(The Noah Project) — My name is McKenzie. I am a beautiful 2-year-old beagle that needs somebody to finally say "Yes!" I have lived almost all of my life with people saying no to me. When my previous family split up, they said no to me and sent me to The Noah Project. People sometimes look at me, but for some reason or another I keep getting a no.

I am a very nice dog and am kennel trained. I love my food, so I do need to make sure that I don't get fed too much, because I have put on a few "LB's" since I've been at Noah's. But they cut back on the amount of food I get, so I am starting to look like my slimmer self. Maybe if I could find a family that likes to walk me, then I could have my food and burn off those extra calories on a nice walk!

I do like to have my "me" time and spend time sniffing the ground and other surroundings. I am, you know, a beagle, and that's what we like to do, but I also love to play with my other friends here at The Noah Project, both humans and dogs.

I guess I am the "senior" dog here at the animal shelter. I have been here for over a year, which is a really long time in dog years. Everybody around here seems to think I should have a family of my very own, but for now my family is Jessie, Bingo and my other friends here at The Noah Project.

It might take some time for me to warm up to you, but once I do I know I can be that peaceful warmth to you that many companion animals around the world provide to their families. I really just need a little time. A little time to get to know you and become comfortable enough with you to know that you won't say no to me.

I have a lot of love to give. I have a happiness inside me just waiting to come out, but I just need for somebody to come into the shelter, spend some time with me and get to know me, then look me in my eyes and say "YES!"

For more information about McKenzie and all of her friends at The Noah Project, please visit www.noahproject.petfinder.com.

The Noah Project is located at 5205 Airline Road in Muskegon.

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