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Everyone comes to BRSM to adopt their ideal beagle --- young, active,
occasionally a couch potato --- but those dogs are rare compared to those who
have been left behind, the ones who were discarded in favor of obtaining a
newer, younger dog.
What is the story
behind the older dogs in shelters?
Sometimes these dogs had spent their lives loving a family, only to
be abandoned when their age meant they were more couch potato than
playmate, and the costs of veterinary care rose. Sometimes they were used
as hunters --- penned out in the back of someone's yard --- never knowing a warm bed
in winter or the love a house pet takes for granted. And because they are
older dogs, it doesn't matter that they are friendly, loving, outgoing, and make
wonderful house pets. Because of their age, they are either dumped in
shelters or put out of a car and left to fend for themselves. Their last memory is
often an emotionally exhausted shelter volunteer closing their eyes forever, or
of finally starving to death outside in winter . . .
They deserve better than that!
What is a "Friend of Winston?"
Winston was the founding dog of BRSM, an older gentleman who never
made it out of foster care, but found himself loved nonetheless. BRSM took care of his health concerns and allowed him to die
peacefully at his own time, not
earlier because of someone else's neglect or indifference. Most of Winston's
friends are in the same situation, and will never be adopted --- but we rescue
them from the shelters anyway. BRSM provides them with veterinary care and
finds a permanent foster home to love them. The permanent foster takes care of
the dog's routine vetting, but BRSM provides support for any
extraordinary vetting that is required.
In Winston's memory, BRSM provides
that vetting support through the Friends of Winston senior dog fostering program.
Friends of Winston participants include a network of families willing to
bring older dogs into their homes and provide them with love until
they pass over the Rainbow Bridge in their own time. We support each
other and the dogs, and form a unique sort of family.
Please Be
Aware: If you become a Friend of Winston foster, it is unlikely your
foster dog will ever be adopted --- he's probably with you for life! If you
cannot help with the vetting costs (for basic care), BRSM will assist with this,
but you must use a BRSM-approved vet who is willing to discount to
rescue organizations! We realize it's not convenient when your own vet is just
across the street. But we do our best to help as many dogs as possible, and
rescue-discount vets are an integral part of that process. (And we've done a
fair job --- big pat on the back to the Friends of Winston foster homes!)
Please consider opening your heart and home to one of Winston's friends. They
don't require the non-stop attention of one of our younger dogs --- they just want
to cuddle with you when movie time rolls around. And they are fine spending their
day home alone; that means they can sleep undisturbed! It may be difficult
to think that they will be gone sooner than a younger dog, but the rewards are
ample compared to the challenges. Each of these dogs has a story of abandonment --- can
you help us make sure the remainder of their lives are happier?
If you can foster a Friend of Winston, please contact us at
profile@beaglemaryland.org.
It's a small way to make a huge difference, and you can make a
difference!
Please Note: Friends of Winston are always available for
regular adoption, but in the
event that they do not find their forever home, we want them to live out their
lives with a loving foster family.
All of the
BRSM programs, including Friends of Winston, are supported through
donations and fundraisers run and supported by our volunteers. BRSM does not receive any local, state, or federal funding that supports the
rescue. Our volunteers work very hard to make a program such as Friends of
Winston possible, and we very much appreciate the efforts and support of the
Friends of Winston
fosters.
Copper Charles (now Brody): March 27, 2024
Brody, (formerly Copper Charles) s a 2-year-old beagle who came to us as a foster when the local animal shelter was full. He was pretty sick when I picked him up and turned out to have a bad case of pneumonia. It was a few weeks of many naps and lots of medicine. But, he's all better now and loves to race around the house. He is a HUGE fan of stuffed toys and has a pretty vast collection now. His favorite, Capt Turtle (his "Captain" status indicated by his yachting hat), recently met an unfortunate end at the hands of Brody's older brother. Thankfully, Brody has asked the Easter bunny for a new Capt Turtle and we have high hopes he will deliver.
He's a pretty active little guy who enjoys exploring his fenced-in backyard (a very carefully selected stuffed toy always accompanies him outside and is brought safely back inside by him); playing with his stuffed toys; but, most of all, playing chase or a game of tug with his new big brother (a German Shepherd). Brody very much values rest and is happy to serve as a nap companion to anyone interested in partaking. He also enforces a strict bed time each evening. Curled up in a blanket on the sofa watching tv with his Mom and brother, he will spontaneously decide it's time for ALL to call it a night. He jumps down and stands staring at everyone until we orderly follow into the kitchen to head outside for the last outside visit of the night. He sleeps straight through the night and has miraculously convinced his brother to stop coming in and waking Mom around 4am (VERY thankful for this!).
Despite having a rough start (Brody was turned into the shelter by a family who found him but couldn't keep him after he appeared at their door, skin and bones, and collapsed), he is happy to politely wait his turn for treats and as his meals are being prepared. He quite quickly learned the command for "sit" and his new name. He's excitedly looking forward to attending Beagle Bash and to exploring the beach town on the Bay where he now lives with Mom when the weather gets a little warmer."
Thank you, BRSM, for saving this little guy!
Birdie Suffolk: March 13, 2024
Birdie is very affectionate and curious (she has to checkout every opened cabinet, drawer, or door). Everyone - family, friends, and neighbors- has fallen in love with Birdie. She loves everybody and loves meeting new dog friends! She’s truly a joy!
Scout Haven: February 25, 2024
We are completely in love with Scout, and couldn't be happier to be his forever family! He's adjusting amazingly well to life as a Hackett and has been a cuddle bug since day 1, even though it took him a few days to come out of his shell and warm up to everybody. We love seeing more and more of his adorable personality shining through every day and are looking forward to years and years of doggie kisses from our sweet Scout!!
Elvis Haven (now Barkley): February 18, 2024
Barkley is such a fun, loving dog… and quickly became my baby boy! He has the best food, treats, best vet (if needed), best dog walker ever and all the loves he can handle. He has not been near a kennel or doggie daycare since the outbreak of the mysterious upper respiratory infection.
Mambo Haven: January 28, 2024
Mambo is doing great! He is the sweetest thing ever, some of his favorite hobbies include climbing on people’s laps, giving unexpected face kisses and trying to destroy every bed we get him. He’s acclimated very well and is very much in cahoots with his big brother desi. We are so grateful to have him in our lives and that we’ve been able to give him a forever home.
Kinsley Craven: Jan 23, 2024
Kinsley has been enjoying her new life here with us so much that she doesn't even know what to do half of the time. She loves snuggling up with us any chance she gets and has a wonderful loving family all around. She is definitely not a fan of snow in any means, but she is spoiled to the core.
Copper Prince George: December 22, 2023
Copper says hello and thanks you for taking care of him. He is doing well and has become the boss of the house. He loves his toys and walks. He is a good napper and sleeps through the night. Copper is extremely smart and every where we go people just want to hold him because he looks like a stuffed animal. He is still a wild man but is learning to listen. He now rings a bell with his paw or nose when he wants to go out. Your dedication to beagles is greatly appreciated.
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Rylee Charles: December 14, 2023
Rylee is adjusting well at her shy, slow pace. It's only been just over 4 days since I picked her up but she is getting more and more comfortable.
Her new life in Rockville includes so many new experiences for her. Every morning and every night I take her on a 45 minutes walk through my neighborhood. She is adjusting to suburban life of sidewalks, fire hydrants (she was afraid to walk past them initially), front yards to sniff and of course Christmans lights at night and large, holiday inflatables........life in suburbia.
She has paired up quite well with my other dog Dorris (9 yr old/45lb hound/boxer mix). They seem to have the same temperament and are quite the chill partners.
I love her and am looking forward to her getting more and more comfortable in her new home with Dorris and I.
Many thanks for saving the lives of so many beagles!!!!!
Mason George (now Copper): Mason (now Copper) is happy here in his new home. We are still getting used to each other and getting into a routine after a month. We think he is primarily an English American Coon dog American English Coonhound Dog Breed Information (akc.org) He is lean and muscular. He was 33 lb. when we got him and has put on some weight here with us, still very athletic though.
He loves seeing his harness come out of the closet and was familiar with wearing one. He takes us out for walks almost daily. I was so afraid I would drop the leash if he ran suddenly after a small animal, since he is bigger and stronger than our last dog. We bought a velcro attachment for our wrist and his leash, so if he goes somewhere then I'm going with him. In his yard, he feels quite successful when he has sent the backyard squirrels running up the tree and he stands at the trunk celebrating and baying to let us know. Otherwise, he is not overly vocal. His drive to chase prey is very high, so we had to reinforce our fence even more. He doesn't engage in the over the fence barking hysterics with neighbor dogs. He does seem to need monthly baths and with peanut butter on a spoon he seems to be tolerating them better.
He seems to like eating his breakfast, then nap in the morning. Thankfully he had been crate trained and he loves to just go in his crate for a nap or when we leave the house. He is very gentle and sweet in the house. Gets along with almost all other dogs and plays nice. Loves his squeaky toys!
He cannot be trusted around food. His food drive is so high and he is tall enough to throw his big paws on the counter. He does comply when we direct him to get down. We are working on training him to sit, stay and not climb to look out the window on the antique dresser from Grandma. He is really smart and motivated to get treats, so he learns quickly.
And also thank you for making sure that your dogs get medically evaluated and treatment started if needed. We went home with antibiotics and our dog is healthy. My daughter adopted a dog elsewhere and he didn’t have proper medical care before she adopted. He has been sick since she got him. She has taken him to the vet a couple times already. Photos attached. He looks so serious, but has fun playing.
We have fallen love with this guy, so glad you all helped us find him.
Lilbet Washington (now Lily): We got Lily and Bertie when they were about old 9 or 10 months old. They are bonded with each other. Neither of them were house trained, they were very anxious and scared.
Lily was reserved and stayed to herself. The very first night she came in, she ate our chair. Bertie was affectionate and cuddly. He would lay on his back and show the world his belly. He still does this.
They were quickly house and crate trained.
Lily loves her crate time, Bertie not so much. He prefers to lounge on a comfy couch.
Lily has come out of her shell and will lay next to people. Bertie will jump up and love on anyone who walks in. They love to lay together and fight like siblings.
We have playtime everyday where Lily will walk around the back of the couch and Bertie will fetch and return. They both will sit on command and come when called. Most of all they love their treats, tearing up the yard, and watching TV with Mom and Dad.
Abel Baldwin: Here is Abel with his new buddy Molly they have bonded together and when at play they run all over the yard seeing what they can get into.
Louie Milford: Louie has settled in wonderfully with our family. He went on his first camping trip on Labor Day. He loves the water. We are still working on getting him on our potty schedule but he is improving. He loves every person or dog he has met so far. He did not like the horses he met while camping. I bet he has never met one before. Thank you again for allowing him to join our family. He has us firmly by the heartstrings.
Ramsey Haven: We were asked to foster Ramsey when his person had to go into assisted living. It was a hard adjustment for him. After a few weeks he started coming over to us for attention and gradually got more comfortable with us. I had surgery shortly after he got here and he was very protective of me and helped take care of me too! He was very overweight so he went on walks with our other dogs and he fit in very well with everyone. He made it clear that he was home and didn’t want to go anywhere. Ramsey is a very special dog and we are so happy to have him with us. He’s lost 4 lbs already and has so much more energy and definitely feels better.
BoBo Hughes: We are calling him Bo we also say Bobo especially when he’s being his goofy self. He’s running around on our quarter acre with his new doggy buddy Tracker and our 3 kids. He loves talking walks by the bay, car rides, being outside and especially loves laying across the bed and couch.
Teddy Charles: August 2023 - From Teddy's new family:
So I've had Teddy full time for about a month now give or take and it's been better than I'd hoped for. His days consist of tons of long walks on the many trails of Reston, coming to work with me at HHP, and of course tons of love. I've slowly been working on exposing him to as many new stimulating experiences as possible to get him more comfortable with new places and people. So far he's been doing great with everyone he meets and he's really grown on my entire family. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to prove that Teddy is a great dog and that all he needed was a little tlc.
Macy Gilroy: 8/24/2023
Macy has become a fun loving companion to our previous rescue, Stella. Stella has so many health issues including a serious heart murmur and Macy has helped breathe new life into her. She is such a loving companion to all of us. She loves her toys. So glad Macy found us.
Noodles Suffolk (now Winnie): From Winnie's new family:
After the passing of our long-time BRSM rescue dog, we found ourselves looking for another beagle to fill our home. We saw noodles (now Winnie) pop up on Facebook and knew she was the one. Winnie is gentle, curious, and fun-loving. She has fit in perfectly with her beagle siblings, and we know she will be a wonderful companion for years to come.
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Daisy Onslow: Thank you Beagle Rescue for our little Daisy. She certainly settled in right away with her new sissy's, Joy and Lucy. What a wonderful addition she is to our beagle family. She has so much happiness inside and wants nothing more than to spread it around. Daisy is very playful and has lots of energy, and a bit more than her old sissy's, but she can also lay down and snuggle right in with them faster than a blink of an eye. We think she knew as soon as she got here that this would be her forever home. So much love inside this little girl. We look forward to caring for her and giving her all the love she needs for the rest of her life. Thank you to Beagle Rescue and all of you who took care of her before she came to us. You are such a blessing to all of these beagles.
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Bruno Onslow (now Bruno Paws): Note from his new family:
Bruno has made so much progress in the two short weeks he has been with us. He loves to go outside and is tolerating the “life” noises much better. We live pretty close to Patuxent River Naval Air Station so there’s a lot aircraft activity throughout the day. He’s good with that now.
Two of our neighbors have trucks that are loud upon start up, and they no longer startle him like they did the first week. He was very skittish the first week but again has become more acclimated to those noises.
As far as adapting to his new home inside, this boy has definitely made himself at home. He knows the sound of the refrigerator door opening and knows that the homemade treats are stored there. He knows what shelf in the pantry the other treats are on.
We still haven’t heard his voice, so we’re curious to hear what octave he adds to our current chorus of Pound Hounds. He is extremely affectionate and loves to cuddle on the couch. He also does love his personal space and takes himself to a bed or the crate when he needs Bruno time.
He is enjoying the yard and chasing the other boys. He is really starting to explore the bench that Charlie loved so much. Bruno is such a sweet fellow and we are already so in love with him.
Cookie Haven (now Pepper): Just wanted to send pics of Pepper (formerly Cookie). We found on her past records that Pepper was her name prior to Cookie, and she responds to it! She has made herself at home! She knows her yard and walking route through the neighborhood but cannot be trusted yet when she nears other dogs! Everyone is her friend and she must be with them! She’s happy at home here, as we are too!
Luci LaPlata Haven: A note from her family:
Chap Halifax (now Tucker):
Tulip Hughes: From Tulip:
Originally called Tiny Tulip, I asked to keep that name because it fits me. My big sister Lucy is an Envigo rescue. She wanted a younger sibling and playmate, but she did not expect me. I’m so lightweight and low to the ground that I can turn quickly and squeeze through small openings. That makes playtime more exciting. Lucy & I are now working together to train our parents to be good beagle servants.
Aries Gilroy (now Penelope): A note from her new family:
This tiny ball of energy is now known as Penelope Middleton. She enjoys using her nose to track rabbits (in the backyard), communicating as only beagles do (aroo) with the neighborhood dogs, playing fetch, and lounging on the deck in the sunshine. She also enjoys her time at daycare playing with all her new friends (including other beagles). She has the sweetest disposition, loves cuddles, and she is doing well in her training class.
Willow Charles (now Bella): A note from her new family:
Willow, now known as Bella, stole our hearts from the first picture we saw of her. We had intended to foster and find her an amazing home. We were unsure of how our 13 year old would take to her. Her silly sweet and mischievous personality won us over. Our current dog is slowly warming up allowing her chases in the yard and a corner of his bed.
Melody Onslow (now Betsy): A Note from her new family:
Betsy (formerly Melody) started as our foster but easily became our forever. Her favorite things to do are sun bath, cuddle on the couch and eat. She immediately became great friends with our Carson (also a BRSM alum) and our daughter who simply adores her “baby”. This is our third adoption through BRSM and we can’t say enough amazing things about them. Thank you for saving our sweet Betsy, Carson and Jesse (RIP).
Lucy Dorchester: A note from her new family:
Lucy now gets happy when we walk into the room. And she is VERY happy when we walk outside. Funny, because she can go in or out whenever she wants.
I have started calling her “Zoomy” because she LOVES to run zoomies all around me and the other beagles outside. She is trying so hard to get the old beagles to play but I am the only one that plays at this point. The pack loves to sniff out everything and she does not really get the concept. But she runs and runs and runs.
Hailey Milford (now Molly): A note from her new family:
It has been about 4 months now since we got her. As you can see she makes herself very comfortable. She loves pillows and blankets to lay on. Doesn’t like the floor much. I hope she is happy because we are. We have gotten her through being spayed and dental cleaning/surgery. She is our spoiled baby. The kids and grandkids love her.
Marianne (now Scarlett): Note from her new family, Feb 14, 2023
Here are a few photos from over the years. She loves her beagle sister and her cat brother. She also loves to go camping and hiking and is lovingly known as "Awkward Dog" as she will find the most uncomfortable places/positions to sleep.
Charlie Milford: A note from Charlie's family:
Charlie has been with us since November. He adjusted well his family. Favorite things are sunbathing, belly rubs and protecting the family. When he gets scared he cuddles with his 17 year old fur brother Frankie. He is very food motivated and discovered his human sisters drop things and sits by their seats.
Mr Banjo Granville (now Bingo): A note from his family:
Bingo made himself at home to living with Buddy the beagle and Jasmine the cat (both rescues). He's a happy dog - just goes with the flow. Very nice boy. He loves a winter coat when it's cold or raining outside.
Cowboy Granville: A note from Cowboy's new family:
"Cowboy is doing well! We just got a booster shot for lymes the other day, so we’re a bit grumpy and sleepy today. Today was a low-key day, but we did get out for a nice walk. I’m happy to share that Cowboy is finally shaking more interest in toys by picking them up and carrying them around with him. He use to just play pounce up until yesterday. Bit by bit, he’s learning he’s so loved!"
BelleAmie Hughes (now Angel): A note from her new family:
BelleAmie (now Angel) settled in immediately with her sisters Belle (Gilroy) and Biscuit (Warren) – and brother Boy (from PG shelter). Medically, Angel is doing much better now and has the energy of a 2 year old. She is keeping me on my toes. She is too smart. She knows how to open cabinets for food, knows how to knock over a trash can. I’ve had to “puppy” proof my home.
Lexi Haven (now Lucy): A note from Lexi's new family:
Lucy was spayed on 11/9/22. At that time she was already 25 pounds! She loves her "sister" dog Dolly (a terrier poodle mix) and tolerates our cat, though she does chase him!
Maddie Milford: Update from Maddie's family:
Here are some pictures of Maddie and our other dog Heidi. Maddie is so sweet and funny! She likes to jump up and sit down on your lap and give little licks. She comes to you when you call her and flops down on her back for a belly rub. She likes running around the yard and playing with Heidi and chasing squirrels and rabbits and of course she loves to eat. She sleeps in her bed, and sometimes in Heidi's, in our room at night. Many thanks to Sarah and Cindy for bringing her to our house and doing such a great job introducing Maddie to Heidi!
Kobe Suffolk: A note from Kobe's new family:
"In July when I reached out to BRSM, I was hoping my family could make a difference by fostering, and that's what our intentions were. When I filled out the application, I soon realized we'd likely end up adopting. We chose to foster to adopt Kobe and he came to stay with us in September. He quickly became friends with our other beagles and adapted well to our home. Kobe absolutely loves stuffed animals and chewing Nylabones (my slippers too!). He's a happy, fun little guy who loves to play, but also enjoys staring out the window with his brother or hanging out with me in the kitchen! Kobe loves to give kisses, is a master cuddler, and gives the cutest smile when he hasn't seen you in a while. He also loves when I carry him upstairs to bed at night, just like a baby! He just loves to be with his people; I am so glad that's who we are now. Thanks BRSM for giving us the opportunity to make him a part of our family."
Marianne Envigo: A note from her family:
Marianne is doing very well. I think she is house-trained now. (She only woke us one night with a whine to go out, and when Mike took her out, she peed.)
She enjoys being chased and doing zoomies in our backyard.
At night, she walks into her crate and settles down; sometimes even during the day she'll come upstairs and get into her crate. We are getting a second crate for the first floor, so she can go in there whenever she wants.
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She waits for us in the morning, we get up at a variety of different times and she just waits quietly in her crate.
Marianne sits on the futon between Mike and me when we watch television.
She walks up and down the stairs, usually after one of us, but sometimes on her own.
I've been playing a game with her that requires her to move sliding disks to get to the treats underneath and she got it right away (much faster than my two other Beagles).
The guy who keeps a spreadsheet on the tattooed letters (Michael Taylor on 4000 Beagles FB page), indicated she was born in August of 2020.
Her chip implant card says August 26th, but Michael Taylor said the 8th or 9th. We'll just pick a date in August for her Birthday.
She's gradually increasing the length of her walks around the neighborhood. She now does the loop my two Beagles walked when they got older. She'll sniff other dog's butts, but won't let them sniff hers (ha ha). She's very friendly with people, and is fawned over all around the neighborhood.
After three weeks, we'll do a few sessions with a private trainer, and then start going to classes with her (at Washington Animal Rescue League.
This little girl makes us laugh and has really brightened all our lives.
We are very lucky to have her: a million thanks for choosing our family for Marianne.
Olive Pickens: Note from Olive's new family:
Olive has proven herself a force to be reckoned with as she shares her love and curiosity with everyone she encounters. She’s energetic, sweet, and one of the most snuggly dogs we’ve ever met. She’ll be showered with love for years to come!
Jack Charles: A note from Jack's family:
Jack is our 3rd BRSM rescue and we couldn't be happier to have him. He's so sweet and spunky and a perfect addition to the family. Jack loves to play and run outside. His brother, Buddy, is teaching him to chase squirrels and climb trees. Snuggles and pets are up on his list as well!
Lucy Charles: An update about Lucy Charles
"Lucy fit right in to our family from the beginning. There was almost no adjustment period, she seemed as if she belonged right from her arrival. It took about 4-5 days for her and our other dog to get on the same page, but they are now best buds. She seems to be opening up more and more each day and she even did amazing on her first family vacation with us for a whole week! She feels heaven sent from our other beagle Penelope who’s at the rainbow bridge waiting for us. We love “Lucy Q Charles” very much and hope she knows this is her forever home. We can’t understand how she ever went this long without a home, she’s just perfect. ??“
Linda Hughes (now Lily): Linda Hughes is now Lily!
A note from her family:
Linda (now Lily) is right at home with us! She loves to take walks and watch British detective shows with us.
Gets along with everyone—including the cat!
Toby Beaufort (now Beau): A note from his new family:
We truly intended to foster the little boy until he was adopted. We wanted to honor the memory of our wonderful boy Toby who passed early July. However, soon after moving in, he endeared himself into our hearts. He is so sweet and well behaved. He loves going for long walks and meeting other dogs and neighbors. Never having had a bed or toys of his own, he has learned the joy of both. He has befriended his new furry sister Bonnie, nesting as close to her as possible. But most of all, he loves to cuddle with his hoomans, sleeping quietly in our arms. We know he has found his forever home with us . We renamed him Beau as it was part of the name he arrived with and look forward to the future with him as part of our pack.
Dusty Warren: Note from his new family :
Dusty has been enjoying life here with us since Sept 2020. He totally loves his sister beagle Woofie Pie(another BRSM rescue) they can often be found snuggling together. He is the keeper of the yard from the rabbits and deer baying like a beagle fog horn to let them know not to mess with his domain. He is the sweetest fella ever, and does the cutest DUSTY DANCE when it’s meal or treat time. He loves a good belly rub and scratch behind those ears. He can be found sleeping with me at night in the big bed and so far he’s not a bed hog at all :)
Sadie: A collage of photos of Sadie from her family!
Matteo Milford: Note from his new family:
Matteo has been with us for the past couple of months and has settled in nicely. He was very timid at first but his big brother Fred, who is also a rescue from Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland, helped him settle in and Matteo is doing great. We love Mateo and he's a great addition to our family. He has been easy to train and is very loving and affectionate. He doesn't care for car rides and is a homebody. He loves to snuggle and is a little naughty by stealing his brother's treats. He was heartworm positive when he came to us but he did very well with his treatment and now that's all behind him. We hope to give Matteo a long and happy life with us.
Bella Haven: Note from Bella's new family:
We are so lucky to have Bella as our new family member. She is the sweetest, cuddliest, and loving-est beagle. The only thing that takes precedence over her love for her new family is the constant rabbits in our yard that drive her a little crazy. She loves chasing them. She is just the best young girl.
Benny Suffolk: Note from Benny's new family:
Benny is doing great. He is such a easy going happy beagle, he fits like he has always been here. Merl (also adopted from BRSM) and Benny are totally bonded. They follow each other everywhere. Thank you for saving him.
Kylie Edgecombe: A note from Lacey's new family:
Kylie adopted a new name when she arrived at our home, her new name is Lacey! She is doing great adjusting to her new sisters and they are adjusting to her as well! It is so funny watching all 3 go running around the yard playing! She has already become one of the essential members of our house!
Gretta Suffolk: A note from Greta and Pearl's new family:
The final story of the (fur) ever home for Pearl and Greta. Pearl came to live with me first and is such a character she makes me laugh all the time (what always has the expression of ‘what’) when I ask her what she is doing. Pearl loves to be petted and follow her new mommy around like a shadow. She will not give kisses yet but will allow nose touches. She is so funny, friendly and loving.
Next, Greta the old little girl, came to live with me. Greta has a heart of gold. The first two days she stayed to herself but as the days went by she would watch Pearl and Daisy (another beagle I have had for 9 years) get love. Then on the third day she quietly came over and sat next to me, her new mom and never left my side. The minute I sit down now she comes over like pet me too. She loves to be held and when my best friend came by she got in the rocker and let her rock her for one hour.
They are both such love bugs and I am extremely grateful I got accepted to have these two beautiful daughters. They enrich my life.
Josie (formerly Becky Columbia): A note from Josie's family:
She is doing well. We have established a routine and it has really helped her potty training. Since arriving, she has been going on walks daily, and has started to overcome her shyness to going potty on walks. Overall, Josie is thriving. My resident mutt and her have really bonded; recently they are starting to even play together (they're still trying to figure out each other's play styles.) We are currently working on curbing her enthusiasm towards chasing the resident cats. However, based on how she has slowly become less infatuated with the resident guinea pigs - this will happen eventually. Infact Josie and my male cat have already to have come to an understanding. Josie has even done well when I have taken her to work with me. She has not shown severe symptoms of her separation anxiety, and her anxiety is easily curbed by being placed in the treatment area to observe all the days activities. I have done a genetic panel to rule out genetic issues and she is clear of 148 mutations, and is ~ 73% Beagle, 13% American Foxhound, and the remaining heinz 57 hound. I don't think Josie could be happier, she has developed and improved so much in the month that she has been here, I can't wait to see her fully develop into the happy little hound she was meant to be.
Tracy Hughes (now Gemma): A note from Gemma's new family:
It's official! After nearly five months of fostering during which our girl underwent heartworm treatment, a surprise heat then spay along with a hernia, Miss Gemma is finally ours. From foster to adoption, Gemma latched on to me from day one. It has been wonderful to see her settle in and make herself at home. We already love her so much.
Misty Baldwin: A note from Misty's new family:
Our Little Misty is settled in for sure. She knows we are her family and she is a happy little girl.
She came to realize that her new sisters are her new family and there is no more fear aggression/snappiness towards them. They bump into each other and are a little gang of beagles and Misty is right in the mix. Misty and Tinkey get their drink right next to each other. Once Brian saw Misty wanting to get through a narrow area past the dog beds and Misty walked right under Tinkey to get past. I wish I would have seen that. Brian said she had to do a little crouch to get through under her, but she did.
The only time she barks in the house is when she needs to go out at night. She lets us know. She had gotten very good about that.
She has gotten good about sharing her bed too. She has the one she likes with her little winnie the pooh blanket and had been doing some territorial squatting next to her bed or on her bed if Tinkey or Lucy would want to try it out. That hasn't happened for a long time and sometimes she is even willing to share.......at least a little bit. She has learned that there are plenty of beds to go around. They eat, drink, and get treats right near each other. They are doing great.
We are really thankful that she has settled in so well. She knows we love her and we are pretty sure she loves us too. She can be playful, enjoys her little hiney scratches, and loves to be dried off with the towel. She is a happy little girl. Her tail wags all the time.
Thank you for our Little Misty.
Leo Pickens: Note from his new family:
Leo Pickens, now "Willie" is an absolute delight and we couldn’t be happier with the decision of adopting him. He has become the star of the neighborhood and all of our friends. Dick walks him every day and he gets to romp in the backyard most of the afternoon, keeping all the squirrels at bay!!! We only visited one dog as I would want them all if I saw them. He was house trained and signals when he needs to go outside. He loves to zoom about the house with bursts of energy which is hilarious to watch. He really likes riding in the car as we visited the vet for an introductory visit and to monitor his round worm situation, which has been resolved. He is such a happy little dog and loves to snuggle with Dick during naps and tv watching. He is VERY food motivated as are most beagles and is learning not to counter surf. He has learned to SIT for his treats. We did extend our fence height to over 5‘ as we border a wooded area in the back with fox and deer roaming and feel more at ease with him running about the area. He is definitely a scent hound and has his nose to the ground and snuffling or baying at times. Willie is 8 but you would think he is a much younger dog with all this energy. He does sleep in a crate at night, his choice, and likes to go there when he thinks it’s time to go to bed. He does like to fetch his toys when he isn’t looking out the windows watching for robins or people out walking.
After losing our beagle in January due to old age, we decided to have another as our house was too empty and we couldn’t be happier to have found Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland. We had adopted our previous dogs from the Beagle rescue in Pittsburgh and found that the organizations were similar, a loving and caring group of people dedicated to helping needy beagles find a happy safe home.
Sugar Suffolk: Note from Sugar's new family:
Sugar is having the time of her life! I have attached some photos of her. She always seems to have a very serious look on her face, but she’s actually very silly and provides a constant source of entertainment for us. Sugar loves living next to Rock Creek Park and has a great time walking and running through the trails with us. Initially she was terrified of other dogs, loud noises, cars, pretty much everything, but she seems to have gotten over that for the most part. She now loves meeting other dogs and people and is living her life to the fullest. She also gets to spend her days at Dogtopia doggie daycare on days when I’m not working from home, which she loves. We have the opportunity to watch her on the web cam, and she is the life of the party at Dogtopia. So everything is going well.
Trotter Halifax: A note from her new family:
Trotter Halifax, now Maggie, has been with us for only about 10 days but she has already made herself at home; it’s as if she has always been with us. She loves to explore our big back yard, learning the stories of what happened last night just using her nose. Sometimes she sits on the outside landing and it’s as if she is surveying her vast personal kingdom. On sunny days, she loves to lay in the sun room soaking up the warmth. Her foster mom sent her favorite toy with her when we picked her up but that has been supplanted by a new squeaky ball. She will chew on it and throw it around so she can go chase it again! She is such a sweet, happy girl; we are so happy to have found her!
Banjo Suffolk (now Eddie): Banjo Suffolk....now Eddie
Eddie hums and smiles to communicate when he’s ready for his meals.He’s hilarious! I’m not sure how he knows what time it is. He is a pleasure to live with, loves his chewy sticks and has fun hiding them and going back 10 minutes later to retrieve them. He’s getting handsomer every day and looks forward to our walks by the water. He’s not much for squeaky toys but he rocks at puzzles. Here’s a picture of him in his new bed.
Rex Gilroy: A note from new family:
Where do I begin. I have been blessed with two babies from BRSM. Archie Warren the first passed away of old age, and archie Warren the second died tragically in December. But with the persistency of my parents I started looking. I saw Rex or rather my mom did. I met him and I knew right away he was my baby. He has both of my babies in him. He follows me everywhere in the house, if I go upstairs he follows me, he jumps up on my bed and couch and curls right next to me for naps. He loves his walks and doggie daycare training time. I love seeing him jump up and lick my face when I take him out of the crate after work. He loves his treat games and toys (he has many). He gets very excited after his baths, and he runs around happy all the time. Archies tragic death will haunt me always but I firmly believe Archie one and Archie two are in Rex:) thank you BRSM for my fur babies:)
Max Arundel: A note from Max's family:
I’m happy to report that Max is doing fantastic. He has been such an awesome addition to our family. He and Griffin are really developing a great bond. We’ve all settled into some nice routines - including Max spending a good part of the day in a bed in my office while I’m working. I will admit though that we’re still working through some of Max’s anxiety issues. He’s generally pretty good if one of us leaves. After a few minutes of anxiousness he can pretty much settle down, especially if Griffin is keeping him company. But we do find that when the two of us leave, which is very, very infrequently, he does tend to get a lot more anxious and upset. We’re really trying to employ some techniques so that it’s not such a big deal when the two of us go to leave, including holding our car keys in our hands and making noise with them at random times during the day, etc. So that there aren’t as many triggers that may set him off. Knock on wood, he has not had any seizures. He’s doing really well on the medicine. Even though Jeff and I do work a lot during the week we try to take them on some good walks a few times a week in the neighborhood. Definitely on the weekends we go on one big walk. Max is making puppy friends in the neighborhood too, one of his best buddies is the Alaskan malamute that lives across the street from us. I have to get a picture of the two of them one day, because he’s about 20 times bigger than Max so they make quite the odd couple when they’re standing next to each other. Max did so good for Halloween, although I’m sure he’s probably never experienced anything like that before. We sat out in the driveway with our neighbor/friend and her dog so there were three adults and three dogs handing out candy to kids. I think Max was a little confused why all these people kept coming up to take candy and then leave, there was a lot of barking going on. But by next year he should definitely have the hang of it. Hard to believe that we’re in November, and that we’ve had Max now for almost eight full months.”
Rambo St Mary (now Baxter): A note from Baxter's new family:
Baxter is a sweet cuddle bug. He’s settling in just fine. He loves his walks and is enjoying the dog park. We plan on taking him camping with us this spring. He’s our little sunbeam of love.
Toby Edgecomb: Toby is living his best life in his new home!
Dolly Edgecombe: Dolly is living a wonderful life with her buddy, Tucker.
Missy Edgecombe (now Bailey): A note from Missy's (now Bailey) new family:
Baileys new life consists of a lot of snuggling , playing and getting so many treats. Loves to run around outside and playing with all of her dog toys and especially her sisters toys. Loves to be close and being held 24/7. But we love her so much and so glad to have her in my life.
Elle Hughes: A note from her family:
I met her on August 19th 2021 and it appeared that Elle' Hughes and I were made for each other as we were both going through a pretty rough patch. I had lost two beagles months earlier and Elle, an 8 year old with the sweetest disposition, was stuck in a noisy shelter in need of a foster. She needed two surgeries, one to be spayed and the other to have a mammary cyst removed, all at the same time. Her mammary cyst came back malignant and she will need to be checked regularly for any abnormalities. But that wasn't all, one month later it was a badly needed dental cleaning with three tooth extractions.
Through all of this, Elle maintained her sweet disposition and the most excellent beagle howl and the bond this experience created for us could not be broken. Ellie (her new name) is doing very well now and officially became part of my family on October 13th. Ellie is now eating great food and treats, taking daily walks and car rides and sleeps in Mommy's bed with a cat or two.
Before I met Ellie, it was difficult to think about adopting a dog. I was depressed about losing my two girls, Daisy and Sunny, but fostering and adopting Ellie made me feel I was honoring them by helping another Beagle sister.
Who rescued who, I'm just sayin'. Thank you BRSM for making sure Ellie (Elle Hughes) got the care she needed and for bringing us together. Everyone at BRSM is awesome?
Scarlett Charles: A note from Scarlett's new family:
I don’t think Scarlett’s tail has stopped wagging since we picked her up. She is just the sweetest dog ever, and we are so happy to have her in our lives. She settled in quickly, finding her spot on the couch, and becoming best friends with our one year old hound mix. We live on a corner lot in a very dog friendly neighborhood, and there’s nothing she loves more than escorting friends past her new yard. Well…she may love her treats more!
Roseanne Columbia: From Rosie's new family: (minor editing)
Good to hear from you! Rosie is doing great! She barks when I let them go to the fenced field next to our backyard to run after breakfast and she is really trimming down! She sleeps with Rocket and with Apple (Apple is also from Beagle Maryland - Ewa knows Apple). We love Rosie!
In the photo from this morning, you can see Rosie coming in for breakfast (I have to call her in because she is an early riser and loves to be in the backyard "reading the newspaper" (sniffing around) - as I call it! We now have a squirrel nearby, so I think Mr. Squirrel is out when the beags are sleeping and then they wake up and find out he's been in their backyard! LOL!
The next photo shows the beags (and beagle wanna-bes!) waiting to go run in the field. Then you can see Rosie in great anticipation at the front waiting for the gate to open. Then off she goes! She is fast!!
She barks a lot and gets very happy when it is not raining and she can run with her pack! She is very, very good. No growling, no squabbles, nothing negative from Rosie. She is accepting and a real team player!
She still does not like going in the crate to eat breakfast and dinner, but if I put her food in first, then she goes in on her own! I do give her a little biscuit extra even though she is on a diet. She loves her cot and she really loves the doogie door! And at night, she gets held by me before bed and I talk with her and tell her how good she is. Everyone gets held and individually talked to before bed. In the morning, they are too excited to go run, so cuddling is not on their agenda.
Rosie comes up to me for hugs and does not mind being held. She is not one to really look me in the eye but she likes human contact. Most of all, she likes her new brothers (3) and sisters (8) and she doesn't mind the cats either! ??
I am looking forward to her weigh-in when our vet comes for the annual check up in December. I can see that she is already trimming up. She loves to run and run to her heart's content in whichever direction she feels that day!
Thank you for rescuing her and thank you for letting us adopt her!
What a joy Rosie is!
Levi Hughes: A note from Levi's new family:
We wanted to send a note to let you know how much we're enjoying having Levi in our family. He is doing great. He was really quiet, almost sedate for the first few weeks, but now he seems very comfortable in our house. He also has enjoyed visiting with my parents, and he met our 5-year old niece this weekend. They had a great time. He slept all day Monday. He is such a sweet boy.
Lemon Dundalk: A note from Lemon's new family:
Lemon has completely stolen our hearts! After we lost our BlueTick Hound in March, we were so sad. We really thought that was it for us having a furbaby. But the months passed and we had a hole to fill. My husband, Andre, said how about a beagle? And the hunt was on! Lemon is actually the first pup I saw on the rescue page. Days went by, we discussed and debated, and finally I got to meet her! It was an instant match. Two days later she came home with us, took over all the furniture, made us laugh harder than we have in a long time, and even allows us to sleep in the bed with her!! She is so perfect, listens so well, totally house trained, we are truly lucky. Rescues are the best ! And Lemon is ours!!
Brett Tarboro (now Rhett): A note from his new family:
Rhett is settling in nicely! He really is a sweet boy. We are taking it slow and giving him time to get settled. We consider it a win that by the end of the first week, he now prefers couches, following us around, or even his dog bed to the crate that we set up to give him an initial "safe space" (if he needed one). He has also taken to collecting a clothing (or a shoe) our one sons leaves on the floor to put in on his bed to lay on. We are taking the introductions slowly to our resident 2 louder more rambunctious rescues- a beagle/coonhound mix and a basset/coonhound mix. We have no doubt that as they spend more time around each other that they will try and indoctrinate him into their "more typical" hound attributes of speed eating and barking. ??
Bolt St Leo: A note from his new family:
Thank you for the adoption papers, we do still call him Bolt Saint Leo the brave although he’s still kind of learning how to be brave about everything. Photos of him and also one of him with sister, Ellie.
Bagel Hodges: Received an update on Bagel from new family:
She is just terrific. Fills our lives with fun ... we have several trees that she is constantly searching for squirrels and chases balls all over the yard and under the deck Vet says she’s very healthy. So happy she joined our family
Czarina (now Ginger Bean): A note from her new family:
Just wanted to stop in and say my beautiful little lady, Ginger Bean, formerly Czarina (adopted in 2003) is still going strong and about to turn 18 years old this November! Thank you Beagle Rescue for all you do!
Noah Charles: A note from Noah's family:
From day one Noah fit right in with our other two beagles (Marco and Pattie). He is your typical puppy and full of energy! He runs around the yard and plays with Pattie all day long. Noah loves to chew on everything he can get his mouth on. He is such a great addition to our family!!
Mila Edgecombe (now Sadie): A note from her new family:
Mila (now called Sadie) is happy exploring her new home and yard. She loves all the attention and the treats!! We are so happy to welcome her to our home!
Wally Milford: Note from Wally's new family...formerly Wally Milford
Thank you for our sweet Wally - he has brought such joy to our family and loves playing tug of war with our other beagle, Charlie. He loves walks and running at the dog park. He is a snuggler (especially with our other dog, Apple) and loves sleeping on lots of blankets.
Darlene Columbia: A note from her new family:
Darlene, now known as Birdy, has been a great addition to our family. Here she is with one of her beloved toys on her favorite outdoor perch.
Chevy Hughes (now Charlie): A note from Charlie's family:
Charlie is living his best life, splitting his time most days between snoozing on the couch and keeping an eye on things from my bay window. There are so many new smells for him to sniff out in the neighborhood and he gets excited to meet every person and dog that passes us by while out on our walks. He’s a total sweetie and I’m so happy to have adopted him.
Ollie Mecklenburg: A note from Ollie's new family:
We would like to say how thankful we are and how much we adore Ollie! He is such a sweetheart and has such a personality! He is so handsome, gentle, and loving. He enjoys napping (anywhere he finds comfy), snuggling up next to his humans, going for walks, and playing with toys! He also enjoys weekend visits with his cousin Bentley, my parent's beagle. He is the first to greet us when we come home and "paws" at us when he wants attention and more petting! He is very happy to have found his forever home and will be forever loved! We're learning more about him and fall more in love with him everyday!
Bitsy Hughes: From Bitsy's new family:
"Bitsy is a joy and so so easy. She seems to have been with us for years…..
Bitsy is on the right, with her 3 new sisters."
Gabby Southampton (now Gabi): From new family:
Gabi update. She’s doing great! We’re currently in Lake Tahoe California for the month and before that we were in San Diego and Sedona. We’ll eventually get back to New York where we’re from, and then Old Town in Virginia.
Meryl Martin (now Daisy): A note from Daisy's family:
The first time our family met Daisy, she was very shy. She did not like going on walks and she would not let strangers pet her. This changed after a few months, and especially after her heart worm treatment. She now enjoys her walks and shows enthusiasm when we pick up the leash. On her walks she wants everyone to notice her and pet her. Slowly she is making friends with other dogs.
She sleeps in our daughter’s room either on the bed or on the bean bag that she “appropriated” for herself. She loves our reading sessions on the sofa or in bed, she jumps to join us and quickly falls asleep.
She loves everyone and she makes us laugh. We love the dog Daisy has become and we are so happy we adopted her.
We thank BRSM for helping us find our furry best friend.
Tucker Granville: A note from Tucker's new family:
From the moment he arrived Tucker fit right in like he’d been living with us his whole life. A sweet, patient boy, with a lot of tolerance for little ones, he spends his days snuggling up for naps with his senior beagle brother and hunting for leftover snacks left in the couch cushions by his 2 and 4 year-old human siblings. We’re so happy he’s a part of our family now!
Graham Granville (now Piccolo): A note from Piccolo's family:
He is happy with his walks in one of the many Columbia, MD, paths, see picture. In addition he also walks well in the sidewalk in a calm street nearby our house. He is learning fast how to understand the leash guidance to avoid going to the street and peoples driveway. A quick learner.
Of course he knows the feed times and where the treats are stored, but it is still learning not to ask too hard for the treats, but once he understands that no additional treats are coming at the moment, he sits or lays down by my side. He does not disturb us when he sees us sitting to eat at the table. He learns fast and feels when I do not like what he is or is intending to do, with me looking at him and shaking my head. Of course, he understands my different whistles, to come and wait, or to come fast.
Learned to jump in couch or lay dawn in a dog round bed very quick, no teaching needed. I also attached a picture in couch and the dog round beg.
Della Gilroy: A note from Della's new family:
Included are a couple pics of Della with her new BFF Daffodil (Daffy). Della is a sweet girl who's really loves spending time with Daffy, napping, going for walks and playing in the yard. She is still overcoming some of her shyness, bit is making great progress and has really begun to blossom. She is quite a character and keeps us laughing and smiling. We are so happy to have her as part of our family.
Poppy Milford: A note from her family:
Thank you, thank you BRSM for rescuing my beloved Poppy. She is happy, smart, friendly and everyone on my street adores her. Plus, as you can see, she is very helpful around the house!
Hazel Martin: A note from Hazel's new family:
Her transition was a little rocky for a couple days while we all got used to each other (accidents in the house mostly), but she and Penny get along so well - I caught them snuggling on day 2. After the first couple days, we all got used to each other. She learns very quickly - she's walking really well on the leash now and can sit and stay. She likes to either sleep in her crate, or with me in bed (big snuggler). Working from home has really helped - she spends most of the day resting in the dogbed or in her crate (she self-crates) - and Penny and I like to go lots of places, so she's gotten a ton of experiences! She comes to me no problem at the dogpark as well, which surprised me. I thought I was going to have to chase her around! She even went on a 6 hour roadtrip with us - she loves the car.
Fenton Milford: A note from Fenton's family:
Fenton loves his walks and burying treats in the folds of the couch cushions. He loves to snuggle up with his people. We love him! Everyone loves a lemon beagle!
Preston Lynch (now Archie): A note from Archie's family:
Archie has settled into his forever home beautifully. He takes daily walks on the idyllic Rock Creek Trail, makes frequent dog park trips, and plays in his grassy back yard every day. Archie is energetic, inquisitive, mischievous, clever, easy going, but most of all affectionate. When he is winding down at night, he wants nothing more than to snooze on somebody's lap.
Archie is now a permanent part of the fabric of our lives. Thank you to BRSM for helping to bring this incredible beagle to us.
Buttons Hughes (now Piper): Note from her new family:
Buttons is now “Piper”. She’s settling down nicely and progress is continuing on getting her housebroken. Hasn’t decided on what her favorite couch is yet so for now she has a rotation system. One of her favorites is a cat bed that the cats rarely use. She barely fits in it but that doesn’t stop her.
Millie Martin (now Pippa): A note from her new family:
Overall, she's doing well. She is still skinny from being malnourished and she suffers from some separation anxiety when Alice leaves the house. Otherwise, she seems very happy in her new place.
We love her and her older adopted "sister" Sandra Day O'Connor - who's now known as Tilly.
Tilly has also done quite well. We are doing our best to reinforce with her that she is still dog #1...which is a little difficult when Pippa takes over her spot in bed or the sofa.
Pippa has really taken to Tilly and follows her around. While they eat from different bowls, they drink from the same bowl at the same time without any trouble.
