More: Our family adopted Riley in 2014 from Northeast Coonhound Rescue and he has joined us on our many outdoor expeditions all over New England and in particular in Acadia National Park. We call him 'handsome but goofy'- our sweet, majestic, wonderful boy. We lost Riley to cancer in We carry his spirit and energy with us on every one of our hikes and outdoor adventures. 2021 at age 10. As a hound he was not much of a swimmer, but makes for a Very Regal Wader!