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Have you checked out Petfinder.com? I just looked in your area and found Sidney, a redbone coonhound with Chesapeake Cats and Dogs in Stevensville, MD. He's young and energetic--perhaps he's the one? :) Anyway, I strongly encourage you to check with your local shelters and rescues. Not all dogs are there because of "baggage." Most are the victims of circumstance, such as divorce, economic downturns, or uneducated owners who don't want to spend time with a dog once the puppy cuteness is outgrown. One can never replace a beloved pet that dies, but you can always honor its life by giving a loving home to another needy animal.