Thank you for these two terrific pups!
GiGi Charles: From Lucy and Gigi's new family:
Thank you to Beagle Rescue for Little Lucy and Gigi. We are so thankful that their life's journey has brought them into our lives. We saw Lucy and Gigi on Beagle Rescue when we were looking for a new sissy for our old girl Tinkey, who like us, felt the sadness of recently losing a member of our beagle family . When we saw the video's and pictures that Katy, their foster mom, had posted, we knew that we had to get them so that they could stay together. We were worried that since they were bonded, if they would have enough love to share with our old girl Tinkey. But as it turns out, they took little Tinkey into their hearts and have been little blessings for all of us. Little Lucy is such a sweetheart, a gentle soul she is, always willing to take the backseat to Gigi. But then, Well... we all take a backseat to Gigi. Gigi is tiny but has a HUGE personality, and she has so much to say. And we are so happy to listen. We tell her all the time, it's just music to our ears. Thank you to Beagle Rescue, and especially to their foster mom Katy, for taking these little ladies in, until the time they found their way to us, and their forever home.
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Bacall Milton (now Rosie): A note from Rosie's family:
Rosie is doing really well. She’s super cuddly and so sweet! Is even hanging in there with the grandkids (no easy task !!) who I take care of most days of the week.
Very grateful that BRSM gave her a second chance.
Sweetheart Charles (now Quest): Note from her new family:
Sweetheart, renamed Quest for her backyard seeking nose and the white question mark on her neck, is a silly, loopy little girl. She's fascinated by everything we do, perks her ears and tilts her head like we're the crazy ones! She is ready to snuggle anytime someone sits on something soft and run like a lunatic anytime we're in the yard. As you can tell, we're totally in love with her fun, quirky personality.
Pictured is a fat nap after hard work collecting her favorite stuffed animals from the children's rooms. And inserting herself in the softest spot... Between my pillows!
Sonia Tarboro: Note from her new family: I got Sonia in September. When I met her, she was very scared and timid. She would shake and cower anytime I came near her. She was heartworm positive as well. Over the last few months she has changed as a dog. After getting her heartworm treatment, she began doing zoomies around the house. She loved her adopted siblings, especially her pit bull sister.
She is the most loving dog. She went from a fearful pup to a dog who runs to the door when I get home. She LOVES walks and is learning to love the car. This is my 3rd beagle that I have gotten from the rescue and it will not be my last. She has truly been a GREAT addition to my fur family. I cannot imagine our family without her. Thank you Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland for allowing me to foster her and then adopt her. My family and I are forever grateful.
Claudine (now Deeny): From Deeny's adopters:
We wish we could rescue more beagles like Deeny and hopefully some day we will be able to. Deeny has the sweetest disposition and loves her belly rubs and to be brushed. She is patient with my 5 year old who loves to play dress up with her. Deeny even got to have a wedding ceremony with Cody this year! She very quickly became a member of our family, although a little timid at first, she warmed up in no time. We feel very blessed to have found her and cannot imagine home without her.
Thank you for everything you all do to rescue the beagles!
Oliver Martin: Update from his foster family: He's doing great and getting less frightened / scared as each week passes. He and Gilligan are best pals, he feels the safest around Gilly which helps him in his shyness. Potty training is going good and he's almost getting used to the doggie door. It's been awhile since we've had a younger pup so I pulled the toys from storage & bought new ones for him, he is quite the snuggle bunny sleeps next to me on the couch while we are watching tv. At night he sleeps in our bedroom, he prefers the crate next to Gilligan's we keep the doors open on both crates but he's stays in his until we get up at 6
Mango Hughes: Mango is doing very well. I have never put a coat on a dog but it was so very cold, and my cousin gave me this coat. Mango doesn't seem to mind. She is healthy and happy. I'm sure she would like company, and gets very excited when she sees other dogs. I have considered getting another, but walking two at a time is not easy. Mango just wants to follow her nose, as you know about beagles.
She is such good company. I don't know what I would do without her. I am forever grateful you chose us.
Mango's Family
Jasmine Hughes: From Jasmine's family...
This is her nighttime bed. I used to have to catch her and carry her in. Now she comes to bed on her own, just follows us in there.
She doesn’t like the harness and would run and hide when she saw me with it. She’s at the point now where she lets me put it on with little to no fuss. Here she’s sitting pretty about to go outside.
Rudolph: We adopted Rudy at 5 years old and he immediately bonded with our family. Rudy is doing terrific. No health issues and he is very happy. He was well trained before the adoption and remains extremely well behaved. We call him our polite gentlemen. Rudy is also the office mascot and comes to work at my law office everyday. While he does spend a some time in his office bed, he has bonded with all the employees and is sure to camp out by each co-worker's desk during lunchtime. He is a true beagle. We couldn’t be happier with Rudy or our experience with Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland.
Thank you for all that you do.
David
Marley Baltimore (now Molly): Marley is doing great! We did change her name to Molly. She and my daughter have really bonded but we all adore her. She has tons of energy and is really sweet. Her leg is doing well. She has had one flare up. We took her to the vet and she had some X-rays done to be sure all was well. It was but she just needed to rest. She is back to her energetic self.
She and our other dog have bonded as well. He is very protective of her. They pal around together all the time.
My daughter took a 4-H Canine Science class and has also taken some dog training classes. She has spent hours training Molly. She registered Molly with the AKC and Molly was awarded the Novice Trick Dog title award. They are currently working toward the Intermediate level. Molly is very smart and eager to learn. Some tricks she can’t do because of her leg, but there are so many to choose from that it hasn’t held her back.
Molly is a wonderful addition to our family.
Cindy
Fred Dumfries (now Red): Thank you so much for everyone’s help with every aspect of helping him.
Red (his new name) is a very happy old man. He loves his nightly walks with our Great Pyrenees Lexi, napping on the couch, digging and hiding in his blankets, eating yogurt and just being an old man napping the day away. He has an adorable hound bark and he will be our travel companion (along with our golden) whenever we go to Pennsylvania to visit family. He made it very clear last time he wasn’t happy momma was gone. He is my little 30 pound shadow. He does great in the minivan so I know traveling with him won’t be an issue.
Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
The Rogers Family.
Abbey Lothian: I'm happy to say Abbey seems to be healthy. She never stopped turning her head awkwardly, but other than that she has recovered completely. She loves to run, pull rope, and chase Riley, and then snuggle with us grown-ups when she's tuckered out. She is basically Riley's shadow, and they are like siblings (sometimes even fighting over the same toy).
Jamie
Jay Lusby: Hi! It’s been a while and we all got through 2020.. Jake remains the sweetest and happiest boy! We all love him so much.. He took his first long car trip with me, over Christmas.. 5 hours to The Shenandoah Valley.. He and Maisie did well traveling together.. He is so funny because he has to be touching her all the time.. we visited my grand puppy and they all had fun together! He really is such a joy.
Your rescue is amazing! ??
Joanne
Greta Halifax (now Mrs. Beasley): On December 8th I picked this sweet little girl up from the team working with BRSM. I immediately fell in love with her! She was small, and had recently had puppies and had been spayed. My plan was to foster her for six weeks and adopt her if all went well. My hesitation to adopt her was because I was afraid she was an escape artist and would keep running away. I wanted to be sure I could keep her safely in my home and yard. My backyard is large and it is all fenced in.
The day before the official adoption day, she was able to escape because one of the pickets of the fence had fallen over on the ground and provided a space big enough for her to fit through. I had purchased a gps tracker for her and it was attached to her collar. I was able to see via an app on my phone where she was. She did not get far in my neighborhood and I was able to catch her within ten minutes. She came to me when I called her. I spent the next hour making sure every picket on the fence was secure. She is microchipped, wears an embroidered collar with her name and phone number on it that includes a gps device that never comes off.
On January 20, Inauguration Day, Mrs. Beasley of Annapolis was officially adopted in a small ceremony at home. She wore a lovely crown of flowers with ribbons for the occasion but they didn’t stay on her head. Within minutes she was wearing them like a scarf!
Mrs. Beasley has become friends with our two resident cats, Annabelle and Duchess. She is a very busy girl and enjoys toys, running around in her yard to chase squirrels, and eating Milkbones that her daddy gives her. I don’t know what she went through before I met her, but now she is safe, has a furever home, and is loved by all of us.
Debbie Chamberlain
Honey Kelley (now Winnie): Winnie has been responding well to her new name.
It’s been such a joy having her in our life, and we love watching her and her brother, Smee’s, relationship grow. Smee adores her, and they love to run around the backyard chasing scents, birds and rolling around in the grass together. She also loves chasing squirrels, bunnies and chipmunks that run across our yard - and she is obsessed with catching moths/white butterflies that fly her way.
Her favorite thing to do is go on walks, and hikes with her humans and brother. She’s adapting to her new home more and more every week, as well as shown a lot of progress on potty training (still not 100% where we need her to be) but she finally will go potty in our back yard! Her personality has really shined over the last month - it’s like she knows this is her forever home!
Celina - posted November 13, 2020
To see an earlier picture of Winnie, click the link below. Winnie
Snowflake: Snowflake passed in April of this year. She was a good, smart, and faithful pet. She was born 11/11/2003, and the Rodak family adopted her in January 2004. She had a good, long life.
One of my favorite pictures of her. Still a puppy. She loved jumping off the deck at this house. She enjoyed the bigger yard when I remarried after a few years after Susan Rodak passed away. Snowflake would jump in my arms when I patted my chest. About a year before she passed, she stopped trying to do that trick. We even taught her to whisper.
James R. - posted October 12, 2020
To see more on Snowflake, click the link below. Snowflake
Sloan Milford (now Gracie): We call her Gracie now, and less than a week later she is responding to it every time. She is so calm and sweet. The dogs are getting along very well, and playing together frequently. Gracie has even initiated the play several times. As soon as we brought her home and she saw the backyard, she just totally opened up and has been such a smiley, happy little beagle. Loud noises scare her quite a bit still, but that will get better in time, I'm sure. She has not had a single accident in the house, and has been such a good eater. I think she may have some allergies though, but we'll address that with our vet, when we see him this weekend. She's biting at her feet, sneezing, and scratching a bit. Other than that, everything has been best case scenario for us.
We noticed she really enjoys watching TV and has such a cute way of camping out at the foot of our bed and watching it intently. Thanks for checking up on us! I tried to capture an action shot of Gracie zooming around the backyard, but she is too fast for my phone camera.
Kati R. - posted September 23, 2020
To see more on Gracie, click the link below. Gracie
Petey Harford (now Peaty): Petey has settled into his new home easily and isn’t upset about the compromise of our change of spelling to Peaty. He enjoyed his time in the yard, sniffing, peeing, and sleeping. You can see him in his natural habitat lounging in his yard, his bed, or anywhere else he can find. We are calling this his retirement home and he’s really coming into his own...
Whenever we have visitors he shows off with his stretches, grunts, and generally quirky personality and a howl greeting. I love him very much and I am so lucky to have him keeping me company through this pandemic.
Thanks,
Allison W. - posted September 5, 2020
For more on Peaty, check out the link below... Peaty
Blake Fayette: Just thought we'd give you a quick update and pic of Blake since it's been awhile. He's been settling in nicely and has been a lot more willing to snuggle with me lately! He's also gained about 8 pounds. He's such a cutie and we love him very much!
Shawna and Mike - posted August 23, 2020
For some background on Blake, click the link below. Blake
Stetson Tarboro: As you can see, Stetson feels right at home and clearly knows how to make up when he pushes us too far. He is lively and loving.
Bella is not sure he’s a blessing, particularly at meal time, but shows concern for him.
Thanks for all the good you and BRSM do and for saving Stetson and bringing him to us.
Jerry and Warren - posted August 1, 2020
To see more on Stetson, click the link below. Stetson
Gina Gilroy (now Amber): After just a week with us, Amber enjoys cuddling with us and her new canine siblings Lexi and BRSM alumni Sandy. She and Sandy have started play fighting in the yard and it is so much fun to see Amber coming out of her shell. She is as gentle as can be with everyone and Liam enjoys cuddling with her (we all do actually). Amber also ignores our cat Gabby (even when she got swatted in the face). No reaction which is great! She is enjoying the TLC and having us with her most of the day. Thank you so much for allowing us to help Amber and give her a home.
The Dunphys - posted July 13, 2020
To see more on Amber, and Sandy, click on a link below. Amber
Sandy
Skyla Hughes: Skyla is doing very well and really enjoys our long walks, playing fetch, looking at the fish tank, and finding squirrels in the trees. She it very sweet and gets along very well with our 12 year old beagle (Blake) we adopted from Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland about 10 years ago. Everybody loves her and she has quickly become a cherished member of the family. We are very glad we adopted her.
Thanks,
Rich & Betsy - posted July 6, 2020
To see more on Skyla, and to meet Blake, click on a link below. Skyla
Blake
Nova Hughes (now Clark): Clark is adjusting well to his new home! Clark is so smart! In one month, he has already mastered 5 commands and improved on walking with a leash. His favorite activities are his daily walks (and sprints), hanging out at the field, finding a new stick everyday, and sleeping on the couch! He always greets me with a smile when I come home and challenges me daily to an initiated tug-of-war game. Glenise and I love him very much and can’t imagine our lives without him!
Thank you BRSM for bringing him into our lives!
Best,
Leon and Glenise - posted June 26, 2020
To see more on Clark, click the link below. Clark
Homer Warren (now Bucky): Homer is now named Bucky. He has totally settled into our house and made himself king of the couches. Right now he is snoozing next to me as I work! He is just the sweetest dog, always ready to greet you with a thump of his tail and always, always, always wanting a belly rub. He’s still learning to relax on walks around the neighborhood – he seems very hesitant when there are noises he doesn’t understand – but he loves the neighborhood kids and they always offer him a pet. He definitely loves food and likes to carry his stuffed kong proudly around the house. I think he enjoys being an only dog and getting all the attention. I don’t know what his life was like before he was rescued but he is definitely leaning into the life of a spoiled pet now!
Thank you so much for rescuing this little guy – I knew as soon as I saw his picture that he was the one for us!
Jenny C. - posted June 17, 2020
To see more on Bucky, click the link below. Bucky
Marge Tarboro (Rosie): Just thought I would send an update on Marge, now known as Rosie. It’s been a little over 2 months since we’ve adopted her and everyone is adjusting great, better than we could have hoped for! Rosie does good with our 7 month old granddaughter, especially her toys, and also loves to play in the back yard with our 14 year old granddaughter. We have explored the park across from our house and she just passes the other people and dogs with no problem although she has found her beagle voice when she sees or smells the wild rabbits! But what a beautiful voice! Rosie has gotten used to our cats and the male cat has even befriended her. Our female cat’s relationship with Rosie is still a work in progress but we are making strides every day. After a few weeks of getting to know Rosie and her getting to know us we couldn’t have found a better fit! Thanks so much to her foster family for meeting with us and arranging this match, it’s working out great!
Christine L. - posted June 14, 2020
{And, from an earlier email on May 3rd: Rosie is adjusting well. After a few weeks of transition we are all adapting to our new routine. As you can see from the pictures she has her favorite spot on the sofa but will also share the bed. She loves our 6 month old granddaughter, especially the baby toys! She has made it her job to protect the back yard from the rabbits next door. Our male cat made it his mission to befriend Rosie and after only 4 weeks they can share the same room. Our female cat is a runner and of course Rosie likes to give chase so they are a work in progress. Although when it comes to sharing the cats’ ham treat Rosie says she can tolerate anything??. She definitely is a good addition and is fitting is great!}
To see Rosie's backstory, click the link below. Rosie
Amy Granville (now Rosie): We are so happy we adopted the puppy, Amy - now known as Rosie. You can see she is very spoiled. She is still a bit skittish but getting better and better every day.
Thanks for everything.
Flo M. - posted June 11, 2020
To see Rosie's baby pictures, click the link below. Rosie
Bonnie Hughes: I originally found Bonnie running in the road on my way to work one morning (picture upper left). She was the sweetest thing, and I immediately knew she needed to be part of the family. Through a series of events, I found her again through BRSM. In her journey, she has fought mammory tumors, heartworms, hookworms, whipworms, obesity, and just learning how to be a dog. She wasn't very interested in toys or treats, but just loved any attention. After months of recovery, she's an absolute goof who loves playing with toys (especially balls) with her little sister and eating ALL the treats. She is the sweetest dog I have ever met and we're so happy to have her as part of our family.
Thanks so much for all of the help BRSM has been on this journey!
Aliza A. - posted June 7, 2020
Bonnie - before
Dancer Warren (now Pebbles): Dancer Warren (foreground on left) is now Pebbles Heid. She is enjoying life with her sisters Chloe, a 17 year old Aussie mix, and Trixie, who was adopted from Beagle Rescue 4 years ago, and Minnie, a rescued feral kitten. She loves sitting in the front window of her new home and ensuring marauding squirrels do not breach her yard. Her FHO surgery was a full success.
Joyce H. - posted May 22, 2020
Pebbles
And, her sister, Trixie!
Rena Beaufort (now Fifi La Zoom): Fifi La Zoom is belatedly discovering the joys of puppyhood and grabbing them by the throat. She still remains very skittish in new situations but, in her comfort zone, she turns into a high-performing circus dog. When not practicing for upcoming shows, she gets up close and personal with rugs, books, shoes, house plants… in other words anything that’s in her way. She’s also a reliable personal shredder.Her enthusiasm for life has managed to soften up the old curmudgeon resident mutt, Bill, and quite obviously hit a chord with the cat, Ginger.She has recently started going on long walks and faithfully follows Bill, her shield, while discovering the joys of the great outdoors. And she makes her joy known by, once in a while, belting out the Song of Her People, aka the notorious beagle bugling. Who knew a small thing like that could have such a deep voice? Bring it on, Fifi!
I was hoping to take a good picture of her with Bill, but she's like Tinkerbell - perpetual motion....
But I think she really brought color to his life. He plays (although he gets very loud and barky) with her and is very tolerant of her antics.
Ewa - posted May 6, 2020
For more on Fifi's prior life, click the link below.
Fifi
Gwennie Martin: On my gosh Gwen is doing so well! She is laid back and very loving. She loves her "brother" Jack so much. She cleans his ears and face for him and when she wants to play she will nibble at his legs until he starts to chase her. She has all of wrapped around her little paw.
Barbara B. - posted April 29, 2020
Follow the link below to see some more great pictures of prior to her being adopted. Gwennie
And, "brother" Jack's rescue story: Jack Hughes
Wishbone Hertford (now Bailey): Bailey is doing a great job adjusting to his new home. He loves snuggling up in bed at night time and loves his human sister so much! He has settled right in and enjoys his walks every night! He loves to play with his toys and at feeding time, you better watch out! Lol. We love our Bailey boy so much and couldn’t of asked for a better fit for our family :)
Dustin V. - posted April 17, 2020
Click the link below to see how Bailey started his adoption journeyBailey
Archie Warren: Archie came into my life exactly when I needed him to, I believe I came into his life the same way. He loves his walks around my hometown because we so many fields and he loves to explore :)
He also loves my backyard and has even warmed up to my parents a lot:) he has started to run around with his many plush toys I got him and loves to walk around my house and explore especially when we are eating. He sits by the table and watches us eat.
He also loves to sleep on the rug under my dining room table where my other two dogs did as well. As well as his big bed I purchased for him.
Thank you for bringing Archie into my life :)
Rachel K. - posted April 2, 2010
Archie Warren
Lucy Grace Martin: Lucy Grace has done very well with her potty habits. She really is a well behaved & very loving dog. We couldn't be happier with her. The family & neighbors love her & everybody spoils her. She is spoiled but that is ok. We are glad we can give her a good home. She has gained 2 lbs & we will have to watch that. At first was a funny eater but now is a very good eater, maybe too good but promise you that will be watched. We have her in a regular routine with Rock Spring Vet with all appropriate shots including heart worms.
Bill and Pat K. - posted March 23, 2020
Updated March 29, 2020 - added a full frontal picture of this pretty girl, and some additional good news from her new family: Pat & myself are very happy to have added Lucy Grace to our family. Lucy loves everybody & vice versa. We took a vacation for a week & Pat's Son & his wife took care of Lucy for the week along with their two small dogs. She fit in so well with everybody & had a ball playing with her two " cousin " dogs. She is very much an important part of our family & this has been a mutual situation that is good for both parties. Never had a Beagle but they are very friendly & affectionate dogs. Thanks so much for bringing us together.Lucy Grace Martin
Evan Anson: Max (aka Evan) loves Rigby. They love to play together and run after squirrels. I swear Max is gonna catch one! He's fast!
He loves the give kisses and steal socks! He does not like riding in the car. My favorite thing, is to watch him run. He runs just like a gazelle! I'm not kidding! It's hilarious! Rachel D. - posted January 25, 2020 Max - previously Evan Enson
Lotus Henderson (now Maggie): My beagle formerly Lotus from Kentucky - now Maggie- thanks Beagle Rescue for getting her into a home where she is spoiled everyday. She’s well and loving life.
Kathy A. posted on FB, and here on December 15, 2019
Posted July, 2018: Maggie is doing very well. She and Seaney are good buds. She was only 9 months old when we adopted her. Doesn't she look great.
Puppy pics of Maggie
Dorothy Hughes: Dee or Dee Dee, is the nickname we settled on, keeping Dorothy as her official name, since that was my mother’s name. Dee joined Pepper, another BRSM alum, in October 2018. She was actually suggested to us by her foster, Barbara, after our first choice had been spoken for. See the link below for the expansive pre-adoption write-up by Barbara. Well, Dee turned out to be all of that, and more! And, she couldn’t be a better fit for our family!
Dee is funny, sweet, loyal, stubborn, loving, and she brings a smile to my face many times each day. Pepper is the anti-Dee, and so things we didn’t have to put up when it was just Pepper, we learned pretty quickly our lessons from Dee – like thistle seed and limestone pellets are considered to be tasty treats by our Dee.
Valerie M. (Success Stories editor) - posted December 1, 2019
Dorothy (Dee) Hughes
Buddy Halifax: Now, about Buddy!... Buddy has been a Godsend! We adopted him in July 2019, several months after losing my beagle of 15 years.
Buddy became an instant companion for my husband and I. Although a young guy at 2 years old, we call Buddy an old soul because of his docile personality. He is so sweet and loving. Buddy LOVES going to the dog park, and being chased for hours. He is one of the fastest dogs at the park.
Shortly after we adopted Buddy we realized he needed a companion. Buddy doesn’t like to be alone and he loves to play with other dogs, so a couple months later we adopted Eli from BRSM. They are the best of friends!
BRSM has been great to work with! I follow them on facebook and want to adopt every dog I see posted. We just wish we had more room!
Donna K. - posted November 22, 2019
Buddy Halifax
Eli Martin
Eli Martin: Eli (on the left) has made a wonderful addition to our family. He is such a lovebug. He gets along great with our other dog, Buddy, who we also adopted from BRSM in July.
Eli does suffer from separation anxiety even though my husband is home most of the day. He is EXTREMELY attached to him so when he leaves the house, or we leave together, he howls & whines a lot, but we are hopeful this will settle in time as he gets more acclimated.
They make our hearts so happy.
Donna K - posted November 19, 2019
Eli Martin
Buddy Halifax
George Hughes (now Walter): Walt has only been part of the fam since 8.30.19, but in two weeks he has really been doing great!
He has learned his new name and likes his new roommates, Reese and and our cat, Lola, and has shown equal interest in play with both of them.
He loves: blankets, taking walks, cuddling, being brushed, his new hedgehog toy. He was terrified of doors and I’m pleased to say he has made major strides in overcoming that.
He is a goofy lovebug and his distinctive underbite has already charmed many. We just adore him!
Erin S. - posted October 14, 2019
Check out Walt's pre-adoption page by clicking the link below!George Hughes (now Walter)
Samantha Hughes: Samantha is doing great !! She is getting used to everything and is loving life! She had made many new friends; both human and doggie. She is eating well and getting plenty of exercise, sniffing the field behind my house and local trails. Thank you for checking up on her, I will be happy to send additional photos in the future. Kinds Regards, Jimmy and Naomi - posted October 5, 2019 Samantha Hughes
Sandy Hughes: Sandy is doing amazing. Totally has settled into our family. Loves her big sister Lexi and my son is having a lot of fun with her. She is such a sweet pup. Loves to run around and explore in the yard, go for her walks and cuddle. She sleeps with us every night and will wake up rolling, snorting and squeaking in delight. She loves being near us and we love having her here. She came to us at the right time. A week after our adoption, we had to put our dog Herbie down. He was not doing well for a long time. Sandy helped him get some spunk back for his last week with us. She has helped to make the transition much easier for us all.
We hope to continue to adopt from BRSM going forward. Thank you so much for bringing this angel to us.
All the best,
The Dunphys – posted September 23, 2019
To view Sandy's initial picture, follow the link below. Sandy Hughes
Dara Southampton (now Harper): Harper (aka Dara) came to us as a VIP - BRSM flew her up from southern Virginia in a private plane! Poor dear lost a paw in an animal trap before she came to us, so we had her fitted with a little peg leg - and with a few hops head start, she is off and running with the rest of the pack. She is 100% beagle, with her nose to the ground on the scent of fox in the mornings, excitedly whining and howling. She curls up in the tiniest of places and has recently made herself at home in our bedroom bureau drawer. All in all, thank you BRSM for the wonderful addition to our family!
Rachael - submitted August 9, posted August 20, 2019
For more on this special girl, follow the link below. Harper
Nell Hughes: July 7: Nell is doing really well. Still really timid, but she is coming out of her shell more and more every day! Tail is at full mast, wagging, on walks. She loves the walks! Yesterday we heard her bugle for the first time - it was so cute!
She now greets us at the door, on hind legs, tail wagging when we come home. She and Happy play and cuddle. They are a lethal force in the begging department- too much cuteness to resist! It took us a few days, but we finally figured out that she’ll eat off of a plate (no bowls, please; except for water; she will drink out of the bowl.) She’s looooves her dad!
Must run - off on a field trip to Mt. Olympus farm for a walk with the beagles.
Best to all of you.
Kathy, Mark, Happy, & Nell
August 6: Scrolling through my pictures I realize that they are all inside! Why, I wondered! Then realized, yes, it’s a challenge to manage two busy beagles and their noses, leads, poop bags and a camera :-)
Thank you again for all that you do. And for Nell. We love her so much!
[Editor – I can relate! I have to have a diet coke in hand for the first walk of the day. Priorities, you know!]
Center: Nell’s first time meeting Gramama
Clockwise from upper left:
1 - Loaf (mom) and Oafs
2 - I love my brudda, Happy
3 - Yin and Yang in cat bed
4 - Happy and Nell
Posted August 12, 2019
Follow the link below to learn about Nell's beginnings. Nell Hughes
Jersey Franklin (now Jordy): Hey, folks! It's been a minute, so I thought it was high time to do some updating.
First of all, after a lot of careful thought, I've decided to change his name to "Jordy." "Jersey" lends itself to too many bad puns. I think "Jordy" suits him better. And he immediately started responding to it, which is good. He is also now an official (dog-)licensed resident of Prince George's County.
He is coming along well. He's still skittish about loud or even just unexpected noises, but he's becoming more sure of himself. Also, he lets me know when he wants to go out. So, yay!!
I have to admit, I was kind of wondering if this was really a beagle or possibly just a surgically modified poodle, since he seemed to be extremely not food-motivated. Couldn't really be bothered figuring out how to get food out of a Kong Toy. However, now he goes for the Kong Toy with gusto, and has also figured out that, when he pushes the Kong Toy off the towel it's on (to protect the carpet), he needs to pick it up and put it back on the towel. I don't know how he learned this except by watching me move the Kong Toy back onto the towel when he pushed it off and perhaps noticing that Sesame understands the command "tablecloth," which means "you've just pushed your Kong Toy off the towel and onto the carpet; put it back."
He continues to spend time on the dog bed under the desk when I'm in my home office, and he's discovered two of the dog beds in the living room. (See attached pic for one of them. Unfortunately, he's kind of camera shy, so I don't get good pics very often.)
Vet's staff gave him all kinds of love. He seems in good health, except for some arthritis in his right rear knee (which led the vet to think he's closer to 6 than 3, so I have adjusted his age accordingly in the vet and county records). I'll be starting him on laser treatment if the vet so recommends. Does wonders for Sesame. He also has hookworms, but he's now had his second dose of Drontal and we'll check again at the end of next week to see if the worms are gone. (No danger to Sesame, since she's on HeartGuard, which protects against hookworms.)
So there's the update!
I hope y'all are doing well and staying cool despite this hot weather.
Best,
Linda - posted August 5, 2019 (submitted June 30)
Follow the link below to see some earlier pictures of Jordy. Jersey Franklin (now Jordy)
Dolly Gilroy: Dolly is loving her new home and dog sister, Penny. She is a happy, lovable puppy who loves to snuggle on the couch and go for long walks.
She has already been camping, cheered us on at weekly kickball games, and stolen the hearts of all our friends.
This summer she will be in puppy classes learning how to be an even more prefect pup.
Dolly is a great fit in our family, and we are very happy to have her.
Emily - posted July 26, 2019
For more on this sweet girl, follow the link below. Dolly Gilroy
Yanni George (aka Gus): July 18 - 
I just read the summary I sent...and believe it or not, Gus has come a long way! He knows sit, stay, come, heel (which is his best!), go to place, and down. We’re still working on Leave it. He may not get that one any time soon, though.Gus is the best dog. We love him so much!!
June 7 - Gus is the best dog. We love him so much!!We are so happy that Gus has become a member of our family. Even though there is quite an age difference between our other beagle Millie (13 years young), Gus (2 years old) loves her and wants to play and snuggle. Millie is getting used to Gus and often follows Gus around the house and yard. We love Gus very much and are teaching him the basic commands. He’s so smart....is picking up sit, stay, come, settle, down, and leave it...although “heel” needs some work. He is such a joy to have around, and Millie no doubt will come to love her little brother. Gus is so comical, throwing his ball in the air (but not always catching it....probably won’t make the major leagues), and he loves all his toys. Life with Gus and Millie is great!
Mary Jo S. - July 18, 2019
You go Gus! What a difference a month can make. For more on Gus, check out the link below... Yanni George (now Gus)
Sammy Lexington: Things are going very well with Sammy (now Sam). He is settling in quite nicely, and he and his new sister get along so well. He is a snuggle bug who also likes his space (not a bad thing at night!), but makes sure to give us morning kisses every day.
Christina M. - posted July 7, 2019
For more on this handsome fellow, follow the link below. Sammy Lexington (now Sam)
Bubba Surry (now Tommy): Tommy is a very low-key guy, but loves all the attention he can get! He really comes alive when the other dogs in the house are excited about animals outside of the fence or visitors! Most of all, as he is losing weight and getting more active, I hope to see more personality! He has been very slow to come out of his shell!
Sue E. - posted July 1, 2019
See how far Tommy has come since his rescue by clicking the link below to see his pre-adoption report. Bubba Surry (now Tommy)
Pattie Howard: May 7 - Our Pattie girl is starting to make herself right at home. She has meet some other doggies in the neighborhood. She’s a great little girl.
June 5 - Pattie Howard is doing wonderful!!! She has made herself right at home. You would have thought she and Marco have known each other for ever. She enjoys snuggling with me on the couch and in bed. She enjoys laying in the sun on the deck. Pattie has become my right hand girl. She follows me all around the house. She and Marco enjoy some beagle play time! Even with Marco being the ripe old age of 8, he still has the spunk of a puppy!
Jenn - posted June 23, 2019
Check out Pattie's pre-adoption history by clicking the link below. Pattie Howard
Byron Richland: Ken and I have been having such a fun week getting to know Byron.
At the beginning of the week, he was walking with his tail down and was hesitant, but now he walks with his tail up ready to tackle the world.
We had to coax him with a treat to get him to put his collar and leash on the first day or two, but now he walks towards us when we pick it up.
He loves meeting all the neighborhood dogs on a walk. He watches TV, looks at his reflection in the sliding glass door, watches intently out the window in the front of the house and the backyard.
He sleeps in his bed in our bedroom every night and doesn't get out of bed until we do.
We have a basket of dog toys and he likes to move all the toys into a couple of different rooms and set them out.
Byron is definitely well on his way to settling in to his forever home and family and he is such a joy to be with.
Thank you, Byron's previous foster mom, Ginny, and all of your volunteers for the wonderful work you do and allowing us to adopt Byron.
Warmest regards,
Debbie (posted June 16, 2019)
Byron sure landed on his feet. For pictures and such from before his adoption, check out the link below...
Byron Richland
Jade Westmoreland: Hello All!
It's been just over a month since Jade officially moved to her new home with us, and true to everyone's predictions, her sweet, funny, wonderful, very beagle personality is shining through. We are greeted every morning and every time we come home with bright brown eyes, an unstoppable tail, eager energy, and big curiosity about what's coming next. Often, this is followed by an unsubtle request for a belly rubs. She has really come out of her initial shell.
She is still concerned/shy about new people and some new (usually bigger) dogs, but we're working each day on building her confidence with treats and careful introductions while she's out on walks. When we're on our own, she walks around Bethesda and especially the NIH path like she's been here forever, with her head high, chest out, and tail up. And when not, her nose is half an inch from the ground, discovering all the good smells outside, as a good beagle does.
Jade's had her first visit to her new Nebel Street Vet, and we're set for follow-up appointments for kidney function and heartworm. It turns out that the girl also had hookworm, which we're treating now too.
We have to say many thanks to Doris for being a great foster Mom for Jade at her shyest time and for accommodating our schedules for visits before Jade's official adoption. BRSM surely knows how to find good foster folks!
The attached pic is Jade's first visit to Rehoboth Beach on Easter weekend. As she often does, she made lots of friends there and is looking forward to our return visits.
Thanks to all at BRSM for your work rescuing beagles!
Michael & Keith – posted June 7, 2019
Jade's backstory can be found at the link below: Jade Westmoreland
Jake Davies: Jake is doing great with no issues at all. No problems at breakfast or dinner and no territory issues. They each have their own beds but if one is taken they just go to the other one. Trixie must be a novelty as she is so small. But he likes using her as a pillow. I need to keep my phone closer. Dexter was standing by Jake the first time he bayed and I swear Dexter looked at him and cringed.
Posted May 28, 2019
Clicking on the link below will lead you to Jake's pre-adoption page... Jake Davies
Victor Pax: Viktor came to his forever home on 3/10/19, and we are head over heels in love. We decided to keep his name the same but added a K to add a little Harry Potter flare ;), and in order not to confuse him more as he adjusts. Viktor is an absolute teddy bear and had adjusted seamlessly to our family. Cooper (our other beagle) has taken Viktor by the paw and showed him the ropes. Viktor loves his big puppy brother and shows it with excited tail wags whenever he sees him.
The Trammells & Smiths - posted May 24, 2019
Check out what Viktor went through before finding his forever home by clicking the link below.Victor Pax (now Viktor)
Shaylee Arundel (now LeeLoo): We have changed her name to Leeloo. She has been responding to it very well, better than she was responding to Shaylee for us. She loves copying her new brother Jack our 8 year old chow husky mix. We find them curled up together on their dog bed a lot! She has been very gentle with our 16 year old lab giving her plenty of space and understanding she doesn't want to play. Leeloo has been wonderful for Jack, she has gotten him to start playing again and be less of an old man. She still loves to cuddle, and the expects it every morning after breakfast and every night before going into her crate. She is learning her manners well, as with any puppy it takes time but she picks up on what our other two dogs do and has started copying them. For example they sit to get their leashes on or off and she does that now without being prompted. She has been the perfect fit so far!
Kalyn H. - posted May 17, 2019 Check out the beginning of LeeLoo's journey to success by clicking on the link below. Shaylee Arundel (now LeeLoo)
Mango Hughes: In honor of Mother’s Day, a much delayed FB repost on Mango, our most recently rescued mother.
Posted on Facebook December 6, 2018: Many of you have followed the saga of Mango so it gives us great pleasure to tell you that she has chosen a family to love - and we're pretty sure they feel the same way about her! She has a new brother, a safe yard to explore, a window in which to sit and bark at passersby, a mom and dad who love her quirky self, and best of all... do the math here... two dogs and TWO LAPS!!! No waiting! By any definition Mango had a traumatic year and we very nearly lost her, but she is in high cotton these days and we couldn't be happier for her! We are just over-the-moon excited for her--and her new family, as well.
Posted on BRSM SS page on May 12, 2019.
To read more on Mango, and her pups, click on the links below:
Mango Hughes
Huckleberry Hughes (now Ovi)
Quince Hughes (now Charlie)
Kiwi Hughes (now Flash)
Plum Hughes (now Maggie)
Holden Hughes (now Rudder): For those of you who don’t visit FB, here is an update on Holden Hughes:
We'd like everyone to see the journey from sickly, shelter dog to beloved pet. Holden arrived in early August. Within a week, things looked bad for him. He was in pain, had problems peeing and stopped eating. We found out he had huge kidney stones that had to be removed quickly. Between your generous support and a $1000 grant from Petfinder Foundation, we were able to get his surgery. He is expected to live a healthy, happy life.
Things got even better around New Years'. Holden landed in a wonderful forever home. Not only that, a few days after arriving, his new family took him to meet Smidge, another BRSM foster beagle, who became his beagle sister. There's a picture of them in the car together, starting their new life. After a week, their family (Ken and Karen R.) sent a picture saying, "The little beagle bears are settled in for a long winter nap." They are living the dream.
Posted on FB on January 14, and here on the BRSM Success Stories page on May 10, 2019.
More on Holden and Smidge can be found by following the links below, including a fine solo by Holden, expressing his happiness with his forever home.
Holden Hughes
Smidge Hughes
Snoop Dog Charles (now Snoopy): Part 2 or 2:
Kaido (left in Christmas card picture) and Snoopy no longer spend so much time attached at the hip. Of course I don't mean they've completely split up, but they do spend more time apart, and I think it's a sign they feel safe and comfortable, both inside and out. Kaido wants to run ahead with Tika (or Terry when we were on the Eastern Shore) while Snoopy likes to take his time and do his own thing, fully investigating every scent he comes across.
I want everyone to truly know and believe that the boys are doing well and are so very happy. They even managed to squeeze themselves in with (or on top of) us this past week while we were in a double bed! That was crazy! (Scott's 6'2", I'm not particularly small, and we have a king bed at home.) Snoopy did usually leave halfway through the night in favor of the crate or open dog beds, but Kaido stayed and stays no matter what.
Anyhow, thank you for everything you've done to help us and to help all of these wonderful pups find homes.
Kat L. – sent December 2018, posted May 5, 2019 Snoop Dog Charles (now Snoopy)
FidoPup Charles (now Kaido): Part 1 of 2 for this bonded pair:
Speaking of the holidays, we took the pups (Snoopy, Kaido, and Tika) with us to Scott's folks' place on the Eastern Shore. They have 40 acres, about an acre yard enclosed by fencing, surrounded by "neighbors" with even larger properties. (A lot of the area land is leased to farmers and is preserved for agricultural use.) His parents also have a Golden Retriever, Terry, with whom our furkids loved love to play. While in the yard they all four get to run off-leash. We also took them for walk (runs when we were up to it!) around the fields and woods. On those excursions Terry and Tika are trusted to be off-leash, but of course the beagle boys stayed on leashes at all times.
They had an absolute blast, to say the least. Their singing carried for miles, and the echoes came howling back to us. The animals that roam (or den up) out in that area include deer, badgers, foxes, coyotes, rabbits, skunks (fun!) and innumerable others. I've never seen such happy dogs.
To be continued...
Kat L. – sent December 2018, posted May 1, 2019
FidoPup Charles (now Kaido)
Black-Eyed Sue: Sue is doing great! We have lots of fun together. We all slept well last night and had a lovely long walk together on the trails next to our house. We feel like she has been here forever already. What a lovely sweet girl.
Lauren, Eddie, Maggie & Bulleit - posted April 22, 2019
For more on this beautiful girl, follow the link below.
Black-Eyed Sue
Addison Martin: Addy has settled in nicely. Her parents alternate working at home so she that she is home alone only 2 days a week (aka, sleeping days). Addy has tons of energy and loves to go on long walks (going in the backyard is okay for a short time, but just doesn't cut it). The up side of this is that her humans are getting pretty fit! When she's not walking, Addy is a total cuddle bug. She particular likes when we watch movies so she can stretch out and snooze on us for a good couple of hours. Our teenage daughter has really bonded with her, which is great to see. Thank you BRSM (and Sarah and Justin) for bringing Addy into our lives.
Beth, Robert, and Simone. – posted April 15, 2019
From Addy’s foster mom – Sarah
Addy's parents sent us the attached pictures recently. She looks so comfortable! I love that she still falls asleep across stairs and gets to gaze outside. They adore her and it warms my heart to see that it is the perfect fit for Addy. We miss her and still love her madly.
Read more about Addy by clicking on the link below.
Addison Martin
Jack Hughes: Jack has become a snuggly, loving little boy. He is comfortable here as you can see in the picture. He is very playful and silly but still a little shy. He is just so cute. He loves my other dogs and follows them everywhere.
Barbara B. - posted April 5, 2019
Check out Jack's pre-adoption pictures by clicking the link below.
Jack Hughes
Winnie Southampton: Hello BRSM!
Thank you all for your patience with my finalizing Winnie's adoption! I am proud to say I am officially a home owner and as of last night moved in to my new town home! And...now I officially have a new dog, too!
Winnie has captured so much of my heart, and she and my dog Kima are so so sweet together (Kima's actually sweeter to Winnie than Winnie is to Kima, haha). Winnie's not the biggest fan of my cat, but we're working on it. :-) Winnie did have a bad respiratory infection this month (we're not sure why), but she saw my vet and is well on the mend. We'll all just be adjusting to our new home which is about 3 times the size of my little apartment! They seem to really like it. Thank you, again, for allowing this wonderful girl to come into our lives.
Much love,
Caitlin S. - posted April 1, 2019
Click on the link below to see additional Winnie pictures! Winnie Southampton
Myrtle K. George: We recently adopted this wonderful little old girl named Myrtle from Beagle Rescue, after having to put down our older dog, Rose, on Christmas Eve. We had always tried to adopt the older dogs, but more recently have had a few younger ones because, well, they were special cases in need also.
After Rose let us know it was her time to go, we thought we should get a younger dog for our little Sari bug to play with. Well, it turns out she didn’t need a younger dog, and it was Myrtle that she needed all along. Sari and Myrtle became friends right away.
Sari showed Myrtle the ropes, and especially all the good sniffing places out in the yard. Myrtle loves being outside and the girls are like two little peas in a pod, two little sisters connected at the hip. Since Sari had been our newest dog at one time, now she gets to show Myrtle everything she knows about life here. And Myrtle has given Sari the little boost of confidence that she has needed.
Sari likes to run around the yard and play, and although Myrtle doesn’t run along with her, she seems to cheer her on from the sidelines and Myrtle lets us know that even an old girl has a little bit of puppy left in her sometimes. The two have bonded so quickly that it’s like Myrtle has lived here for years. The two have become so close in such a short period of time.
Myrtle is this sweet little old girl who obviously had known lots of love from being in her foster home. It took her no time at all to settle in here. She is adorable and has the sweetest little way of tilting her head in curiosity. And whenever we are in the kitchen, she loves to be with us there. After all, you never know when a big old hunk of meat could just drop on the floor right in front of her.
Myrtle has turned out to be such a blessing. Myrtle is exactly what our little Sari needed, and she’s just what we needed too! Such a blessing this little old girl has turned out to be. We are so thankful to Myrtle’s foster family and to Beagle Rescue.
Barbara and Brian C. – posted March 28, 2019
Click on the link below to see the beginning of Myrtle’s journey to her forever home.
Myrtle K. George
Blanche Hughes (now Cricket): Greetings All,
Here’s a long overdue update on Cricket. We’ve all survived the holidays and first month of tax season.
I’m very happy to say that Cricket’s insecurity issues seem to be almost gone. She has relaxed and does not have to be on us or underfoot all the time. In the mornings she will actually go back to bed after breakfast and no longer stands outside the shower waiting for me.
Unbelievably, she actually sits and waits in the living room while Benny finishes eating and leaves his bowl do she can make sure he didn’t miss any morsels.
They each sit on the bed and play with toys. She no longer growls or guards us or any other resources. While I’m sure this may reappear at different times, we are thrilled with her progress.
We love her so much.
Here’s a few recent pics...
Thanks again,
Kay W. – Posted March 14, 2019
Blanche (now Cricket) was one the Golden Girls who were surrendered to the shelter together. Rose was pulled by another rescue group, but the other three found their forever homes through BRSM, including Dorothy (Dee), adopted by Valerie, your current Success Stories hostess.
Blanche Hughes (now Cricket)
Dorothy (Dee) Hughes
Blanche Hughes
Bayla Davies (now Lulu): Lulu's mother, Malyn M. sent in this photo and said the following "We thought you would enjoy our first dog shame photo. Lulu was quite proud of herself."
If Lulu could talk, she might tell you that getting her chops on a whole tune steak was quite the success story. For more on Lulu, click on the link below.
Bayla Davies (now Lulu)
Posted February 23, 2019
Charlie Baldwin: Charlie and friends in February, 2018.
February 14, 2019 - A year later, this video update was submitted by Charlie “Awesome” Williams.
Charlie has quickly become a contributing member of the pack. He is the first to start the howling when Daddy comes home from work and is also the first to offer many wet smoochies. He has also taken on the role of guardian of the back yard. He loves to stand on the deck and look out over the fence into the woods and scare away any wildlife that might be lurking - squirrels, birds, you know!
It didn’t take Charlie long to learn that we keep fresh baked puppy cookies in the fridge - he heads straight to the kitchen when he comes in from outside. He waits very patiently for his treats and is very appreciative of the goodies that he receives.
Charlie is doing well learning to walk with his new pack. We’ve paired him with Cooper who is a little older, so we can keep his pace down due to his heart murmur. He loves his walks and really enjoys car rides. As the weather continues to improve, we will increase the number of outings so he can socialize more.
He is a wonderful addition to our pack, and we love him so much. Yes, it was a foster fail, but in such a good way. We think Charlie knows that he landed on the Gravy Train in the First Class Car. He brings us laughter and lots of kisses! He is so handsome!
Originally posted February 28, 2018
Hatch Pepper: Hatch Pepper, or as he’s known #HatchTheWonderDog, has been a wonderful addition to our family! We brought Hatch to his furever home on February 8th, 2017 and he quickly became king of the castle.
Every morning he enjoys his walk, where he meets up with his German Shepherd girlfriend, to run and play! He absolutely loves everyone and lives to give his kisses out for free! He’s a fierce protector of his yard against the villainous squirrels and any bug that he finds wondering around.
Hatch has such a big personality and loves to “talk back” as only a hound can do! He was our pick of the litter and brings joy to our family every day. We live to spoil him and he lives to let us! We can’t thank BRSM enough for our wonderful boy!!
