in an adult only/older children home. I will share with you (please don't hold it against me) but I was adopted out into a family with younger children, (although I indicated I was not comfortable with the children, my caregivers felt I would adapt). I did not-- the shrill, fun-loving, ever active preschool set made me very "wired" and I became so stressed with all the ongoing action. I disgraced myself by chewing on their toys, so I was returned and I will definitely help choose my new family when they come to look at me. Maybe there may be someone with hound experience who will help me adapt to a new situation and reach my potential. In conclusion: I am leaving you with a synopsis of myself:: B is for Bright, Bountiful (love to give) R is for Rollicking, Roll over, Retrieve (love to play, exercise) O is for Out of here please! D is for Decent, dependable and darling Y is for Young and You, (I am young and still looking for you) To meet me, please call the UCHS Shelter, 519-833-2287.