A 3 1/2-year-old spayed beagle mix named Judy has a dilemma: her family's other dogs aren't accepting her anymore.

"Judy is not the problem, but the other household pets are seniors with special needs and would be much more difficult to place," said Kelli Sue Kerwin of Animal Hospital Inc. in Willoughby.

Therefore, Judy deserves a new place to call home - and needs our help to spread the word.

While in good health, Judy has made a new year's resolution is to loose a few pounds in 2010. Otherwise she would do best with a fenced-in yard and a doggie door, but she must also be an indoor dog and have access to excellent vet care. The family will be checking references as well as making a home visit.

"She is spoiled rotten and of course her family of 3 1/2 years would like her to stay that way," Kelli said.

If you know anyone looking for a wonderful four-legged child, please contact Allan at 216-905-4474 or Kelli at 440-946-2800 or kskcvpm@yahoo.com.

-- Sandra M. Klepach, SKlepach@News-Herald.com