Catherine B. – posted January 30, 2019
Hatch was one of eight puppies born to Pepper Northhampton in November 2016. For more on Hatch and his siblings, click on a link below.
Hatch Pepper
Thai Pepper
Ancho Pepper (now Oliver)
Poblano Pepper (now Simon)
Pimento Pepper (now Dexter)
Bell Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Serrano Pepper (now Luna)
Callie Washington (now Tally): Tally is doing great here. She loves taking long walks in the woods, and also loves snuggling up with her people. She wants to make friends with everyone, people and dogs alike! She is truly a joy. Thanks for all the work you do at BRSM!
Betsy B. - posted January 23, 2019
See how Tally looked before joining her new family...
Callie Washington (now Tally)
Dillon Warren: We did change Dillon's name, to Casey. His foster Mom, Sarah, was thoughtful enough to ask early on if we planned to do that, and started using the new name with him well before he came home with us, so that, along with the rest of his transition, has been pretty seamless.Casey (Dillon) is an absolute joy -- playful, smart, affectionate, and above all happy, so he makes us happy too. He's taken to training like a champ, and now that his exercise restriction after heartworm treatment is over, he's enjoying exploring our woods and serenading the neighborhood with beagle-song. He's a wonderful addition to our family and we're lucky to have him. Thanks to Patti, Teresa, Sarah and everyone at BRSM for all your help.
Linda C. - posted January 17, 2018
For a little more on Casey before he was adopted, click on the link below.
Dillon Warren (now Casey)
Huckleberry Hughes (now Ovi): Ovi is doing so well. We named him Ovi after the Washington Capitals hockey player, Ovechkin.
He is almost completely potty trained. He’s a little cuddle bug. He enjoys taking his daily long walks, playing with his kitten brother, and play dates with his “cousins”.
As far as Christmas decor, he’s very interested in the tree, but has not chewed anything yet! He even came to the Christmas tree farm with us to pick our tree!
He is a great addition to our family!
Tina L. - posted January 12, 2019
Ovi was one of the four pups born to Mango Hughes on July 31, 2018 .
To read more on Ovi, who was adopted in November, 2018, and his mom and siblings, click on the links below:
Huckleberry Hughes (now Ovi)
Quince Hughes (now Charlie)
Kiwi Hughes (now Flash)
Plum Hughes (now Maggie)
Mango Hughes
Bagel Hughes (now Cooper): Cooper has been a part of our pack since the end of August 2018. He quickly grew attached to our other beagle, Billy, who also happens to be a BRSM alum.
As you may remember, Cooper was terrified of many things. He is slowly building confidence, and he started dog training a couple of months ago. He also had two fractured teeth which have since been removed and overall, he is in great health. He gets nervous with other dogs, but he is super attached to Billy...go figure LOL! We are working on the nervousness/anxiety though.
I have to say Cooper is just the sweetest little boy when he opens his heart up to you. He loves food by the way! His vet Dr Myers, is winning his trust with food/treats. He used to be so terrified he refused treats. Not anymore! We are getting there. We love him very much, and we know he was just meant to be part of our pack.
I just want to thank you again for saving him. If it wasn’t for you, and a few more days passed by in the shelter, he wouldn’t be here anymore. He totally deserved it, and his is thriving. More importantly, he is being spoiled with toys, food, and most of all LOVE.
Sarah Y. - January 8, 2019
For more on Cooper and Billy, click on the names below:
Cooper
Billy
Cali Southampton (now Callie): Callie is our little adventurer. I think she would spend all day outside if she could. She absolutely loves being in the backyard and seems to never tire of it. We live in a townhouse, so it's a wonder that a small yard keeps her so occupied. She loves to dig, as well as search around the fence in hopes of breaching it! She is like a machine with her nose to the ground, and howls incessantly, when on the scent of an animal during a walk. She loves to explore all around the house and climb on top of things (including the kitchen table ??). It's so much fun to watch her and our other dog, Annie, romp around together and chase each other around the house. They are just the cutest.
April Warren: Our little girl, April, has turned around 360 degrees since we have had her. She is even more affectionate, she loves her walks more and now goes outside the back yard more than she has ever done. Now when I tell her to come downstairs with me she comes flying down which she didn’t do before. I am so glad she has made such a drastic change for the better. She is still a little skittish but not as bad as she was earlier. We both love this little girl and boy does she love our other beagle, Marvin. They act like they have been together forever. They both lay on top of each other sometimes which makes me laugh.
Take care and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Dixie Hughes (now Darcy): Darcy is a very happy (but perhaps a bit theatrical) and a deeply loved addition to our family. When Darcy first came home, she was largely inactive and unfriendly towards other dogs. Now that Darcy is on a good joint supplement and has had plenty of opportunities to meet other dogs, I can proudly boast that she's down 5 pounds, goes for 2-3 mile walks through Rock Creek Park, and has a handful of older doggy friends she likes to sniff and lay around with. Darcy still prefers to move at an incredibly slow pace (taking the scenic route, as we call it), so much so that I'm often asked if Darcy is a senior beagle (she's six). She will pick up a nice trot or even break into a run off the leash. Stubborn beagle.
Darcy LOVES a good nap, especially if it's with Mama. She also enjoys the occasional car ride, snacking on carrots, and pushing the pillows of the beds and couches. She definitely does not like the vacuum or the bath. Adopting Darcy is the best decision I’ve ever made. She has brought more joy and happiness to my life than I could have imagined. She came at the perfect time, when work was overwhelming and exhausting, and turned everything around. More than anything, Darcy has taught me to be patient and gentle. I love her to pieces.
Janelle George (now Annie): It’s been a year since Annie came to live with us and we couldn’t love her more. It was months before she starting to feel comfortable around us. She would go upstairsand hide all day. I let do this for a month. Then I started shutting the doors upstairs where she has her night bed. She would hide whenever anyone came to the house and I had to bring her food to her where she stayed in her bed all day. She would not eat if anyone was around and keep watch as she ate. Now she is eating in the laundry with Millie (beagle sister) and she comes when I call her to eat. Annie barks at anyone who comes to the house and when she is by herself for a while comes to look to see where we are. She does not
try to hide anymore. In the evenings when we are watching Hallmark movies, she jumps on the sofa with Millie and me. If I put her in my lap, she will stay for a little while, then she jumps down. She will run around and play at times. We have not let her off the leash and think we will try to see how she does in the fenced-in yard this winter off the leash. She has come a long way, but still, at times, has trust issues. She loves to eat, as all beagles do. Annie seems very content. The first week she was here she got out in the yard and we had a hard time catching her since our fenced in yard is quite large. Now, if the door happens to be open, she does not try to get out at all. Just wanted to give you a year update on this sweet little girl. Merry Christmas!
Abby Warren: Abby is doing great! When we last spoke she was dealing with being left home alone. We immediately stopped crating her and started leaving her with our other two dogs to roam the downstairs part of the house. She took to this idea right away and has since been a perfect angel! We do leave pee pads down in front of the door she uses to go to the bathroom, and she only uses them on longer work days. Otherwise, she is free to play with the other puppies and nap on the couches as much as she likes. She also has a huge personality! She is the goofiest dog I've ever had! She has the funniest facial expressions, she groans like an old man when curling up to go to sleep, she runs (not walks!) everywhere, she's curious about everything, and she gets everyone in the house in a playful mood! After all that, she'll curl right up next to the other puppies or my husband or I and just nap away! She has been a delight and my husband and I are so happy we made her a part of the family.
Apple Hughes (now Willow): She has adjusted nicely to family life, enjoying walks, treats, toys and snuggling! She is a joy to have living with us. She and Harper adore each other. They play and take naps together- really sweet. We are looking forward to her first of many holiday seasons with us!
Merry Christmas and thanks again!
Roscoe Warren: Roscoe's foster family quickly became a "foster fail" when they couldn't imagine life without him! He's pictured here with his 4-year-old sister. They are inseparable.
Lola Nash: All is good with Lola. She was a hand full initially, still can be a bit stubborn at times. We kept her name the same, because our son likes it. Here is a recent picture of her.
Hank Berkely (now Stanley): Stanley, named after the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup win, is enjoying long walks in Rock Creek Park, baying at the alley cats, taking many many naps, and defending his neighborhood from those pesky squirrels. My husband and I agreed, as a 10th anniversary present to each other, that we would adopt a beagle. Stanley is the center of our lives and very very loved.
Queenie Hughes (now Mulan): Mulan came into our lives as we were looking to provide a home for an older beagle to enjoy a peaceful life. One worry was that she might not be able to keep up with her new younger sister, Molly Moo. It turned out Mulan is the most energetic girl. She loves her walk so much and always seems disappointed that it has to end even after an hour and a half. She is a sweet, affectionate “baby,” and she has enriched our lives since the first day we saw her. We are grateful for her foster mom, Audrey, and everyone involved at Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland.
Kado Springfield: I'm so happy to let you all know that Kado has found his forever home with us! His new human-beagle family loves him to pieces--and Kado seems to love us all right back. His assimilation into our former all-girl pack of Tia, Amelia & Jayda (all BRSM alumni) has been seamless. Kado immediately started grooming each of the girls on his very first day with us and they all love it. Jayda especially schooches up next to Kado constantly and offers an ear for him to lick endlessly. And now instead of there usually being one big beagle lump resting in the living room, there are two beagle lumps side-by-side with any combination of happy beagle friends. We walk a lot around here and Kado just adores his jaunts. Thanks so much to Barb for allowing us to adopt another of her wonderful foster pups!
Bones Sunderland (now Bo): Bo loves his new neighborhood and is friendly to everyone he meets; adults, children and dogs! He also gets along with the resident cats! He is a great ambassador for beagles too. He’s such a wonderful dog! Thank you, Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland, for saving his life and making it possible for me to adopt him!
Gabby Union (now Gabbi): We are very excited to bring Gabbi into our family. We looked for quite some time to find a companion for our beagle, Cami, after the loss of our elderly dog early this year. Gabbi is adapting quickly and we are excited to learn more about her everyday. We are so grateful for the support and guidance of Gabbi’s fosters, Sheila and Jan.
Clyde Bastrop: Clyde is so happy! We love him so much already. He’s getting used to our routine. Absolutely loves having a backyard to run and play. We introduced him to our neighbor's labs. I believe they will be best friends. I’m so thankful we found him.
Chloe Souriceau: We adopted Chloe from your organization in late 2008 or 2009. Sadly, she died in mid June of 2018. During the past years, she was a wonderful pet. She was well taken care of and loved by all. I will really miss her.
Walter Hughes (now Mr Beasley): A little rocky at the start turned into a great new addition to our home. Mr Beasley is a gentle, friendly companion to both of us. No favorites. No food aggression, no more trash hound activity. I guess he was testing our limits but found a much better life as a 'good dog'.
Vet put him on a prescription diet which has helped his weight. His favorite places are: 'his sofa' and what was our bed. He gravitates to whoever meets his temperature needs. That means he is my best friend when it is cold. Neither when warm.
Oh, those beagles.
Flora Hughes (now Nellie): Flora has a new name. It took a few weeks for us to decide. Originally, we were going to call her Summer, but it just didn't fit her personality and she didn't seem to like it either. After observing her, I started calling her nervous Nellie. So, Nellie stuck and she liked it. Nellie is scared of her own shadow, but she is a lovable little lady. We are still working on housebreaking her and Autumn, her beagle sister, is keeping her within limits. She is a sweetheart and I would expect as time goes on she will become more confident. Did I mention she and her sister are spoiled rotten!
Darla Park: Darla found us by accident. We weren't really planning to foster her, but it worked out that way - and we are so glad it did. She is a beautiful, sweet, well-mannered girl. It was love at first sight. She responds to her name and comes when she is called. We absolutely had to adopt her. She loves to run and play outside in our backyard. She chases our other beagles around and they all have fun together. It feels meant to be to be her furever family.
Chloe P. George: Chloe is either a bundle of energy or asleep (and she has claimed her spot for sleeping). She doesn't have much of an in between. It's really hard to believe she is not a puppy, but she is nearly 11 years old. She loves to give kisses and play. She keeps us laughing. She gets along with our other beagles, but prefers her human family over the other pups. She's an independent woman! We fell in love with her as soon as we began fostering her and eventually decided we couldn't let her go. We're so lucky to have this sweet girl in our lives.
Lucy Caton: All is going great with Lucy! She is the sweetest girl. Brady, our son, has finally found a chasing partner. They are hilarious together! Still figuring out food with her. She likes to pick through the dry to get to the fresh pet chicken pieces :)
We had a wonderful experience with Beagle Rescue! Our new girl, Lucy, is the perfect fit for our family. She has put the pep back in the step of our older dog and our son loves her!
Jax George (now Louie): Louie is a social butterfly and makes friends with everyone that he meets! All of my friends play with him every chance they get and he's won the hearts of the ladies at the day-care that watches him while I work. He loves exploring with his nose during our walks but loves cuddling in bed even more. He's also a great travel dog with his eyes glued to the outside world as we fly by in the car. He's everything that I dreamed he would be and I look forward to introducing him to the community at an event someday!
Moe Hughes (now Moe Howard Hackley): Moe is doing well. He continues to have the cough but the vet said there is nothing really wrong. He loves my husband as you can see. Thanks for saving him ! He is a sweet boy and a wonderful addition to our family.
Doc Hughes: Doc is loving city living and enjoys his daily naps with his hound brother on the couch, fully equipped with his very own personalized blanket! We go to the park everyday to socialize and get some exercise (he hops when he runs). He loves to wear a hoodie when it's cold and a rain jacket when it's damp. He loves squeaky toys but sharing can sometimes be hard. He can be a little iffy about strangers but is an extreme cuddlebug when he's comfortable with you.
Luke Baltimore: Luke has been in his new home for 2 weeks. He is such a love bug. He stays by my side all day. I can't believe he is 14. He loves to walk several times a day. His best friend, besides me, is Snowball the cat. They keep each other company. He has brought fun and laughter into our home. He is a sweetheart who is happy to be home.
Katie Caroline: Her journey was amazing. She was a little chunky monkey at 31lbs when we first picked her up as a foster. Katie is such a sweetheart and melted our hearts at first sight.
She was a bit shy and needed to be shown by her new beagle brother, Jerry, how to be a dog - that it is ok to jump on the sofa and sleep in bed and play all day. We switched her diet immediately to Jerry's diet (homemade human grade food.) We do not give them kibble. The lumps and growths she had disappeared within a few weeks and she is now down to 26.5 lbs.
After fighting the heartworm disease we were finally able to take her out on hikes. She loves the outdoors and our hikes.
She is one happy pup, very gentle and polite in asking for treats. She doesn’t like it when Jerry plays a bit to rough but they will work it out.
We couldn't be any happier with Katie Caroline. Beagle Rescue Southern Maryland is a wonderful organization and Patti and Betsy were there for us in every step to go from happy foster parents to final adoption parents.
A big thank you to everyone.
Parris Arundel: Parris is doing really well in my home. She stole my heart, has Chief to play with and Georgette keeps both of them straight. She has calmed down considerably and has started to come when I call her her name. She loves walks and walks really well on her leash, totally enjoys being outside in the yard, finally will come to me when I call her, and she is now housebroken! Yay!!! She had a rough start being bounced around, but her new life is one of a typically happy and spoiled Beagle. Thank you for letting me be a foster failure twice in a row.
Misha: Here Is Misha in our back yard. She is so sweet and loves playing with Jake her adopted brother. When Misha first arrived she was so scared of everything and wouldn’t get off of the sofa, except to eat. I had to carry her outside. Now she runs out the minute I say outside. It’s hard to get good pictures because she runs away if anything but food is in my hands. It breaks my heart thinking of why she is scared of so many things but she is now safe and beginning to really blossom. We love her so much.
Ancho Pepper (now Oliver): Our entire family agrees that Oliver must be the sweetest, must loving dog ever! He lives a happy existence, playing and running in the yard with our other beagle. Thanks to beagle rescue for bringing him into our lives.
Georgie: Six years ago yesterday was one of the happiest days of our lives when we adopted Georgie on March 4, 2012. We first met her at a meet and greet at Bowie PetSmart. It was love at first sight and our love just keeps getting stronger.
Georgie is in excellent health although she could lose a pound or two. She is an only "child" but has many friends in the community. She loves being outside, going for sniffs, walking and playing with her friends, sitting at the front door and watching outside, snuggling with her people, and of course eating. Most of the neighbors refer to her as the sweetest dog - with which we totally agree. We have enclosed a few pictures showing Georgie and a couple of friends.
We would like to thank you again for rescuing Georgie and bringing her into our life.
Serrano Pepper (now Luna): Luna is the spunkiest dog we've ever owned. She's so fearless and is always getting into trouble but she knows exactly when to turn on the charm. She's our son's favorite thing in the world and she is forever keeping us on our toes because she is always stealing his stuff. She is also constantly picking on our other dog Finnegan, but he loves her ever so.
Snoop Dog: In April of 2013, we adopted Snoop Dog and took him to live with us in WV. At that time, Snoop was 3 1/2 years old. He was a bundle of energy, adapted to his new home and thrived.
He had a big fenced backyard that was frequented by rabbits. As a city boy, it took some getting used to these new four legged critters. But, before long he became very beagle. Nose to the ground, the baying; clearly the boy was having fun.
In December of 2013, Snoop started another adventure. He traveled to AZ. He loved riding in a car which was a good thing, because he rode for four days. The only time I knew he was in the SUV was occasionally when I looked left and got a wet nose in my ear.
In Phoenix there’s not much grass. The first morning here I took him outside to do his business. He did not know what to do about all the rocks. I finally had to take him to a nearby park where there was lots of grass.
Snoop Dog is now 8 1/2 years old. We are growing old gracefully together. I have had six beagles and Snoop is the most loyal of them all. He always waits for me to first leave a room or first to step outside. Almost every morning when I awake, Snoop, will have snuck into bed with me. Never waking me, but every now and again I will feel a nose on my nose. He’s just checking to see (smell?) that I’m OK.
A year and a half ago we brought home a little beagle girl, Lexi, to keep Snoop Dog company, and to insure he gets enough exercise. Lexi just turned two and Snoop has finally decided he will accept her. When he was resting or asleep, he would huff a bit if she touched him. They would play together rambunctiously, but other times, “don’t touch me.” Now, they prove what pack animals beagles are. There’s lots of snuggling for naps.
Snoop Dog is my boy. Or should I say, I’m his human.
Thank you Southern MD Beagle Rescue for assisting in bringing Snoop Dog into our lives. He is a complete joy!
Bud Bailey: Here is a picture of Bud and my son, Patrick, taken before the holidays. He is the best dog ever and we love him to pieces!
Buck Hughes: We wanted to send you a photo of our beloved Buck. He is getting more comfortable at our home everyday. We can’t be more pleased and happy with Buck. He and his new sister, Tilly (our other beagle) are getting along very well. They are becoming fast friends.
Susie Henderson: We fostered Susie, but once in our house, we fell in love with her! She is the sweetest girl. She has 2 new brothers to play with, and she loves them. She and Raleigh are nicknamed the "Beagle Brigade" and they love to sniff and "hunt" together when on a walk. She also loves her older brother Brutus and will cuddle with him. She is so happy here; she snuggles up with us and sits on our laps. She also loves her naps on the couch. Although she wasn't fully house trained when we got her, she is now. She now sleeps on the bed with us, and we often wake up with her face or tummy in one of our faces (and we love it). She is the prettiest girl and we thank BRSM so much for saving her. We can't imagine our life without her! You all are the best.
Buzz George: Buzz is doing fine, happy to be with our other dogs, and finding his place. He loves the back yard and he has found his Beagle nose! Scents are everywhere, and he has to follow each and every one
We have started to see a trainer with him and after one lesson the trainer said she could see the wheels turning in his head (in a good way).
He still has those moments with the crazed look in his eyes and boundless energy, but they are becoming less destructive and less play biting.
We are thankful to have Buzz, and thank Tere, his foster mom, for caring for him so well.
Noodle Hughes (now Beans): Beans has settled into our family beautifully and gets along well with beagle buddy, Maddie, and the cats. He loves our walks around the 1/2 acre fenced yard and is a total cuddlebug when we're indoors!
Ralph Beaufort (now Duke): Duke is full of energy and loves to wrestle and “play bite”. He gets the puppy zooms and goes tearing through the house when he gets ahold of a squeaky toy. Within a week he was fitting right in, he thinks he’s a “person” and often takes over more than his fair share of the love seat, forcing my wife and me to share the sofa. He’s friendly with, and protective of our 5yo son and 2yo daughter. Duke lets out a big Beagle “BahRoo” if he thinks someone is playing too rough with the kids. BRSM did an amazing job working with us and the veterinarian to nurse him back to health after his case of heart worms, hook worms, and seizures. He’s the perfect addition to our home.
Mocha Boy: Mocha stays young by playing with his beagle brother, Caden, and they now take care of the "defending the house" against those pesky things outside. He and Caden chase each other around in our well fenced yard, and are happy and secure just staying there and being at home. Caden loves to move things around, we call him our Feng Sui artist. No chewing on things, just moving them. We love them so much.
Charlie Brown (now Charlie): As it has been 12.5 years since his adoption. Charlie Brown now lives in a house with his own flat, fenced backyard where he hunts for moles and cicadas and refuses to poop unless he is on a leash. He is 14 now and doing pretty well for his age. He does have a heart murmur, but it has barely slowed down this party beagle.
Capone Hughes: Capone loves to hike, backpack, and camp with his family. When not being active, he likes to cuddle and be lazy underneath his blankets. He has completed a two day twenty mile backpacking trip and even carries his own pack. At the end of a hike, he is always still in the lead. It is hard to believe he is a "senior" dog as we sometimes have trouble keeping up with him!
I'm sure I could go on and on as there are so many good things to say about Capone. That's why we can't imagine moving away without him.
Paulie Williams: My boyfriend and I absolutely adore Paulie. I first met him last December when I began working at Healthy Hound Playground where he was fostering, and I fell in love with him. Every time I would be in the playroom with him he would always come to me and jump up, lick my hands and face and try to climb into my arms, and every day I worked I would come see him even if I wasn't scheduled in the playroom he was in. I had another dog at the time, a beagle named Ginger, so I wasn't able to take him then. Unfortunately, Ginger passed away in February, and after I mourned for a little while, I knew that it was going to be the right choice for me to take Paulie - for both of us. I started fostering him shortly after, and he was the best. Even as an older dog, he had so much spunk and energy, and nothing could seem to slow him down. He's very smart - sometimes! - and has even learned a few tricks in the months I've fostered him. We are so delighted that we can finally call him officially ours! As you can see, he loves naps and looking out the window, waiting for us to come home. He loves us just as much as we love him, and we're looking forward to giving him a fantastic, long, loving life.
Thank you so much for your time and all the work that you do. Thank you for this opportunity to find the dog of my dreams, a dog that fits so snugly in my heart I don't know what I would do without him. Thank you!
Lewie Nash: He is settling in great; it took him a few days to really seem comfortable around us and show us his true colors, but the past few days we have been seeing more of his goofy/playful personality. He is working on housebreaking but overall does great, and walks over to the back door when he needs to go in the yard. He is great with the kids, playful but doesn't jump on the baby. He spends a lot of time lounging on the couch and we are also working on getting him and the cat comfortable with each other. We are so happy to have him!
Adina Gaston (now Coconut): Coco leapt into our hearts within 10 seconds of meeting her. She loves her new home. She’s full of energy and gallops all over our yard, playing ball constantly. She’s so goofy, and often trips over her own legs, which makes us laugh daily. When Coco is finally ready to relax, she often cuddles up next to her furry brother, Rocco. She’s the sweetest pup and just loves all people. She is spoiled to pieces and we wouldn’t have it any other way! We are so grateful she is officially ours! Xo
Rex Pasquo: Rex walked into our home with his shorter legs and curly tail as a foster dog and instantly proclaimed himself a permanent resident. A house vote was taken and all agreed. End of adoption story, beginning of a mutual love affair.
Saffron Caroline (now Tillie Rae): Tillie Rae is settling in very well with our family. She loves everyone she meets and absolutely loves her sister, Allie Mae. Allie Mae loves her new little sister and Tillie does everything she does. She has a favorite toy already, which is a green elephant, that she tries to take every where she goes. She is such a happy go lucky dog that brings such happiness to everyone. We look forward to many wonderful years with our Tillie Rae.
Luna Marie Baldwin (now Willow): We have now had Willow for a year. She has come a long way and still enjoying 'retired' life and all that is offered.
We have figured out that Willow definitely does not like fireworks of any kind. We found this out while vacationing at Walt Disney World at the Fort Wilderness Campground. She travels with us and generally loves the experiences she has as we head to different locations in the RV. But we were unable to console her at all during the vacation as the nightly fireworks went off. We felt horrible for her and she would curl up in the bathroom. We would try to hold her and comfort her but she felt more solace in laying in the bathroom, so that is where we allowed her to be during this time. We have also determined she is not a fan of thunderstorms or, bizarrely, our fridge when it makes odd noises making ice. Although she is getting better about the latter.
This past spring we had a new deck and patio put in and she loves hanging out on the patio with us. She likes to lay on her pillow, under the couch, or sometimes on the stone. She loves being outside and laying in the grass as well. She is a good listener. She putts around with us whenever we are working in the flower beds or mowing. Willow also enjoys hanging out on our daughters bed and refuses to sleep anywhere else at night.
All and all she has acclimated well to her new home. Just wanted to let her know she is doing just fine.
Oliver Williamston (now Ollie): Who is Oliver?
He is a very handsome 8 year old beagle whom my husband and I adopted from the Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland. We had lost our former beagle and were looking for a new family member. We went to Pet Value where the rescue group was bringing in some dogs for adoption and one of the ladies in the group spoke with us and told us about Oliver. My husband and I live in a condominium and were looking for an older dog who was housetrained and on the quiet side. Oliver fit the bill. He is not only sweet tempered but is gentle, never barks and loves people and other animals. He found a place in both my husband's and my heart immediately. He is a little spoiled, likes to sleep in bed, goes for walks several times a day (we have no yard) and has several doggie friends. We are so glad we contacted the rescue group and they trusted us with this precious little man. Our thanks go out to the Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland.
Ceelie Stafford (now Keelie): Keelie is doing great and settling in nicely. She's getting used to her new life and enjoys walks to the playground with our two kiddos. She happily allows everyone to love on her. She is a super "chill" doggie and nothing seems to phase her. Our daughter, in particular, seems to have claimed Keelie as her own!
Uno Russell (now Hank): Hank is fitting in so well with our family. Every night, our boxer mix, Chelsea, goes to sleep first. Even though Hank has his own bed, he always goes over to Chelsea's bed and curls up with her instead!
Rio George (now Ringo): I just wanted to thank you and your organization for our little guy, Ringo. He is doing GREAT and we've really enjoyed every minute of him so far. It is obvious that his foster family took exceptional care of him - he is wonderfully behaved with children and other dogs and he has yet to have any kind of potty training accidents. And he is so cuddly!
You and your volunteers have been organized, efficient and responsive - the adoption process was easy and non-stressful. Thanks for all you do for Beagles in Southern Maryland!
Reba Scottsville: Reba loves her new home and brothers. She enjoys snuggling with her beagle bro Ralph, and barking at all the scents in her new big yard. She told her mom that she hates thunder, but luckily laying in her moms arms is the cure for that anxiety. Her most favorite past time is going for walks in the 18 acre field behind her house that tons of wildlife run through. Oh the scents! Reba is thriving and so happy to have found her forever home.
We couldn't be more thrilled with our new addition. She is the sweet little girl we were looking for. Thank you so much BRSM! Your organization is amazing!!
Tim Amelia (Pippin): Pippin is doing great in his new home. He loves spending time with the other dogs and with the kids. As you can see, the feeling is mutual. His favorite words are "treat" and "food", followed by "play" and "run" - no surprises there. We are thrilled to have him in the family.
Merle Washington (now Pearl): We are calling her Pearl now. She has tried all the beds out in the house and seems to like them all. So far yesterday was the only time she had an accident in the house, today 0 accidents! And she had a bath this evening and after that she was a different dog! She literally started running around the house and chasing after the cat! It is really funny!! She has a proper grooming appointment on Tuesday of next week but I had to get all of the mud buddies off of her. I think she knows this is her home now and were going to take care of her! She seems to be happy! And our other dogs aren't even to jealous of her!
Foxy J (now Annie): Annie joined our family in June 2017. While we knew Annie was battling health issues such as a heart murmur and arthritis, follow up visits with our vet revealed a mass on her liver, kidneys, and spleen. As of now, Annie is not in any pain so our goal to give her the best life possible from comfy dog beds, walks around the yards, homemade meals, time with her beagle sister Etta, and a recent family trip to western NC. We thank BRSM for rescuing Annie and Alison for fostering her.
Pepper Northhampton: Pepper is doing well, though still easily startled by simple things around the house. Put a bag in a new place, and she will not pass by it. Helps us be a bit more tidy. :)
Not quite accident free, but we are getting close. Well, mostly we need to make sure we get her out on schedule. She has given no sign yet that she needs to go out. No biggie - the two rugs she pees on are really old anyway.
Not food crazy, but she has embraced getting a treat after she goes out to potty.
She loves Otis, the guinea pig. Licks him, like he his one of her puppies. We love her so much, quirks and all.
Gretchen Garrett (now Chloe): Hello everyone at the BRSM. You knew me as Gretchen Garrett but my Dad said I needed a prettier name so he changed it to Chloe. I just wanted to thank everyone who helped get me from the shelter to my wonderful new home. I live with two other BRSM Alumni and we are all spoiled rotten. Life was great after I learned some manners. Apparently getting in the trash and getting on top of the dining room table is frowned upon.
My hair has grown back some. I love when they pet me and tell me how soft I am. My Mom loves when I give her hugs by putting my head under her neck. I try to steal all of the attention from my brother and sister. I have lots of pretty dresses, sweaters and toys. I am telling you I hit the jackpot with this family. They tell me all the time how much they love me and they are so happy they adopted me. See you at the Beagle Bash!!
Love, Chloe
Harry Henderson: Harry has been amazing - we are still learning new things everyday as his personality unfolds before us but we absolutely adore him - even when he gets a little stubborn :). He loves to cuddle and the kids love to give him big hugs and get lots of licks. He fits into our family lifestyle very well and we are happy to have found each other!
Thank you for your parts in making our family complete! :).
Snoopy Rothschild Hughes: Here's a pic of our little boy who can now jump on sofas. (He came to rescue a bit pudgy.) He goes up and down all 3 flights of stairs in our house, including the narrow, pie-shaped ones to the 3rd floor. Thanks so much for all you do.
Dory Columbia: Here is our nifty little 8-yr old. When she first came to us, she was only 20 lbs, with fur that seemed dusty and dull. She was also unlike any of the other beagles we ever had - very quiet and a careful eater who never gorged herself. She's still quiet, but now uses her voice to remind us when it's time for her to eat. She apparently can tell time pretty accurately. She loves all the other neighborhood dogs and is very affectionate towards dogs and people. Rabbits fascinate her, but so do turtles. She's become very curious about everything she comes in contact with. She introduces me to all sorts of people - she's a wonderful ambassador. Because of her, I've managed to pass my last stress test with flying colors! After our last beagle passed I thought we were through with dogs. I'm so glad we were wrong about that! Thanks for picking out our perfect new pet with us.
Octavia Hughes: Today marks a year that Octavia arrived here so wanted to give you an update.
Medically, we’re almost all-clear. Octavia stopped scratching and the hair on her belly has grown back. She also stopped wearing the Thundershirt…which is good because she put on a few pounds and it would be a tight fit right now. Earlier in the year we had a few scares: twice it appeared she was having some sort of seizures and we ended up in the emergency room where they kept her for observation overnight both times, and she was fine a few hours later. Extensive neurological tests came all back normal so the medical consensus right now is that she was dehydrated since both days she did a lot of running at the community park, and she didn’t drink a lot of water. (She seems to drink very little on her own….we switched her to all dry food and are adding some sodium-free broth to her food and water bowl, and that seems to help).
Octavia has integrated very well. She sleeps on either the couch or the bed. Lucy and her get along, while she is afraid of Little Miss, our 18 year old three legged, deaf cat. But she mainly ignores Octavia so there are no issues there. Octavia loves to be outside and in the yard, especially now that the salamanders are back in the area. She has become the world’s greatest salamander hunter and one of these days she’ll prove that by actually catching one (not sure she would know what to do, if that happened). In addition, she became an official “brewdog” after she supervised me brewing some beer. (An english style ESB, or “Extra Special Beagle”). Her hips and read legs are still stiff but she can move and run quite well despite those limitations, but only for short distances. She can only keep up with the big dogs in the neighborhood for a short time, but she really enjoys the interaction. After all that activity, she likes to have her snack, plunk down on the couch, and snore a few hours away. click here to see Octavia's passion for salamanders
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2016: Things are going well with Octavia as she gets adjusted to her new home. We’ve been working with her vet to get her scratching under control, and it has been promising so far. Wash her about once a week and we leave her Thundershirt off until she is completely dry. She can go a little over an hour without scratching, and much longer when wearing her shirt.
She has been exploring the neighborhood, and has most of the local kids (as well as the adults) wound around her little paws. Gets along with the other dogs, but they pay more attention to her than she does to them, because there is sniffing to be done. The dog next door and Octavia have come up with a joint “snack dance” whenever they think there is the possibility that they might get one. She has added chasing salamanders and squirrels to her repertoir
Denver: I just wanted to take a moment to say hello and give you an update on Denver. We adopted Denver back in the summer of 2013 and from the moment we brought him into our home he stole all of our hearts. His should be the picture in Webster's dictionary next to "unconditional love". I don't think he has an angry bone in his body and he loves everyone he meets (including his two cat roommates). He is my constant companion everywhere I go and I wouldn't want it any other way.
We were a little hesitant adopting an older dog, but it has been one of the best decisions of our lives. Denver will never be Best in Show, fastest dog on the planet, or win any beauty contests, but he is number 1 in all of our hearts. My best buddy has been through a lot over the past few years (thyroid problems, megaesophagus, bad hip, blind in one eye) but he has never complained. We do our best every day to repay his unconditional love and ensure he is a happy healthy Beagle.
I just wanted to take a moment and thank you again for the opportunity to meet and adopt this amazing dog. I don't think there is a good way to measure how much he has come to mean to our family, but I can say that he makes all of our lives a little brighter with each wag of the tail and rub of the belly.
Claudine (now Deeny): Here is a recent picture of Claudine, aka Deeny, who was rescued through BRSM in 2011! She is living it up with her puppy brother and 16 month old human sister these days, getting lots of belly rubs and snuggles. :) Deeny's human sister thinks she likes to wear hats.
Mollie Henderson: Mollie is such a love. She and our other dog, Colt, have become fast friends. We are thrilled to have her! We are working on her boundaries, though. Caught her on the kitchen counter top eating the cats food today!!! LOL...she's crafty.
Zoe Saint Mary: There was a Zoe sighting in the neighborhood. Her family just moved to a house near one of our volunteers. They have had her since Dec, 2005. She's lookin' good. Its obvious they still love her as much today as the day they got her.
Lance Henderson: Lance came to us as a foster but we quickly fell in love with his sweet disposition. Like a typical beagle he loves food, long walks and lots of snuggles. We adopted him within weeks as he completes our rescued trio nicely.
Blondie Floyd: So far things are going better than I could have hoped! She's a very sweet dog and is adapting very well. She's still getting used to sleeping at night, but we let my daughter sleep on the couch next to her in the crate and that helps her. Thank you for everything.
Freddie Webster (now Tucker): Every day something is new:
April 2nd, on the day we took him home, we purchased a bully stick. Tucker took it outside, hid it, later on retrieved it and ate it all up. Now the young lady at PetSmart said it would last awhile... WRONG
April 3rd, he started to hide stuffed animals around the house in plain view thinking no one would see them; he would look to see if we were watching him. If we were caught looking he would take it somewhere else in the house.
April 4th, he started to jump on the sofas in the living room only. He started to hide his toys again. He now likes to jump up and hit us on our legs with his paws.
April 5th - the mother lode. Now he has decided to jump on every couch and now he lies down with Kathy during the day. He loves going in his crate taking his collection of toys, chewing on his deer antler.
There are many other funny things he does. What a bundle of joy he has brought to our lives. Thank you so much.
Pimento Pepper (now Dexter): Dexter's settling in nicely in his new home - likes to chase the cats a bit too much, but we're working on that. :-)
We are currently enrolled in puppy training with Pawsitive Paul's Training, which is more for us than for him, but he likes to play with the other dogs there, so we're all happy. He loves all people and other dogs, and is a joy to have in our home.
Rica (now Reba): Rica has bonded well with our dog, Corabeth, and seems well adjusted to our home and other dog, Rosie.
click here to see a video of the fun
Rocky Caroline: We had followed Rocky’s story on BRSM for a while—he and his brother Sammy had been pulled from the shelter Labor Day weekend of 2016, but then their foster commitment fell through and they were stuck in crates at the vet for months. At the beginning of their veterinary adventure, our first dog (also a BRSM alum), Rooster, was rapidly declining in health. We couldn’t take on another dog while all our energy was going toward Rooster’s needs. When Rooster did pass away (the day before my birthday, in October of 2016), the grief was too great to immediately take in another dog. A couple of months later, I was getting anxious for the click-click of claws on the linoleum again, although the rest of my family wasn’t certain they were ready to open their hearts again.
Enter Rocky, stage left! Patti got in touch with me just after the holidays in December, knowing that we were currently without a dog. Rocky had had a brief time in a foster home in October, but he had not gotten along with the other dogs in the home, which led to his return to the vet. Yet he loved people and was a favorite at the clinic. Would we be able to foster him as a single dog? Well, it broke my heart to think of him in that crate, so I rallied the family. “It’ll be temporary,” I said, “just until we find him a permanent home.”
Within hours of Rocky coming to our house, my husband and daughter began the “let’s keep him for ourselves!” campaign. So yes, we were record-time foster failures! Rocky just fit in from the get-go. He loves people, toys, and food, in that order. Stay still too long, and you’re liable to find his head or paw on your knee, or, should your face be within range, your cheeks thoroughly kissed. He’s not terrific with other dogs, but sometimes he is chill with them (or at least can control his barking around them!). (Don’t worry, he won’t be crashing the Beagle Bash!) He’s an absolute love with people, especially children. He defers to the outdoor cat. We love our Rocky, and, as you can see from the picture, he’s been sharing the love too.
Marlin Columbia: Marlin is the sweetest dog. He loves hugs, chasing his favorite ball, whining after rabbits, and going on walks. He's a playful dog and runs around with my dog, Buddy.
Jasper Hughes: When Jasper was in the animal shelter, he was too scared to eat. The shelter contacted BRSM with an urgent request for foster care. Jasper’s foster parents responded to BRSM’s request and picked him up a few days later – the same day that Jasper left the vet. Jasper was still so scared that he didn’t want to get out of the cage in the transport car and just huddled by his foster mom’s feet instead of doing his business. Jasper wouldn’t eat any treats during the rest of the drive – he was in a dog bed in his foster mom’s lap for about an hour without moving. When Jasper got to his foster home, he was still very scared – he couldn’t control his bodily functions. He probably had never been in a house before because anything reflective was unsettling – how could that other dog move every time Jasper moved?
Jasper met his foster brothers Paco and Caleb, and soon everything changed. With a little bit of space from his foster parents, Jasper greedily ate a bowl of kibble. The next day Jasper was already coming out of his shell. Jasper was playing with toys and his foster brothers regularly. He was still apprehensive around his foster parents, but his personality was starting to shine. Within a week, his foster parents turned into forever parents.
Jasper is a gem. He loves walking and playing with his foster brothers or by himself with toys. Sometimes Jasper collects toys and piles them up in a dog bed. Rawhide strips are fun (so long as he can keep it away from Caleb).
Now the same dog that was too scared to eat is helping get food out of the container and jumping around until his food bowl hits the floor. Jasper walks pretty well on a leash and reflections are no longer an issue. Jasper loves to cuddle – either with his brothers or his people.
Jasper is a perfect example of what can happen to a dog with some TLC, kibble and a warm bed.
Luna Marie Baldwin (now Willow): Willow is a complete love bug and would prefer to be with someone 24-7. She loves to give hugs and enjoys snuggling. She loves to hide under the covers whether in our daughter’s bed or in her own bed (picture attached shows how she will put the covers over her and then lay down). She has been a quick learner with an easy-going personality. She was quick to learn our normal day to day life activities; when Georgena is going to school (I think Georgena is her favorite in the family), when John and I go to work and enjoys when our son, Chris, comes home occasionally from college. She has learned her backyard but on warmer days prefers to go on walks all over the neighborhood. She shows no emotion one way or another as she walks by other dogs in their yards as they bark at her. She also enjoys the ‘chase’ as we run after her in the backyard until she decides it is time to lay down from exhaustion.
She has gone camping with us in our RV and seems to be handling this well. She enjoys the new sites and smells. While is Disney World this past December we did find out that she is extremely afraid of fireworks (Disney sets them off three times a night ). That was difficult to manage. She has handled loud noises in our home just fine (construction of a remodeled bathroom, people coming in and out to fix HVAC system, etc.). However, when the refrigerator cycles to make ice cubes, she gets very anxious. She tries to hide in the bathroom upstairs and has also peed in the house because of this. We have also learned she doesn’t like when the wind blows and makes the front screen door make a subtle sound. She remains anxious about these for a good half hour or so. We are working with her on these, as neither one of these will going away.
We were advised that she was around six years of age when we adopted her, but our vet stated that with her clear eyes and how healthy she seems, he feels she was more around three years of age when we obtained her. We are glad to say that she is healthy and doing well.
Marigold Baldwin: Marigold (aka GoldieGirl) is doing wonderfully! She makes a nice addition to our two other BRSM alums Bingo (formerly Gibson) and Daisy (formerly Hailey). We call them the Threegles or the Three Amigles. She has a gained a bit of weight so she doesn't look so skinny now and we think (fingers crossed) that we have licked the ear issues. She loves her walks, her toys, and hanging on the sofa with the other two. She actually tries to play with our cats but they don't seem to know what "downward dog" means. She is very attached to my son and gets to sleep on his bed at night! She is very polite and waits her turn for treats. She knows sit and stay which is more than I can say for my other two!
Nemo Columbia (now Guy): Guy finally tested negative for heartworm and has become officially ours! As a retired couple, we are thrilled to have added him to our three cat family where he's become the "sidekick" my husband needed, both inside the house and working on projects outside. And thank you Patti from BRSM for your diligence in finding every possible escape route out of what we thought was a securely fenced yard. Now our Guy thoroughly sniffs everywhere in it each day, then comes inside to be our big cuddly boy. He loves to take his naps pressed against my husband, snoring away. Of course he snuggles in bed with us at night. Meanwhile life has become much more interesting for the cats, each one having a unique way of greeting him as they pass by, Guy respectfully dipping his head and looking away. He is our joy!
Snickers Webster: Over the years I have had a number of beagles that melted my heart but none so much as Ms. Snickers. Jax (our black lab) and Ace (our beagle rescue from 2014) are not very vocal and Snickers is showing them how it's done. When she comes in from outside time she lets one know how excited she is to see you. (Music to my ears.)
Her favorite playmate is Jax. The first time she felt comfortable enough here to play she pretended to be the 'big dog" and jumped around like a cricket and nipped at Jax's front paws. Jax was totally confused and would look over his shoulder at me as if to say 'What am I supposed to do with this?????." Now they seek each other out for tug-o-war with the ropes and Snickers, with her 15 lbs, just doesn't realize that she has no chance against Jax with his 100 lbs. She does jump in though as if she's a big dog.
My favorite time with her is when I get home from work at 3:00 in the morning. She will be snuggled on the couch at the top of the steps and she has me trained to start the belly rubbing. She rolls on her back and coos as I commence the obligatory activity. I think she would opine that my training is complete.
Thanks again and you can count on my forever support.
Zoey Hughes (now Lucy): Lucy is doing better than expected in her new home. She loves her mom, Jessica, shadowing her everywhere. Loves to go for walks, sprints and long smelling trips around the block. She has had no shaking, trembling or hiding in her new home. In fact, when Jessica gets the leash Lucy makes a bee line for the door. She likes best to lay and sleep turned up side down. It seems she likes being an only dog a lot ! She really does look like a happy girl !
Happy story !
Snoopy Warren: I have been with Snoopy since late October and we were able to finalize his adoption last week! He is the sweetest and snuggliest beagle. He loves to curl up with me when watching TV and like any beagle he LOVES to eat. Snoopy is rather laid back, but once you get him outside he has so much energy and will sniff everything in his sight. One of my most favorite things about Snoopy is his love for people, he is extremely friendly and loves getting pets. Snoopy is loved by all, whether they are family, friends, or anyone we meet while going on a walk.
Snoopy brings so much joy to my life and I am very grateful for the Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland for bringing us together!
Baxter Carroll: We adopted Baxter in March of 2009. Here is a picture of him with his two doggie siblings, Puppy Chow and Ginger. They are all best buds. :)
Prince Dino: I adopted Prince Dino a little over a month ago and we couldn't be happier! He's a little sweetheart and a little love bug. He's very vocal (even for a beagle) but we have found a solution that works for both of us and our neighbors! Everyone that I met and dealt with at the rescue has been wonderful. I'm grateful to Kristen and all of the leg work and time she spent to bring Dino and me together. She was very familiar with the dogs that I was interested in meeting and she was always accessible, even when she was sick. She went above and beyond and it's obvious that she loves what she does for the rescue. Shari and Ron, Dino's foster parents, were great! I think they knew before I did that Dino had a forever home with me.
Thanks again for introducing Dino to me. I absolutely love him to pieces and I am pretty sure the feeling is mutual. Oh, and he's not spoiled at all!!
Emma Halifax: A "pup-date" from Emma Halifax:
I adopted Emmy in June 2015 and she is doing great! She has lost some weight (which she needed to do !) and enjoys her large fenced in yard and daily walks. Here she is Christmas Eve waiting for Santa!
Lily Walker: Just wanted to give you an update from over the years of our doggies that we adopted from BRSM over the years. Our 1st was Katie Barbara. The next year along came Lucy Tatum. Katie was sweet like a mama to her puppy. After a good few years, she crossed over the rainbow. Lucy was so lonely, we had to get a buddy. Here comes Lily Walker. We were very excited a couple years back when Treeing Walkers actually became a recognized breed! As you can see from the picture, the livin' is easy for pups in this house.
Rufus George: Here's a picture of Rufus George and his new brothers, below (Anton, 17+ years, Buddy, about 10 years & BRSM alumnus 2009, and Beau, about 11 years & BRSM alumnus 2010). Rufus is doing really well adjusting to his new life here. He is "all puppy" and has basically 2 speeds, stop and go-go-go! He likes to play with his toys and his new brothers and investigate the yard every day. Then when he gets tired he is a big cuddly boy. He's very smart and the older boys are helping him to figure things out, particularly Beau. He is also the only beagle we have ever had who fetches, which is a surprising delight. He brings a lot of joy to our days.
Tia Rock: As the holidays are here again, I just wanted to touch base with you both & let you know how well Tia, Amelia, and Jayda are doing.
All 3 girls are healthy & happy. Every day they enjoy scarfing down their food in an instant (typical beagles), lounging in a big beagle bunch on any of a number of pieces of our leather furniture (preferable to the 3 dog beds we have for them), and going on long, long walks (see the attached picture of them all harnessed up and ready to go). We love them to pieces, and they seem to feel the same way about us.
Thank you both for all you do for the Beagle Rescue and for helping us find our 3 furry family members.
Vorena Hughes (now Nina): Holiday Greetings from Vorena Hughes! While she may not be showing it in front of the camera, she has bonded well in our household, especially with her brother Howie.
Heidi Amherst (now Maggie): She is an angel, sweetest little girl ever and loves everybody! Maggie has some health issues but who doesn't, right?? She has a younger brother named Blair. He is a Shih Tzu and is 4 yrs old. Maggie just turned 10.
Headly Hopkins: When we first brought Headly home, he was super shy and scared of everything. But he instantly took to our other rescue dog, Dixon, and he was able to warm up to us very quickly. He loves wrestling and chasing his dog brother around the house, playing with toys, and running outside in the yard. He also loves to nap and is the best snuggle bug! We are so thankful to have Headly as part of our little family and to give him the life he deserves!
Kat Caroline (now Abby): She is thoroughly enjoying her new pampered lifestyle. The sweetest dog ever!!
Coco Webster: Coco is settling in well. We are getting the night barking under control. Coco is training us for living with a beagle and all that entails. (!) I have been chatting with an experienced beagle owner at work and am learning a lot. We will be keeping in touch with you about "Life with Coco".
Ruby Tuesday Morning : Things have been great! Bob and I really are so happy to have Ruby. She's a lot of fun. She has so much energy for a 9 year old dog! And she is a very good dog. :) It's so weird to have a dog that isn't always trying to climb into the fridge. She's definitely claimed a spot on our couch now - although she will only get all the way on when no one else is on it! Otherwise she will keep her back legs on the ground, like she's not really on all the way.... Thank you very much for introducing us!
Buddy Hill: Buddy is settling in wonderfully in his new home :) He loves following his nose in the back yard, going for long walks, playing with his cousin, and napping. Buddy sometimes get sad when we leave so we spend a lot of time practicing what we learned in obedience class to keep his mind busy and focused. Every day we see a little more of the real Buddy, like the beagle who dug a hole in the back yard looking for something or the Buddy that darted out the front door. We're all getting to know each other and figuring out our new schedules. We're very happy to have Buddy!
Daisy Baldwin: This has been an amazing week for our family! Becky and Casey did a fantastic job fostering her and it shows.
She got right into our car, just as Becky predicted, and loved the car ride. Alice and I talked about who would drive and who would be with Daisy. We decided, for safety reasons, that I would be slightly more able to focus on driving and not stare at our beautiful new puppy the whole way home. That turned out to be true, but only barely.
We have taken her for a trail run nearly every day, this puppy LOVES the woods and runs like crazy! Luckily,
we do too. She’s a power house on the trail, but then takes a power nap once we get back. She doesn’t always
have to nap right away. Sometimes it’s important for her to keep an eye on the woods.
Those squirrels can’t be trusted you know…
After our trail runs, and especially with all the rain this week, Daisy comes in a bit damp. We have a towel
near the door that we expected we might have to fight with her to use, but she surprised us. Rolling around in
the towel is one of her favorite games and it’s just so cute! She loves the towels so much that they’ve become snuggle spots.
Last Friday we attended an event in Annapolis called Canines and Cocktails. Alice and I were super excited to
finally go to one of these with our own dog! (Yes, we have been the weird people who go to these events to pet
other people’s dogs…) We invited one of our friends over with her Pomeranian mix to meet Daisy. They had a
moment at first, but quickly became buddies. Daisy also had a great time at the event meeting lots of other people
and dogs. No one could believe she had been with us for less than a week which speaks well of how well socialized
she was by Becky and Casey.
Later today, we’re planning to go into Annapolis and introduce her to Paws Pet Boutique. It’s the local shop that
sponsors Canines and Cocktails so we want to support her business. Also, we saw on her website a set of lead, collar,
and tag all with a matching daisy pattern. We expect a cuteness overload and hope to be featured on Paw’s Facebook page.
Thank you so much for making it possible for Daisy to come into our lives!
Sparkle Garrett (now Ellie): My name is Sparkle Garrett (Ellie). I found myself without a home back in August of 2015. BRSM rescued me and found me a foster home in Virginia.
I settled in to my life in Virginia and started a daily routine of chasing squirrels and following my nose around my yard. My foster family took me for a long car ride back to Maryland one day in September, 2015 called Beagle Bash. Soon after that party, where all of us hounds looked alike, I was becoming popular and my foster family realized I was going to find a forever home very soon. I knew they were happy that so many people wanted to love me, but my foster family realized they already did--they became what people call "foster failures" and adopted me. They gave me the name Ellie, which means "shining light." Deep down, we all knew that I was already home, where I belonged, forever.
Chili West: Everything with Chili is amazing! She is learning some new tricks and has her appetite back. Our girls just love and adore her and Chili the same. I call her my little shadow. I have been running 3 miles with her every morning and although there is a lot of sniffing and exploring, we manage to make the whole run. Thanks so much!
Maddie Garrett: Maddie originally came to us as a very fearful foster who BRSM rescued from a very bad hoarding situation. She was the most timid dog we had ever had in our home. It took her weeks to feel comfortable taking a treat from us, months to get comfortable with interacting with new people, and even more months to be able to safely walk on a leash without escaping the harness at the slightest sound outside. But from day one, Maddie loved our other dogs and easily followed them around the house looking to them for guidance on "how to be a dog". Maddie has blossomed over her time here as foster dog and hardly resembles at all the scared little beagle we first met. She is curious with new people and warms up quickly, she is housebroken (no small task for a dog with her background), loves cuddling on the couch, knows how sit and sit pretty at meal time, and even occasionally now leads the pack instead of following it. It became clear to us that Maddie had chosen us as her forever family so we adopted her after 7 months of fostering. Maddie is a happy, amazingly resilient little dog and it has been wonderful to watch her blossom into a real beagle. Every morning when I hear her little tail thumping excitedly as I wake up, I'm grateful for the joy she brings us and that BRSM saved her!
Jasper K George (now Kemper): He has fit right into the family and has stolen my husband's heart. They are the best of buddies. He is a little slow getting around but I do believe this was from the heartworm treatment. I understand that the needles they use can also cause some type of paralysis and he does have a little trouble getting around. But we're working on it. Kemper is the sweetest love ever
It is been such a wonderful experience dealing with your rescue. Thank you so much .
Harold George (now Tucker): Tucker is loving his forever family and we love him. He LOVES being outside. We have a very large fenced area.
Unfortunately he barks non-stop when he picks up a scent, which is most of the time. I just stick my head out through door and give him a stern "Tucker no barking ," hoping eventually he will drop that habit. Tucker is such a joy
and I think he is grandma's favorite...he snuggles in with her every night. But Saturday mornings when they get up, he comes charging into our room, up on the bed and snuggles with me ....I just love this Beagle.
Trigger Henderson (now Stanley): Stanley has made himself right at home. He loves snuggles and kisses from EVERYONE. His favorite place to sleep is our living room couch during the day and our bed at night. No accidents in the house so it looks like he is totally house trained (hooray!). He loves his walks and treats, and is a super happy guy! We got lucky, that's for sure :-)
Amy Garrett : Amy is doing well. She still has separation anxiety and won't leave my side. She has been to the Vet twice already. Amy loves to run. You can see the pure joy in her as she gets to run free on a open field. Her other favorite pastime? ( see pic) :-)
E-sa Henderson (now Neko): Things our going great with the pup formerly know as Esa - we now call her Neko! She is as sweet as can be and loves meeting all of the dogs she encounters on our walks in the city. Her favorite hobbies include sniffing trees, playing tug of war, and getting belly rubs :) She is becoming well known in our neighborhood because she approaches everyone as if they are her new best friend!
Jorge Hughes: Jorge sends his regards and thanks to all at BRSM, especially Foster Mom Lisa, her husband Lewis, and Beagle Bella who took such good care of him and gave him a chance!
Jorge is loving life. He is surrounded by an acre of heavily wooded land and a large extended family that dotes on him. Jorge just recently had a great time following our 7 month old granddaughter around the house all weekend. She crawls everywhere at "Jorge speed." Photo below. Jorge's favorite activities are playing with multiple family members, going on walks, sniffing and patrolling his outside territory, and especially following Mom into the kitchen or waking up with Dad for middle of the night snacks! Jorge is very busy with all the activity, and is a happy camper!
Eric, Donna and Jorge
Enid Hughes: Enid and I started our little family in February 2015 and we can’t thank Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland enough for bringing us together! Our journey had a bit of a rough start, as Enid had been in 6 places in the 5 months prior to her adoption, (her previous home, the shelter, a two-month stay at the vets awaiting a foster, time with her fabulous foster parents, Barbara and Greg and finally to her forever home), so there was a bit of a separation anxiety problem, but every day I looked at her adorable face and said, “We’re going to get through this,” and we did! Senior beagles have so much love to give and all they need is love and time to get adjusted to their new routine.
Enid enjoys walks around our neighborhood, chasing bunnies, squirrels and cats and really enjoys our weekend adventures! We take long car rides to our local parks, monuments and hikes around the area. We’re frequent members of the DC Beagle Meetup group and with them, we attend happy hours, doggie cruises, some Washington Nationals games and romps in various dog parks. Enid’s favorite place, however, is any place with her Mama.
My advice to anyone that is interested in adopting a senior dog is to ask a lot of questions, find a vet that you’re comfortable with, (our first two weeks together, we drove to the vet’s office every other day, went in, got a cookie and left, so that when she went for her first exam, she already loved the vet!), and stay consistent with your routine. In addition to the BRSM page on Facebook, there are a few other helpful Beagle pages, (Beagles in Beds and For the Love of Beagles) where fellow Beagle owners can share stories, pictures and get advice. Always remember, there are going to be a few mis-steps along the way, but eventually, you will become the owner your beagle deserves.
We love BRSM!!
Charm Hughes (now Scout): Scout has quickly become a member of our family. She goes for a walk in the park every day. She loves her new vet and has
a great lady who gives her baths. Scout is very good and very sweet. We are so happy to have her as our new puppy girl. Thanks for our Scout.
Remy Haynes: Remy's former foster mom and his new adoptive mom talk frequently. Here's what she had to report: He is doing GREAT!! She always tells me how in love they are, how well he's doing, and how happy everyone is. We are so so so thrilled for the little guy!
So are all of us at Beagle Rescue!
Quincy Jones (now Jasper): From the day we brought Jasper home we knew that we would not be "fostering" him for long, but keeping him forever. We never expected to fall in love so quickly. He loves everyone and everyone loves him.
We lost our 14 yr old Beagle, Sarge, last summer and our other dog, Boh, a 4yr old Blue Tick Coonhound, has been sad and feeling alone ever since... but the day Jasper got here - the entire house and everyone in it brightened up. Boh has adopted Jasper as his little brother and new shadow; they are inseparable. On night three, Jasper no longer slept in a crate because he followed Boh into our bedroom and into our bed and has been there every night since; and yes it is crowded but we wouldn't have it any other way.
Jasper's favorites are car rides, cuddling close, long walks, playing with ice cubes in his kiddie pool, chasing a ball and going to the dog park (which is completely fenced in) where he can run free and wrestle with his best friend, Ralphie (my son's 3yr old Pitbull that was rescued from a local kill shelter.) In case you were wondering... Jasper always gets the best of poor Ralphie.
My family and I are so thankful we found Jasper - that we just can't imagine life without him.
Burke Henderson (now Buck): Buck is getting quite used to his new life! He loves stuffed animals, dad’s slippers and long walks! He’s still working on some of his social skills, but as soon as he warms up to you, he’s the sweetest beagle you’ve ever met! Recently, we’ve discovered his love of water and more importantly, being pushed around on a raft. We can’t imagine our life without him!
Caden McDonnell: Caden joined our household on March 12, 2016. He arrived as a timid, shy little guy who was fearful of loud noises and quick moves. That is understandable since he appeared to be about 18 months old and had been through a lot in the previous 4 months. The resident beagle, Mocha, welcomed him as a brother and playmate right off the bat. Mocha’s gentle and relaxed demeanor, coupled with our quiet household and neighborhood, began the transformation.
Within a month, Caden had stopped worrying about every little noise and move, and was playing joyfully with Mocha, who was taking the lead on the play. Now, after a few months more, Caden also instigates the intense “Circus” playtime, which involves acrobatics and wild
chases through the house. Caden has made himself at home.
Caden also revealed a roguish side to his personality. He delighted in stealing shoes, socks, slippers, and anything else he could steal. We seldom saw the theft, even if we were in the room, he was that sneaky. He chewed on the item very little, but seemed to want to just see how many things he could accumulate in the living room. That desire has diminished, as he is growing up, but he still managed to steal food scraps off plates if we leave them unattended for
a short time. He is quite a snuggler, and sleeps with someone most of the time. If you sit down, you have Caden in your lap. He has blossomed into a dear sweet little guy loaded with personality.
Etienne (Eddie): I adopted Etienne "Eddie" a month and a half ago. It took less than a week and I was totally in love -- this little guy definitely stole my heart. I almost adopted Eddie 12.5 years ago and at the last minute I adopted my dog Darby instead and I also adopted Picasso the same day. Picasso died in September and I had no intentions on getting another dog until one day Eddie's adoption picture showed up on my Facebook. I couldn't believe our paths were crossing again and I truly believe it was destiny. There was a deafening silence since Picasso died and Darby missed his partner in crime. Eddie has definitely brought new life in to our home and I am so glad our paths crossed again some things are just meant to be.
Archie Garrett: Archie is doing awesome! We love him so much already. He has quickly fallen right into our routine. He is so sweet but still a little timid. He goes potty outside and has been eating well. He loves a little coconut oil in his food to make his coat really soft. He gets along with our Lulu and travels well. He gets soooo excited when we come home from work. He's awesome!
Charlie P. George: Charlie is a sweet dog who by no fault of his own, was abandoned by his owners of 11 yrs, because it was just time. Well Charlie's time is not up and he will be spoiled and loved by our family until it is actually his time. Thank you Beagle Rescue of Md for allowing us to give Charlie a forever home. We love Charlie.
Aphrodite (now Phoebe): Hi! My family and I adopted Aphrodite in 2006. I've been meaning to send pictures forever. We named her Phoebe and we love her very much! Thank you for all of your work.
Molly Hughes: Molly has adjusted very well in her new home. She loves her new sister Alle. They love to run and play together. She has adjusted very well to living indoors also. She loves to lay on the sofa and cuddle with her new owners. She has learned new tricks, how to sit and how to shake paws. She is the most loving dog. She has helped Alle with her separation anxiety. Molly enjoys going for car rides with her owners and loves taking walks.
We are so happy to have this girl in our lives. She brings us much joy and I think she feels the same way.
Clive Hughes (now Toby): It's obvious that Mark loves Toby to the moon and back.
Titus Hughes (now Louie): Louie was adopted by his foster family, explaining that they had to adopt him. "He needs Lolli for a pillow." In fact, we received several different pictures of Louie, all with his head resting on their other beagle. So now Louie and Lolli will be costars on the family's doggy cam. Way to go, Louie!
Pearl Richmond: Pearl is enjoying her new life that is full of non-stop loving and pettings from her new mom and dad. Pearl is so sweet and wants nothing more than to be loved. We are so blessed to have Pearl girl in our lives. She loves sleeping on the couch, going for walks and more than anything she looks forward to sleeping in bed with us at night. All we have to say is "it's time for bed, come on..." and she follows us upstairs. She has adjusted very well and we are very happy that Pearl has found her forever home with us. :)
JoJo Henderson: JoJo is fitting in great. He gets along with Millie and Mollie and as you see by the picture, he is right at home. He is a very loving dog. He talks to you with his front paws.
Mona Caroline: Mona has had a rough life with all her medical issues, but is a tough girl. She went to her first pumpkin patch this fall with her brother (our first beagle Harold) who she loves. As you may know on New Year's Day, she had to have one eye surgically removed, due to a disease. Harold was a great comfort for her after the surgery. She spends most of her days during the week at Healthy Hound Playground in Sterling, VA playing with other dogs. We really would like to say Healthy Hound been a tremendous help to us in making sure Mona gets the life she deserves! She recently had her follow up heartworm test which came back negative so she no longer has those! She is such a sweet dog and can't stand being away from her people and lets you know it every time she sees you. She and Harold also share a monthly bark box with all sorts of treats and toys. We are so glad you guys saved her and gave her to us.
Vera Wang (now Abbey): Abbey has energetically joined our family since the moment we first met her at the foster home. She has adapted very well to her new life, enthusiastically learning and exploring daily. She is one happy Beagle puppy - smart and athletic too. She has brought great joy into our lives and we are lucky to have her.
Georgio Armani: Georgio is all puppy, doing the typical puppy things, playing, napping, chewing, nipping, and does the deeds in house. He thinks the back yard is for playing and walks are meet and greet exercises, and has gained 4 lbs and grown an each in a week. He is the talk of the neighborhood and our family.
Georgio has brought joy and laughter into our lives at a time when we needed it most, and he seems to love us as much as we love him.
Miuccia Prada (now Luna): Miuccia is doing very well. Her new name is Luna (aka Lulu). She is a very sweet girl and her favorite things are laying in the grass in the sun, snuggling up on one of our laps for a nap, and chasing our cats from window to window. We are still working on potty training and teaching her not to be as aggressive at meal time but she is adjusting well. She has slept through the night every night this week and has learned to walk well on a leash. She is starting obedience classes with our trainer on Monday and she loves her new brother, Sprout!
Tyler Henderson: Tyler is adapting very well to his new life and family. He loves to cuddle and "hug" you .. even nudges your hand when you stop petting him. He is loving his long walks and learning new commands all the time. My daughter has taught him sit, down, stay and come. He listens to the commands unless of course there's a squirrel or other critter nearby. Lol. We are all falling in love.
Sarasota George: Little Sarasota is so precious. She has already brought so much Joy. Saturday after the initial hiney, nose and ear sniffing, all the dogs settled in so very quickly with their new little sister. Rose and Sari ran around the yard and played with each other for the longest time. Rose is so happy to have a little sister to play with. Sweet Pea prefers to concentrate on sleeping or the time when her daddy (Brian) carries her around. She can walk, but prefers her daddy's arms. Yesterday when the pups came in from the yard, Rose and Sari ran around the house playing. It was so cute. Sari is a timid little girl but seems to be learning quickly, that we are only here to love her. She likes to sleep on her own bed at night which is right next to the other doggie bed. Other times Rose and Sweet Pea like to be on the couch. Little Sari does not seem ready for the couch yet, although she comes near the couch to be petted and will rest her little head on your leg. It is fun to watch them when they are in the yard from the kitchen window. Sari is getting to know the geese and ducks in the pasture from the opposite side of the fence. At first they "talked" to each other quite loudly. Now they just whisper to each other or don't pay each other any mind. It is pretty cute to see them on opposite sides of the fence near each other without any issue or care about the other at all. Thanks so much to Beagle Rescue and to Lauren and Bob, the foster family, for such a precious little girl.
Maple Wilson (now Luchita): Luchita (Maple) continues to give us joy... she is quite energetic but all those picture are blurry! The best pics are the naps... she and her brother have really finally bonded nicely.. as you can see.
We had a scare in November... she was in severe pain (as evidenced by extreme shreeky beys) if you touched or moved her and a bunch of tests and MRI later, they could only determine that it was some inflamed nerve endings in her neck... which was possibly related to tooth problems....she responded well to antibiotics and then we took her in for a dental a few weeks ago and poor baby had 3 bad teeth pulled (maybe that's why she has always inhaled her food?!!) .. with some painkillers and antibiotics she is back to her old self. We will start brushing more regularly!!!
We continue to love her dearly...and love BRSM for everything you do!
Lucy-Tatum: Just wanted to give you an update from over the years of our doggies that we adopted from BRSM over the years. Our 1st was Katie Barbara. The next year along came Lucy Tatum. Katie was sweet like a mama to her puppy. After a good few years, she crossed over the rainbow. Lucy was so lonely, we had to get a buddy. Here comes Lily Walker. We were very excited a couple years back when Treeing Walkers actually became a recognized breed! As you can see from the picture, the livin' is easy for pups in this house.
Hoagy Carmichael (now Hoagie): I adopted the love of my life, Hoagie, from BRSM in 2007, when he was 8 years old. He lived another wonderful 8 years with me before he crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in November. Because of him I became involved in dog rescue and fostered some dogs (and cats) myself over the years. His absence leaves a giant crater in my heart and my daily life, but I thought I would send you a somewhat happy update about one of your alumni. This is a photo of him about two years after his adoption at the beach.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Hoagie came to live with me in Northern Virginia in March of 2007. Mara thought we'd make a good pair, and boy was she right! I'd planned to foster him, but after two days I realized I wouldn't be able to give him up. he is a sweet, gentle, loving boy. And since getting his teeth fixed up, he feels like a new man!
Hoagie loves getting his belly rubbed, snuggling up to me in bed and on the couch, and going for long walks in the woods. He wants to greet everyone who crosses his path; and nobody can resist him. He also likes hanging out with his little cousin Joey (pictured). I just can't get enough of him, and he can't get enough of me, either. He goes wherever I go and never takes his eyes off of me. Hopefully, with time he will realize that I am not going to leave him. He make me laugh constantly, too. I love being his mommy!
Thanks BRSM for caring for my baby for so long. Hoagie and I are both grateful that we found each other. 5/29/07
Posca Hughes (now Linus): Linus has really settled in nicely. We went to see Santa last weekend and he's also built himself a little nest on the couch. We took him to our regular vet for a check up and she has him on glucosamine for his arthritis and another medication for an ear infection. He enjoys walks and telling us all about the good smells he finds and loves rolling in the leaf piles. He's started playing with and chasing our other dogs which they love. He's such a sweetheart.
Patches Long: We love Patches. Our whole experience with Beagle Rescue Southern Maryland has been amazing. All of the volunteers, especially Rachel, were very helpful. It has been such a joy having Patches in our house. His foster family took such good care of him and we feel so lucky to have had the chance to meet him. He is such a happy dog and gets along with our other dog, Texas, so well. I've attached a couple of pictures of them.
LouLou Baltimore: Lou’s Life
My brother and I dash about the yard,
Rabbit scents leading us astray.
Suddenly our dad calls,
We hurry inside,
The couch awaits.
May George (now Gracie Rose): Just wanted to let you know how things are going with May aka Gracie Rose. We are all over the moon in love with her. She has such a great disposition and house training is going very well. She now goes to the door and nuzzles at her leash hanging on the door knob to let us know she needs out. Thank you so very much...she completes out family are we will be forever grateful.
Charlotte (now Olive): I adopted my beautiful girl, Olive, in June 2002.....and I adopted my cute little girl, Martini, in September 2013.
Olive was my first baby.....my loving little girl....whom I loved so much! She was my baby girl before I even
had my son. My son is now 11 and grew up with Olive.
However, she got a tumor on her spleen that burst and
she passed away this past July. I miss her SO much!
Tiara George (now Gracie): I just wanted to update you on Gracie. Gracie has been an absolute joy to have! She's doing very well with house training and hasn't had an accident in the house since about the 1st and 2nd week here. She loves going on walks and sniffing out everything in the neighborhood. She's made friends with another little puppy here named Cricket and they wear each other out.
She loves her chew toys but has a favorite that she takes with her every where she goes. When she's not playing around or looking out the door keeping watch of the neighborhood, we are snuggled in the couch napping.
Little Jake Z: Update Sept 28, 2015: You may be aware that we had a tornado here in Johns Island SC. Jake is our hero. Our house sustained severe damage, but Jake woke us up just in time to take cover. We were fast asleep, and he climbed up on our pillows, pushing and pawing at us until I finally gave in and got up. Only to find an urgent alert on my phone - "Tornado Warning - Take Cover Immediately". We did just that - grabbed the dogs and ran to the powder room downstairs - the only interior room with no windows. Not two minutes passed before the tornado tore through our house - ripping off doors and windows and sucking all of our furniture and belongings right out of the house. But all of us - my husband and I and all three dogs - are safe and sound - thanks to Jake. "Who rescued who?" has really taken on a new meaning.
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Update Feb, 2012: My husband hung a tennis ball from the ceiling of the garage – he uses it to gauge when to stop so he doesn’t hit the boat trailer. Today is the first day Jake saw the tennis ball without a car parked under it. He just went crazy trying to get that tennis ball, which is just out of his reach. He can hit it with his nose but he can’t grab it. It really was hysterical. He literally did this until he collapsed. Next day, went right back after it. Jake is a dog with a huge personality.
click here to see a video of the craziness
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We received a new note from Jake's family in March, 2012 after moving to South Carolina:
Jake is thriving in SC! Loves it! Here he is with Maggie the other day – pretending he’s an angel for my husband… ----------------------------------------
Jake is a great little dog! He loves the other dogs in his household and being part of the family!
Alexandra West (now Maggie): Just an update on Maggie (Alexandra ). She is doing absolutely wonderful. She is totally fearless, loveable and behaves well, when she wants. Her right arm healed perfectly. You would never know it was so badly broken - not deformed at all. She sleeps with me, under the covers every night. I certainly love my beagle.
Rafe K George (now Raffe): On June 21, 2015 we introduce Rafe K George, now Raffe K Rozner, to our family! He has been such a great companion for our other dog, Rosie. It was friends at first run in
the yard! They love each other so much. While we are still working on some bad habits, such as counter surfing, Raffe has been a great fit for our family. We look forward to continuing to get to know this knuckle head.
Big thank you to Healthy Hound Playground and BRSM for making the meeting of this guy possible.
Pearl Wythe (now River): Things are going well. We have been taking River to training on Saturdays and she is a very loving dog.
Howie K George: Howie is such a quiet, shy dog but over the past month we've seen his personality start to come out more. Even though he's always been a sweet dog, he has become even more friendly and outgoing. He greets us at the door when we come home from work, wagging his tail and running a lap around the house. He reaches out to us to initiate play or affection, something he didn't previously do. He loves going on walks, enjoys napping, and has become a pro at stealing his sister, Sadie's, food. Even though Sadie sometimes picks on him (despite the fact that she is the smaller one) he always looks out for her. It's not uncommon on a walk that he'll look back and wait for Sadie if she is lagging behind. We are so glad to have adopted Howie !!
Fuscia (now Scout): Thought you'd like a quick update on Scout. I snapped this picture of Scout and Azzura a few weeks ago. Scout is now almost 11 months old, fully potty trained and curious about everything. She follows her big "sister" everywhere and loves running around the backyard at full speed. She is the sweetest little dog! She's a great snuggler and loves putting her cheek close to mine and sitting absolutely still. The only thing un-beagley about her is that she hardly ever barks! She only barks when she's REALLY excited about something (usually when she wants to chase one of the cats or she's super excited about her walk) then she'll let out one of those really LOUD beagle howls, otherwise she just whines a bit. But right now she lets her big sister do all the "talking". Thank you for all the hard work you do placing these wonderful dogs in forever homes. I wish I knew how her siblings turned out. If they're anything like Scout, there's a wonderful pack of beagles out there!
Ruby Sue Wythe (now Lacey): Lacey is a very happy, sweet dog….you simply cannot be sad around her. She loves to go for long walks and play in her backyard and greets everyone with a wagging tail and a smile. She has moved into our home and our hearts and we are so grateful to have her as a part of our family.
Homer Hughes: The picture includes Addie who, like Homer, is extremely affectionate, very high energy, and very strong willed! They are very, very good friends - he likes Ambrose and Ingrid too, but they're more sedate. Homer is completing the first six weeks of obedience training and will start the next six week session week after next. He's up to a little over 80 pounds and there's not a bit of fat on him - and none of his ribs are showing! Since my new fence was installed, Homer has been safely secured in the backyard, but he's so settled in as a member of our family, that, unlike the first few weeks, he is content to be in the yard or in the house and be with the others, especially Addie, and shows little interest in roaming. Don't worry, I know he's a hound so I keep a very close eye on that! Homer is, yes, quite a handful, but he's also so very loving that his indiscretions, while sometimes so exasperating, are quickly forgotten. I don't for a moment regret he's here.
Emma Halifax: Emma has settled in quite nicely with us - she is a very sweet and loving girl! She loves playing in our fenced in yard and walks in the neighborhood. She is very friendly to everyone she meets - including dogs.
She is my second rescue Walker Hound and I couldn't be happier with Emmy!
Lacee Hughes (now Lacee Hood): Lacee is doing great. We love her sooo much!! She is the most vocal dog I have ever had and we love it. It makes her who she is.
She's a food hog and she still tips the food bowls over, but the other dogs appreciate her doing that, especially Angel, the Pomeranian. She loves her toys too - we call them her babies. She's got her own dog pillow and blanket. I tell her to get on her side of the bed, because she tried to sleep on mine, and she scoots over and puts her head in her pillow. It's so cute
Leroy is doing well also. He still has seizures but not often enough for medication. He just likes to sleep all day. He snores like no other dog I've ever seen...lol. Rich said we can never be without a beagle. Thank you for everything. You've blessed us with three great dogs!!
Bennet Hughes: Bennet came to us as a foster in March 2014, and we quickly fell in love with him. His gentle demeanor, big dark eyes, and warm snuggles won us over. We long thought that we would be a one-dog family, but my husband and I soon found that our hearts expanded in a way we hadn't expected. After a few weeks with Bennet we could hardly remember a time without him, and we knew that we had to make him a part of our family. These days, he spends most of his time napping, using his signature sad eyes to score treats, and following his sister Sidney around the house. His tail wags furiously in circles when you talk to him, so much so that we call him "copter butt." He's not much on toys, but he loves his pillows--he'll jump on the bed or couch and push them all into one big pile and then climb on top! He is such a sweet, happy guy, and we can't imagine our lives without him.
Paolo K George: Paolo transition into the house is a success. However, the first week was a little difficult. Paolo was very anxious. He was scared of everything, and would just to sit in one corner of the house and bite one of his paws, making a very weird and uncomfortable noise. He peed and pooped everywhere. And when we were cooking, he would go crazy trying to reach everything on the kitchen counter. But thankfully, things got better. Our other dog, Koko, helped Paolo a lot in his adjustment to the house. Paolo was constantly imitating Koko’s behaviors, like pretending they were sleeping when in reality they were begging, and playing with their toys when we were watching TV. And every time Paolo did something wrong like jumping, Koko growled at him, telling him that was a wrong thing to do. There were times where they tried to fight, but we controlled it with a “pet corrector” that works pretty well on them. For potty training, we started by taking Paolo out every two hours, adding more time to it every week. And every time Paolo was biting his paw and making that weird noise, I gave him a bone to chew. And no more paw biting so far. Now, everything is better. Paolo and Koko are good friends. They do everything together. They go out four times per day. They eat two times per day. They also eat lots of treats and share bone and toys. Sometimes there is some trouble between them, but “Pet corrector” comes to rescue them. Koko sleeps on one side of our bed, and Paolo at the other side in his crate. In the mornings, Koko gets up and sits next to Paolo’s crate, waiting for me to let Paolo out. Paolo loves to sleep on the bed in the mornings and on the couch in the afternoons. He is also getting more comfortable with the cat. Koko and Paolo get equal attention, making sure neither of them dominates more. Everything Koko gets, Paolo also gets it. They guard the house together and bark together. They also play in the creek behind our house, and I think Paolo got really sick because of it. But now he is much better. Koko is also learning from Paolo. Because of Paolo, Koko now knows how to chase the ball and squirrels.
Paolo has a story with a happy ending. Paolo finally found a home!
Viggo Howard (now Copper): Copper has been adjusting to his new home fairly well. He can be a handful at times but we've enrolled him in puppy classes (more like people classes...but you get the idea) and we've puppy proofed the house. Well, I'm not sure a home can truly be 100% puppy proof, so we watch him like a hawk! Laney (formally Hayden, BRSM) didn't really appreciate having Copper around at first. She had grown very attached to her big brother, Grant. She was very sad (as were we) when Grant lost his battle with cancer and passed away. However, she is accepting Copper into her world a little more each day. In fact, she has taught him how to relax and enjoy the sunshine, even though he's supposed to be outside to go potty! I, on the other hand, am currently locked in a battle for my favorite chair! We will try to keep you updated on Copper's progress as the weeks, months and years go by. Thank you all so very much for the work you do to rescue these wonderful dogs!
Diamond George (now Sadie): Since coming to her new home in Baltimore City almost a year ago, Sadie has flourished! She started off as a timid, unsure little girl, but is becoming more and more confident every day. Thanks to a neighborhood full of other dogs (many of which are beagles), and lots of friendly neighbors, she has plenty of opportunities to practice her social skills. Sadie loves her days spent taking long walks in the park sniffing, scenic car rides, going to the beach fishing, trips to visit her grand-humans in New York, and taking lots of naps. Sadie enjoys getting her belly rubbed, dancing to klezmer music, and rolling around in piles of laundry. She especially loves it when her human sings to her and throws a tennis ball around the house!
Putter Halifax (now Martin): Rough life!! As you can see he is very comfortable in his new home lol.
Marjorie Rutherford (now Maggie): For nine months, Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland has allowed us to foster Maggie in our home. We adopted her. Maggie, the sniffing hound whose tail wags every time there is a scent around! We have never had a beagle that wants to play with us as much as Maggie! She is a gentle hound, with obvious maternal instincts, and a friend. Thank you Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland for bringing Maggie into our lives!
Skip Hughes: We are thrilled with Skip. He's been with us a little over three weeks and is settling in nicely. He has had several anxious moments especially with his first trip to the vet with us, but with the help of a Thundershirt he did great. He now cuddles with us on the sofa and loves to have his ears rubbed. He enjoys the backyard and tries to keep up with our Jack Russell, Carter, and surprisingly enough he gives Carter a run for his money. He loves his chew toys and keeps himself occupied for a long period of time. Skip has brought us so much joy; he is such a sweet boy. We are so fortunate to have Skip; he has truly been a great addition to our family. Thank you for all the good work this organization does giving great dogs another chance and families an opportunity to adopt them.
Lil Preston (now Lillie): Lillie is a great addition. We are so happy and we think she is too. She is a lover, and her tail wags so much that sometimes we think it is going to fall off. The kids are in love with her. Mornings in our house used to be tough, but now the kids can’t wait to get up and dressed so that they can play with Lillie. Even Charlie, our elder beagle, is warming up to her. I actually captured a picture of her sharing his bed with him yesterday. We take her on daily walks and she snuggles with us at bedtime. Lillie loves to sunbathe, sleep on top of our clean clothes, and play with the kids. Thanks again for everything. We are very happy and we know that Lille is too.
Annabelle Hughes (now Annie): She is such a love and has adjusted really nicely with our family. She loves to give hugs and wants to cuddle all the time. We live in the woods so she is having a lot of fun barking at squirrels and other noises. Her favorite place to be is our window seat. She will stare out the window until she gets tired and then fall asleep in the sun. We love her!
Izzy Preston (now Mitzie): Things are going great with Mitzie. Here's a picture of Dave holding her. She loves to be picked up and held and then falls asleep while being carried around. She is a joy and we are all very, very happy. Mitzie is a loving, gorgeous girl and we are so glad to have her in our family.
Ambrosia Hughes (now Abby): Abby joined us in the winter of 2015 and instantly filled our home with her gentle but outgoing energy. It took her a few days to get used to the stairs, but she soon found herself following the family from room to room. She has been a great little sister to her beagle brother Josh, who we rescued several years ago. Josh is an older fellow, but the two play like puppies as they roll around and nibble on each other. We look forward to many years of Abby's friendly and playful personality.
Putter Halifax (now Martin): We first heard of Beagle Rescue from a friend who posted a story on Facebook. I reached out and talked to Donna who filled me in on Beagle Rescue and the dogs that were rescued. Donna did a great job matching us with the perfect dog that would get along with our other dogs. All of the volunteers we worked with were caring and went above and beyond to make sure the dogs found a good home. We changed Putter's name to Martin and he is getting along great with his two brothers and the rest of the family. He is affectionate, has learned to sit and come to the door if we shake the treats. Linda did a great job housebreaking him and he hasn't had any accidents. We love having Martin as part of the family and I think he loves being here.
Melton: We adopted Melton back in August 2008 and I believe he was 8 months old. He is now 9 yrs old going on 10 and one of the best, most affectionate, goofy dogs I've ever owned. Everyone loves him! He has been a big brother to many foster dachshunds who have come through our home since 2006. He's currently a big brother to 3 miniature dachshunds. He loves to chase the squirrels in our backyard and bark at them while they run across the power lines. He doesn't like thunderstorms or fireworks at all! He still has a pretty good amount of energy but claimed the recliner in our living room as his domain. He will look at you and whine if you're sitting in it.I just wanted to let you know how he is doing and we thank you for all the work you do.
Lucy Lou Baker: Lucy is wonderful! We are in Beagle heaven here. Ellie and Lucy are like two peas in a pod. Ellie was our spoiled only child, so it took her a few days to get used to having another pup around that got as much attention as she did. It was totally worth the pouting because Lucy is an amazing sister to Ellie. They run and play together, it's great and exactly what we wanted. That's not to say that Lucy hasn't upset things. She's our little wild child and needs her boundaries to make sure she doesn't get into trouble. I think she's catching on though. We're just grateful she gets along so well with Ellie and the cats. Everyone seems really happy.
Lady Caroline: We adopted Lady Caroline in early 2009. She was 4. Five years later, she’s 9 and doing fine!
Here she is, basking in the sunlight.
Fuscia (now Scout): It only took a few days for Scout to earn her new name! She constantly has her nose on the ground, under the furniture, in the closets, looking for adventure - and socks. She loves socks. Her big German shepherd "sister" Azzura (oddly enough the same name as her mom!) is a more than willing playmate. They can be found together running around the back yard chasing each other at full speed and taking turns destroying all the sticks they can put their mouths on. She has learned which cats want to play with her and which ones to leave alone. She's 5 months old now and about 95% potty trained which is great since she has taught herself how to climb over the baby gate we have to keep her in the kitchen.
She definitely keeps me on my toes! Twice daily walks are a must. And she's a real love bug. Beagles are such cuddlers! She sleeps in her bed next to mine and when the alarm goes off she's allowed up next to me to get that last 15 minutes of snuggle time before mom has to get ready for work.
Thank you for entrusting her to me. I really missed my old beagle buddy Charlie Brown who passed away last year of old age at 14 years. Scout has become a wonderful and much adored part of our family!
Bert Beagle: On January 19, 2015, we made the journey from Pennsylvania to Baltimore with Jed (who we adopted from BRSM in January 2011) to meet Bert Beagle. Bert was spending time at the Academy Hospital in a crate after being returned from a previous adopter and we were hoping to help out by fostering him. Before we knew it, we were on our way home with Bert. A few days later, I was pretty sure that he had found his forever home……..with us! We have since adopted him and he is now, without a doubt, in his forever home!
He is such a sweet, gentle soul. He loves to sit and look out the window, to take walks, to play with his squeaky toys, to take a nap in front of the fireplace, or to run in and out to the backyard with big brother Jed. I think Jed told him there are always biscuits when they come in, so they go in and out quite a bit!
We thank BRSM for rescuing these guys and giving them a chance for a life filled with love. It takes very special people to foster and do what all of you at BRSM do, day in and day out. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so very much! And a great big AROOOOOOO from Jed and Bert!
Luna: Luna is doing pretty good so far. She hasn't had any issues warming up to the new home. Even though she was super scared and afraid of everything, when she got comfortable she really came out of her shell. She does pretty well in terms of energy and is always very happy to get outside. I went out fishing and took her with and interfaced well with her surroundings. I have kept her on her old diet with the foster and pretty much got a pretty good potty schedule. With that said, if she has to potty she will not cooperate well. She takes a lot of time finding the spot she wants. When she does her business though she hasn't had issues keeping up with the light jog through the paths and woods out here. The picture must a testament to how happy she is. Her tail is just a blur, from wagging.
Jayda Hughes: Jayda has fast become a contented member of our fun family. Tia and Amelia--our two other beagles from BRSM--treated her as a long lost sister from the minute they met. And Jayda was just as thrilled with her two new sisters. All three beagles could soon be spotted as one big beagle lump, lounging together on any number of the dog beds or sofas around the house. Jayda has also become much more relaxed around people. She now greets all family members with a spunky wiggling hind end and even lets strangers pet her on her daily walks. We are so happy to have Jayda as part of our family, and we think she is equally happy.
Keifer Henderson (now Cody): Cody is bonding with all human and canine members of our family, including fellow Beagle Rescue alum, Bessie Roane. He loves going on long walks and snuggling on our laps. He is definitely a doer and loves to be involved in whatever is going on. We are so happy that he is a part of our family!
Beagleslee (now Beasley):
Hi Everyone- My name is Beasley (formerly Beagleslee.) I feel like the luckiest guy in the world and I let my mommy, daddy & big brother know every day how much I love and appreciate them. They tell me all the time that I’m such a good snuggler and they can’t believe what a sweetheart I am, after ALL that I’ve been through since being picked up in Kentucky in June. I’ve had every test imaginable, been fixed, spent almost 14 hours in a kennel on the drive to Maryland, stayed with 2 foster families, I’ve been on antibiotics for my ears & mouth, then had my teeth cleaned with 3 having to be removed, but I’m just as happy and as loving as ever. Eddie, my big brother, is also a beagle & we have the best time ‘hunting’ together on our walks, wrestling at least once a day, playing tag and guarding our yard. He’s really nice & shared his toys with me, before mommy & daddy bought me some of my very own. He even lets me nap on him several times a day, but of course when it comes to food, sharing goes out the window! During the summer, my favorite is our garden! Mommy laughs & calls me a little thief, but I just can’t help ‘sampling’ several tomatoes a day, even if it means climbing up through the cages to get the best red ones at the top. *YUM* I want to thank everyone at BRSM that made my adoption possible, THANK YOU, you guys are the best & I hope that all of my old roomies have the same good luck that I’ve had! Xoxo –Beasley
Tucker Caroline: Tucker came to live with us on December 23rd from West Virginia. He was not leash trained and very fearful of everything. It only took Tucker two days to figure out his leash and he warmed up to his new family fairly quickly. Tucker's favorite place is curled in bed between his new Mom and Dad! He also has an older four legged brother, Les, that he enjoys spending time with and following around the house! Tucker is a work in progress but he is fitting right in and we couldn't imagine our family without our Tuck-Tuck! Thank you, BRSM!
Azura Hughes (now Zuri): Zuri is now living in Arlington, VA with me and enjoys long walks (more like runs), sleeping, and of course her food! She is coming out of her shell a little more each day indoors. Outdoors, she loves keeping that nose to the ground like a real hound. She is very friendly with all the dogs in the neighborhood and is loved by all the people that meet her. She even met a couple of beagle buddies when we were at the park yesterday. She is such a sweet beagle and so happy she is in my life! Thanks!
Ginger Spice : We received a little update on Bambi & Ginger, who were both adopted over 5 yrs ago. Here are Bambi and Ginger, snuggling on the couch together. Ginger is wearing the stylish purple coat.
Star Baldwin (now Sammy): Sammy cleans Duke's ears and feet. At first she would steal each toy Duke would pick up. Now Duke is "speaking up" and getting toys back---but mostly they play tug of war his toys (that one will bring the other intentionally.) Quite interesting and fun to watch!!
Thank you!! I know it was the right decision for me.
John Lemon: John waited 2 years for his forever home and the wait was worth it. He got a great home. Here's what his new dad has to say: Johnny is doing very well. We had our second vet visit over the weekend to make sure his system is handling his meds well. All good on that front. His dosage will be increased a bit within the next few days as he's still having occasional panic attacks. Aside from that he seems to be all settled in and is content with his routine and friends. His housebreaking is also going well and he is once again able to have the run of the apartment during the day.
I'm certainly happy to have him here and he was totally spoiled by everyone over the holidays. His dog walker even made him a winter coat.
Chou Chou Floyd (now Elle): When we first laid eyes on the pictures of Chou Chou (now Eleanor/"Elle") in October 2014, we had that same special feeling that Lonnie Amelia (now Franklin) brought out in us in April 2013. After six long weeks of unexpected, but necessary, medical care, Elle came to us looking scared, exhausted, and unhealthy. Less than one month later, she has already far exceeded our expectations. Among other health improvements, her heart rate has increased from 60 to 80 beats per minute. Best of all, Franklin has welcomed her into our family and made it possible for us to adopt instead of foster.
Elle's resiliency in overcoming and learning to manage her ongoing medical issues is an inspiration to all of those around her - both canine and human. We relish the opportunity to continue to watch her grow and have already forgotten what life was like before she rescued us!
Champ Hughes (now Dexter): Dexter is such a sweet boy - so full of energy and fun. We are so thankful we were able to add him to our family. Oakley has learned to like his little brother. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and a blessed new year.
Valla Hughes (now Daisy): We met Valla/Daisy in October and knew right away she belonged with us. She is enjoying her new family and playing lots of games with her younger sister Piper. She also is happy to just sit and cuddle with anyone who asks. Daisy is a great addition to our family and we wish to thank Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland for letting us adopt this wonderful little lady.
Licki Lu Hughes (now LuLu): Lulu has adjusted very well to our new home! She loves to follow us around the house, snuggle up at night, and go for walks around the neighborhood. She misses us while we aren't home and we miss her too! Lulu brings up much happiness and joy, and we forgot what it's like to live without her! We are excited to see how well she travels and gets along with our families' dogs as we travel for the holidays! We are very thankful for the opportunity to adopt Lulu!
Buzz Baldwin (now Kevin): "Little” Buzz was supposed to be our 2nd Foster dog. After a successful 1st try--we grabbed the “adorable goofball” as our next chance. He got a long so well with his new brother Hershey (12yr lab) and sister/grandma Roxy (16yr beagle mix). However, the human Garcias-- Dad and girls protested ever letting this handsome furball go. He just wants to be with you--in the bathroom, …”hey is that you in the shower? Just checking!” He knocks (scratches) on doors to let you know-he wants in! And his little trick also works to open the cabinet doors. The prized trash can was retrieved; however, resident bully Alpha crippled granny dog Roxy got all the old fajita meat and old cheese to herself--and all the messy poo too.? Buzz also likes to jump up high--like a circus dog onto my side table so he can see outside. I guess I can buy new picture frames! So, good Buzz has a little alter ego--we call “Kevin” when he is naughty. He has the body of Kevin Hart , Mall Cop-which unfortunately hasn’t been whittled down with all the love and treats since he joined us!
Mickey Hughes: Mickey arrived at my door as a foster on a cold and rainy January night. In addition to being heart worm positive with a difficult treatment ahead, he was incredibly anxious and fearful. During our early walks around the neighborhood, he would crawl with his tail tucked underneath him and hit the ground with every noise or passerby. His vet believed his behavior was consistent with being an abandoned hunting or kennel dog. While the early days required much patience as Mickey learned domestic life, he responded immediately to a kind voice and loving gestures giving us the encouragement to carry on. It was clear Mickey really wanted to trust people and be a family member. It didn't take long until he stole my heart and I knew he was here to stay. Through positive reinforcement, Mickey's confidence has grown exponentially. Mickey now bounces out of the house every morning for his walk, and exudes the joy of a puppy. He thrives in the company of a motley crew of canine friends and spends many days with an older lab who calms his separation anxiety and has taught him to play with toys and give kisses. He is still *all* beagle and as mischievous as they come, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you, BRSM, for saving this little soul with a true heart of gold!
Bouncer George (now Artie): Bouncer is doing very well. It turns out that he loves cats, which was really the only concern we had. We're making good progress with house training. Bouncer and our older beagle get along very well and spend most of their time chasing each other around the house and yard, or sleeping in a little pile. They're adorable together. Suffice to say, we love Bouncer. Thank you for letting Bouncer become a part our family!
Uno: Uno was found in early 2011 tied to a dumpster in Virginia. Thankfully, BRSM stepped in and saved him. He is is remarkably sweet and pleasant, but also remains quite skittish (especially around trash trucks - go figure). Somehow, despite his demure nature, however, he manages to be in complete control of our household. Unie enjoys smelling and snacking and sees no reason to wait for sunrise to get up and going on both. He has a very broad definition of food (mmm, crumbled drywall, anyone?) which has caused a bit of beagle bulge and his uncle to dub him Sir Cumference. His blonde eyelashes are a hit around the neighborhood, and passing cars have stopped more than once to get a better glimpse of his cute self and ask questions about him. He is truly a wonderful ambassador for his breed. We are so grateful to BSRM for saving our best friend and bringing him to us!
Lemon Henderson (now Sophie Blue): Thank you for all you do! I know some days are harder than others. I wanted to share this pic of Sophie formerly Lemon. She is a happy and fun pup who LOVES her kid! Soph dressed up and took her Kid to Petsmart for a photo.
P.S. Thank you for rescuing our pup so we could choose her to be ours.
Gloria Henderson (now Bea): Gloria, now called Bea or Beagley, is super sweet and coming out of her shell more each day. She is happiest playing in the yard o r taking walks and her confidence is growing. Our lab mix, Benny, loves her so much and he's a good companion to her as well. We couldn't be more pleased!
Ace King George: We kept the name Ace and he has settled in really well. He and his step-brother, Jax (2yo black lab), have great fun chasing each other around the yard and selecting sticks for tug-of-war. He is a good snuggler and with a gentle touch of his paw he reminds you that he jumped on the couch and snuggled in for a 30 minute petting session and 10 minutes isn't enough.
Quinn Charles: This is Quinn Charles (in the pink harness) who we adopted last December! She is doing super well and loving life! It's a rough life lounging on mom's nice couch all morning with her brother!
Carley Henderson (now Atlas):
We've seen an incredible transformation in Atlas since we brought her home. She has adjusted well to our lifestyle and is learning quickly in her training classes! She and our other beagle, Chapo, are like two peas in a pod. Atlas' demure, gentle demeanor and agile, slender build is a striking contrast to the large, boisterous and attention-loving Chapo. Chapo has already showed her the ropes. They spend their days napping and playing together, chewing up toys, hiding bones from one another behind pillows and in corners, chasing squirrels (well.... trying to), sniffing (and sometimes tasting) street trash, surfing counters for prospective snacks, and getting into general mischief. She's much more nimble than Chapo and seems to enjoy making Chapo look sluggish while she runs laps around him and clears couches 3 times her height. She's such a sweet pup and we couldn't be happier. She's one of us now!
Angel Charles: Here is a picture of my beagle rescue dog, ANGEL CHARLES (now known as Angel Charles Widows). She truly is a
SUCCESS story. I only had Angel for 6 weeks when she bolted when I fell over on some uneven ground. She was gone for 28 hours and I was devastated, as you can imagine. BRSM volunteers were a tremendous help with putting up flyers, etc. and were about to bring in Dogs Finding Dogs when a miracle happened - Angel found her way home through the woods the next night and to put it mildly, she was ecstatic to finally be home where she belonged. I will forever be grateful for the volunteers who helped and gave me such wonderful support.
Lupe Hughes (now Maggie): Maggie is really loving life here with us. We took her for a visit to her new Vet for a check up to make sure all her infections are gone. She still needs one last dose for the hookworms and ringworms. Everything else is very good. Maggie is learning to take treats from our hands. Usually she wants us to put it down and she will eat it when she's ready. Which has to be pretty fast with Sadie lingering close by. LOL She can run in and out of the house as she pleases, so we haven't had any accidents. Sadie and Maggie love to cuddle together and they do sleep together. The picture of them in the truck was the ride home from Beagle Bash. They passed right out. LOL She will have her first spa treatment at the end of the month. I'm sure she'll do well. She sits and lets me clean her ears, massage her and brush her. :D We are so happy we had the chance to adopt her. One of the best decisions we've ever made. :D Thank you for all that you do.
Jack Ritter: We are so delighted with our BRSM boys, Jack and Morgan. They are so affectionate, calm, well-tempered, honest and really appreciate being in a caring home. We constantly comment that we don’t know who is luckier: them or us. But when you see them smile, play, or rest totally at ease, it’s just a wonderful feeling.
Cedar Hughes (now Darby): What a couple of happy beagle buddies we have. Eddie (formerly Edward Ridgely), and Darby (on the left) have worked there way deep into our hearts and home. They enjoy their cozy beds and belly rubs. Many an hour is spent in the yard, nose to the ground and baying at the wind. They are a right couple of beagles they are! We wouldn't trade them for the world. Thanks BRSM for being there for them and us.
Shyloh Charles: Sadly, Shyloh, a laid back beagle, passed away in late spring 2014. We adopted him with Morgan and they were like husband and wife. She was the spunky, barky one and he was the quiet gentleman. In the picture, Morgan on the left and Shyloh on the right. We still have a terrier we inherited but of all the dogs we ever had, Shy was one of a kind - the sweetest, most loyal beagle we ever had. We would have had him 10 years in Oct. The vet thought he was about 15. He had some kind of episode and was more or less paralyzed the day he died. Morgan passed away a couple years ago of cancer.. We appreciate the work you do to keep this wonderful breed happy and healthy.
Shadow Baldwin (now Sammy): Sammy is a dream! He is already a part of our family. He had lost some weight while in the shelter and he is a picky eater. So we have taken to making our own Sammy food; chicken, vegetables and sweet potatoes. Now he dances all over the kitchen while I mix up his dinner every night. He also loves to give kisses to everyone, but he shares little nibbles just for me! He was having some neurological problems with his hips and back legs when he arrived, but he is significantly better. The vet even rechecked him he was doing so well, and she agrees there is a marked improvement! He is also learning to use his new deaf doggie collar so we can "call" him when we need too. And has visited our wonderful groomer Walter twice and they are becoming fast friends. Thank you for rescuing the odd one, "the poodle." Our lives are enormously better with Sammy.
Beth Halifax: From the very beginning, we’ve had no problems with Beth and our other dog and two cats getting along. We’ve had no problems at mealtime and Beth eats all of her food at every meal. The two dogs don’t bother each other at all during meals. Abby knows where her bowl is and Beth knows where hers is. Our yard is huge so she loves exploring and she loves our evening walks. We have a bunny who keeps showing up in our backyard. I always make sure the bunny isn’t in the yard before I let them out. The funny thing is that Beth is oblivious to the scent of bunny, whereas Abby is sniffing all over.
John and I are so happy that we have Beth and are giving her all the love she deserves. She’s a great little girl and has adjusted very well.
Lucy Mills: Lucy is a total "love bug" and gets along really great with our other beagle, Sasha. She loves to cuddle on the bed and wakes me up 6:30 every morning snuggling my neck and wagging her tail, like "come on mom, it's breakfast time". She loves to take the basket of toys outside every evening after dinner and run around like a nut pulling all of the toys out of the basket. We are still working on coming through the back door, but seems to be improving since there is always a treat waiting for her. She definitely has made this her home and is opening up a little more each day. We just love her dearly and feel very blessed to have rescued such a sweet, loving little girl. Thank you for this opportunity.
Skipper Henderson : Skipper is doing great! He loves to eat fruits and vegetables, though he is not fond of lettuce. He is kind to his beagle sister Jane. I think he knows this is his forever home and he's at ease now.
Satchel Rock: Hello, my name is Satchel. I am about 6 ys old and I've been with my forever family for 4 of those years, and I am a beagle's beagle.
I live with my humans, Mike and Stacey and my beagle brother Barkley, who I quickly let know I was the alpha. Luckily he didn't mind, and we've been inseparable ever since.
Like I said, I am a beagle's beagle. Leave food out and I will get to it. Ever "misplace" a whole loaf of bread? It's like I can't help myself. I have to inhale the food as fast as possible. But my downfall is I can be coerced into doing most tasks with just a Milk Bone - even taking a bath. Ugh.
I love being outside and going on walks, sniffing everything. My favorite are scent walks, where I'm allowed to lead the way and follow any scent I find. I am high energy and very adept at finding gross items my humans wish I would leave alone, like that mouse my humans wouldn't let me keep. I think they were just jealous.
Like most beagles, I am very intelligent, and a little stubborn. I don't care for games like fetch or performing tricks. I like a challenge and this can put a bit of a strain on my human relationships. Put me in the back yard for a few minutes? Well I climb fences, dig under them, or just open the latch and strut out. It was advised that I should be kept in a crate until I settled into my new home, but I don't do small spaces. Mike bought me a 6'x6'x4' chain link fence enclosure. I wasn't a fan, and so began a game of chess, or at least chess moves for me, and checkers for my humans. The first day I pushed the chain link away from the frame and slid out. The humans cable tied the the chain link to the frame tight, the next day I broke the cable ties and slid out again. The humans doubled up the cable ties. I couldn't break that, so I climbed the 4' fence and was out. The humans responded by adding a roof to the fence. The next day I opened the gate door. The humans responded by bungee-cording it shut. I noticed the hinges of the door weren't tight so I pushed them out and was free. The next day the hinge was tightened. The humans thought they won, but I had them right where I wanted. I proceeded to manipulate the chain link and bend it so that I made a hole of twisted metal in the middle of the fence and got through. The next day the enclosure was disassembled and I had free reign of the house ever since.
BRSM said I have the "markings of a party beagle." It's completely true. Whenever we have guests I make sure to make my rounds and garner as much attention as possible. I love humans. Even more so if I can get them to rub my belly. I am especially fond of the ladies. Mike said I need to be a little more subtle, and that I tend to be a little to forward with my affections. I love kids too. I never mind when they poke, or prod, or pull me. I've even been known to fraternize with cats (just don't tell the fellas, if that got out it would ruin my reputation).
Maple Wilson (now Luchita): Dear BRSM Family,
We had so much fun this week end.... we went for a bunch of walks and smelled everything and stopped and scratched our backs in the grass.... we played in the back yard and pounced on the hostas...I know there's something under there! (My new Mom will send you a picture of me peeking out from the hostas... I'm just too cute)...My Dad makes yummy chicken soup (just a little broth and chicken on my food :) .... then we went to go meet my new Grandma and had lunch with her in Reston Town Center and soooo many people came up to me and said how precious I was and my new Mom told them all about Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland and my Grandma fell in love with me and let me jump on her bed...(She should adopt a brother or sister for me)... Then we went to Petsmart and got a little name tag to put on my collar so everyone will know where I live now and also got some squeeky toys and treats... then we went home and went for another walk with my big brother and boy I am tired... I miss you and love you and my new family loves me very much.
Maple sugar... but now they call me "Luchita" :) and I'm learning a few words in Spanish. :)
Luke George: Luke has been doing well. It took him a few weeks of adjustment time but he is doing well and he is spoiled. He loves water as we have a little pool out back. We have a lot of outings planned for the summer. He goes to the dog park with his beagle sister Abby at least once a week (as long as its not to hot outside.) He loves to lay on the back of the couch to watch when we come in. He really enjoyed his first Easter. The Easter Bunny came to see Abby and Luke. All in all, Luke is fitting in very well in our home. He sleeps in bed every night with my son and he has his spot on the couch and Abby has hers.
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Morgan Jackson: It's so sad that Morgan passed away a couple of weeks ago. She was acting funny/strange. So we took her to the vet and found out she had cancer. The Vet said that it had gotten in her blood so there was nothing we could do. I feel very lucky to have had her for the time I did. The house feels very empty. We loved her so.
David Ridgely (now Louie Bluie): We could not have picked a better friend for Walter, even though we worried at first because of the size difference. They are absolute play monsters and they LOVE each other. However, we do think Louie convinced some kind soul that he was a beagle when he is really partly some other kind of hound too. We call him the Louisiana Lemon Hound.
Sweet Tater Pie (now Buddy): When we adopted from BRSM about a 1 1/2 yrs ago, we got a very sickly boy that had been named "Tater". We are so grateful BRSM rescued him, and started him on a path to healing. Heartworm is an amazingly expensive disease; in addition, you have to limit the dog's activities.
But, we stuck with it, and have been blessed with a wonderful friend. We call him Buddy; he has enriched our lives and our retirement! Thanks to each and every one of you!
Fiona (formerly Rosalee): I adopted Fiona in the spring of 2013 to replace my lemon beagle Wish. Fiona is very individual. She is friendly when she wants to be and hides in the closet when she wants privacy. When she wants to be sociable she makes a flying leap to my lap to become a lap dog. During storms she obeys the weatherman by going to a small inside room without windows. When I first brought her home she wore a path around the inside edge of privacy fence. She tried to climb a domed doghouse and slid off. Now she prowls the yard as a mighty hunter of geckos, frogs and bugs. She is camera shy which made her unhappy at the Beagle Bash where lots of folks had digital cameras. With the passing of a bigger beagle she became alpha dog. That just means she has first choice of any food that falls on the floor. Fiona is also a search dog. When we searched a neighborhood for a lost dog, Fiona sniffed every mailbox and yard and barked at other dogs. She is loyal to her furry friends. If another beagle objects to nail clipping Fiona will bark at me to stop bothering her friend. She often sleeps with me but wants me to pet her before letting either of us go to sleep. Sometimes she sleeps with her eyes open but not looking at anything. As I write about her I stop, pet and love her instead. She is a wonderful beagle and great find. Thank you to her foster for letting me adopt her.
Marco: We have had Marco for a year and a half now. He is doing really well. He is a great dog. He and Ceelie Charles get along really well. She is his princess. He follows her around and makes sure her ears and runny eyes are clean. Marco still loves his toys. He runs around the house and yard with them. He has been a great new addition.
Chase Upshur: Chase is doing remarkable well. He has been to the Vet just for a Well Being Check-up and for the shots he needed. He enjoys running around the yard like a nut, he's eating real well (Kibbles N Bits) or if we give him some can food (Pedigree) since it's soft for his teeth.
Mr. Wiggles (now Freddie): Just a note to let you know that Freddie is doing very well, and has put on weight as well as acquiring some self-confidence. He is loved by all in our family, and (kind of) by our pug, Cleo (Cleo wants to be the boss, and Freddie basically lets her be the boss).
Thank you again for helping bring him into our lives!
Geordi Nottoway:
Geordi is a lovable, playful guy. He is SO smart. He figured out how to use the lazy susan cabinet in my kitchen to get to loaves of bread on the counter! He hoards toys so that Dude, his beagle brother, will come play with him. He loves long walks, belly rubs and gives great kisses. What won me over though was on the first full day I had him, I wanted to take him for a car ride, and he refused to get in the car. I knew it was because he had found home and didn't want to leave. He will be with me for life :)
Janis Joplin (now Schatzi): Here is a photo I took recently at a park after she went in the pond. She met and played with some nice dogs on that walk. Schatzi will be 2 in June. She is the sweetest, most adorable beagle ever. My son, Christian, is 21, and he is crazy about her. We take her on long hikes. She has truly made our family complete. We loved her before we got her just from her photo and video. Schatzi has exceed our expectations. She went through her puppy stage and kept us up, but we loved it. Now, we can't get her out of bed in the morning. She sleeps under the covers with her head on my pillow. Thank you so much for giving us Schatzi.
Weber Upshur:
Weber is so sweet and loving and eager to please! He's already part of the family! We love his energy and friendliness and we are all entertained by his loud "BARROOOOOOOs." We LOVE him so much!
Bailey Downs: Bailey is wonderful. Better than wonderful! She is all settled in and part of the family. We can’t imagine ever being without her. No accidents now – she just needed to set up her “spots” and routine and get over all the foreign scents. No barking or howling. Her nose gets her in a tiny bit of trouble, but we know to keep an eye on her. She follows me everywhere, so if she is suddenly not with me, then she is up to something. Bailey is getting lots of walks with us, so she has even lost a tiny bit more weight and we see more of her “girlish” figure. She goes gleefully into her crate in order to get a special recipe frozen Kong – and she runs so energetically into it that the entire crate slides! She isn’t in there long since MWF she is out with Jordan and Sat and Sunday with us – so Tuesday and Thursday are her longer days (minus a mid day walk) but she sure loves it. She is super spoiled between all the TLC she gets and her special bacon broth soaked elk bones and the aforementioned Kong treats and she gets flax seed in her dog food for her dry skin and to make her coat shine – so she even loves the extra nuttiness of that. All of our neighbors love her and she even has dog buddies. She is so sweet. She is never the barking dog outside, but is the one who loves everyone. We are so happy and so blessed to have her! We cannot comprehend for a second that her original owner would have even considered taking this wonderful dog to the shelter! Now, the hardest part is knowing that I can only save one and that there are other equally loving and amazing dogs who are being sent to shelters! We are so grateful to Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland for completing our family. Bailey is beyond loved and we have you all to thank for bringing her into our lives.
Bonnie Baldwin (now Bonnie Belle): I started fostering Bonnie in October 2012 and adopted shortly thereafter. While with you guys, she had one cancerous lump removed and within her first 8 months with me, she had two additional cancer lumps removed. However, Bonnie will be cancer free for ONE YEAR in June! So I just wanted to send a follow up picture. Here is Miss Bonnie Belle (formally Bonnie Baldwin) and her brother Sherlock sun bathing.
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12/30/13: I wanted to send a picture of my entire beagle family. But three beagles don’t sit together and look in the same direction at one time. Here is the picture of Bonnie that I adopted October 2012. She is an absolutely amazing dog.
Bonnie had one mammary cancer lump removed while she was with you guys and two more removed in her first 9 months of being with me. When she went back for her second surgery with my veterinarian, the veterinarian removed her entire mammary gland in June 2013 and this has been Bonnie’s longest stretch being cancer free. Now Bonnie is enjoying the cozy and cancer free life. She likes chewing on bones and laying in the sun but her favorite pastime is belly rubs. Every day begins and ends with Bonnie kisses. Her brother, Sherlock, is still trying to get her to play with tug-a-war with him and I think one day she will. Bonnie also has a foster sister, Copper, who is blind, but she is more of Bonnie’s pace and they bond over sleeping together.
Seraphina (now Godiva): Here she is at 5 months. A handful, but a sweetheart. We all are in love with her.
Jenna George (now Zoey): I rescued Zoey from BRSM last November after my previous beagle, Paige, past away all too abruptly. Zoey has come a long way from being a nervous and frightened puppy to a dog that just wants play and cuddle. And eat and eat and eat... She goes to the dog park on a regular basis and she is the kind of dog that gets all of the other dogs excited to play. She loves to be chased!
Of course I miss Paige but I'm so happy I was able to give Zoey a good home where she is loved.
Someday soon I hope to be able to rescue another beagle from BRSM so Zoey can have a friend, other than Scratchy the cat.
Frankie Baldwin: We kept his name because he is older and we didn’t want to change everything for him. He seems to be doing well. He absolutely loves our backyard. He goes in and out of the house all day long and loves chasing the bunnies and birds. He loves having his spot on the couch and looking out the window as we come home.
Frankie is still getting used to the house rules and not jumping up at us, but he and our toddler have some learning to do regarding each other. I am sure it is just a matter of time and patience. Frankie is getting his first bath and nail grooming tomorrow so it should be an interesting afternoon.
Rocky Baltimore (now Jax): We absolutely love him! We have re-named him Jax and it really seems to fit him. Since we brought Jax home, he has been nothing but a joy to have around! He is a complete lap dog, and has taken to climbing in my lap in the evenings to watch TV. He has two canine brothers, Harley, who is the other Beagle Maryland rescue and Bear a malamute. Jax and Harley have quickly become best buds. They share the couch most days, sleeping it away, and LOVE to chase each other everywhere. Bear was a little wary at first, but he is coming around and Jax absolutely LOVES him and continually tries to get him to play. We’ve come a long way in getting him house trained, and in the last few weeks has had almost no accidents in the house, he is very smart. He is definitely a hound and within the first few nights at home, managed to fence a opossum almost every night for a week. Thankfully the opossum has decided to take his nightly travels by another route. He is a digger and a chewer, but so far he’s only dug holes in the middle of the yard, he probably hears the moles, and he hasn’t chewed on any furniture –knock on wood – just shoes and clothes. He’s beginning to learn the finer points of treats and he’s learned very quickly after he goes outside he’ll get a treat and if he runs to the goodie cabinet, he’s likely to get a treat as well. Harley’s been a wonderful teacher, and Jax is picking up all of Harley’s tricks. He’s also beginning to learn basic commands like sit and fetch and drop it (which comes in really handy when he goes after shoes). As you can see from the attached pictures, his second favorite thing to do is sleep on the couch!
Kristoff Hughes (now Bruce Wayne): We renamed him Bruce Wayne since he is a charmer, but always finds his way into trouble, much like the comic book character, Bruce Wayne AKA Batman. He is a very fast learner and was (mostly) housebroken pretty quickly! He is a big chewer (on bones, great. On shoes, not so great) and absolutely LOVES toys. He loves them so much he's always trying to bring them outside with him. He also loves to play fetch. He also loves to eat poop. That's really the biggest behavior issue we're dealing with right now. We're working on the "leave it" command with varying levels of success. I think our next step is having him on the leash even in the back yard when going potty.
He gets along very well with our older Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and they love to cuddle each other at night. Bruce is a big lovebug just like his sister. He also is a major chow hound and will try to pull the food right off your plate! He is smart, sometimes too smart. He found out he could climb on the chair to get onto the kitchen table once so we always keep a close eye on him.
Overall, he's a very good family dog and has adjusted to home life very very well. We're pretty sure he was NOT a family pet before us given some of his mannerisms and how he behaved with different things (very familiar with crates, didn't take much to crate train him), very unsure about things like couches, beds, etc., always wanted to be outside for the first 2 weeks and we literally had to drag him inside during the polar vortex. He just seemed really unsure about being inside like he wasn't used to it. Now he runs around like he owns the place!
He LOVES going on walks through the neighborhood. We have really been trying to make sure he is familiar with the area because he got out the front door twice now. Once was a snowday and I was shoveling. He slipped out when I was walking outside and ran up and down the street and played in the snow. We quickly learned he needed to be kept in the crate or held whenever the door was opened. So then I come home late from work one night (8 pm on a Friday) and he slips out the front door because my husband didn't have a hold on him and wasn't watching him. Thankfully both times I was able to call him and scoop him up to carry him inside. The second time was a real scare since it was dark and he took off running. I couldn't see where he went, but he came when we brought out his favorite squeaky toy. Thank goodness! We got him a pet ID tag from this network that sends out alerts to vets, facebook, etc. but hopefully he won't give us the slip again.
Overall, he's very high energy but when he settles down he loves to cuddle. He keeps us on our toes and we love him (good and bad, although I really could do without the eating of the poop).
He doesn't really like to sit still long enough for us to get pictures of him but we did get a couple which I am sharing with you now. :-)
Mason Monroe: Mason is about 3.5 years old now. When we first adopted him, he was skittish around other dogs. He did not want to engage them. He also had some high anxiety and did not like to be left alone. That is all past now and he loves to engage other dogs and is no longer anxious about anything.
Mason has something other than Beagle in him. We think it is Jack Russel Terrier, but there must be something else still because his legs are quite long. He loves to run. I take him running for 3 to four miles twice a weak. He is a great dog and loyal friend.
Suzie Amelia: We are happy to say that Suzie is adjusting well to her new home and shows improving health. She gets along with our other dogs, particularly Bella, who we have concluded thinks of her as her mother. Bella is our more assertive and aggressive dog, who prevented us from taking in our last foster, Ruby. So it has been surprising to see her let Suzie take over whichever bed she chooses, and on a recent trip to the dog park, place herself between Suzie and some larger dogs, growling at them, even though they did not appear aggressive. Suzie loves running out with the other dogs to take care of her waste necessities since she has learned that she can join them when the treats are handed out when she returns, though she sometimes heads for the pantry before going outside, particularly on cold mornings when she would prefer just to get her reward!
Samuel Clemens: I just adore Sammy. He's my little baby. He is sweet and stubborn and timid and cuddly all rolled up into one. He loves his sister Bette, tolerates his feline friend named Neko, loves to eat - basically has a pretty good life. My husband and I take him to the beach every other weekend. He gets so excited every time we say "beach" - he actually prances and does a little jig with his front paws. Truly adorable. We love him dearly.
Alouette: When Alouette was rescued in 2007, she had a severe case of glaucoma. Her eyes did not improve on the treatment with medicines, and the veterinarian determined she was unable to see at all. At the time she was very skittish / anxious, and the vet believed this could be due to pain from her condition. At the vet's suggestion, Alouette underwent a procedure to remove her eyes, which turned out wonderfully. She became calmer, happier, comfortable with our other dogs, and able to navigate our entire house and backyard without any assistance. She even enjoyed the trips to the dog park. Attached is a photo of her with with her best buddy, Buckley (another rescue). Sadly, Alouette had developed cancer in 2013. After a hospitalization and drug treatment, her condition initially improved. Unfortunately, there was no lasting cure and Alouette passed away a few weeks later. But she knew complete love and happiness for 6 years.
Crystal Hughes: Hi everyone. This is Crystal. I wanted to let you know how happy I am in my new home with my new family. I have a plush bed that I like to lay in that’s right in the living room where all the action is. The couch is even softer, but I only sleep up there in the middle of the night when no one can catch me. Every day I go for a walk in the neighborhood and check out all the new smells and I also like to lie down in the backyard and munch on a rawhide bone. I’ve learned that I will always get a treat if I ask to go out into the backyard, and I even get one if I just go out and turn right around to come back in. My family is always happy to rub my ears and my belly and give me hugs.
Edward Ridgely: What a couple of happy beagle buddies we have. Eddie, on the right, and Darby (formerly Cedar Hughes) have worked there way deep into our hearts and home. They enjoy their cozy beds and belly rubs. Many an hour is spent in the yard, nose to the ground and baying at the wind. They are a right couple of beagles they are! We wouldn't trade them for the world. Thanks BRSM for being there for them and us.
Sonnet Hughes: She became a part of the family the same day we got her, knowing what she can get up on and get away with! She loves the snow and taking walks and laying on the bed and couch. We have now taken her to the dog park a few times she love it, she runs to her hearts content and usually gets a few dogs to run with her. Of course she is the fastest and the cutest one. She and Jake play well together, both pulling at times on the same toy. She has captured our hearts and Jakes. We think she adopted us.
Posie: It's been almost 6 years this spring since you rescued Posie for us. A lot has changed in her world. She also rescued another beagle who is now her brother, Ike. They are best of friends. She now has two human sisters who simply adore her and she does them. We moved to NC with a fenced in beagle proof backyard with lots of squirrels. Jackpot!! Thanks again for our sweet Posie.
Reilly Ridge: Reilly might be a jet-setter, but she's a southern girl at heart. She lost her home during Hurricane Katrina. Then she moved to Virginia to be with her new forever family in 2005. Reilly spends vacations in North Dakota, playing with her human nephew. The two are looking out the window, waiting for the cold to go away so they can go out and chase the cows. Now, she and her family will be moving to the United Kingdom. Life is never boring.
Poki Rock(now Jed): Update: 1/17/14: Three years ago today, my mom and dad came from Pennsylvania to pick me up and bring me to my forever home. It has been a great 3 years and they just LOVE me! My mom said she remembers you saying that you would like Poki Rock (my previous name) to go to a home where he could sleep in bed. She laughs about that many nights when she comes to bed and I have her pillows! So don’t worry about me….I not only get to sleep in bed, I get to pick my spot. I have been so good in the house that I can go wherever I want even when they are not home. Sometimes I even go back to bed when they leave. Mom retired about 2 years ago so we spend a lot of time together. She has been working on my dad to let her try fostering, but he hasn’t given in yet, and I kind of enjoy being an only child. But, mom says I could adjust…..we just need to convince Dad. Attached are some pictures of me enjoying my home. Mom says we need to thank special people like you who look out for us and make sure we get to have a forever home. So THANK YOU to you, my foster mom, for all that you did for me. We made a donation so that in a small way we can help you to help others like me get healthy and find their forever homes. Love, Jed
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2011: We adopted Jed (formerly Poki Rock) on January 16, 2011. We changed his name to Jed as he reminded us of Jed Clampett. Jed is now a millionaire; measured of course by the most important things in life, like hugs, kisses, and love!
We came to BRSM after we lost our 12 year old beagle, named Jake, to a battle with thyroid carcinoma. When we came upon the BRSM website, and entered through Jake, we knew our next beagle was waiting for us there. And indeed, he was. I actually think he rescued us!
Jeddy has surpassed our expectations. In the weeks that he has been with us, he is adapting well and has become a very much loved member of the family. When we first brought him home, he was not sure what to make of the steps and was quite afraid of them. He was reluctant to come up the steps to get in the house. Now he runs toward the house and flies up the steps so fast, I’m afraid he’ll run right into the door!
He is adapting well to his crate and is now going in with just a treat. After eating his treat, he still howls a little, but is getting better. We have a pet sitter who comes twice a week to walk him around the lunch hour, so he gets plenty of exercise. He seems to love the back yard and I am anxious to see him as the weather breaks and he can really enjoy the scents and smells of the warmer seasons. He goes for a walk every night before bed and snuggles against one of us all night long.
We know he is getting more comfortable because just yesterday as my husband and I were standing talking by the kitchen table, he jumped (in one leap!) from the floor to the table to get some food. I remember r
Becker Hughes (now Pilot):
I would love to tell you about Becker, who is now named Pilot (though we've kept Becker as his middle name). We absolutely adore him! He is the sweetest boy!! He now has two "mommies" because my 17 year old daughter, Cayleigh, and I "fight" over him.Pilot is not wanting for love, attention, affection, and good food. He enjoys sleeping in our bed with us at night and likes to curl up very close. He has a full wardrobe of sweaters to keep him warm and naps in my office with our other dogs when I work (I work at home) or on my daughter's bed while she does her homework or watches TV. He still is fearful of many things, as he was when he first arrived here, but we're working hard to help him feel comfortable and secure. We hope that over time he'll see that he is finally safe from that scary world out there. Though he's fearful of many things (loud noises, sudden movements, etc.), he seeks us for comfort and likes to sit very close to us, which we, of course, relish. He is as precious as they come. As my daughter always says, "he is perfect!" One of his favorite things to do is go for walks. We take him as often as we can. Nose to ground, he sniffs to his heart's content. He tends to walk more and sniff less when we walk him with our other dogs (he wants to keep up with them). Otherwise, he is in his full beagle glory (nose down, tail wagging!).
Jackie Ridgely:
She is doing just fine and beginning to go potty outside most of the time. She hasn't chewed anything and seems to be a real lap dog. She doesn't think Oodie (new brother) should get any attention at all. All the love has to go to her. If Oodie is in his bed relaxing and she wants to play she just stands in front of his bed and barks until he get's up and plays. Friday night she wanted to play at 1:00 a.m. so she climbed all over me until I got up and played with her. Punishment for going to bed too early, I suppose. Anyhow, I'm really enjoying her. She is a delight. I bought her a sweater so she wouldn't mind going outside so much. I think she likes it and seems to be going out more and more of her own free will. Hope you like the pictures. Jackie is not a picture hog.
Zachary James (now Max): Max is a wonderful companion. He loves to snuggle up on the sofa, enjoys long walks and snooping around at the local dog park. He is very attentive and always wants to be in the same room with us. He is a one of a kind beagle that never barks! He holds a very special place in our hearts which will never be replaced. He is about 11 years old now and is still moving well and is his normal happy self!
Last February we adopted a Treeing Walker Coonhound named Sandy. When we first got her she was emaciated and terrified, but took to us and Max quickly. Max's laid back, calm personality has soothed Sandy and helped her to learn to trust. Max has played a huge roll in her progress, leading by example. We feel extremely blessed to have found Max and Sandy.
Agnes Powhatan (now Sandy):
Last February we adopted a Treeing Walker Coonhound named Sandy. Sandy came to us from BRSM which found her running out of time in a shelter in Richmond. When we first got her she was emaciated and terrified, but took to us and max quickly. Max's laid back, calm personality has soothed Sandy and helped her to learn to trust. At first she would shake uncontrollably and loose control of her bowels if people came too close. When walking she would stop and anxiously try to hide if she spotted other people anywhere within 300 yards. She has come a long way in the past 10 months. She is slowly learning to trust new people. Just over Christmas she finally allowed our families to pet her! When At home with our my husband Scott, Max, and me she runs around, jumps and plays happily and is a very out going dog. She also loves to curl up on the sofa, play with other dogs at the dog park and chew bones. It has been a wonderful and amazing experience watching Sandy blossom into a comfortable, happy dog. Max has played a huge roll in her progress, leading by example. We feel extremely blessed to have found Max and Sandy.
Mason Charles (now Drover):
Drover is fitting in quite effortlessly with our family. He is a great play mate with our Patsy Cline, who was also rescued from BRSM. They get along famously. He loves to sleep, get his belly scratched, and loves to lay on your lap and just look at you. He is the sweetest beagle. I am so glad we have him. He really has calmed Patsy down and grounded her. They love their morning walks and getting treats. We are training him and he is coming a long way from jumping on his hind legs to learning how to "sit" and "wait." Drover is also a howler. We live near the Fire House and when he hears a siren go off, he assumes the position and just HOWLS. Its is so darn cute. Thank you Beagle Maryland for helping us find our fur babies. They truly are just that.
Polo (now Tucker): Tucker is doing very well. He, Chester and Spencer are getting along well. Sometimes they curl up together. Tucker has started going outside without a leash following the other two. He is eating well and likes to get treats. However, he won't take the treat from us we have to leave it on the floor. He's still very skittish and runs and hides either in the bedroom or under a bed often. However, he's getting better at coming out on his own and rejoining the pack.
He hasn't started walking with the pack as he doesn't seem to trust being on a leash. We'll work on this when we go down to SC for vacation and it will be warmer outside so we can spend more time training.
He's very cute and I think he's warming up to us (he likes to sleep curled up next to Tom) and trusting us a little more each day. We are happy he's come to live with us and be a part of our home and pack.
Hunter Henderson: We love our Hunter. We bought him a christmas present and our daughter has it "hidden" in her closet. She won't even mention what it is in front of him for fear he will "hear" her. So cute. And he's just a doll!!! Here's a picture I snapped when Hunter climbed in the bean bag chair with her.
Otter (now Snoopy): He and Bailey are doing well. They look for each other in the mornings (we still crate Snoopy at night) and nudge each other to see who gets out the door to the backyard first. He is now 23 pounds and the vet was comfortable with his weight where we will keep him at. He is up to date on everything and will be ok'd to run soon. We are going to classes once a week and he is taking to the directions. The trainer was even surprised to see how well he was doing considering how many dogs and smells there were around. Here's a picture of Snoopy sitting on my lap as I work on the computer. He is sooo sweet and easy going. We love having him as a part of the family.
Lucy Washington: Lucy and Ricky are both doing fantastic! It amazes us every day how much healthier Lucy looks now, and her energy level has increased dramatically. When we first picked her up she could hardly walk up stairs, and now she sprints faster than anyone else and jumps up to say hello every time we come home (so adorable that we don't have the heart to stop her). Ricky has healed well after his surgery, and doesn't seem to be missing the eye at all. He is Richard's miniature companion (compared to the rest) and never leaves his side. He continues to have difficulties with his hind legs, but it does not affect him in most cases. The vet told us that he gets along so well even with the slight lameness that having any reparative surgery would do more harm than anything.
We are going to do our best to come to the Beagle Bash this weekend with at least the two of them. I work almost every weekend, but am trying to get Sunday off. This has been the largest hurdle preventing us from bringing them out to adoption events recently, but truthfully it may have been selfishness on our part not wanting other people to steal them from us. I have no doubt that they would both be adoptable with their loving personalities, especially now that Ricky's eye has been taken care of and Lucy has slimmed down. Having said that, we officially fail as foster parents because we cannot imagine our lives or home without these two now. I never thought I'd say this (especially when we volunteered to help rescue these two last year), but our crazy beagle family wouldn't be complete if we gave them up and we have plenty of room (and love) for them.
We could not be more thankful that BRSM brought them into our lives!
Bernie: It’s been over 9 years since we adopted Andrea (now Molly) & Bernie from you. They were 2 of a litter of 5 pups born on 3/28/2004 to a black and tan coonhound named Katie Barbara. They weigh 100 lbs each & the vet’s best guess is that the father was an Australian Shepherd. That would also explain Bernie’s herding tendencies. They’ve been blessed with good health so far. Anyhow, I thought you might like a current picture of them. Bernie is on the left.
Slim Jim: It has been just over a year now since Jimmy came to live with us - his one-year anniversary was over the Columbus Day weekend. He is such an integral part of our family now that it is hard to imagine life without him! He has come so, so far in the past year that he is really a different dog in so many ways. When he first arrived last year, I would have to put a leash on him to take him outside, to bring him inside, to take him to his food, etc. Now, he comes and goes on his own wherever he needs to go and is becoming a very friendly dog. Brigid had a friend over on Saturday, and Jimmy was out with the girls in the backyard. When the friend's dad came over to pick her up, he came into the backyard, and Jimmy ran up to him to get a pet, and he had never met this man before!
We adopted a second dog in May - a shaggy black mix named Max. Max and Jimmy became best friends about three minutes after meeting each other. I think that Max has helped Jimmy open up to us more, and I feel like every month we see a new part of Jimmy. The two dogs love to run and play in our backyard. It is so much fun to watch them! And they are both in great shape from all of that running!
Both dogs sleep with Brigid, 7, and Fintan, 5. Usually there is one dog in each of their beds, and it is usually Jimmy who is with Brigid. He curls up right next to her, usually right by her tummy, and she drapes her arm across him. Sometimes she even uses him as a pillow! He seems to love it, because every evening he knows when she is getting ready for bed and he goes into her room and gets onto her bed. It is so sweet! Brigid has always liked dogs, but she is absolutely dog crazy now.
Molly, my 3-yr old who was always afraid of dogs before we adopted Jimmy, is now a dog lover just like the older kids. Aine, who was a newborn when you saw her, is now a crawling 1-yr old who cracks up at the dogs and loves to pet them.
Jimmy's health has been super - he hasn't had any ear problems, and we brush his teeth almost every night to keep them clean. He's a champ about getting his nails trimmed, although I need to do that more often (I'm always a little paranoid about trimming nails too short). His coat is so short and shiny that it seems to stay naturally clean. Amazingly, we have never given him a bath! We just give him a little wipe down on rainy/muddy days and he smells very nice, so I figure we don't need to torment him with baths. We'll probably give him one soon just to give him a thorough cleaning, though.
Thank you again for your part in bringing Jimmy into our lives!
Han Solo (now Snoopy): Nov, 2013: Four years later, Snoopy is still a spoiled and happy beagle. Since we adopted him, we have had 2 kids, and we couldn't have asked for a dog who loves children more. He is patient and gentle with our girls and is an important part of the family.
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May, 2010: When we first adopted Snoopy (previously known as Han Solo) in November 2009, he was incredibly shy and nervous. He seemed scared to go on walks, or even just to be around us. Now he is so excited to go on his half-hour morning and evening walks - mostly because he knows that he will get to run in the grass, find some good sniffs, and then eat when he gets back home. This previously terrified dog has become quite an adventurer; he has flown on a plane to Miami for a week, gone on hikes in the mountains, and made several road trips.
That last point has been a bit of a surprise – Snoopy has turned out to be an excellent traveler. Once he learned that rides in the car frequently led to walks in fun places, he comes into the car, settles down in his bed or on one of our laps, and is good to go. We were nervous about taking him on a cross-country road trip for this summer, but he has been terrific. He is so cuddly; he just loves being petted and held. As long as he is being touched, he is one happy little beagle. Watching him become comfortable and confident with us has been extremely gratifying.
Snoopy starts every morning with what we have termed his turkey hunt. Basically, we tear up a slice of lunchmeat into little pieces and hide them around the room. He then gets to “hunt” by sniffing around the room looking for the pieces to eat. It is definitely the highlight of his morning and is something that he gets very excited about, dancing around in anticipation. He also enjoys attacking his toys. He has already torn apart a rubber football and a stuffed alien. We got him a new alien and are taking bets on how long it will take for him to rip this one to shreds. Fortunately, he restricts his chewing to his toys. He is so well-behaved, he won’t chew on anything until we have offered it to him as a toy.
We are so happy to have Snoopy as a member of our pack and family! He is an incredibly loving dog and a true cuddler. Snoopy makes us very happy.
Boudreaux: Boudreaux has firmly cemented his place as part of our family. He and Lucy became pals, although she could not run and play like Boudreaux wanted to. He has had visits from our granddogs and he always has a great time with them because they can and do run and play.
Boudreaux’s progress physically has been fantastic. He had some water therapy in my brother’s pool, but he wasn’t very fond of it. He may have webbed feet, but he’s no swimmer. I would hold him up and walk around the pool with him, while he paddled his short legs. If I ever let go, he would swim right to my brother David and rest his head on David’s shoulder.
He has progressed extremely well from his FHO surgery. He is able to run and run fast. He does have a hitch in his get along, but that’s normal after FHO surgery. His hair has grown back completely. He is my little shadow. He knows his name and has definitely learned the meaning of the word NO!! Mr. Curious still has to stick his nose in everything from the trash bin to the dishwasher when the door is open. He thinks everything small in the house is a toy and every toy in the house is his toy. He knows where his beds are, but his favorite spot is still lying at my feet usually with his head on my foot.
Teddy Franklin: We adopted Addison in the fall of 2011 and Teddy in the spring of 2012, initially as a foster. Teddy was straight out of a rural shelter and didn't appear to have any experience as a house dog. Slowly he warmed up to us and to his sister and now he does everything she does-- especially rolling happily in the grass in an attempt to prolong their walks. Here they are, enjoying a beautiful day, rolling around joyfully in the sun.
Milo (now Riggins): Riggins at the beach! He's been doing well in his new home and my family loves him!
Cora Amelia: Two weeks ago Cora Amelia joined our family in Ellicott City. Our goal was to find a companion for our 11-year old beagle, Robin. Cora has proven to be energetic, intelligent, and, above all, affectionate. Cora and Robin have become fast friends and are now emotionally attached to each other. Cora is also very affectionate with my wife and me and our 4-year old granddaughter. She loves to play with us, and she loves to cuddle and readily displays affection. Cora quickly picked up the routine around our house, and she understands which food bowl is hers, and when she gets her morning and evening meals. We love Cora and we will provide her a happy and comfortable life with us.
Billy Biro: Update 08/18/13: In his online bio, Billy was described as a “very well behaved gentleman.” These few words and a photo of a handsome dog roped my husband and me in. It took us a little while, but we got our man. Billy is a sweet, mild-mannered dog who has made all the difference to us. He has fit in our little apartment perfectly. He is a joy to walk and even feeding him has turned into a special event for us.
Billy might not be effusive with his affection, but in three weeks he has gradually let down his guard. Over this time, he has shown us a few wags of the tail and he even licked my hand the other day (of course, I had just eaten a tuna sandwich). He always enjoys being petted. Even though he seems to seek out the nooks and crannies of our apartment to sleep, he follows close at our heels when we are about to go out or it is time to eat. Finally, Billy has become a little bit of a rock star in our apartment community as our fellow tenants coo over his beagle cuteness. We are very happy with our experience with Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland and so glad to have Billy as a member of our family.We've also forwarded our latest video production of Billy, aka Lord William.
click here to see Billy the Spy II
----------------------------------------------------------- 7/31/13: He's doing great, gaining comfort in his surroundings. Will keep you posted. click here to see a video of Billy's First Walk
Hailey Hughes (now Daisy): She is doing great! She loves her walks in the woods - she goes crazy sniffing and wagging her tail. I got a waist leash. Straps around my waist and then attaches with a clip to her harness - I still hold it but that way there's no chance of her getting loose. She follows her new beagle brother, Bingo, around and is getting more used to the boys. She is an incredibly sweet dog.
Shiloh Hughes: Shiloh is emerging bit by bit, exloring the house a little more on her own but loves cuddling. Our Holly is starting to take some interest in her. They played together in the yard last night for about 30 min. I think Holly is still pooped this morning and taking another nap.
Shiloh has captured everyone's hearts by being just the sweetest little girl. When she melts on the floor, our hearts melt and we just stand there laughing. She loves sleeping in bed with me but what a bed hog! I ended up having to sleep sideways in order to not disturb her. Am I well trained or what!
She hasn't had an accident in the house nor even considered any inappropriate chewing. Maybe this is all just the honeymoon stage but I have faith in her and make sure she isn't set up for failure. We hit the yard every 2 hrs and she 's always by one of our sides ( her choice.)
Bless you all for the work you do for these precious innocent sweethearts. They are life's joys and fill empty hurting hearts.
P.S. Our daughter pointed out that the white fur on the back of her neck is shaped like a heart....can she get any cuter?
Petey: Petey (the dog on the left) has very quickly adapted to our house. He and our other beagle, Lucy, get along very well. Lucy has become Petey’s best friend. Petey is a very very loving dog, and shows that every day. His tail never seems to stop wagging. Whenever we call his name, he runs to us and gives us kisses. It is almost as if he is thanking us every day for bringing him into our home. Integrating him into our family wasn’t always easy, but in the end it has been well worth it. We’ve never had a dog that was as loving, carefree and happy as Petey. Every day is an exciting adventure for him, and we are just glad that we can go along with him on all his adventures.
Cambrie: She is a wonderful little girl - still needs to learn some house rules and manners but she's getting there and she's very eager to please. She adores people and likes other dogs. I have had to take further measures to secure my yard as she's found out how to get out through the fence. She especially likes to do this when the kids are walking to school and I've chased her to the bus stop where she's in the midst of all the kids getting petted and made a big fuss over. She loves it. She is fine with the crate although I've started leaving her out when I'm only going to be gone a short while. So far that's working out. She has some allergies so I have her on Benadryl which seems to be working pretty well. She is extremely comical and expressive and really smart. I just love her. My two senior dogs grudgingly like her too. They have their moments but she seems to be figuring out what they will and will not tolerate and slowly she is working her way into their hearts as well.
Bobby George: Bobby is doing wonderfully. He had a dental on the 17th -- 8 teeth pulled, all on top. He had his re-check tonight and all is healing nicely. He's still on soft food for a few more days, but I don't think he minds the yummy canned food one bit :)
He's getting along great with Lolly & Maggie -- he and Lolly like to patrol the yard for squirrels and bunnies. Now, the squirrels I know come into the yard because of the bird feeders, but I don't get the rabbit. Of all the yards in the neighborhood, the rabbit picks the one back yard with 3 beagles in it. Either the rabbit's not very smart, or he just likes living on the edge :)
Bobby's such a SWEET little guy!
Kringle (now Fenway): Here are some pictures of our sweet boy. We've changed his name to Fenway. He's fit in perfectly to our family. Thank you for all that you do for the pups.
Snoop Dog: We love him to pieces and can't imagine life without him! He is so sweet and happy "all" of the time! He seldom barks, doesn't bother anything he is not supposed to and plays happily with his toys. It took him no time at all to master the dog door thanks to Quinn, his very patient playmate. We have not had one single accident since arrival. He is "constantly" wanting to wrestle with Quinn which has caused a slight adjustment problem between the two of them but we are getting there. He is very aggressive around other dogs but is all bark. Thanks to Quinn's calm and reserved manner he too is learning he doesn't have to be in a wrestling match all of the time. He is a joy and we cant thank BRSM enough for our new lovebug!!!!
Annie Warbucks : Annie's a very happy girl these days. Her favorite things to do are eat (of course, she's a beagle), go on road trips, take walks, and relax with her brother, Mickey, a beagle mix we adopted from SPCA of Northern Virginia two years ago in November. She's gone with us to Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, New York City, the Jersey Shore, and the Rocky Mountains. One of our favorite Annie stories is our attempt to train her. First, we tried to teach her to sit by using treats, simply telling her to sit, and once she did, giving her a treat. Instead, she decided to train us - whenever she wants a treat or food, she walks up to us and sits. For her, this is the command for, "Human, give me a treat." The same thing happened with trying to teach her to shake - we would pet her and tell her "good girl" whenever she gave us her paw, now she believes raising her paw is the command for "Human, pet me now," and it usually works. :) She's a wonderful little dog, she's come out of her shell a good deal in the past three years, but she's still gentle and sweet.
Henry Ridgely: Henry's doing very well. The vet actually thinks he's about 5 or 6 instead of 9. More time with him would definitely be a good thing! The only thing we're really still working on is housetraining. He's doing much better but still has at least 1 accident a day in the house. I imagine he was kept outside all day in his previous environment, so we're just being very patient.
He loves his crate, enjoys playing with his beagle sister, Cassie (although she's still getting used to him 2 months later!), and loves to cuddle and give lots and lots and lots of beagle kisses. He's getting very good at sit and is learning the down command as well and seems very happy to be in his forever home. Thank you to BRSM for giving me the opportunity to love him and give him the life he deserves!
One picture I sent is Henry deciding to sit in the corner after he had an accident in the house (he put himself there!). I couldn't resist taking a picture. It was just too adorable.
Camilla (now Ginger): Update 04/21/13: We adopted Ginger (formerly Camilla) from BRSM way back in 2006. She is still doing very well. We recently adopted Baxter from our local Humane Society and they get along wonderfully. Ginger is back to racing around the yard and playing like she did when she was much younger. Here is a pic of the two of them relaxing on their loveseat. Ginger is on the left.
Update 5/22/08: We have now had Ginger for over 2 years, and boy has the time just flown by! Ginger is such a happy little girl. She loves to lay on our couch, but she especially loves joining us in bed and snuggling in the covers. I'm sending some pictures taken over the past year. Our cat Oreo just loves Ginger and there is even a picture of the two of them sleeping in our bed! I still love to hear that beagle bark and howl of hers when she wants to come back inside, or if we run into a dog that is bigger than her. She loves to ride over to my Mom's house where she plays with Penny (a beagle/terrier mix). She is just a joy to have in the house!!!
4/7/06-I want to send a big AROOOOOO to all of my friends at Beagle Maryland. Thank you all so much for helping me find my new home. I just love my new mom and dad. My big sister Lady is OK, too. She's a little bossy, but I hear that that is normal for big sisters. I've been home for about 2 weeks now and I'm fitting in nicely. My buddy Milton came with me and we get to sleep together in a huge crate at night. I really like Milton. We play and run around the house together. We share the couch, but we usually end up sleeping right beside each other or even on top of each other! I just love to collect things that smell like my mom and dad. I have a scarf that was my moms. She is letting me keep it all for myself. My dad took away his tools though. I don't know why he doesn't want me to keep them safe for him. I only chewed on them a little. I love my big fenced in yard, but I'm not allowed out without being on my lead. I found out that I am small enough to fit between the pickets on the fence and mom and dad don't want to lose me. They are going to put up chicken wire, whatever that is. Maybe I'll get to play with chickens then! I just love to play and I love meeting new dogs. I bark at the big ones so they know who's boss. Some of them are even scared of little old me! Well, I have to go play now. Thanks again!
Ginger aka Camilla
Jason Hughes (now Finn): Hello all. As we approach the one year mark, I just wanted to give you an update on Jason Hughes (now Finn)...
It was a bit of a rough start. After the first 3-4 weeks, Finn began peeing in the house. All over the house. The sofa, the bed, the floor...nowhere was off limits, and it could happen at any time. Finn would pee on the floor right in front of us. After making sure it was not a UTI, we became perplexed. Despite frequent trips outside and use of the enzyme cleaner that is supposed to deter pets from urinating, the behavior continued. Eventually, it evolved so that Finn was only doing it when we were gone or if he was scared (he went through a phase where he would not go in the backyard at night unless I, not my fiancé, walked him out), where he would cower down and "dribble". We still aren't sure where the behavior stemmed from, but we are happy to report that things have improved tremendously! Finn has only had one accident in the last couple of months and it was while his humans were out.
He and his brother Cecil get along famously. They love to play and snuggle.
Overall, Finn has brought so much joy to our lives and has actually helped Cecil with his separation anxiety!! We want to thank you for helping us find Finn and for allowing us to bring him into our family.
Finn: Just a note to let you know that Finn is a very happy little beagle boy. As
you can see from the picture, he makes himself quite comfortable, arranging the furniture to
suit him! He and his new sister are getting along well, although he takes
great pleasure in stealing most of her toys and, if we don't stop him in
time, disemboweling them. She pouts a bit, but we think she's mostly glad
he's around. We're still working on his manners, but he's proven himself
trustworthy while we're at work, so has said farewell to the dreaded crate
during the day and has settled nicely into his own cozy bed for nighttimes.
Finn is unlike any beagle I've had before in that he seems to be afraid of
being outside in the dark - so he's happy for the longer days and the warm
weather. But nothing is better than chilling in the recliner with dad, unless it's getting peanut butter and banana bites from dad, or trying to
sneak a lick of dad's scotch. This little guy is a would-be boozer! He's a
sweetie, a naughty one sometimes, but we're so glad he's now a part of our
family!
Sparkle Williams (now Squeaky): Sparkles is the most amazing beagle. She is so quiet and calm but loves attention. She’s been going to the dog park and playing with the other dogs and running her tail off! She really loves her squeakable hedgehog and playing catch and fetch with it. So her nickname became "Squeakatron." She will bring it to you and just squeak and squeak and squeak it! It’s adorable. I love her very much. I am so glad we met each other. She is the happiest dog in the world. I can’t believe someone got rid of this angel.
Blue George: The first night Blue came into my house, I honestly had no idea how I was going to handle him. He was supposed to be a foster and he had been surrendered to a shelter by 3 different families before ending up with me. I watched him run as fast as he could around my house, spring over the couch, jump up on my coffee table, and run up and down the stairs, before starting all over again. I sat at my kitchen table, afraid to move, nervously eating cake from my boyfriend's birthday the week before and waiting for the beagle-storm to pass. Blue ran over to the table, jumped up, grabbed a huge bite of birthday cake, and continued on his circuit.
Things got better after the first night. The poor guy had never been in a real family for his entire life, and I knew that he needed a little discipline and structure. However, what he lacked in discipline he made up for in overwhelming affection. He would jump up to wherever I was sitting, but his face right into mine, sniff for about 10 seconds, and then snuggle in as hard as he could. My boyfriend and I started calling it "power-snuggling" because he would lean his back into us as hard as he could to show us his belly and beautiful face. We just couldn't help but fall in love with him!
When BRSM asked me for a write-up about Blue so he could find an adoptive family, I felt overwhelming sadness that he would be part of someone else's family. I just knew that he needed to be part of my home. I first talked to my boyfriend and then to my sister, who lives with me, and they both admitted they wanted to keep him. He captured all of our hearts, and we are so blessed that Blue gets to stay with us and be part of our family!
Meme George: To update you on Meme -- she is doing great! :-) She just went for her first vet visit yesterday, and is in good health, (with the exception of a case of whipworms, which she has medicine for). But otherwise she's in great health, is happy and was a very good girl at the vets. I think the staff there fell in love with her, just as everyone else who meets her seems to!
Meme is definitely a very content, calm and happy little beagle. She loves her bed (which she's conviently dragged closer to the heat vent!) and is content to just hang out with everyone in our living room and get lots of belly rubs and attention from everyone here (plus a few of Kate's friends who are enamored with her as well). She likes to be where we are and is doing pretty well on walks, etc.
The only "problem" we've had with her is that she has had a lot of accidents in the house. We've had a hard time adjusting to her schedule and I think she's just as confused by our schedule. We did discuss this with our vet and he gave us some great tips for training -- we tried them starting last evening and so far, so good. I think it's a matter of adjusting when we take her out to go and correlating it better with her food and sleep schedule. So it's a work in progress, and we are being as patient as possible with her as we all figure this out together. She's a smart little girl, so I think with some time she'll be just fine.
Katelyn absolutely LOVES Meme and is very, very good with her! She walks her, pets her, talks to her, and just genuinely loves having her here. She is very responsible and has been dedicated to taking care of Meme and it's sweet to see them "bonding". :-) In fact, Katelyn told me Meme was her new "BFF" (which I always thought meant "BEST friends forever", but Kate told me meant "Beagle Friend Forever")!! Too cute!!! :-)
Thanks again for keeping in touch and for all your help with Meme. I think she misses her "siblings" at your home, but luckily there are lots of friendly dogs in the neighborhood she can "hang out" with and I think she's very happy for her new human "sibling" (Katelyn), too! :-)
Henry Amelia: Henry is thriving in his new home! As expected, he was pretty ill at ease for the first couple of days, but he has made amazing progress and his real "puppy playful" personality is now emerging. He loves to go out on walks, and he is being walked 3 times a day so far. He seems very easy- going when meeting neighbors and their dogs, and he loves to see all the squirrels, bunnies, and other critters in the neighborhood. (Yes, we are holding tightly to his leash!) I took him to our vet last Thursday for his first check and the doctor was pretty sure that he's likely "barely 2 years old" based on his exam. Henry got his 2nd lepto shot, canine lyme #1 and canine influenza #1; he said he looks very healthy, and other than the ear infection, which he is being treated for, he's in great shape. Henry sleeps well in his crate in our bedroom, and howls only briefly when we leave the room. He loves watching basketball on TV and runs up and down the stairs many times a day--most every time we do. He's still got some separation anxiety issues, but he is getting noticeably more comfortable with each new day. In short, we are in love with Henry already and we are so thankful to you folks and Beagle Rescue for your great work and care with this wonderful pooch. Our daughter Allison can't wait to get home from Thailand in early May to hug and care for this wonderful addition to our family.
We think Henry is a fantastic match for all of us.
Mama Cass (now Abby): Cassie is doing great! We all have totally fallen in love with her--even my son who up until now has not been that much of a dog person. While I was away for a few days she slept with him and became his little "cuddle bug"--now that I'm back I feel guilty bringing her back into my bed to sleep--but oh well!
She is my grandson's favorite playmate. He loves to feed her--he's very careful about measuring the right amount of food and he has been helping me with giving her baths with the medicated shampoo. She has been doing well on the leash but is sensitive to the cold so we have not been doing as much walking as I would like because of the cold weather. I just bought her a better fitting coat that she likes but her paws get too cold so she wants to be carried. Fortunately the weather should be warming soon. She loves our yard and has been getting exercise running around in it. She is doing better in the car but I have a seat cover for any "leakage" problems. I'm taking her with me to NC at the end of this week to visit with my daughter and her new coon hound puppy. We're excited to see them play together. I'll send a few more pics when I can!
Louisa (now Lucy): Mar, 2013: Wanted to share some good news about Lucy (Louisa). She passed her screening to be a therapy dog with Pets on Wheels! She is very excited to start doing what she does best, receiving lots of belly rubs. :)
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Oct, 2012: When our beloved Sammy (Samuel at BRSM) passed away in June 2010, we wanted to honor his memory, so we decided to be a foster home for BRSM. About a month after Sammy passed away, we along with our other beagle Stella, visited Mara to see who would be the best fit for us and our old girl Stella. While we wanted to take all of the beagles home that we me that day, we chose to bring Lucy home with us. Not only did she jump on Kevin just like Sammy did when we met him the first time, but she resembled him a lot. Looking back on it now, having her join our family was a blessing; she helped me a lot as I grieved for Sammy and also was comforting to Stella who had always had a sibling. Lucy also quickly became daddy's girl and playmate. Lucy can be stubborn at times, and very jealous of her daddy, but overall she has a great personality and keeps us on our toes! Our home would not be the same without her. :)
Claire Hughes (now Olive): She is doing well. I changed her name to Olive :) She is full of energy but still remains a snuggle bug. She's the first to let me know if I'm late with dinner or forgot a treat :) She is a character, full of personality and I love her very much :)
Crook Baldwin: Crook is great. He and my other dog, Brody, are the best of friends. He loves to get up on my lap and cover me with kisses. And at night he sleeps practically on top of me! Here's a picture of Crook sleeping on top of Brody. I had to adopt Crook instead of just foster him...Brody wouldn't have it any other way! Thank you for getting him from the shelter. He was such a sad looking guy but he's transformed into a wonderful happy beagle.
Thank you for being a part of such a wonderful organization.
Missy Powhatan (now Maggie): Update 1/18/13: Both pups are wonderful. Maggie is crazy and so much fun!!! She loves her toys, to bully Jasmine and follow me everywhere. She loves Jack and has stolen his heart. When he walks in the door, she is right at his feet wanting a belly rub. If she doesn't have her head on his lap wanting attention, she is nipping his toes wanting to play. So then he gets up and chases her and the fun begins!
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My name is Maggie. After a couple of visits to my prospective new home to make sure I would get along with the family, I was on my way to my forever home. Wow! Did I ever get lucky! There are lots of toys for me, a great bed, a comfy crate, a beagle sister (Jasmine) to play with and other family members that love and spoil me. I was a little scared at first, but it didn't take me long to feel comfortable in my new surroundings. I am never lonely. My Mom takes me and my beagle sister almost everywhere she goes. I love to hang my head out the window and have the wind blow in my face. Everyone I meet tells me that I am beautiful and so well behaved. I sure love the compliments! When we are home, I love to follow my Mom throughout the house. I don't want her out of my sight and she loves having me near. My Dad isn't too bad either. It didn't take me long to have him wound around my paw. He gives me treats and laughs at my silly antics.
What a wonderful life I now have. Thanks BRSM for rescuing me. Thank you Sarah for fostering me until I found my forever home. And thanks Mom for adopting me and giving me a family to love.
July 2012
Braddock Hughes: Our little Christmas miracle - Braddock came to live with us 3 days before Christmas of 2012. He was 1 of 5 beagles dumped at a shelter together. He was skin and bones at 18 1/2 pounds, had a bad cough and was terrified to walk on a leash. We were thinking we'd need to rename him Tiny Tim since he was so tiny and sad looking. By that first afternoon he had pretty much already made himself at home. We've had him for a little over a month now and he's filling out and doing great. He enjoys checking out new parks, hopping around in the leaf piles in the yard and he bounces a few feet in the air at the mention of meal time or peanut butter filled Kongs. He also loves playing with his big sister (lab mix Gracie). They play tug of war, wrestle and chase each other for hours everyday. He also always has to lay on other people or dogs and usually sleeps under the covers. He is the sweetest little dog and we're so grateful that Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland brought him into our household and hearts.
Violet Arthur: Violet is doing very well. She runs around and plays, and is becoming more at home everyday. Violet has a wonderful personality and is smart as a whip!
She and Michaela had started walking with another beagle and one night when Michaela took her out to do her
business, Violet saw the other beagle and owner and wanted to run over to say "Hi". She is slowly realizing that not every sound is going to hurt her.
Michaela taught her to do a "high 5"!
Linus Gaston (now Harper):
Linus, now Harper, (yes, that Harper #34) seems to be adjusting to his new home much slower than I had anticipated. I thought him to be lonely at the house all day so I got him a companion. He has taken to her pretty well. They have the occasional bark or two but for the most part they get along well. I'm sure Harper is glad to have a warm home, plenty of food and a sister to hang out with. He's even wagging his tail when I get home but still runs away from me a lot of the time. He likes to be in a dark place, on a cover or a bed, and prefers to be left alone. I have no idea what traumatic events he's had in his life but they have definitely taken a toll on him. He's warming up slowly but surely. He's such a good dog. I hope he realizes he's got a good home for the first time.
Ricky Washington: Lucy and Ricky are both doing fantastic! It amazes us every day how much healthier Lucy looks now, and her energy level has increased dramatically. When we first picked her up she could hardly walk up stairs, and now she sprints faster than anyone else and jumps up to say hello every time we come home (so adorable that we don't have the heart to stop her). Ricky has healed well after his surgery, and doesn't seem to be missing the eye at all. He is Richard's miniature companion (compared to the rest) and never leaves his side. He continues to have difficulties with his hind legs, but it does not affect him in most cases. The vet told us that he gets along so well even with the slight lameness that having any reparative surgery would do more harm than anything.
We are going to do our best to come to the Beagle Bash this weekend with at least the two of them. I work almost every weekend, but am trying to get Sunday off. This has been the largest hurdle preventing us from bringing them out to adoption events recently, but truthfully it may have been selfishness on our part not wanting other people to steal them from us. I have no doubt that they would both be adoptable with their loving personalities, especially now that Ricky's eye has been taken care of and Lucy has slimmed down. Having said that, we officially fail as foster parents because we cannot imagine our lives or home without these two now. I never thought I'd say this (especially when we volunteered to help rescue these two last year), but our crazy beagle family wouldn't be complete if we gave them up and we have plenty of room (and love) for them.
We could not be more thankful that BRSM brought them into our lives!
Clayton: Clayton is doing very well. He is the perfect dog! He is so sweet and loving and hasn't had an accident in the house for weeks. He loves to go on walks/hikes but also enjoys cuddling on the couch. He will follow me around where ever I go. We are so happy and he seems to be too.
Thank you so much for helping us add another addition to our family.
Solomon: 12/31/12: It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this email to let you know that Solomon has crossed over the rainbow bridge. We adopted him in 2004 and he was a loved dog from the moment he came home. He brought us so much joy. He was a beagle through and through and loved to get into trouble and eat anything he could find that seemed edible even if it wasn't. We will always treasure our memories of him. Thanks for helping us find such an awesome dog.
2004: Solomon has been a wonderful addition to our home. Everyone he meets falls in love with him immediately. He is very quiet for a beagle. Actually he almost never howls or barks. He only howls when a fire truck goes by or when he is out for a walk and sees a squirrel, rabbit, or the geese. He is quite the traveling dog and loves to go for car rides. He's been with us to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and New York. He loves to go on vacation to Pennsylvania at his grandparents house. They have a really big back yard for him to run and play. Here's what Solomon has to say about the situation.
"I love it here where I'm the king of the house. I've got a really easy laid back life. I love to sleep on the bed or on the couch especially with the blanket my mom crocheted for me. One thing my parents learned about me early on is that I hate any kind of toy that squeaks. I'm not sure why but they really frighten me!!! So my mom and dad make sure to buy toys without them or to pop them for me so I don't get really scared. But I LOVE pigs ears!! Oh! I also graduated from obedience school with high honors (well sort of, but I did my best) A big special thank you and a big grunt ('cause I grunt instead of barking) to Beagle Rescue for helping me find my forever home!!! A special shout out to all my foster friends...I hope they are as happy as I am!!!"
Thanks!!!
Odie Howard: Brynn and Odie are such good dogs. When we got Brynn a year ago, she was a such a timid dog. She didn't know how to play with toys, her tail was always between her legs, and she would crouch and squint her eyes when she heard loud noises or when we came near her. Now, she LOVES to play. She plays all the time. It's like she finally gets to be the puppy that she never was able to be. She loves other dogs and she loves being around people.
When we got Odie, she became even happier. They get along really well. They play together almost every day (usually around after their post dinner walk! :) )
They are such wonderful, good dogs and have changed our lives. Bryan and I are so grateful to have these dogs in our life. They definitely are our children. We have become beagle lovers (even each of our cars have some sort of beagle magnet) and we are pretty sure that we will know be beagle owners for life.
Thank you for finding us two wonderful beagles. I only wish I lived on a farm and could take more in! ;)
I'll continue to promote the beagle rescue through word of mouth and facebook. Thank you for everything you do. I can't even imagine our life without our beagles. They have brought more joy to our lives than we thought possible.
Marco: I have been in my new home for a month now. I love my new beagle friend Ceelie Charles. I have made myself right at home. I have been running around my new backyard, going on long walks, sleeping with my new mommy and daddy, and playing with my doggie toys. I like playing with my mommy and daddy's son, Ben. We like to get in trouble together. I really like it here.
Patsy: We named her Patsy Cline, although we call her Patsy. She is the sweetest little long-legged beagle. She loves going outside, snooping around, and going for walks. She does fabulous on a lead...no pulling. Patsy will sleep with us in our bed right between me and my husband. Patsy loves to play with her chew toys and runs around in circles when she wants to play in our backyard.
She's so precious.
Olivia Ann (now Dora): Looks like Dora hit the jackpot!
Beau Laurens (now Brando): Just a note to let you know that Brando (in Santa's left hand), who we adopted about 2 years ago, is doing great. He's a happy, affectionate guy. He's shown here with his step-bro, Piccolo.
Thanks so much for connecting us to this wonderful dog.
Gibby (now Gabby): Gabby is doing fantastic. She is such a joy. She now sits and shakes with BOTH paws and also rolls over. She loves our other 3 dogs and they have a blast together.
Thank you for the work you do for the dogs :)
Ari (now Beau): Just wanted to send you a photo of our newly-adopted beagle, Beau (formerly known as Ari). He's doing great and getting along so well with his new brother, Barney! Beau is the smaller guy with the all-brown head. We just love him! :)
Sophie St. Claire: Little Sophie girl was fostered October 19, 2008 and little did she know she had just stepped into her forever home! When BRSM started calling saying people were applying to adopt Sophie, I said, "No way. I'm adopting her!" She had already stolen my heart. She has really blossomed from a beagle who used to wolf down her food so fast that if you blinked, you missed it and being very wary of other dogs. We think perhaps she had to fight for food in her former life. Through patience and a whole lot of training, she eats a little slower now and is just a bundle of loyalty to a fault. No matter how stressed out I am or what is going on, she is always there at the door to greet me, only asking an ear scratch or a pet in return. We are also a Pets on Wheels team. Sophie, the superstar, just puts smiles on the faces of residents in nursing homes, children, and everywhere we visit. A long way from a beagle that was once on the euthanasia list at the shelter! We're stuck together. Here's to many more years of traveling, being stared down while I eat (she does have persistence - I'll give her that), cuddling, ear scratching and the like - but most of all - a loyal love that I've only ever known with her.
Jimi Hendrix (now Dipper): Dipper is awesome – definitely has grown. The best thing about him is how he plays with our other dog Blaze. They love each other and play for hours. Blaze is so gentle with him and Dipper totally attacks Blaze. We are completely entertained. We are still working on potty training – only a few accidents recently. We think we should have named him “Digger” because he loves to dig and bury himself under covers. We love him – he couldn’t be cuter.
Oliver George (now Xander): The good news is that he’s just as cute as ever, and is incredibly loving. I was not feeling the best on Monday, and so I slept pretty much the entire day. Yet no matter where I slept—be it in bed or on the couch—he insisted on sleeping right next to me. He also now apparently thinks he is entitled to pillow space at night, which has caused Brian and I to start looking to sell his bed on Craigslist, and buying a bigger one for us (or I should say all of us.)
On the flip side, I will say that he has also definitely come out of his “shell” the last week or so, and I think actually revels in pushing our boundaries. He is very headstrong these days on walks, and sometimes mistakes petting for playtime/gnawing on your hand. What he doesn’t know, however, is that we have virtually an unlimited supply of rawhides to give him, and that we’ll be starting obedience training in the next couple weeks. He definitely plays hard, but luckily he tends to wear himself out after a while and passes out on your lap.
He really is an amazing dog—just not quite over that puppy phase yet, although he still hasn’t had an accident since the first night. We we will gladly accept that in exchange for some destroyed coasters and the chasing of squirrels/birds.)
Thanks again for giving us the cutest dog in the world.
Andrea (now Molly): It’s been over 9 years since we adopted Andrea (now Molly) & Bernie from you. They were 2 of a litter of 5 pups born on 3/28/2004 to a black and tan coonhound named Katie Barbara. They weigh 100 lbs each & the vet’s best guess is that the father was an Australian Shepherd. That would also explain Bernie’s herding tendencies. They’ve been blessed with good health so far. Anyhow, I thought you might like a current picture of them. Bernie is on the left.
Mandy Magoo: Mandy found a favorite spot.
(Can we get another pillow for you, dear?)
Brynne: We adopted our precious beagle August 24, 2003, her name is Brynne, her adoption name at the time and never changed. We have just celebrated our 9th anniversary.
We almost lost her 1-1/2 years ago to meningitis, with herniated discs, but fortunately, after seeing a recommended neurologist, she has recovered without any surgery. She is without a doubt the sweetest beagle ever, and we are so happy that she is in our lives.
Billy August: Adopted 9/10An update from Billy's moms on 8/19/12:
Billy started attending deaf-blind day program for people a bit over month ago and I heard that the mobility instructor happened to be present when
Billy was at the day program doing the mobility training. The instructor recommended to have Billy guide 2 deaf-blind individuals with a cane. Billy helped both individuals by placing the leash into both individual's arms, allowing
Billy to pull them and let them train with the cane. It was successful. So, Sarah and I are thinking about having him going for CDI test to see if he can be a therapy dog. We have not gone through the process yet. Also, Billy has his own personal website at Dogster. Click here to see Billy's website
On April 22, 2011, we received the following note from Billy's new mom:
"I wanted to send an update on Billy August. We adopted him in September 2010. His name is still Billy, because otherwise, we would have come up with a better name to rhyme with Silly :-).
Billy has really adjusted well to our 2 human, 2 beagle home. He now has two older sisters that he loves hanging around. He has become particularly attached to our oldest beagle, Trudy. He loves snuggling with her.
He was a bit shy at first, but now he has really blossomed into a young adult beagle who loves exploring. We are thrilled to have him. He is as sweet as can be and we think he's a great snuggler too :-)"
Arizona (now Cooper): Cooper, came to us as a puppy. She is an excitable lady with a true zest for life. Her body type appeared a bit more athletic than other beagles we've owned, so we had her DNA analyzed. It turns out that she is 50% beagle, 25% basset hound, and 25% miniature pinscher. She walks like a thoroughbred, prancing around the house. She is also the fastest dog at the dog park.
Chloe, our other BRSM dog, is the complete opposite of Cooper. She is the ultimate lapdog. Her soulful eyes speak volumes about her unfortunate past. She is easily startled by loud noises or raised voices. July 4 is always a difficult day for her, as the fireworks cause her to start shaking and she quickly jumps into our arms. She is a true cuddler and loves to sleep with loving arms wrapped around her.
Cooper and Chloe are the best of friends. Should one yelp for any reason, the other always comes running and will not leave until all is well. They love to hang out and provide each other with true companionship.
Eddie Harford: We received this note from Eddie's foster mom in Aug, 2012:
I know this makes me a terrible foster home, but I've decided to give up the fight and officially adopt Eddie. After traveling with him and experiencing all of his unique Eddie qualities (including a serious penchant for both chocolate and great escapes), he feels like family. As an older beagle I know his chances of finding another home are slim as it is, and I think George, his beagle brother, would run away if I ever took away his bud.
Charlie Brown (now Charlie): We adopted Charlie Brown way back in 2005. After we signed the paperwork, we were told he put a couple of holes in the wall of the person who was fostering him. In 2008, he was joined by his first human brother. From the day we brought home the baby from the NICU, he was very curious and protective of the little one. In 2010, we added another human brother to our family. Charlie is very calm with them, even when the boys decide to try and see inside his nose or pull on his ears. Above is a picture of Charlie playing with his first brother And a note from his former foster mom:
I would mention that this family was in the process of adopting a different dog when Charlie brown got in my kitchen window and barked at them. They were so impressed with his "attention getting skills" they refocused their attention on the little monster (and I DID tell them he was a little monster) and made an excellent home for him. He was incredibly behavior challenged in a chewing/digging/finding-out-how-stuffing-comes-out-of- stuff way. THIS is the dog that caught ad killed the mouse and hauled the little dead mouse around my house for an hour until I destracted him with a treat and was able to retrieve said dead mouse with a paper towels. Having properly disposed of the corpse, I then returned to bed (it was 5 am) and when I yawned Brownie stuck his nose in my mouth. EUWWW! All is forgiven.
Missy Hughes: Missy ( a.k.a. Missy Mischief ) is doing very well, and becomes more adjusted to her home every day. She is very busy playing with her toys, and occasionally dragging daddy's big shoes down the hallway. She loves going out in her big yard, and runs like her tail is on fire. I love watching her, and wish that I had that much energy to burn. She is very much a part of our family, and we love her more every day. Thank You so much for our beautiful baby girl.P.S. She still loves getting belly rubs, and gets bunches every day!!!
Bobbi Ann: We received this note from Bobbi Ann's mom, after her husband passed away:
It is harder than I ever could have imaged to lose your partner - especially since he truly was the love of my life. I really don't know what I would do without Bobbi Ann - she keeps our house from feeling empty and is a loving, tail-wagging support when I get home from work! She spends Wednesdays in Keverton Doggie Day Care to break up her alone time when I'm at work. They love her, as everyone does and Bobbi Ann loves them back. I will always be grateful for Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland! Thank you again.
Melissa Charles (now Sweetie): I have had Sweetie (formerly Melissa Charles) for more than a year & she settled in nicely with my other 2 adopted Beagles. She has a mixed heritage from her length, features & voice & I think she's a "Bagel" (Beagle/Basset mix). She's a sweet, sedate older girl (for the most part)that ignores thunderstorms & loves her creature comforts like warm baths, a nice puffy dog pillow, a coat brushing with a soft brush, a head scratch or belly rub and FOOD! At dinnertime Sweetie does her best imitation of a grand dame 1st Class Passenger on an old ocean cruise ship like the TITANIC and DEMANDS her food first with her Basset-like bay bark until she gets her bowl! She also uses the same tactic with her voice when she wants to come in or go out of the house, letting you know you're her staff. But, when Sweets sits & looks up at you with contentment & love with those old eyes as you pet or brush her you have to be grateful Beagle/MD saved a terribly mistreated & sick old girl from a cruel death. Oh, one more thing, Sweetie has a crush on BRSM's mascot & man about town, Munchkin! What a pair!
Ed Beagley Jr. (now Seamus): Seamus and Luna (formerly Rita Skeeter) were adopted together. Here is a note about Seamus from his adoptive family.
Seamus and Luna are doing beautifully. They have settled right in to our family and we cannot imagine our days without them now. Each of them is such a character. Here are a few funny observations.
First, Seamus. Everyone who meets him falls in love with him. He is very easygoing, often sitting up in our arms like a doll. He is radiant with peaceful joy when he meets new people, and our vet declared him "perfect!" She couldn't get over what a great temperament he has and how affectionate he is with everyone - even while he had that stubborn ear infection, which did clear up after another round of antibiotics and ear flushings. His confidence has grown steadily over time and while he is still much more submissive than Luna, he knows how to get under her skin. He has a knack for finding the "best" bones (we have many, but he knows the favorites), and when he gets THE ONE he won't give it up to Luna. She stands there and howls for it, but he just chews away. You can almost see the smile on his face! He has an 'old-soul' quality to him, and I have no doubt that before he was a stray in SC, he must have been loved by someone. He is just too sweet a boy not to have been....
In terms of his habits, we call him a "camel," because even if you take him outside every few hours, he only relieves himself when HE wants to. In the evenings, he and Luna sleep on the couch or with the kids (often with each other as well), and when we take him out before our bedtime, he is loathe to go. He'll make himself totally limp like a rag doll, and you have to carry him out. Then he'll stand there looking at us like we have done him a great injustice! He's very, very funny.
So at night, he's super lazy, but come morning, has lots of energy. He runs all over the house greeting everyone for the first half hour or so. We look forward to his morning exuberance. He is quite a digger and has made a few holes for himself under our deck, where he sometimes likes to hang out. He also hates rain (again - won't go to the bathroom), and does not jump. We have to pick him up to put him on the bed. He could do it himself, but chooses not to. (please read on to the story about Luna)
Rita Skeeter (now Luna): Luna and Seamus (formerly Ed Beagley, Jr) were adopted together. Here is a note about Luna from her adoptive family.
Luna is our other little sweetie! The kids still coo over how cute she is every day, and love to take her and Seamus with them into whichever room they are playing in. At night, she wants to cuddle with someone - anyone - and very closely, preferably by your face. I love how soft she is! She can sleep in any position, but prefers having her head on a pillow! She is a strong alpha personality - not shy about introducing herself to larger (and smaller) dogs and letting them know she intends to be in charge. Like Seamus, she loves to greet everyone in the morning, but she has a more even temperament. She's medium-energy all the time, and once she's out of the puppy stage, I think she'll be pretty mellow.
Out vet cleaned out Luna's tear ducts, which seemed to alleviate some of the seepiness from her eyes. But there is more discharge when she's been outside for awhile, so we think perhaps she has some allergies. Nothing of concern - we just wipe it off. This of course, is not worrisome to her.
Luna is ALL BEAGLE. Her nose is AMAZING. If there is a stray cracker in the bottom of a bag left on the floor, she will find it. If a bunny crossed the yard in the last hour, she is insane about sniffing it out - all the while letting out excited yips. When she is onto a scent in the backyard, she will not come for ANYTHING - not even food. You have to go get her. And even in your arms she will remain tense and trance-like, sniffing for several more seconds before she seems to even realize you're holding her. She is very athletic and loves to explore. She wants to be outside far longer than Seamus does, probably because she is in smell heaven!
She has leapt up as high as the piano in search of food, and has no qualms about jumping on the table if someone has left a plate there. We've found that a squirt gun keeps her from doing that - but she's so quick that sometimes we don't squirt it in time. And she's not picky, any food is game to her!
We love our pups and are so thankful to you for rescuing them. I will kiss them both for you!
Ian Mahoney (now Peanut): Peanut is actually my 3rd adoption from Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland, and my 2nd in the last 6 months or so. I had Clara for about 5 years before I lost her in January to kidney disease. I had already committed to fostering Retta before I knew Clara was sick, but Retta had some physical problems so she was at the vet for quite a while. A few weeks after Clara was gone, I was notified that Retta was ready for her foster home, and it didn't take me too long to decide it was Karma and Retta was meant to live with me.
A few weeks later, there was an urgent call for another dog, who clearly had been treated poorly was in desperate need of a foster home. He came to the rescue on St. Patrick's day. I am half Irish, what can I tell you. So I volunteered to foster Ian Mahoney.
He was so timid, he wouldn't walk with me, couldn't do much except stay frozen in place. He had been at the vet's until he came to me, and God knows what his life was like before Rescue got him. The only thing I could do with him was wrap him in a blanket and hold him in my lap while we rode home. About half way home, I announced "I love him already." I got home and sent Betsy an email saying I was interested in adopting him. She suggested I wait a month and then decide, which is a perfectly reasonable suggestion, and I agreed. A month to the day, I sent in the paperwork. I had already started calling him Peanut ...
It took a few weeks, wasn't always smooth sailing; Peanut felt the need to scent every corner in the house, so I spent a lot of time with a spray bottle and a rag. He didn't come to me for the first few days; then for a few days he would come, but his tail was still tucked under his belly so you could see he was still scared. Retta was always frisky, had no trouble settling in. But Peanut did develop an attachment to my third dog, Tazi, and she responded to him as if he were her puppy. He would climb all over her, bite her ears, her face, roll around in front of her, and she would nuzzle him. I think she was the best medicine he could have had.
The three of the dogs are constantly playing and running all over the house. Peanuts' favorite place to sleep is in my lap on the easy chair, and I have to admit, it is equally cozy for me--- although occasionally all three try to get on my lap at the same time. One of the most satisfying feelings in the world is teaching a dog that humans can be decent and can be a friend to a dog, just as a dog is a friend to a person. It takes time. It takes patience, it can't be forced. Even after 4 months, when Peanut jumps in my lap, I have to let him lay down when he is ready, if I try to move him into a comfortable position, he stiffens up. But patience is a small price to pay for the great love these dogs have to give.
Seamus Finnigan (now Captain Jack): Hi everyone,
Jack said he wanted to say hi and thank you all for supporting him till he found his forever home. He's totally spoiled and has gone from 20lbs to 29lbs now full grown. Vet said no more treats, but he knows his eyes will still get him at least one now and then.
He loves his big brother Bolt and his adopted mommy Scooby Doo. They are always together in their little family. Too bad the humans in the house never get to sit on a couch but that's just the price you pay for having beautiful babies.
Hope you all have a fantastic summer! Praying that each and every one of the dogs find a forever home!
Love, Capt. Jack oh and his mommy Liz :)
Odie (now Bowser): This is just a note to say that Odie/Bowser is doing fine. The dermatitis is much better. He likes it up here in cool Maine. (True, he ate a whole chocolate bar and had to go to Towson Animal Hospital again in Baltimore before we left). But he has a huge fan club: all his medical team and sitters think he is pretty great. He is the sweetest tempered dog I have had.
Hamlet : My husband and I adopted Hamlet (Hammy) 1-June-2012 and he has just been perfect!!! Hammy is my very first puppy, and so far he has been making my dog-owning experience AMAZING. He has had only a couple accidents. He's very playful and energetic. He loves our walks because he gets to play with other dogs and their owners (he is such a friendly puppy, everyone in our neighborhood loves him). He's not loud at all, does a little whining when we leave him home alone but nothing unbearable. At first, we had a hard time getting him to eat...so I contacted his foster mom who recommended a dog food brand that he may like and we've had no problems since.
So far, I must say, everything is great. He's very smart so he has learned our routines quickly. I looove the way he acts when I get home!!!!!! BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD.
I would like to thank Judy for being my liaison from start to finish....she was so helpful, Thanks Judy.
Jill Rock (now Bunnie): So the bad news is, I have failed at my first fostering experience for BRSM. The good news is, with your approval, Jill has found her forever home!! We have pretty much known this since the first weekend she got here. She just moved right in, found her favorite spots on the sofa and window seat and announced she was here to stay. She gets along great with all the other dogs and has really helped to bring my shy little female beagle out of her shell - there is nothing shy about Miss Jill! Actually, her name is Bunnie now. I knew the deal was done when she started trotting behind my husband when we went up to bed and glued herself to his side for the night, never moved. We are ready to throw Bunnie's "Welcome to the Family" party!
Jamie Hughes: We just wanted to update you on our little bundle of joy, Jamie! He is doing wonderful in our house and has really become attached to us in the past couple days. You could tell the first week that he was a little overwhelmed and unsure of what to think of a household with two other dogs and two new owners, but he has adjusted out of that phase and is a happy beagle now! He loves sleeping on the bed and has enough energy to run for hours! He has had very little accidents in the house and you could tell that after, he was remorseful for his actions. Eeyore and Nellie have loved having an extra brother and they play all the time over their NylaBones. He truly is a wonderful dog and we couldn't be happier that we have all of them in our lives! We will keep you updated over the course of the next several months with how his behavior changes as he gets even more comfortable.
Pookie: A note from May, 2012:
Here is Pookie (left), this am, with my 18-year old Lucy... his ears have healed very nicely from where he was scratching at them from infection. UTI all cleaned up too, and coat is good with flea preventative, etc ...We've received many notes from Pookie's new family. It's obvious to us that he's well cared for, and he's loved deeply.
Buddy McPhee (now Jack): We could not have asked for a more perfect dog!! He is definitely a puppy but is very smart and learns quickly. His housetraining went well but every so often he would still have an accident, sometimes after having just gone out. THEN, we put some jingle bells on the door and after one week of ringing the bells everytime we went out, he started ringing them when he wanted to go out and we have not had an accident since (>1 month)!! Sometimes he rings the bells just to get some fresh air :) but we go out anyway.
He loves his toys and has been quite adept at playing fetch since day one. He also loves his twice daily walks around the neighborhood, where he is learning to sit when we see another dog rather than pull and pull. He loves to stretch out on his belly when he finds some really nice grass - quite funny. He has many admirers, both young, old and canine.
He tolerates his crate, usually protesting briefly when he is first in, but quickly settles down and naps. He picks up on my routine before leaving the house and sometimes tries to hide under the glass-topped table.
He has adapted well to living in SC and PA, although he seems happier in SC since he has a sunroom to sit in and watch the world go by. He still gets carsick, even when we've tried driving around the block. So for the long trip we give him medication that the vet recommended, and otherwise pretty much avoid taking him in the car. Hopefully he will outgrow it.
Thank you so much for all you do for the beagles. I see all the new postings and would love a companion for Jack, but that's not possible at this time. I keep thinking maybe in a year or two, when we are settled in one location, we might manage it.
Regan Charles: I wanted to give you an update on how Reagan is doing. She has long since mastered her fear of stairs, and no longer tries to start skirmishes with the dog she sees in the mirror. She absolutely loves takes her walks with Molly; she’s
had no problem learning to walk on the leash. I think this has definitely helped with her weight. She’s lost 2.5 pounds to date!
The vet seems to be very impressed with her overall health. The one
issue is her teeth, but we have an appointment in the first week of
April to have her teeth cleaned (covered by insurance).
We had a little bit of trouble feeding her. We finally found a
healthy food for her to eat (an organic protein-based tiny-chunk
kibble), as she kept turning her nose up at the Iams Weight Control.
She always looks over her shoulder while eating, even though we feed
her and Molly on opposite ends of the house. At this point, she is
only comfortable eating while sitting on our bed, no one else in the
room, and with the door closed. I have no issues with that, though.
She regularly sleeps in our bed, anyways.
Aside from one on the first night, there have been no accidents to
speak of (knocking on wood as I type this). After experimenting with
rooms in which to leave her during the day, we finally discovered that
she and Molly are fine when being left alone together; the two sleep
uncrated on our bed throughout the day. My in-laws come over around
lunch time to let them out into our (fenced-in) backyard and to give
them some attention.
Thank you for taking good care of Reagan over the past years.
Chipper: Sir Chipper, as I oddly began calling him yesterday, is in fine health, just in need of losing about ten pounds, as the vet said in early Jan. Well on his way eating cooked carrots now instead of as many milkbones.
Chipper is an honor to have in our lives. He only barks in his dreams, or when he gets too close to really high-strung dogs, which we don't allow. He does have several dog friends in the neighborhood now, too: Mr. Chips, Luna, Harley, Reggie and Buddy. So we're always looking out for them. We were attacked by a pit bull trained to kill other dogs in 2005. We all ended up in the hospital, included Chipper, who had five surgeries, and almost didn't make it due to infection. So we feel very fortunate to have him with us, and are glad he has resocialized to make dog friends.
He loves to be with me all day, as I retired from full-time work in 2006, following me to the art studio, to the bed for nappies, to watch me watch TV, to watch me clean house, or for our long morning walkies. That is our favorite time, I think, being outside for thirty minutes each morning to greet the day, all year round.
Thank you so much for listening to what our needs were when we we were being placed with Chipper. He is everything we asked for and more. We have learned so much from his gentle and loving spirit!
Tonks (now Molly): We received several notes from Molly's new family:
2/25/12: It's hard to believe that Molly will have been with us 2 weeks tomorrow. She's blended in so well that it feels like she's always lived here and she's turned into quite the watch dog. When she barks, she sounds like a big German Shepherd. You wouldn't think such a big bark could come from such a little girl. Even our cat has come around to accepting the fact that Molly is here to stay. Thanks so much.
Sadly, within a few weeks of Molly joining her new family, her new beagle sister, Susie Winkler, passed away due to cancer. But Suzie knew lots of love and joy in the last few years of her life.
2/15/12: Molly continues to amaze us. She is such a great dog and has already adjusted to our house and dogs. She loves to take walks and I have attached a picture of walking Molly, Suzy and Lucy. Lucy is out of the picture looking for rabbits.
Heidi York: We received this note from Heidi's new family shortly after her adoption: Everyone is happy. My son is learning a lot about taking care of a dog. The both of them really get along. She is definitely a great addition to our house. She does sleep a lot haha. So, I take her for a lot of walks to get her moving. We discovered a park out behind these houses (I had no idea it was there). We all go there and enjoy the afternoons. My husband is excited too and has plans to take her to get pampered at Pet Smart when he returns. Though, the wife should be pampered first I think.
You had mentioned that people asked if Heidi would make a good therapy dog. She does. She is full of love and gives people, at least us, a sense of security and love. I would say that if there are any other Beagles like Heidi, they would be able to help other veterans. I spent a lot of time at Walter Reed last year and training companion dogs for wounded warriors was part of our therapy. It was the part I enjoyed the most and it is evident that pets who are warm and want love, as Heidi does, really helps us transition, for lack of a better word, and for that I thank you guys. The wounds that most suffer from are the wounds that people cannot see. I can tell you from experience that those wounds can be just as deadly as any other type of wound. I am open to questions or anything about this subject. I know many of us don’t like to talk about it, but I am trying to change that.
She really does enjoy being the center of attention and is always trying to find ways to lay in my lap. I don’t mind.
Adopting a dog is the best thing that we could have done.
Danielle Steele: Danielle Steele and her son Michael Crichton (now Buddy) were adopted together in Sept, 2010. We received this story from their family in Feb, 2012:
I kept meaning to send pictures but it’s really hard to get any of Buddy. He’s nowhere near as photogenic as Danielle, and they’re always attached at the hip! So here’s some of each of them, and some together. I don’t know how we managed to get the one puppy out of the nine in the litter that has chronic medical conditions (as far as I know), I swear they just seem to find me somehow. We even specifically adopted a puppy because all of the pets we’ve ever adopted as adults died young of cancer, I must give off some sort of energy. But luckily Buddy’s happy and healthy as long as he has his ½ a pill each day. And it’s not every day that you adopt a puppy and then get to adopt the mother! As you can see in the pictures they love each other so much. I think that Danielle would be ok without Buddy, but he’d be lost without his mommy.
Danielle is the browner one, with the 100% NOT beagle ears that I’ve seen in some of her other pups as well. Buddy is more black, and his ears are more like a black lab maybe (?) although they are always flipping inside out.
Michael Crichton (now Buddy): Danielle Steele and her son Michael Crichton (now Buddy) were adopted together in Sept, 2010. We received this story from their family in Feb, 2012:
I kept meaning to send pictures but it’s really hard to get any of Buddy. He’s nowhere near as photogenic as Danielle, and they’re always attached at the hip! So here’s some of each of them, and some together. I don’t know how we managed to get the one puppy out of the nine in the litter that has chronic medical conditions (as far as I know), I swear they just seem to find me somehow. We even specifically adopted a puppy because all of the pets we’ve ever adopted as adults died young of cancer, I must give off some sort of energy. But luckily Buddy’s happy and healthy as long as he has his ½ a pill each day. And it’s not every day that you adopt a puppy and then get to adopt the mother! As you can see in the pictures they love each other so much. I think that Danielle would be ok without Buddy, but he’d be lost without his mommy.
Danielle is the browner one, with the 100% NOT beagle ears that I’ve seen in some of her other pups as well. Buddy is more black, and his ears are more like a black lab maybe (?) although they are always flipping inside out.
Amy George (now Bailey): We received this note from Amy's family in Feb, 2012:
Bailey is around 10 years old now but she is doing well. She's in good shape, not overweight as you know the breed is notorious for. She still goes for walks and aside from some arthritis in her back legs (which we give her a half of Glucosamine with dinner) she is physically well. We also have two schnauzers which are 9 and 1. She wants nothing to do with them because they do not provide her with food and will not play with them. She just doesn't seem to get the whole idea of what playing is, or fetching a ball. The puppy thinks that Bailey is her Aunt or big sister and always naps with her in her chair.
Thanks for all that you do.
Betty Ohio: We received this note from Betty's family in Feb, 2012:
Betty is great dog. She is an important part of our family and was a great comfort to my husband before he died and now for me and our 14 year old Lab, Dante.
My husband was a mason & carpenter and Betty loved to go with him on jobs -- riding in the truck was her favorite thing to do, next to eating and chasing squirrels and chipmunks!
Caramel (now Chloe): Adopted 5/2/09
We received this note from Chloe's family in Feb, 2012:
Chloe will be 5 years old in May and enjoys a great life with me and my husband Charlie and her older brother Chet, our beautiful Standard Pomeranian in Pasadena, Md. She loves to run around in the yard, play with her many stuffed toys, take long walks in the neighborhood and park, and sleep under the covers of our bed. Chloe became part of our family the day we picked her up even before we got her home and is a constant source of joy for us everyday.
Emma : We received this note from Emma's family in Feb, 2012:
Emma is our angel, never had such a good dog as her. All 4 of us sleep together, sit on the couch together, but we don't share the same food. When we lost Rufus to kidney failure in July 2011 (he was 11 years old), Emma was so sad and lost. I swear she turned much more gray during the 3 months before we found her anoher "friend". Who knew that a puppy would be a perfect companion for her!
Rudy Valentine (now Sid): Sid was adopted in March, 2005I wanted to let you know how Rudy Valentine (now Sid) is doing and give you a brief little story on the little fellow. I’m attaching a few pics also. Well, Sid is just a great little guy. He has made himself very much at home. He has taken over everything. We have a female name Sadie; she’ll be 2 in June and they just get along so well. Sid loves stealing everything from Sadie, from food to toys, and he loves mulch. I think the mulch that was in the flower beds is actually all in the grass. He loves to be outside, running or laying in the sun. But I think he likes stealing mulch from Sadie best and running away with it. It's all too cute. I have never had two dogs at once, and I’m so glad that we decided to adopt Sid. We thank Beagle Maryland so much and Sid's foster mom for taking such good care of him. We’ll keep you posted as Sid gets bigger and grows. Thank You. We received this sad note from Sid's family in Feb 2012:
I’m sorry to say that SID (Rudy Valentine) is no longer with us. He pasted away May 27, 2011.
He was diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. It came on very quickly. We were very shocked and upset. He was a terrific dog, friendly and loved everyone.
We miss him so much.
Sandy Shore: Adopted in Dec, 2009. Sandy's family reports that she spends most days laying around on the couch due to very bad arthritis. But she is loved by all and is a vital part of the family.
Cinder (now Rosie): This is one of the saddest stories. Poor Rosie (formerly Cinder) was found in the middle of nowhere, anchored to a cinderblock and left to die a slow death with no water in the heat of summer. But even with all this, she was a loving dog.
Rosie was adopted in 2006 and was adored by her family. There are few photos of her because she was so petrified of cameras. She died a recently and her family misses her every day.
Eeyore Rock: In Feb, 2012, we received this note from the family of Eeyore and Nellie (formerly Nell Pitt).
Ever since adopting Eeyore back in April of 2011, our lives have completely changed. His wonderful and enthusiastic personality puts a smile on our faces every day. His youth and energy makes every day a joy, and we could not be happier to have brought him into our lives. As our very first pet, it was a growing experience for all of us but was well worth it. It took him quite a while to break out of his shell and share his true personality, but he realizes now that he has a loving forever home where he will always be looked after and appreciated for the great dog that he is. A few months ago, while browsing the BRSM website, we stumbled upon the profile of a beautiful, little girl named Nellie. The connection was immediate from the very first time we met her, and so we brought home the fourth member of the family. Although some severe allergies complicated the first few months of her time with us, we are delighted to say that nearly all of her symptoms and side effects have disappeared from the right medicine, the right food, and the right amount of love. We were thrilled to welcome her into our home, and are so grateful for the opportunity to see our girl's remarkable recovery and true personality start to shine. Since our very first meeting, Nellie has proven to be the most loving friend that either Eeyore or us could have asked for. She is always the first to curl up beside you for TV time on the couch, and is a constant companion for her brother. They have quickly become fast friends, and can be found curled up together taking a nap almost as often as they are seen darting throughout the house playing. It brings great happiness to us both to see how excited they both are everyday and to witness what a loving home can do for these precious Beagles. Our family is so grateful for the work the BRSM does for these Beagles and for bringing these two adorable, crazy, loving dogs into our lives.
Thank you!
Eeyore was adopted 4/2011
Nell Pitt: In Feb, 2012, we received this note from the family of Eeyore and Nellie (formerly Nell Pitt).
Ever since adopting Eeyore back in April of 2011, our lives have completely changed. His wonderful and enthusiastic personality puts a smile on our faces every day. His youth and energy makes every day a joy, and we could not be happier to have brought him into our lives. As our very first pet, it was a growing experience for all of us but was well worth it. It took him quite a while to break out of his shell and share his true personality, but he realizes now that he has a loving forever home where he will always be looked after and appreciated for the great dog that he is. A few months ago, while browsing the BRSM website, we stumbled upon the profile of a beautiful, little girl named Nellie. The connection was immediate from the very first time we met her, and so we brought home the fourth member of the family. Although some severe allergies complicated the first few months of her time with us, we are delighted to say that nearly all of her symptoms and side effects have disappeared from the right medicine, the right food, and the right amount of love. We were thrilled to welcome her into our home, and are so grateful for the opportunity to see our girl's remarkable recovery and true personality start to shine. Since our very first meeting, Nellie has proven to be the most loving friend that either Eeyore or us could have asked for. She is always the first to curl up beside you for TV time on the couch, and is a constant companion for her brother. They have quickly become fast friends, and can be found curled up together taking a nap almost as often as they are seen darting throughout the house playing. It brings great happiness to us both to see how excited they both are everyday and to witness what a loving home can do for these precious Beagles. Our family is so grateful for the work the BRSM does for these Beagles and for bringing these two adorable, crazy, loving dogs into our lives.
Thank you!
Gary Paulsen (now Hoss): We received this note from Hoss' family in Jan, 2012:
He's doing great! I did change his name (it's Hoss now) and he's a fantastic dog. He also answers to "Chicken" because he isn't exactly lion-hearted, but he does get to be kind of a tough guy if someone knocks on the door or rings the doorbell. He's definitely a momma's boy. He's always giving me his paw or sitting up on his hind legs (I never taught him to do this, just something he does). He also loves going to the dogpark. I think it's the whippet in him, he needs to get the chance to just full out run every few days, if not every day. He loves other dogs and still has that puppy play energy. He's also so well behaved. I've never seen a dog that listens so well. And he's definitely a cuddler. he will find any way possible to sneak his way into your lap, or jump up and give you a hug. He's a very sweet boy. His favorite game is "where's your bone", during which I say "Where's your bone?" and he runs around the room picking up any toy he finds.
The cat, Skeletor, loves him and forces him to sleep with her every night.
Adopted June 2010
Holly Holiday: We received this note from Holly's family in Feb, 2012:
Holly Holiday - The Globetrotting Beagle
Holly has been with us for three years now and we can't believe how time flies. When we adopted Holly, she was recovering from Lyme disease which was aggravating her epilepsy. Now the Lyme disease is gone and seizures are few and far between. Holly might be the sweetest dog ever and has two loves: food and people.
She has adjusted well to life in Tallinn, Estonia over the last two and a half years. We live in a wooded suburb with lots of trails for her nose to explore, and she doesn't mind the snow or cold, at least until the temperature gets down to about -10F. We hope she will adapt as well to tropical heat and humidity, since we will move to Congo next year.
Adopted 1/09
Ellen Barkin (now Addison): We received this note from the family of Addison (formerly Ellen Barkin) in Jan, 2012:
When we lost our beagle, Wrigley, suddenly in the spring, we thought we'd need at least a year before we could adopt again. Then we saw Addison on the website and we fell in love with her caramel-colored eyes and cute brown and white spotted paws. Fast forward a few months and she has filled the hole in our hearts that Wrigley left-- and she keeps us on our toes every day! She is so full of energy that people ask us if she's still a puppy. She loves long walks, trips to the dog park and playdates at friends' houses. If you have a treat, you have a new best friend in her (though, we're proud to say that with our and her foster mom's hard work, she has regained and is maintaining her girlish figure!). Addison is also an amazing cuddler, happy to spend hours on the couch watching TV and burrowing herself under the human bed's covers and snoozing at our feet every night. If there's a soft laundry pile anywhere, Addison is buried in it. She is also an excellent hall monitor, as she carefully watches the alley outside our living room windows for any dog-related action (and is more than happy to notify us if a new dog walks by). She has truly become the center of our family and we couldn't be happier to have found her.
Prince Charming (now Calvin): Adopted 7/10/11. Calvin has settled in very well and is such a great dog. He couldn't be any sweeter and has taken to training very well. I count myself very lucky.
Esmerelda K. George (now Molly): Jan, 2012: Esme has become my little shadow. She follows me everywhere, and cries if she can't get to me. When I'm on the computer, I move her bed next to me, otherwise she has to sit in my lap while I type! She has mastered the doggie door, but I am always with her when she is in the yard. She loves her walks, but needs a little training on how to walk on a leash. Suppose Beagles have trouble with that because they must follow where their noses lead, lol.
Again, thanks so much to both of you for saving this little angel and bringing her to me.
Bernard Garrett (now Rufus): We have 3 Beagles, all rescues, with our last 2 (Rufus & Bella) through your organization. Rufus was known to BRSM as Bernard Garrett.
In the “3 Amigos” photo, they are left to right (ages are approximate since they are rescues; Rufus (15 months), Bella (4 years) and Milly (7 years). Needless to say, they are quite the team. Rufus was adopted in 2011 and Bella in 2009. We adopted Milly (from an Ohio rescue) in 2006. As the youngest, Rufus is the class clown of the group. Always trying to make others happy and lets you know it. When he howls, it is one wall of sound. He’s always in a good mood. Bella is the gymnast of the group and can teeter on the smallest ledge. She craves attention, and will let you know when she’s not getting it. Milly is the disciplinarian, and does her best to keep the other 2 in line. Most of the time it works.
We also have a 7 year old cat, named Isabel, who having grown up with Beagles, hangs out with them as well. She even drinks from their water dish, and they’ll let her do it, before they take a drink! Quite the sight.
We are extremely fortunate to have them all in our lives and the Southern Maryland Beagle Rescue, played a large part in making that happen.
A “success story” I’m sure!
Satchel (now Chelsea): Jan, 2012: Chelsea (formerly Satchel) is doing well these days. We moved to New York City in 2006. She's almost 12 years old now! She's still the sweetest, best dog I've ever met, and everyone who meets her loves her and tells me how sweet she is.
The bad news: Last summer, we found two mast cell tumors on her back legs and had them removed, then in November, there was another one in her boob. At the time, it was too big for surgery and I thought I was going to lose her.
Good news: We got her on meds and the tumor is now under control, and she will continue with her daily chemo medication and other meds. Because of her age, we're opting to give her medication everyday rather than having her go through surgery.
Other than that, she's very happy and healthy and very, very loved.
Sarah Trevor Teasdale: My husband and I have been fostering Sara Trevor Teasdale since April and have come to realize that we cannot picture our family without her! We'd like to make it official and adopt her fully. Sara is doing great. She's still really shy, but has a silly happy side that she now lets us see almost everyday :-) She gets along great with our other dog Mosby, and even her two cat brothers.
Adopted Jan, 2012
Little Boy Blue: We received two notes from Rocket's two daddies in Jan, 2012:
Rocket (formerly Little Boy Blue) is getting along just fine. His personality comes out more and more each day. He was pretty stoic when he first arrived because I am sure he missed you and his old pals. He gets excited more easily as time goes by. He can run fast with those short little legs when he wants to ... So much that we have nicknamed him our little rocket! It is too cold to run in the mornings now but we did many half mile jaunts up and down our driveway last month and he kept up pretty well. He can be stubborn while on leash... He still does not like to walk on mowed grass. He is fine on paving and and in deep grass or meadow. He is quite the lover and has brought us much joy!
Everyday Blue just gets better and better - he is such a lover and a funny little man. We nick named him Rocket because he pretends to be slow - but watch out if he picks up on a deer close by... Just ask Mark - Blue gave him the run of his life a few weeks ago. Maybe a mile and a half through the woods with lots of hills and creeks - I could only hear them getting further and further away from me - lol. I let Mark do the running. Blue sure has a strange howl - sounds like he is being murdered - where did that come from - so funny.
I wish we knew more about Blues past lives. He is a mess and we love him very much. He was ice cold to us when we first got him but now he is really coming out of his shell. I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
What a sweet boy... Thanks!
Solomon: Solomon has been a wonderful addition to our home. Everyone he meets falls in love with him immediately. He is very quiet for a beagle. Actually he almost never howls or barks. He only howls when a fire truck goes by or when he is out for a walk and sees a squirrel, rabbit, or the geese. He is quite the traveling dog and loves to go for car rides. He's been with us to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and New York. He loves to go on vacation to Pennsylvania at his grandparents house. They have a really big back yard for him to run and play. Here's what Solomon has to say about the situation.
"I love it here where I'm the king of the house. I've got a really easy laid back life. I love to sleep on the bed or on the couch especially with the blanket my mom crocheted for me. One thing my parents learned about me early on is that I hate any kind of toy that squeaks. I'm not sure why but they really frighten me!!! So my mom and dad make sure to buy toys without them or to pop them for me so I don't get really scared. But I LOVE pigs ears (as you can see in the picture!!) Oh! I also graduated from obedience school with high honors (well sort of, but I did my best) A big special thank you and a big grunt ('cause I grunt instead of barking) to Beagle Rescue for helping me find my forever home!!! A special shout out to all my foster friends...I hope they are as happy as I am!!!"
Jethro Baltimore (now Barkley): We received this note from Barkley's mom in Jan, 2012:
Just wanted to let you guys know Barkley is doing well and is a handful! Mara, you are so right, he is smart!
He's figured out how to escape from the crate when I go to work, it's like a game to him. Luckily, he doesn't do any damage once he's escapes! He still goes to doggie daycare about once a week when I have a long day at work. And, we started obedience school last week. I can get him to do all the tricks when I have treats in my hand, but his sense of smell is so strong, and he's so smart, that he chooses not to follow me when he figures out he's not going to get a treat.
Enclosed is a picture of him which I took today when we were at work. He is ready for the Ravens game this weekend. He's lost some weight, but I'm not sure if you can tell from the picture.
Thanks again for everything. We are enjoying each other!
Desilu (now Carly): We adopted Carly from BRSM on 1/16/11 and fell in love with her immediatley! She is a wonderful addition to our family. She loves going for walks, looking out our sunroom at squirrels, and greeting everyone who rings our doorbell. She has wonderful manners and gets along exellently with our toddler. We could not ask for a better dog. Thanks, BRSM, for all you do!
Updated Jan 2012
ZuZu (now Zoey): We received this note from Zoey's family in Jan, 2012:
Zoey is quite simply another family member, and she doesn't see herself as anything less than that. We moved to Boston, I went to graduate school and am now in med school. Both Zoey and Brodie are my study buddies...literally. I sit on the couch to read my books and they don't leave my side. Both beagles are pretty much buddies. They cuddle with each other and with us. It's great! Her favorite pasttime is sleeping, especially when there's a patch of sun across a cushion or blanket - she's all over it. When our son, Calvin, was little, she used to keep him company during tummy time (picture included). I really don't know what our family dynamic would be without her.
For anyone on the fence about adopting a beagle from a rescue, I can understand the hesitation. Inviting anyone new into your home takes time and patience for all parties involved. There was certainly adjustment for everyone, both James and myself and Brodie. It can be trying for a little while. But we have received to much love, affection and happiness from Zoey, I wouldn't hesitate to go through the adoption process again. We love our entire family unit!
Beatrice Beagle: We received this note from Beatrice's family in Jan, 2012:
Beatrice has settled wonderfully into her new home. She is a sweet, playful, and entertaining girl. She has a perfect beagle bay, which she only uses when she's trying to convince us that it's time to 1) give her a treat or 2) take her on a walk. (Interestingly enough, she gets her way every single time!) She and her beagle sister, Macy, are best friends who love to snuggle and to play. They could not get along any better, and we are so happy for that! We have had a two-beagle household for over ten years now, but this is the first time we've had such a wonderful match of beagle personalities. Bea loves to spend time in the yard with her sister, take long walks, take equally long naps, and use that beagle nose to sniff, sniff, sniff. We couldn't be happier with her addition to our family, and we are so grateful to Beagle Maryland and her foster mom Linda for taking her in when she was in need.
Adopted 08/11.
Emma (Disney Dora): We received this note from Emma's family in Jan, 2012:
Emma is doing great! She has warmed to all of us. She might even like the guys best because for a while we had them feeding her all the time. She is still a beggar. She loves to chomp on a bone while we eat together. She has so much personality. We spend a lot of time playing with her. I believe she is best thing that ever happened to our family. Our kids spend much more time out of their bedrooms because they want to be with Emma. She is very loyal to us as you said would happen. She gets very protective when we walk her and she sees people or another dog. She'll bark and bark until someone offers her some love and she can never resist. We're sending you a few of or favorite pictures of her. I think she's lost some weight. She gets walked 4 times a day. Her walks were a little longer when the weather was warmer. And this note from Oct, 2011:
I have to tell you how much Emma has added to our lives. I think we are spending more time together as a family since we all want to play with her at night. She has been so wonderful for my daughter. After switching between my room and my daughters room for several days she decided to make my bed her sleeping spot. She's a bed hog and snores. I've got the bigger bed, so I guess I get to sleep with her. She has only had one bathroom accident since she moved in. She always barks and scratches at the door if we don't get her out fast enough. We had her to the vet and she checked out great! We're going to have some dental work done for her next month. Hopefully we won't have any more large expenses for her for a while. I did have a few questions. Did you ever think she was afraid of the dark? Whenever we walk her in the daylight she is as friendly as can be when she sees people and dogs. When we walk her in the dark she barks and growls at every sound. Was she very female dominated with your family? She loves me and Ariella. She tolerates my husband and son. She seems so smart to me. When I walk her she knows the route we always take. When I tried to take her for a longer walk like Ariella usually does she resisted. She has her routine for different people. We are curiuos to see how she does tonight with children coming to the door (Halloween). We will probably have her stay in a bedroom until the trick or treating is over. She seems very protective to me. Although she has never given me reason to believe she would bite, she does bark and growl when she is nervous. Anyways I wanted to make sure you knew how much we loved her.
Molly Anne Arundel (now Chloe): We received this note from Chloe's family in Jan, 2012:
I changed Molly’s name to Chloe and she’s doing great. She is such a sweet, beautiful dog and very social. I get compliments about her from everyone who meets her.
Adopted: 8/09
Summer (now Penny): "Summer" has been with me now for more than 4 years (hard to believe sometimes). I changed her name to Penny Lane shortly after bringing her home, but mostly just call her Penny. We still live in Baltimore City and she LOVES going for walks in Patterson Park. She is a snuggler and adapted to me pretty quickly. She has a great disposition and loves people. Being so cute and friendly with others she often gets pets from strangers when we are out. Although she is now about 5.5 to 6 years old, she is still very active. She'll get wound up and run around the house and play with her rope toys and balls. She also loves to look out my front window onto the street at the people passing by. Penny was truly a great find for me and I'm so glad I was able to adopt her.
Adopted 09/07
Wendy (now Roxy): Here's a picture of our Roxy. If anyone would like to discuss the gift of adoption please use our names. It was worth every ounce of patience it took to make Roxy feel safe in her new home. She is so loving and we can't imagine not having her around. Like I said on the phone there is nothing like a Roxy welcome home! Since she was never really anyone's puppy I call her my forever puppy!
Thanks for following up on her and for all you do for all the other dogs looking for homes. Most of all thanks for bringing Roxy into our life.
Austen (now Quincy): We received this note from Quincy's family in Jan, 2012:
He's doing great. We've renamed him Quincy. He thinks he's a cat. He demands to be petted all the time and he has no interest in playing fetch. He's the spoiled baby of the family and even though my ex and I are divorced now, we split custody of him and that just means he now has two beds that he sleeps smack in the middle of and lets each of us borrow.
Captain America "Cappy": We received this note from Cappy's family in Jan, 2012:
Cappy is loving his really long walks. He has also learned to jump on the cupboard for butter and things. And, loves vaseline, which is not good!
He does love our bed. And no rabbits have been harmed due to youthful exhuberance (that we know of.)
Etienne (Eddie): We received this note from Eddie's family in Jan, 2012: Our family adopted Eddie in the summer of 2007(?) after he was in foster care for quite awhile. He was our first pure bred and male dog and didn't exactly blend right in, he didn't seem to know how to act with unknown brothers and sisters (doggie and human). He had food aggression and startled easily; I don't believe his early life was pleasant. But we hung in there with him and he eventually grew accustomed to his new home. One of his favorite calming activities was to climb in bed with my husband when he got home from the night shift. My husband would 'tell him a story' as he put it, and Eddie would lay down by his side and go to sleep.
Eddie became the best companion dog ever. He is the sweetest boy who adores us all, but he's especially my dog. I go nowhere in the house without him following and at night he sleeps with one leg over me. He especially loves his family trips to the beach - oh, the new smells to be smelled! He travels with his sisters shown in the picture. The dog on the left is a fellow BRSM alumni, Ruby, adopted two years ago.
Eddie sends his love and eternal gratitude to Sherrie, who he thinks is the best foster mom in the world. Eddie is healthy and happy, and we love him dearly.
Oliver Twist: Oliver Twist and Thaddeus Twist were adopted together.
We received this note from their family in Jan, 2012
We are now known as just Oliver and Thaddeus. We were both adopted on 04/28/2007 and love our home in Greenbelt, MD. We are great pals for brothers. We eat, sleep, and play together. We turned 5 years old on July 4, 2011. We both weight about 29 lbs. give or take 1 lb.
Thaddeus Twist (now Thaddeus): Oliver Twist and Thaddeus Twist were adopted together. We received this note from their family in Jan, 2012:
We are now known as just Oliver and Thaddeus. We were both adopted on 04/28/2007 and love our home in Greenbelt, MD. We are great pals for brothers. We eat, sleep, and play together. We turned 5 years old on July 4, 2011. We both weight about 29 lbs. give or take 1 lb.
Molly Allen: We received this note from Molly's family in Jan, 2012:
Molly is 15 years old now and still doing very well (She was ten years old when we
adopted her). Shortly after we got her, she chased a ground hog and tore her ACL. She had surgery and fully
recovered, thank goodness. I can see her slowing down in some ways, but she still gets excited when we come home
from anywhere, whether we're gone for several hours or several minutes. She also still gets excited about taking walks
and eating anything we give her.
She is just a joy to have in our family. She is sweet and smart and a wonderful companion to our other beagle, Penny.
Adopting her was one of our best decisions ever. Based on our experience with Molly, I would recommend the adoption
of an older pet to anyone. It has been a wonderful experience for us.
Thank you for all that you and your organization do to help these wonderful animals.
Penelope Charles: Our 14 (at the time) year old daughter and I wanted a dog. I wanted a beagle. Perusing Petfinder.com, we stumbled across Penelope Charles, a senior girl who'd lived a hard life. Her story was so sad that she just captivated us. Over protests from my husband (motto: "Do we really want to do this? This is going to be a lifestyle change..."), we brought her home in May of 2004. My husband was right. It WAS a lifestyle change. This little one had been a breeder in an Amish puppymill. After breeding her nearly to death, removing her teeth (most likely with pliers), feeding her garbage, when they had used her up, they turned her out to fend for herself. Because she had been kept in a small pen for most of her life, her hind leg muscles had atrophied and she had little strength. Afraid of EVERYTHING, her remaining teeth rotting and infected, she came home with us to live. A month later, I took her to a veterinary dentist and when handing her over, she was resigned and showed no resistance. I guess there was no use fighting what yet another human wanted to do to her. We insisted that the vet call us the MINUTE she was available to be brought home. My husband answered the call and within minutes was at the vet's office. The technician brought out a very limp, very sad beagle. At the sound of my husband's voice, the tail began to slowly, almost imperceptively wag. Her mouth must have brought her much discomfort before her dental appointment, as her disposition brightened considerably with the passing weeks. She went for brief walks daily building strength in her legs. Eventually, she stopped dropping to her belly at every passing car. It took a year and a half to house train her (How do you housetrain a dog who's had to relieve herself and sleep in her own waste? Puppymill owners keep their dogs in small pens 24/7.)
Nearly three years later, Penny is a different dog. Happy, healthy, enthusiastic about life. She is a joy.
Penny has been the best lifestyle change we could possibly imagine. Because of her, we eventually opened our home to three other dogs, and will probably foster yet another.
I write this long-winded passage so that others might see an elderly dog in need and look past the sometimes rough exterior to the gem inside. None of us would part with this little dog for all the tea in China!
1-1-07
Bradley: We receive a note, but no new picture from Bradley's forever family.
Bradley's rescue began at the Union County Humane Society in Maynardville,TN then to VA and finally to MD. Somewhere in his past he became very afraid of loud noises, men and especially thunderstorms. Although he is getting better about being around men, thunderstorms and loud noises still seem to be very scary for him. For some reason his original owners cropped his tail and although he gets weird looks because he's a beagle with a short tail, I think of it as added character. He shares his new home with two other brothers (also beagles) which he loves playing with and sharing a bed with (usually mine!) Bradley seems to be very happy with our still growing family.
Maud Montana: June 2, 2009
Well, I have found a kindred spirit in Maud. She is my walking/hiking buddy, but is perfectly willing to lay next to me on the couch watching TV if I am not up for the exercise. She still maintains her stubborn beagle nature and will sniff one particular spot for a ridiculous amount of time - even though she knows I want to keep moving. She plants herself and gives me the stink eye and budges only when she feels like she is ready. Admittedly, I laugh at her whenever she does this, so I am definitely reinforcing disobedient behavior, but she is just so animated sometimes with her facial expressions that it simply sends me into hysterics.
She is truly naughty at times, regardless of disciplinary action, her favorite pastime when I am away is ripping apart trash cans and stealing donuts off the kitchen table. Two stories to note are the day I came home (I had forgotten to close my bedroom door) and after doing my normal greet and belly rub at the front door, I continued on through my apartment and the trash from my bedroom was strewn up and down the hallway. Right about this time, Maud walked guiltily around the corner with her head hanging low. She walked slowly up to me as I reprimanded her and she fell onto her back with all fours up in the air as a sign of submission (I suppose...or maybe she was hoping to get another belly rub)...needless to say, when she rolled onto her back, it was then that I noticed one of those long size stickers that are found on the legs of pants. It was stuck to the pad of her front left paw. Talk about getting caught red-handed!
The other story is of Maud cleverly pulling everything off my kitchen table in order to consume a dozen glazed donuts. Also, she came to a BBQ with me and was caught on top of the picnic table with her muzzle covered in the white icing from a dozen cupcakes.
We are getting ready to celebrate our 1-year anniversary (August 1st) at our home and she will feast that day on a little cake made especially for her. And I've already promised to let her get her fill, even if she devours the entire confection.
Liz Taylor Rock (now Maggie): Lizzie, the love sponge, went to her forever home in July, 2011.
Felicity (now Beacon): Hi, I’m Beacon Beagle. Mara used to call me “Felicity,” and before that I was the Beagle known as “Flip.” My new parents named me “Beacon” because they love lighthouses. They adopted me in September of 2004, and they’re just now getting around to sending a picture and letting me tell my story – better late than never! Anyway, I live with my parents in Silver Spring. I have a brother, Bosco Beagle, who came from a rescue, too. We get along really well and never fight, although Mara said I could get pretty “barky” when it came to my toys, and she sure was right about that. The cloth squeaky bones are my favorite. I have a nice big yard to play in, and Bosco taught me how to do “fence patrol” to make sure the perimeter is secure. My Mommy is a nurse, so she takes really good care of me. My Daddy telecommutes to work, so I’m almost never alone. The four of us go for a walk every evening, except when it’s raining, because I hate to get wet! Bosco taught me how to sleep under the covers with Mom and Dad, but I keep my nose out so I can breathe better. My parents say I’m the happiest dog they’ve ever seen. All they have to do is look at me, and my tail starts wagging. Daddy says sometimes I wag it so hard he’s afraid it’s going to fly off – he’s so silly! I’m happy doing most things, but here’s a picture of me doing what I like to do best: being upside down!
Lance: 2/9/06 - When Teddy came home for the first time, it took several weeks for him to begin to trust his new family and realize not only were we not going to traumatize him like his prior owners, but he'd get all the love in the world. He began to jump on the couch, sleep on the bed, play with toys, bark, and learn to embrace life. Neither the vacuum nor thunder will scare him now. He quickly laid claim to "my" recliner. You'll see what that looks like in one of the pictures. Every year I bring Teddy to "Bark in the Park", a day at the ballpark for a Frederick Keys single A baseball game where owners can bring their "well behaved" dog. Teddy always steals the show. We run the bases after the game and have our picture taken with the mascot. Teddy was timid as can be when he came home, but then two weeks later came his new big brother, Shiloh Valentine. He is the one who taught Teddy how to be a beagle really. Shiloh must have been about 6 months old, and was the craziest/wildest beagle ever! Still is. Well, to get an idea of the entertainment these two provide, you have to imagine Tom & Jerry. But, they get along so well. Shiloh is always hopping around or playing tug-of-war with me, or yawning as loud as he possibly can. Usually, however, he can be found on the bottom step looking out of the door window. He's the cuddliest little thing ever at 38 pounds, hence one his many nicknames Big Cuddly. Well, two years ago the urge bit and Shiloh and Teddy had another brother join them, Lance! Oh my is he just the sweetest "person" in the world! He is always falling back in your arms to be petted and uses his nose to nudge you if you stop, even after an hour. He sings such beautiful tunes and is often found chewing one of his many bones. His story was so sad, getting pushed out of a car with his siblings. The love he gives is infectious and lights up each of our days. Every time he goes outside he, along with Shiloh, loves to announce it to the world in traditional beagle fashion. To the displeasure of my eardrums I think they try to outduel each other with their barking. The three guys get along so well and look after each other in tremendous fashion.
And, there can't be enough gratitude for the wonderful organization you have and how happy we are for the beagles we have.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Kris: Kris fought a 6-month battle with cancer. Kris was another lucky BRSM beagle who found a loving home with two other BRSM beagles.
We, at Beagle Rescue, are so grateful to Lisa for giving all her pups the love, care and attention that all dogs deserve.
Jefferson: 1/14/07:
.Back in June of 2006 we were looking for a beagle...and came across a picture of Jefferson. He wasn't doing so well and was undergoing Parvo treatment. He was far from a beagle - he's a Great Dane/German Shepherd mix, but we had to have him. A month later we were moved into our new house and 6 month old Jefferson, who was all recovered, was delivered to us in Catonsville, Maryland. He was super skinny, but full of energy...at least for the first half hour. Jefferson made himself right at home in no time at all. Within minutes he figured that the dog bed sitting in the middle of the empty family room (did I mention that we had just moved in?) was his and we couldn't get him off of it. He slept for the first couple of days and we thought, "Wow, what a well-behaved puppy we have." The days to come proved that the was merely trying to win his way into our hearts, because he became a little terror. He ate everything he could whenever we left the house and proved to have serious separation anxiety. You told us to get him a crate, and this definitely helped him be less destructive - until he started escaping from it! So, we put c-clamps on the crate and he broke those. We put chains on it and he broke those, too. We finally put steal clamps on it, and he couldn't break those, so he broke the welds on the crate instead! He was very busy while we weren't at home. Eventually, we decided to get him a friend to calm him down and help him wear off some energy. Little "County" came into our lives and she should have been named "Mini Me." The look identical and act the same, too...yes, she is full of the same puppy energy, but thank goodness isn't strong enough to break out of her crate!
The two of them are an absolute joy to have around. They must think the same of us, because they don't seem to like it when we leave. They are getting better, and this is all a part of the "puppy stage"...which will hopefully slow down soon because they just keep growing! Jefferson is up to 72 pounds and County is just over 50. I guess she forgot to be a "small" dog. I never did get my beagle, but the two of them have more than enough "personality" to go around. It's always funny to see people's reactions when they ask where we got our dogs. "Beagle Rescue? He doesn't look like much of a beagle." Jefferson in an honorary beagle and we couldn't be more grateful that you let him be one.
Hugo Boss: 12/07:
In September I moved to Maryland from Chicago. It was a tough adjustment as I had only a few weeks to move and get my affairs in order. In October I decided to get myself a companion. I went to PetFinder.com and searched for a dachshund. One of the first entries was for a 28lb, 3-year old beagle-doxi mix named Hugo Boss. I have to admit, I wasn't looking for a beagle as I had never owned one before, I grew up with dachshunds, but what caught my eye was the name, Hugo Boss; so I clicked on the picture and there he was. Hugo Boss, one of the most oddly proportioned dogs I have ever seen... yet he seemed to have a very original cuteness about him. I immediately went to the beaglemaryland.com website to read on about Hugo. There were more pics and a bio. The pics showed that he was a very handsome beagle with a very good disposition, but he had been in foster for 6 months. That made me wonder, "why?" When I finally got to see Hugo at the PAWS pet walk and spend some time with him, it turned out he was used to test other dogs temperaments because of his overwhelming good disposition, and had a very loving foster family. The team at Beagle Maryland filled me in on the breed and what to expect should I decide to get Hugo. After my first walk with him, I fell in love and picked him up the following Friday, October 11th (my birthday coincidentally). Hugo turned out to be the best b-day gift I have ever received. Within two weeks he was completely house-trained, within a month he was able to go off leash in enclosed areas, and turned out, "yes" Hugo was very good with other dogs, children, strangers, cats...everyone. He truly is the most obedient, friendliest and loving dogs I have ever had the pleasure of having.
It is a testament to Beagle Maryland, their volunteers and fosters, who took in Hugo and fought for him to avoid being euthanized. The folks there know the breed, know how to work with strays and provide a great atmosphere for someone to let the dog of their dreams find them.
Thanks to all at Beagle Maryland, especially Ewa, for your help, time, and rescuing Hugo, the best looking, friendliest dog in Maryland and truly the greatest companion a fella could ask for.
Happy New Year from Patrick, Martha, and Hugo
Meghan (now Bella): Adopted 4/09
We wanted to let you know how things were going with Bella (formerly Meghan). She's getting along great with our other 2 beagles, Lucy (14) and Milly (4). She's developed a taste for jelly beans like our other girls (as you can see in the photo). She even has made friends with her cat "sister" Isabel (5). All in all, she is doing great. She's been on her first road trip to Michigan and loved it too. She's been to beginner puppy class the last 8 weeks at Petsmart (along with Milly) who was there for moral support. She did great. I'm glad we did that. We learned a lot as did she.
We're very happy we found her and expect a lifetime of love and happiness with her in our lives.
Hoosier Daddy: Since his arrival in July 2011, this little guy has been a real charmer. When he first met my husband, he reacted as if George was Hoosier's hero. We fell in love immediately. Hoosier adores being outside. He inspects every inch of the back yard, and when finished with his perimeter patrol, he holds court over his dominion in a lawn chair on the back porch. No intruder dare enter the compound, without his sovereign permission.
Forever Fostered.
Ryder: Adopted 7/23/11
We snagged the following tidbit and the photo (left) off of Facebook on August 15, 2011:
"We adopted Ryder about a month ago and he has become fast friends with our other Walker Hound, Izzy. He has a little Napoleon syndrome, but she keeps him in line and shows him who is boss."
Trixie Love: "I’m on the back porch of my new home with chocolate beagle June. June used to be the “little one” before I came along. I’m even smaller. "
Adopted 5/21/11> From her new "mom:"
Trixie Love adopted me when I visited Mara’s house. She blended into my beagle pack as though she had always been with them. She wandered in my car, making herself at home. The message was clear that she wanted to be taken home.
Trixie Love likes looking out the front window as she did at Mara’s house. I put a footstool by the window to oblige. When I leave she is sitting on it watching me.
Trixie Love has the longest tail and shortest legs in the house. We think she is a Dachshund-Beagle mix. But lest you think she is not a beagle, she can howl like a whole beagle pack.
Trixie Love is a very good sport. In the first month of adoption that she so eagerly awaited, we were stranded in the car overnight in a thunderstorm on the way home from Mara’s house. Power and air conditioning were out for five days in my Alabama home. She had surgery for a hernia and spent two long weeks in a cone.
Even after all that she is still a love. She wants petting and tummy rubs. She goes for walks with her pack, tail in the air and nose in the ground. She is happy with her pack and affectionate to her people. I am very happy to provide her with a home.
Jasmine Disney (now Skye): Adopted 6/11
We received this update from Skye's forever family on August 13, 2011:
"Just wanted to send you an update on Jasmine from the Disney pups. Jasmine is now known as Skye. She has settled in very well and its been fun for us to watch her grow over the last few weeks. Skye is a really smart and affectionate pup. She loves to play with her cousins (2 border collies, 1 beagle) that live nearby. She has taken to training very well, except when it rains since she doesn't like to get her paws wet! She is a wonderful pup and we are so happy to have her as part of our family."
Bacall Pitt (now Schatze): Adopted 8/14/11
We received this update on August 29, 2011:
On August 14th, Bacall, now called Schatze, (it means sweetheart in German) became part of our family. She filled the hole in our lives after our recent passing of one of our beagles. She loves to roll around outside with our other beagle Chudley, and has endless energy. At night, she sleeps with my daughter, Erin. And Erin says that Schatze can be a very nice blanket, considering she likes to curl up on Erin's legs. Schatze has some quirks and imperfections, but that is what makes her our special little girl. Her tail was probably stepped on, so it is bent in the middle, like a little question mark. And she will lick, and lick, and lick you until you tell her to stop. And lastly, she can somehow jump onto our island in the kitchen. My husband came home one day to find her sitting on it. She'll rush to her bowl at dinner and will try to eat Chudley's food too, We tell her if she eats too much she'll lose her girlish figure. We just love our little girl.
Abby George: Abby... living the life! Abby was Forever Fostered in 2010
Charlotte Bronte: Charlotte was adopted by her foster family in December 2010.
Ashley Finch: After 2 1/2 years in foster care, Ashley's foster mom decided to keep her. 6/23/11
Bronson: Bronson was deemed too shy and too much of a flight risk. Mara officially adopted him in September 2009.
Daisy Minor: After two years in rescue, Daisy remained fearful of humans, although she loves the presence of the other dogs in her home. She was happy in Mara's home, so Mara kept her.
9/09
Mae (Dorothy's pup): Due to her profound shyness, Mae was not a good candidate for adoption. After five years in foster care, her foster mom decided Mae would be happiest staying right where she was. 6/23/11
Hilary: Forever Fostered 3/09
Sir James (now Dakota): Adopted 4/2011
Dakota presented a few challenges when he met his forever family. His barking did little to endear him to the neighbors. His family loved him, however, and worked diligently to work through the problem. They ultimately hired a trainer. As of August 2011, they report all is well.
Ivy Rock: Adopted May 2011
September 4, 2011:
"Ivy is adjusting well to her new home. She is very good with the kids in the house. She knows who the "alpha" of the house is and is constantly by my side. We think she is part Jack Russell with her unusual markings, but is definitely all beagle when she sees a rabbit to chase and howl at. She loves her walks and gets along well with the other dogs we meet. We have been having some house training issues, but hopefully this will resolve itself with time."
Flint (now Cordy): Flint was adopted in May 2011 and renamed "Corduroy" after the bear who thought no one would love him because he was missing a button. Cordy is missing his tail, but he is very well loved nonetheless.
Minnie Montgomery (now Rosie): Adopted 3/11/11
In May of 2011, we received this note from Minnie's (now Rosie) new "mom."
"Rosie (Minnie) is doing well. She seems to be enjoying country life. She has turned out to be a turtle finder! Twice this weekend, she has been out in the back yard barking barking barking, and I go look and find a box turtle, completely turtled in her shell! So, Emma (the daughter) and I take the turtle OUTSIDE the fence and let them go back to the woods and stream. As of yesterday, she has found a total of 3 different turtles. When she is not in the backyard, she is hunting for stuffed animals in Emma's room and then racing though the house with them. I call it big game hunting. It's pretty funny. Then at night, she sleeps in a crate in Emma's room except when there is thundering at night. Then Emma and Rosie have to come in my room -- Emma insists!"
Holly Hobbie: Adopted: March 2011
We just wanted to update you about Holly and let you know that she has adjusted to our continuous pampering and sharing with her new older sister Bridgett. She had to learn which of the couches were for the Beagles, but she has found them all now and knows that the others are for people. We already took them to Disney World the first part of April and they loved the RV and their Frosty Paws to cool off after the Disney dog park. After all, the RV is called the Beagle Biltmore. Our vet agrees that Holly is a wonderful young lady that has captured our hearts, as all our Beagles have, and wonders if Holly knows she has found Beagle heaven in our house. Thank you for everything BRSM has done for Holly, and a special thanks to her foster parents (the Pelle's) who met us halfway to pick her up.
Michael Simon (now Juno): We received this update from Michael's (now Juno's) forever family in March of 2011:
Juno is a happy little boy..full of energy..kids love him. We have 2 pictures to share with
you. He went to Hilton Head with us a couple of weeks ago..had a great time..running in the waves, chasing seagulls, meeting every dog on the beach, and digging..lots of digging!!! The second picture is of him snuggling
with his new brother (Puck) and sister (Belle).
Casper Floyd: Caspar and his brother Treat were adopted together on 1/16/11.
Treat Floyd: Treat and his brother Caspar were adopted together on 1/16/11.
Boone: After 7 long years and two foster homes, this WONDERFUL, handsome boy was adopted by his second foster home. December 2010
Paddington Rock: Paddington and Tommy Tinker were adopted together 12/10
Tommy Tinker: Tommy Tinker and Paddington were adopted together 12/10
Scottie Rock (now Cooper): Adopted 11/21/10
We received the following update on Cooper on 1/17/11:
Cooper (formerly Scottie) has been a great addition to our household. He loves his new sister, fellow Beagle rescue alum Bessie Roane (name unchanged, rescued in 2006) and his 10-year old human brother. He enjoys going for walks, barking at passing dogs, playing with squeaky toys and sitting for treats. Cooper has had big shoes to fill after our 16-year beagle crossed the rainbow bridge this past April. Cooper has already made great strides and has a special place in our hearts!
Stephanie T: Stephanie and her sister Staci were adopted to the same family in November 2010
Macy (formerly Casey Snow): Macy stayed in rescue for a very long time. Her foster mom ultimately decided to keep her. 6/23/11
Polly Franklin: Polly was adopted by her foster family. 9/10
Bunny Beagle (now Sweet Pea): Forever Fostered 8/10
Apple: Apple was adopted by her foster mom, who fell head over heels in love with her.
5/18/2010
Mosby: Adopted 6/10
Buck Pulaski (now Tallac): September 2010:
Tallac's nickname in the neighborhood is the "Love Bucket". He is a lover and a leaner on anyone who will show him attention. His beagle rescue girlfriend, Sunnie, lives down the street and they are constant companions on walking in the neighborhood. While I am at work, he is walked by my dog walker, Debbie,
who takes him on romps around the neighborhood. When I get home from work, he is ready to dish out some "Beagle Love" on the couch. He enjoys riding in the car when we travel and has his own dog food "doggie bag" that looks just like him. Tallac has settled into his forever home and I am so happy that he is part of the family!
Adopted April 2010
Lenny Hall (now Riley): Adopted March 6, 2010
Update September 2, 2010
Riley has taken over! Our hearts that is… and yes, pretty much runs the house! He is a good boy… even with his “young dog” outbursts… he is just a lovable, floppy, funny guy!! He favorite toys are his bone, red treat ball and loves to chase the tennis ball. All inside, of course, as his nose gets in the way outside.
He is an official Penn State Fan… okay, well Mommy is … and he now has his new PSU collar for the football season! GO STATE! Poor thing is in for an eye opener when he watches the game with Mommy and PSU is losing! (I may need to get him Puppy counseling)!! ha!
Riley has adjusted to “Mommy” going back to work pretty well… as soon as I get home and hit the garage door opener, you can hear him inside jumping and yelping for joy!!! When I let him out of the cage, we run out to pee and than he bolts back into the house to unload his toys out of the cage. Its the cutest thing. Than he plays, eats and than goes into his "watching for Daddy" position!!
The paw in the face is so much better than any old alarm clock!! And at night, Riley tells us when it is time for his walk. He loves all the kids in the neighborhood, as he goes down each driveway to greet them during our walk. He also greets all his four legged friends that are also out for their evening walk! That ends up into an ‘extended’ leash tangle but so much fun!!
We have told him once he “grows” up, he will get a “four legged” brother or sister from BRSM!! (I’m hoping next summer) And we know he will so happy!!
March 31, 2010
Lenny Hill is now “Riley” and he is doing well with his new name. Sometimes I think he has it and than other times... not so much! But we know Beagles have selective hearing.
We just LOVE him!! Riley is beginning to think life is pretty good and has us pretty much wrapped around his paw. He helps me paint during the day and do the house chores. He loves his afternoon walks. And than he starts to hang at the front door around 6:15PM waiting to greet Steve after work with tail wagging and ready to play.
Potty training has gone well. Only a couple of accidents and now whines at the front door and we have a second to get there and out! Couldn't be happier.
We take him to the dog park but he hasn't quite caught onto what to do! His nose keeps him busy and he doesn't understand that he needs to run and play. This will come in time.
He loves his trips to Petco. We have to carry him out of the store … as he has learned the nice people have treats!! He loves dinner time, his treats, his doggie pillow, and loves playing with his toys. His favorite game is fetch.
Riley is a smart and very loving boy! Snuggle time is the best. We are so happy to give him a loving home off the streets and he has filled a big hole in our home and hearts.
Eden Charles (now Edie): Adopted March 6, 2010
No write up, but Edie's new folks have sent along some photos that clearly show her enjoying the good life--including television priviledges!
Lady Sings the Blues (now Blue): Adopted February 2010
We gave "Lady Sings The Blues" the new name of "Blue". She is doing great in her forever home. She slipped out of the house when I went to get the mail about a month ago, and enjoyed an hour-long romp through the woods after a rabbit. We improved our security procedures to keep another beagle-bolt from happening.
I have attached three pictures of "Blue". The group picture has her cousins Rosie on the left and Skylie on the right. They are local Bel Air rescue dogs adopted by one of my daughters. They visit "Blue" at least twice a week including an over-night stay every Thursday.
"Blue" has two other beagle cousins Rooney and Clyde adopted from a New Jersey rescue group by another daughter that she sees one or two times a month for the weekend. Everybody gets along just fine.
One strange thing we have noticed "Blue" doing is eating something in the kitchen, running out and needing an invitation before she comes back in. She must have been trained not to come into the kitchen until asked to do so.
Thanks to everyone in your organization that helped us with "Blue", we truely love her.
~ July 13, 2010
Miles Standish : Miles, who had suffered from heart problems in his old age, became so sick, and struggled so hard to breath during the blizzard of February 5-6, 2010, that his foster dad dug the car out of 2 feet of snow to take him to the emergency vet. Miles is now at peace.
It is one of life's cruelties that he never found a permanent home who appreciated him. Friendly, genial, well behaved, happy and playful well into old age, this beagle/dachund mix was a joy and was well loved by the volunteers at BRSM.
A Grand Old Man, Miles was a GREAT DOG! RIP, Miles.
Violet Warsaw: September 2010 -
Violet is no longer a shrinking Violet, but a beagle with a full voice when someone knocks on the door. She has decided this is her home, and she will let us know someone is approaching. This behavior is in total opposition to our other rescue beagle (from a different rescue group), Dailey, who waits by the door, welcomes anyone in, and begs to be pet by them! About once a week or so, she will tear around the house like a dog possessed, stopping at a toy for a second or so to mouth it, and take off again; she repeats this cavorting behavior for several minutes and then lies down to rest. She seems quite the healthy beagle now!
February 2010 -
Violet is still very shy, but is adjusting well to her new digs. She runs to get her meals now, thumping her tail and sitting close by while I dish out the food for her and Dailey (or other rescue Beagle). She is still a little jumpy when she eats; so I sit with her until she finishes. She loves her walks and is very affectionate. I plan to take more pics, and write an update that is a better picture of her life here. I know it is better than her pre-Beaglerescue life; the poor little girl may have been debarked. She has yet to make any noise except a whimper. Thank goodness for organizations that do good deeds!
Adopted 1/2010
Mara Beth (now Rosie): Mara Beth was adopted by her foster family in December of 2009
Maximus ("Max") Behr: March 9, 2010
Max is having a GREAT time in his new forever home. He has a new brother and sister, who are both cats. It took a little while for the siblings to get used to each other, but they are now comfortable around each other, sleep in the same bed, and chase/ play with each other. Max loves to chase the squirrels when he goes for walks, and he is very obedient and polite. Sometimes he still gets scared of strange things in the neighborhood- he doesn't like big trucks or strange people, but once he gets to sniff someone, he is more open to being social. He likes to visit his grandparents in Ocean Pines, and he loves to play with Lilly, a Shizu, when he visits. He also goes on many car rides with us as we love to take him as many places as we can! There are so many dogs in his neighborhood, and he loves to socialize with them. Max loves to cuddle with the humans on the couch and gets so excited when we get out his kong for some treats. He sleeps with us in our bed or sometimes takes his space in his own bed on the floor. We are so fortunate to have found him and are grateful to the beagle rescue and his foster parents for taking care of him before he found his new family. We love him!
Cheyanne (now Snickers): Cheyanne was adopted by her foster family on 11/09.
Jasmine: Jasmine was adopted by her foster home within a week of arrival. 11/09
MacDuff: MacDuff was adopted by his foster family, 11/09.
Update 2/13/10:
Mac came into our home first as a foster and was pleasantly plump to say the least. He was returned from a previous adopter and our family quickly fell head over heels for his friendly, low-key, affectionate personality. Not long after we took him in our home, we decided to adopt him. We count our blessings every day that Mac was sent to us. After establishing some healthy eating habits and enjoying long walks in the country, we are proud to say that Mac is weighing in at a much more healthy weight.
Mac is an absolute doll, he is very loving and enjoys a good nap. As a handsome older gentleman, he would rather sit by the fire and watch his younger brother and sister, Scout and Brogan (a BRSM alumnus), play and carry on while he referee’s from the sideline.
We are looking forward to many more happy years with Mac!
Beau Jangles: Beau and Blake were adopted together in 11/09
The following update was received 11/24/09:
I thought I’d give you an update on Beau and Blake. They have both adjusted wonderfully and everyone loves them both. Blake adjusted fairly quickly and continues to do well. About a couple weeks ago he decided to give us a very fine thank you gift. Early one Sunday morning we were still in bed and Blake came to the bedroom door and dropped something. Without my glasses on it looked like a dark shirt or something. I thought I better pick it up before they tear it apart. I went over to discover it was a squirrel. I’m sure he thought it was a very wonderful gift, but I would have preferred chocolate. I guess Blake likes both chickens and squirrels. (Editor's note: Blake ended up in rescue for killing a neighbor's chicken.) Unfortunately this is not the first dead animal that has been brought into our house. When our husky was younger he caught squirrels, rabbits, snakes, and birds.
Beau is doing much better! He has settled down quite a bit and doesn’t need to chew nearly as much. The first couple weeks he was chewing on anything he could get his mouth on. We pretty much bought every chew toy in the store and removed all decorations within reach. He would go through a raw hide bone in a few hours. The last couple weeks his chewing has decreased significantly and the raw hide bone in the picture is now over a week old. I think he had a lot of nervous energy at first but is much more relaxed now. I wondered if you have any information about his background because he seems to have been abused in the past. He drops down at loud sounds or fast movements and is very afraid of our living room. He is comfortable in other rooms but we can’t seem to coax him into our living room. I’m sure that will change with time.
Another update was received 12/5/09:
The boys are enjoying playing in the snow today (2 pics). The one of them sleeping was taken after we went for a long hike in the woods. Their noses were hard at work tracking.
The living room has a fireplace and hardwood floors that make it different from the other rooms. Beau is starting to make brief appearances in the living room (a few minutes at a time). I'm sure he'll get comfortable with time
Blake: Blake and Beau were adopted together in 11/09
The following update was received 11/24/09:
I thought I’d give you an update on Beau and Blake. They have both adjusted wonderfully and everyone loves them both. Blake adjusted fairly quickly and continues to do well. About a couple weeks ago he decided to give us a very fine thank you gift. Early one Sunday morning we were still in bed and Blake came to the bedroom door and dropped something. Without my glasses on it looked like a dark shirt or something. I thought I better pick it up before they tear it apart. I went over to discover it was a squirrel. I’m sure he thought it was a very wonderful gift, but I would have preferred chocolate. I guess Blake likes both chickens and squirrels. (Editor's note: Blake ended up in rescue for killing a neighbor's chicken.) Unfortunately this is not the first dead animal that has been brought into our house. When our husky was younger he caught squirrels, rabbits, snakes, and birds.
Beau is doing much better! He has settled down quite a bit and doesn’t need to chew nearly as much. The first couple weeks he was chewing on anything he could get his mouth on. We pretty much bought every chew toy in the store and removed all decorations within reach. He would go through a raw hide bone in a few hours. The last couple weeks his chewing has decreased significantly and the raw hide bone in the picture is now over a week old. I think he had a lot of nervous energy at first but is much more relaxed now. I wondered if you have any information about his background because he seems to have been abused in the past. He drops down at loud sounds or fast movements and is very afraid of our living room. He is comfortable in other rooms but we can’t seem to coax him into our living room. I’m sure that will change with time.
Another update was received 12/5/09:
The boys are enjoying playing in the snow today (2 pics). The one of them sleeping was taken after we went for a long hike in the woods. Their noses were hard at work tracking.
The living room has a fireplace and hardwood floors that make it different from the other rooms. Beau is starting to make brief appearances in the living room (a few minutes at a time). I'm sure he'll get comfortable with time.
Thurston Howell III (now Wyatt): Adopted 10/09
My wife and I adopted Thurston in October. We changed his name to Wyatt when he got home. Over the last 2 months, he's gained some weight, grown taller, and hasn't settled down at all! He and Petzl enjoy at least an hour of play broken up through out the day, where they romp around and cause mischief. He has learned to walk at Petzl's speed (FAST) when out on our daily walks. The two of them are impossible to separate and are always in the same room together. I've enclosed two recent pics and will update you again when he finally stops growing.
Molly Belle (now Tessie): Molly was kept by her foster home. 9/09
Benny (now Benigan): Adopted 9/09
Update June 7, 2010 (With a note of explanation... Benigan was one of our more notoriously "shy" (i.e. fearful) rescued dogs:
The storms of late still make Benigan nervous; even the temptation of peanut butter fed to him on a spoon in the midst of the storm can't even seem to calm his fear. As for some of his other fears, he is showing great progress. He has come around to some of the neighbors he consistently sees on his walks - he's let some pet him and he actually rolled on his back for another (the only thing Benigan asks of them is that they have a canine companion). But most of all, Benigan loves being at home . . . we do our best to make him feel safe when in the company of strangers or noises on his walks so when we are home he has become protective of us when anyone walks by our home. We've been able to notice the difference between the friendly bark & tail wag vs. the hair-raising bark and growl; it is comforting to have him around with us during the day.
Benigan likes to have ALL of us at home with him. He likes to play with Micah during the day. He loves his belly rubs - he'll lay down on his back right in front of our feet and "moan and groan" for a belly rub. Any time he hears us call his name he'll just slap his tail back and forth with such vigor and light-heartedness; it sounds much like a rattle snake so we've lovingly coined him "rattler". Life wouldn't be as sweet without him!
Benigan (previously “Benny”) became the fifth member of our family a month ago. Our family and friends tell us how lucky he is to be with us, but we tell them we are the lucky ones to have him. Benigan has taught us to slow down and enjoy the quiet times we now find time to carve out in the busyness of our every day life.
When “Benny” came to live with us, we had no intention of changing his name. However, in the first couple of days whenever we called for either “Benny” or our 10-year-old beagle named Bagel, both dogs couldn’t make out who we were calling for. So it took us a week to come up with “Benigan”. We chose “Benigan” to honor the name previously given him (“Beni” for Benny) AND also to recognize that he was about to “begin again” with our family (“Benigan” which sounds very close to “begin again”). Benigan took to his new name instantly. So, now when we call for Benigan, Benigan comes and when we call for Bagel, well . . . both Bagel and Benigan come. Benigan tags along with Bagel to nudge our hands so that he too can share in the affection. We are so hopeful that since Benigan has learned to seek out our affection in his short time with us, he is making a recovery from the psychological and emotional scars put upon him.
We had never met a more scared, nervous, and shy dog than Benigan. He was scared in just about every facet of the human’s and dog’s life – he was afraid to walk alongside us, skirting us when possible; he was afraid to close his eyes to get some rest; he was afraid of
Ceelie Charles: Update 6/10:
I wanted to send you some updated pictures of Ceelie Charles. She is doing absolutely wonderful. She is a great dog. Ceelie has been with us for almost a year now. She still loves to howl at our neighbors, run around the back yard, make a lot of noise with her toys, and she and Coda are best buddies.
Previous note from Ceelie:
I came to my new home in the beginning of August. I was very shy of people and loud noises. But, my new beagle buddy, Coda, has helped me come out of my shell. I love sunbathing on the deck with Coda and running laps in the backyard. I really like to howl at my new neighbors and other dogs walking by my house. Lately I have found in interest in watching the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic with my family. I am a big fan. I also like running around the house with my squeaky toys and making a lot of noise. I love my new family!
Adopted 8/09
Hunter Gage: Adopted 7/09
We adopted Hunter in July. He is wonderful and has become a member of our family very quickly. His foster mom had described him as a "love bug" and I couldn't think of a better word for him! He is loving, affectionate, and just a sweetie. He loves to lay right next to you and cuddle while you watch TV (with the occasional nudge to remind you that his belly is available for rubbing). He loves going to the park and taking long walks where he can sniff to heart's delight. He sleeps right in between Mom and Dad and has adjusted to life with a big brother very well. He does note that his big brother can make quite a mess, but he maneuvers around all the toys very easily and has not taken any.
We love Hunter and are so glad he came into our lives.
MacBeth (now Baliff): We received this note from Bailiff on 8/10/09
Dear Beagle Rescue,
I’ve been at my forever home for three weeks now, but who’s counting, it’s forever! I’m training my new family and they’re doing very well. I go on walks several times every day, and get to sniff as much as I want. I have my own doggie door, so I can sunbathe on the deck. I have two beds, one upstairs in the bedroom for nighttime and one downstairs in the family room with my new pack, so I’ve learned how to do the stairs. I get a bedtime treat every night, and lots of pets and hugs. I even have a playmate, another beagle called Tiller. She’s a girl, but that’s okay. She sniffs my ears, and my food. My people love me and take good care of me, so I think I’ll keep them.
Thanks to all the nice people who took care of me until I found my forever people,
Bailiff (Macbeth)
UPDATE 3/23/10
Macbeth (now Bailiff) has been with us about six months now and is the most adorable, precious dog. He has been very affectionate ever since he arrived, and loves to cuddle up with us on the couch. He sleeps on his dog pillow right next to our bed at night (and sometimes on the bed). He gets along wonderfully with our other beagle – they usually sleep piled on top of each other or curled up next to each other on their pillows, and share their kennel and toys. Bailiff is well loved, petted often, and happy. We are grateful to BRSM for saving him and for letting us have him in our family.
Olivia Bolivia: We received this note from Olivia not quite a week after she found her forever home:
I love my new forever family! They are spoiling me rotten! I sleep with my new ‘brother’ Jack in his comfy bed at night. I go for lovely walks where I sniff to my heart’s delight. Thought I would send you a couple pics of myself. Miss you!
Kisses, Olivia
Adopted 7/18/09
Mitchell (now Hershey): We received the following from Mitchell's new family:
We love having Mitchell....we actually changed his name to Hershey (because he is soo sweet!) and he already seems to know his name. He did get sick in the car, but was so good otherwise. The first day home he was kind of mellow, but has adjusted quickly. He and the kids run in the yard and they have him playing catch with the ball. The rabbits in the neighborhood are teasing him though by hopping through the fence :) He is so sweet and so lovable and just a good boy. We are so happy with him. He is already great on a leash too. We have been walking him to the bayfront at the end of our street and he has quickly gotten used to it. The only bad habit he has is jumping on the table during meals. I wondered if you fed him up high. Anyway, we are working on that. What did you feed him? You said he ate once a day, but he hasn't really been eating that much. He loves to lay out in the yard and then snuggle with one of us on the couch....he is a 'love bug' like his description. He hasn't even had any accidents in the house yet. We couldn't be happier with him and it feels like he has been part of our family all along.
Adopted 6/09
Luke 09: He's so very happy in his new home. Luke is our new alarm clock and he wakes us up EVERY morning around 6:45 to go play with his brother. He's got a tight schedule to keep! From Day 1 he has shown us how smart he is with his potty training and with going to bed. Every time we leave the house, we tell all the kids to go to bed and Luke is always the first to get there! We got him a BIG fluffy bed as a Welcome Home gift. He knows which bed is his, but is still happy to share with his siblings.
Initially Luke was a little distant while he was getting used to us. Now? He is a cuddly, loving and handsome young man! I included a picture of him snuggling with my dad, Luke's grandpa. Grandpa loves all of his fluffy grandkids, including the newest addition to the family!
All in all, we are so very happy with Luke. I don't think we could have found a better fit. Thank you!
Lucy Van Pelt (now Lucy): Lucy Van Pelt is now called Lucy. Adopted June 27, 2009.
Seems like I have been always part of the family. I have an older sister (German Shepherd) who is taking me under her wing and teaching me the ropes. I like to bite her fluffy tail. I am young and don't know any better. In my neighborhood there a lots of dogs to play with. My next door neighbor does Day Care so I am learning how to be nice to little kids. My mom and I are now in puppy class and I am learning to sit, watch mom when necessary and walk on a lose leash. After class mom and I normally come home and take a nap on the sofa. I am teething now and biting all sorts of thinks like rugs, lamp cords, magazines or anything I should not have. Before I eat my food I have to check out my sister's food bowl because I don’t want to miss anything. I have also learned to walk on the back on the sofa. Mom says she thinks I am part cat to do that with perfect balance. My sister is the queen, but I am a spoiled rotten little princess. I love my new family and they adore me when I look at them with my dark eyes and freeze at attention and give them my cute face look. My favorite place to relax in on the sofa for a belly rub and a small nap. Thanks Beagle Rescue for finding me such a great home.
Mylie: Mylie has fit into my home very well... She has a brother Chopper, my 6 1/2 year old weiner dog who adores her, and my 3 cats who also love her! She sleeps in bed every night, and is house trained. She loves to fetch and bring back. She loves being loved. Mylie loves going for rides, she loves being outside, playing with her new brother... She is very lovable, loves to be held - and she has not barked yet!
I LOVE HER!!!!!!
Adopted 5/14/09
Donkey (now Ringo): Donkey (now Ringo) went to his forever home in May 2009!
Izzy: When a volunteer went to pick up several dogs at a rural Virginia animal shelter, she was asked by the shelter staff if BRSM could take one more dog. They named her Oldie and said she was old, old, old. Well Oldie is now Izzy. She was found plodding down a rural southern Virginia road, coughing and alone. Izzy was a hunter's breeding dog and was thrown away because she was old and sick. She had a severe heart murmur which caused a heart condition, heartworm disease, and the cutest face you've ever seen. Well, the volunteer not only took Oldie, but she forever fostered her right on the spot. She's on medication for her heart condition and doing well. Izzy is a perfect example of why we rescue dogs. She is warm, fed, comfortable, happy and loved.
Bella St. Mary: 4/4/09
Bella & Lady Caroline were adopted by the same family on the same day.
January 10, 2010
Bella is, indeed, the "canine couch potato" we were told she was. The good news is that she's slimmed down from a rotund 43 lbs when we adopted her to 31 lbs now. She's friskier and quite a bit healthier and we continue to watch her food intake and her weight. A well trained "counter cruiser," she's tall enough to knock anything off the kitchen table and quite a few things off the counter, too. We're working on that but inevitably, we'll get one or two "Bella crashes" daily, and they vary only by what target she's gone for this time.
We've been empty nesters since our son moved out a few years ago and our two delightful girls are a very welcome addition to our family.
Thanks for all you and the rest of the Beagle Rescue folks do for these animals. We'll be forever grateful.
Lady Caroline: 4/4/09
Lady Caroline and Bella St. Mary were adopted by the same family on the same day.
January 10, 2010
It's been clear since she came to her forever home on April 4, 2008, that she's suffered from considerable abuse as we'd been told. Severely skittish and shy at first, she's warmed up considerably over the past 9 months and has become the wonderful loving dog we saw behind the initial facade of terror. A little TLC is all it took - that plus the developing knowledge that she'll never be abused again. An unexpected loud noise (a healthy sneeze!) will still send her running for the hills, though. Right now, she shares our bed in the evening and is a welcome "canine yule log" as cold as it has been.
Franklin Boss (now Comet): 4/4/09
Franklin and his brother Bingo were adopted by the same family on the same day.
Bingo Boss (now Brisco): 4/4/09
Bingo and his brother Franklin were adopted by the same family on the same day.
Flora Sunderland (now Zoey): Adopted 4/09
Hit and killed by a car after escaping her yard on April 15, 2011
Kiley: We are all absolutely in love with Kiley. We keep seeing a little more of her sweet personality each day. Ed just took her to our vet this morning and Ed said that he has never seen Dr. Bowersett and his assistant, Kathy fawn so much over a dog. The vet said she was in great shape and, after Ed told him her background, commended you on what a wonderful job you did nursing her back to health. He agreed with your assessment of her age, between 2 and 3 years old, and thought she was at just about her ideal weight.
Bailey Beetle: We adopted this little guy in Feburary 2009. He is the sweetest addition to our family. Bailey loves sunbathing and napping! He usually likes to nap in our laps or any body part he can find to lay on. Beetlebutt as we call him is protective of us and very loving. He enjoys playing and fighting with his brother Oscar. His favorite time of day is dinner time. As you can tell he has gained some weight in the past year. He is a very happy boy and we love him so much.
Thanks!
Bill, Nicole, Oscar and Bailey
Ollie Rock (now Ollie): Adopted 3/09
March 30, 2010
Ollie (formerly Ollie Rock) has spent more than a year in his new forever home and has adjusted to his new life incredibly quickly. Ollie is part beagle – and possibly part corgi – and lives quite the happy life. He lives in a condo in the District where the front door people spoil him daily with treats when he comes in and out to do his business, and he has lots of dog buddies in the neighborhood that he sees on many of his walks. Every night is spent sleeping in his human’s bed with most days spent lounging on the sofa.
Piper Charles: 1/09:
Piper has settled in nicely. She is now much fitter and trimmer as you can see in the picture. She loves the long walks with Sadie and myself on the paths in the Columbia /Middle Patuxent River protected area. She is bounding over 3 miles a day and looks forward to the rattle of leads signaling walkies time. She has made herself comfortable in the house and likes to sleep on our bed along with Sadie our other Beagle. Piper and Sadie get on very well sometimes sharing a basket or making a Beagle pile on the sofa. Piper is very gentle and is becoming more curious and less timid about people and her surroundings. She has, along with Sadie, chased a fox at dusk on the golf course, with me following along as fast as I can run. Beagles can run.
2/13/10:
Dear Beagle Rescue,
Piper is snuggled up against me as I write this. She has become more and more confident. She is definitely and “off –road” beagle, Sadie might get a bit wet and maybe some mud, but Piper will walk through the most mud and puddles.
Hayden (now Laney): Adopted 1/09
Update 12/13/10
We met Hayden at an adoption event in Glen Bernie, MD in January of '09. We fell in love with her as soon as she walked through the door. She was very shy and it took time and a zip lock bag of chicken to get her to warm up to us. At one point she even tried to crawl under the shelf at the pet store. We got her home and changed her name to Laney. It was a few months before she was comfortable enough to let us pet her without bribing her with treats. She warmed up to Sharon a lot faster than she warmed up to me. We were told when we adopted her that she was particularly scared of men. Now she is a member of our family and loves playing with our other beagle, Grant. They make a great pair, playing, sniffing and wrestling like only beagles can do. She loves belly rubs and of course...TREATS! She may have been scared of men when we got her, but she is now very eager to jump up on my lap when I get home from work. She's still shy around other family and friends when they come to visit but she has gotten so much better than she used to be. Laney has been a blessing and has become a beloved member of our family. She even has a stocking on the fireplace with her name on it! She is such a good girl we are so happy we found her. Thank you for all the work that you do to rescue these wonderful dogs.
Judson (now Chester): To all my friends at BRSM:
This is Chester here (formerly Judson/Buddy). I'm in my Forever Home (2 days now) and I'm lovin' life. I have a sister Shadow, and a brother Joe (formerly Guinness of BRSM). We love to play. I also have 2 kitty's that I get along well with. My foster family loved me a lot and were sad to see me go. I'll be able to keep in touch with them since they are my Forever Family's sister & brother! Ain't I lucky to have so many people who love me?
Colombo: We received this update on March 31, 2010. Unfortunately, Columbo crossed the Rainbow Bridge very shortly thereafter (April 24, 2010)
Adopted 12/08
Columbo came to live with me and my four other creatures in December 2008, when he was 12 years old. He'd lived on the Eastern Shore and I got him through BRSM and Sister Mary's Sanctuary House. My friends call him the Mighty Columbo. He's very sweet and calm, with a crook in his tail. He loves car rides and food and sleeping on very soft, cushioned surfaces (he's kind of like the Princess and the Pea). He's dealing with an aggressive nasal tumor now, but he has so much spirit. He had a rhinoscopy recently that gave him a little more time to enjoy life and for all of us to enjoy more time with him. I'm trying to take him on lots of car rides and walks and give him yummy food. He's a good one
Herbie: Adopted 12/08
Herbie found his forever home with us in December 2008 at just about 1 year old. He is a beagle mixed with what we think might be dachshund. We didn’t change his name because it fits his personality perfectly! He is a loveable boy who enjoys chewing rawhides, playing with his cousins Tasha and Trooper (also Beagle Maryland rescues adopted by my sister), and getting belly rubs from whoever he meets. He spends his days napping and saving all his energy to play when his family gets home. Herbie loves to take walks outside and sniff everything in his path. Herbie is not a very vocal beagle boy but when he does bark it is very entertaining. You can hear that he isn’t a full beagle, or a full dachshund but some mix between the two. On nice days you will usually find him lying in the sun on the porch watching the world go by. Herbie would like to say thank you to everyone who donates time and money to Beagle Maryland; they made his wonderful life possible!
Pollyanna: Adopted with Tinkerbell on December 13, 2008. She was adopted so quickly that she never got to be posted on the website.
Milkbone: Dear Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland,
Its been a while! Almost a year! But I told mom the other day, "we should write to them mom, ya know, let 'em know how I'm doin". So THANK GOODNESS she understands Beagle or I wouldn't be getting this chance to tell you I LOVE MY FOREVER HOME! I have two four legged sisters, Heidi and Peanut, they are so nice. Heidi and I have a lot in common, we pretty much can't bear to be separated. I must admit I get a little anxious when mom leaves to go shopping and stuff, but I just owe that darn lady so much ya know. Life is good, I spend my days lounging on the sofa, sleeping in the bed, the food is GREAT! Don't tell mom, but I HATE CAR RIDES. Gosh they make me so sick. I go if I have to just to make my mom happy but geesh, the whirl of the engine and passing cars gets me every time. Mom's a sweet lady so I gotta pacify her sometimes. She talks to me all the time. She always says "Boy Boy (yeah, that's
my pet name, we all have to have one ya know) where did you come from? What was your life like before mommy got you?!" You know I can't tell her where I was then the mystery would be solved, and every relationship has to have a little mystery. So I cock my head and give her the old Pound Puppy eyes and she kisses me until my cheeks are wet and shriveled, yeah like one of those California Raisin guys....hmmmmm, Milkbone Raisin Guy....naaah I don't think it flows good, anyway, you know what else is cool about MY mom....when your bad she yells for like a second and them kisses you to death, yeah I said kiss. So cool getting into "trouble" around here I must say. Mom gets in trouble by dad, he says "yeah Milkbone shouldn't have did that, so why don't you go kiss him to death", hehe! Ahhhhhh, I got it made. This is the life! I wouldn't change a thing!
But I don't want you to think I have forgotten the lady with the super big open heart who got me where I am today...THANK YOU MOMMA MARA! If you hadn't seen my picture that day, I wouldn't be where I am today. For that I am eternally grateful and will never forget what you did for me to get me healthy and happy and to my new mom!
And thank you Roisin, because if it weren't for you answering the beagle line that day and telling mom how she needed me and not another girl, I wouldn't be here either. Thanks for telling mom what a special boy I was and that I was the only one for her, and for convincing Momma Mara to bring me to Petsmart so mom could meet me. Mom tells me the story all the time. She says I loved you from the moment I met you Boy Boy!
Well I'm gonna go, I hear a Milkbone calling my name. "Milkbone"....come get your Milkbone, yep I still love those things!
Thanks so much for all you do BRSM, we the adopted and fostered would have truly been lost without you!
Adopted 12/08
Kayla Harford: Update 6/19/10
We've now had Kayla Harford for a year and a half, and she HAS settled in! Kayla is almost a failure as a beagle, because she is more interested in birds in shrubs than bunnies 10 feet away, has to be coaxed to eat, and hasn't once done the trail barking. But we LOVE her! She has finally begun to 'speak' to us, but in a playful growl rather than a bark. We've actually only heard her bark a few times, and usually when our daughter's beagle Spice is around. Kayla he has done very well with both of us at work, because we've learned that she loves ROUTINE - out first thing in the morning, breakfast after business, snuggle time when we get home from work, dinner, and then WALK. After the walk is treat time! She plays with them, pouncing on them and tossing them around before she finally eats them.
Kayla is the only dog I've ever known to have a runny nose.....it started after the blizzards, and she is now taking Claritin like me.
Shortly after her adoption:
We adopted Kayla on December 14, 2008. Kayla is a totally sweet and loving girl. At first she was very scared of her surroundings but slowly has gotten used to her home. She has some strange behaviors such as not drinking much water and most of what she drinks is in bowls outside. She is very sensitive to sounds but that works out well since our home is fairly quiet. Kayla loves every person she meets. She is happy to be with our granddog on visits and is wonderful with our one year old grandson. We can take her anyplace because she is so sweet she loves everyone. Kayla feels like she has been apart of our family forever. We are so happy to have her. She seems pretty happy too.
Guinness (now Joe): 12/08
Hi to all my heroes at BRSM!
This is Joe "Rockhead" (formerly Guinness) checking in to let you all know I'm settling in to my Forever Home just swell. I've been here for 4 weeks now. My mom, dad and both my 2 legged brothers love me a whole lot! I have 2 two legged sisters who don't live with us but they're cool too! My 4 legged sister Shadow and I hit it off right away. We get along so well, and my mom & dad love me so much that they decided to adopt a brother for me too, Chester (formerly Judson/Buddy). I love to play with my friends in the backyard. They're are lots of things in my yard to smell. I like sniffing so much that sometimes my mom has to come and pick me up to come in the house. I still like to chase the cats! They still haven't gotten used to me, but they will. I love them so much that they don't realize that all I want to do is play. P.S. All my boo-boo's have healed well. Thank you for taking such good care of me!
Sadie Bright Eyes: 11/09 Update:
Dear Beagle Maryland, I've launched a new career as a super model. Mom is handing them out to friends and family, but I really think we're on to something here. You named me right, it's all about the eyes!
Love, Sadie
12/08
From Sadie to Beagle Rescue:
I am happy in my new home where I am spoiled rotten as the little princess I deserved to be all my life. My new vet is very impressed with all the medical attention and expense that was given to me by the rescue. I feel great! Mom says that anyone thinking of adopting a senior dog like me should know there are many benefits. I let her sleep in because I'm not a morning person. I'm quiet and well behaved in the house. Who has time for all the chewing and mischief puppies do, when there's a soft cozy bed waiting and treats are brought to me? Thank you so much to Mara and my foster mom Roisin for all you did to turn my life around. I'll never forget what you did for me! Kisses!!
Toby Fulbright: Meet my boys – BoBo and Toby
BoBo was my first adoptee. I got him shortly after losing my 10 year old beagle, Freckles, to cancer. Mind you, after Freckles, I swore up and down that I’d never get another dog. But, my friend and I stumbled onto BoBo’s picture on the website and it was love at first site.
When I got BoBo, it was apparent that he had been mistreated. I tend to think his former owners were clueless when it came to housetraining and general puppy behavior. He’s definitely come a long way. He’s no longer hand shy; he’s housetrained and, he’s definitely a “momma’s boy”. But, I have to admit, his energy level is off the Richter scale. Playing with him for 5 hours everyday after work was absolutely exhausting. So, I decided both BoBo and I needed a playmate.
Toby, who I initially took in as a foster, was the answer. Never meant to adopt a second dog but, by day 2, I was out buying him a dog bed and his own set of bowls. At that point, the dye was cast – he wasn’t going anywhere. He’s no angel, mind you, but he’s a sweetheart nonetheless. Initially, I was afraid that BoBo would be jealous or that Toby wouldn’t be able to keep up with BoBo but my guys have become like two bookends. They compliment each other – what one doesn’t do, the other will. Definitely keeps me on my toes!
Now, I’m kinda the odd man out -- instead of playing with BoBo everyday after work, I just sit and watch my boys play. What could be better?
11/30/08
Lily Halifax (now Nancy): Adopted 11/08
January 16, 2010
We have three senior girls from BRSM. Judy Dee, now just "Judy" or "Ju jus" or Jujubee" is the "adult" of the group, behaving well and mostly sleeping. Little Miss Sunbeam, now "Piglet" is the one with the outgoing personality, needing all the attention and wanting to play or be near you. Our newest is Lily Halifax, now "Nancy." She is quiet and sweet and still a little timid and shy, but she wags her little tail a little more each day. We feel like we have three different flavors of beagles and we never get tired of gently squeezing them. They are our kids and we love them so much!
Snoopy Winkler: 4/13/09
Snoopy has been a real handful, but in the same note, a real delight. We love him and he is so well behaved... especially for a beagle. (Ed. note: Hey! We resent that!) He loves the snow, as a matter of fact we cannot get him to come in, even if he is shivering. He likes watching 101 Dalmatians the movie, and it is the funniest thing to see. He goes right up to the TV, sits up and looks up at the TV. I am very happy with him and have no regrets. Everyone who comes to meet Snoopy has nothing but good things to say about him. He love to greet everyone with a smile and a lot of licking.
Max Smart (now Bogey): Bogey is such a gem...perfect manners and is great with the cats (i.e., he couldn't care less! Just what I wanted.)
He has also discovered that the window seat in the dining room makes a terrific viewing area. So... I put a mat there and he spends a lot of time looking at whatever is happening outside (which isn't much). It's really nice to see him there when I get home. He recognized the car now and starts wagging before I get out of it!
He doesn't get excited if he sees a person, dog or squirrel...I guess he knows it wouldn't be too smart to jump thru the window! And he never barks. He truly is the perfect dog.
The crate is no longer needed as he is fully trustworthy in the house...so I'm folding it up today and putting it away. (He clearly hated to get inside of it when I left the house.)
12/08
Hobbes: 2/23/09 Update: Hobbes is doing very well. He's a happy dog. He's not only a big hit with our family, but also with the neighbors. He has transitioned well!
11/08: Hobbes (we kept the same name) is doing very well and has warmed up nicely. He was just as you described (a bit shy and nervous when first introduced to my wife, Jackie
and me). He is a couch potato and likes a lot of attention and affection. He has met all the neighbors and has made a nice transition into our home
Emma Rose (now Keebler) : 12/08
When I was adopted my name was Emma Rose (formerly Two Cents) and no one could seem to figure out my age. I ditched that name in favor of a moniker that better represents my youthful exuberance, Keebler, but my family calls me Keebs. Grandma calls me Keebies. I turned out to be seven years old, but no one ever told me that before, so I'm living life like I'm much younger.
I love living in Centreville with my mom and playing with all the neighborhood dogs, especially the really big ones. I love to play with my cousin Izzy, a big golden Labrador Retriever. She's teaching me to play with toys. I never had any before, so I'm learning now. I used to live with lots of other dogs at my foster mom's house, but now I'm an only dog and it sure is nice to have my own bed and no one stealing my food.
My mom hides the trash can from me because I like to look for goodies inside. Mom says I'd eat the drywall if it was peanut butter flavored. I took over a chair at my new house all for my very own, and now everyone has learned not to sit in my special chair. That's where I nap and listen to the radio, especially classic rock.
I just had my first Christmas with my new family and I wanted to share my Christmas pictures. Don't let my sad eyes fool you. I'm a happy dog, full of charm and love. I turn on the sad eyes to try to talk my mom into just one more treat.
Thanks BRSM for helping me to find my fifth and final home.
Spike: Spike has become a well adjusted little boy. He loves Mackenzie, his five year old companion. The two of them can play quite rough, but he knows not to nip, chew or bite her. She has managed to get him to wear a pink collar and pink leash, but he isn't interested in being dressed up. Spike is very clever. He has found all of the hiding spots in our house, and tends to bury his treasures in the special spots. He loves dogs and cats, and all humans. He things everyone wants to be his friend.
Spike has hundreds of nicknames including Spike Johnson, Spikalicious, Spikie, Puddles McGee, Lishy Lish and Porkchop.
Here is the report on Spike from his favorite 5 year old:
"Spike is so cute. He likes to play around and he likes the snow. I like when he cuddles in bed with me when I go to sleep. I try to make him sing, but he only does it a little bit."
We can't imagine life without Spike, and are thankful for the volunteers who made is possible.
2/08
Laura Lee Hope: Laura Lee Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, May 11, 2009
Update received 2/19/09: Laura has definitely settled in -- she is very vocal with me, almost bossy, in fact! She lets me know that she's not happy about my being gone at work, when it's time for petting, for sharing my meals (that's so not allowed, but she never stops trying), and pretty much anything else that she wants. We've got most of her urinating problems under control, and would you believe that she can hold it for up to 10 hours?!?!? Provided we're on the bed and sleeping in on weekend mornings. :-) I have to watch her diligently the rest of the time because as long as I have my eye on her, she won't piddle in the house, but if she thinks she's been left alone, she'll surely take a squat. I'm just not sure if she does it because she's annoyed that she's been left alone or because she thinks she can get away with it...
I thought this was an especially cute picture -- I'm amazed at how both Mattie and Laura know exactly what pillows are for! I took this photo the other night when we were snuggling on the bed. Laura is the ultimate cuddle-bug, and Mattie is my little explorer. While they're still not the best of friends as I had hoped, they're definitely tolerating each other better, and the more Mattie establishes herself as the dominant doggie, the fewer fights they have. They're still both far more interested in me than in each other. Makes a girl feel kind of special! :-)
10/08 (The following note was written within a week of Laura's adoption)
I just wanted to send a couple of photos of Laura Lee and Mattie (formerly Lady J). Laura Lee seems to be adjusting pretty well--with the exception of wanting to urinate everywhere. But...we're working on that. Every time she goes outside, she gets a big fat liver treat (She LOVES them!). While I'm home, I get nothing done because I just hang out with the girls while watching and waiting for Laura's next urge. Mattie is very happy with the urinate/liver treat arrangement because she gets a treat also.
Just like Mattie, Laura Lee is enjoying retirement. We took a walk on the towpath today, and she kept stopping. I finally figured out that she was tired, so I carried her all the way back to the car. Not sure if she was happier about the attention or not having to walk, but she was happy nonetheless. At the moment, they're both snoring away, so I guess the walk did it's job!
Mattie has definitely claimed Laura Lee as hers and is primed and ready for Laura to start playing, which actually happened a little this morning. I fear the destruction from when they both start running around this place!
Sassafrass (now Charlie): Charlie has been with us for almost two months now. She is a funny little girl with a mind of her own. She loves playing with her new found toys (some of which aren't toys). I guess pens look like rawhide sticks. She spends her days hanging out with her sister Molly, nights curled up in the middle of "her bed". It gets confusing around the house some days, Molly and Charlie have very similar markings, people think they are biological sisters.
12/2/08
Sassafras passed away in January 2011.
Darren (now Wrigley): Wrigley crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in June 2011. He died of cancer. He was only 4 years old. His family is grief-stricken and our hearts and prayers go out to them.
9/15/09: I adopted Darren last October, and he has been renamed Wrigley since his daddy is a big Cubs fan. Since his adoption, Wrigley has been a happy and healthy member of the family. He is a lazy boy and loves hanging out with his dad on the couch watching TV. His day care even called him the perfect lap dog! He's still a little timid outdoors and doesn't like the loud traffic noises in our neighborhood and can get anxious and have accidents when his dad leaves him alone, but he's getting better with that every day. When he goes to the dog park, he's a little shy but always gets excited when he sees another beagle. He is very much looking forward to his one year anniversary party near Halloween.
Adopted: 10/08
Hobo Arundel: Well... when Hobo first came to me he was about 10 pounds over weight. His nails had never been clipped, his ears never cleaned, and I could bet that he had never been bathed. I took care of all of that right after we walked in my front door. Its safe to say that Hobo didn't move very fast. In fact it took him quite awhile to get up and down the stairs...
Well after a few months Hobo lost 10 pounds from all our daily walks. He has mastered jumping up on the couch all by himself. He loves his roommate Harley (yellow lab) and his sister Gizmo (cat). We are actually getting ready to move back to Bowie with Hobo's Foster Grandparents (my parents) and they have a beagle too (Madison). They are best friends!!! They just LOVE each other! Hobo loves to sunbath and roll around in the grass, typical beagle! I feel that Hobo is having the BEST days of his life! I believe he has many many more to come!
Thanks to the BRSM Hobo is now safe and happy!!!
Uma Thurman (now Maggie Moo): Maggie Moo is doing great! She has been a little ball of fun and excitement since I picked her up almost a year ago, and loves to be by my side. Maggie is very playful when outside. She loves to run around, chase after balls (not necessarily bring them back), and play with other dogs. While she is very energetic outdoors, for the most part is very calm and relaxed indoors. She really is the best for both environments.
8/08
Sherry: 6/17/09 Update:
"Fluffy" Sherrie looks a lot different from that kennel shot from last year! Her favorite word is "cookie," and her favorite places are on top of whatever quilt I'm working on, or on a pillow on our bed. She's sure that princesses are supposed to sleep on pillows. She's a real sweetheart! She's made friends with all the humans on our block (they recognize royalty when they see it), but she wishes the cats would disappear! Other dogs are okay as long as they don't trespass on her yard. She's on a diet now. Our vet wants her to lose 3 or 4 pounds.
Sherrie found her forever home in September of 2008. In November, she sent us an update on her home life:
"Just wanted to give you an update on my new home. I've had a great time playing with the toys that other dog left me. Now I'm selectively shredding them - along with the pillows on Dad's side of the bed (that's what he gets for not letting me sleep on the bed!). Otherwise, my new family says I'm very good. They said it's okay to shred the old toys as long as I don't shred the furniture & Dad wishes I'd leave his pillows alone. They even promised to buy me some new toys when I finish with the old ones. And, yes, I still love to shred paper!
I'm taking my new family to obedience school -- Boy, do they need it! The instructor says that I'm to sit the first time they say "sit" --- not the 5th time. Otherwise, I did just what she told me to do. There are 2 other beagles & a coonhound in my class. Somebody wondered why there were so many hounds in the class. I don't know - we all have much better manners than the poodle who's in the class!
Oh - Mom says I should tell you that I'm asking to go out! Of course I'm asking to go out -- I'm a smart girl!"
Gooseberry ("Goose"): 9/08
Gooseberry's dad sent wonderful photos to us. Suffice it to say, Goose is safe and loved - a LOT!!!
Brogan: Brogan was adopted on /25/08
Brogan is doing exceptionally well and myself, my husband and our other beagle, Scout, are thrilled to have him in our lives. He is a sweetie and melts the hearts of everyone he meets.
Most importantly for my husband and I, Brogan has been the greatest gift we could have ever given Scout because they're very close and play with each other all day long. They really have a tight bond and are always by each other's side.
He's still a little bashful around strangers and is scared of things he's never seen or heard before but he's made a great deal of progress and we couldn't be happier with him.
Brogan absolutely would love to spend 24 hours a day outside, chasing after squirrels, and burrying his nose in the ground on a scent. I take him and Scout on walks in the park near our home and that has to be his favorite thing to do, other than going over his grandparents house to get spoiled with love and treats, because he and Scout go bonkers in the car when we make the turn into the park...it's quite a sight to see!
Two of the cutest things about Brogan is that he doesn't really run...he hops like a rabbit. Or glides like a gazelle, like his Grammy says. Also he absolutely loves to use his paws. It's like he's boxing with you, or waving hello, it's the cutest thing I've ever seen, I've never seen a dog use their paws as much as Brogan does.
I can't tell you how much of a pleasant experience my husband and I had while working with Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland (particularly Sherri) when we were looking to adopt another dog. We currently live in an apartment but hope to be moving into our first home this summer. When we do, please keep us in mind for fostering as we would love to give back to BRSM what you have given us....Brogan!
Chance Tolove (now Rover): April 2009
We’ve got great news to share. Chance Tolove (now Rover) passed his American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) test today. The 10-step CGC evaluates dogs for basic good manners at home and in the community. Monica, Rover, and Kimmy practiced what Kimmy calls the “down game” for six months to get him ready. Lying down on command, a test requirement, was his Achilles’ heal. He’d mastered the other nine requirements after two or three months of training, but he just wouldn’t go down on command until about a month ago. We’re so proud that his training progressed enough to reach the CGC achievement.
We purchased Rover a coat and booties (which at first might seem silly) because when the weather got cold he started having accidents in the house (he had almost none between August and October, his first three months with us). The coat, along with putting him in a crate for a few hours in the evenings, helped refocus him on doing his business when he was outside. Thankfully, he hasn’t had an accident in several months now, and we’ve stopped crating him again.
We want to once again thank BRSM for recommending such a wonderful dog for us. He continues to be just perfect with Kimmy. Even if she hits him with a toy or climbs on his back before we can intervene, Rover just kisses her or, at most, walks away. We’ve gotten so many compliments from relatives and friends about his wonderful temperament, how sweet and loving he is, and how great he is with Kimmy. We’re so happy that we found BRSM, and BRSM matched us with such a great dog!
Jim, Monica, and Kimmy
P.S. Kimmy, by the way, instigated the name change. We’d planned to keep Chance as his name. But she started calling him RoRo (what she used to call Romeo, our basset hound who passed away last summer) from the day we brought him home. She was so happy that RoRo came back, and RoRo just kind of stuck (how do you explain to a toddler that it isn’t the same dog). Then RoRo turned into Rover after Kimmy got a DVD with a song on it about a dog named Rover. Now she corrects us if we call him RoRo.
Bella Cinderella: Dear Beagle Rescue,
I love my new home! At first I missed my foster home, but my forever family is so loving and playful! My family gives me lots of hugs, walks, and tasty treats! I even get to sleep in their beds! I take turns and go from bedroom to bedroom. My family likes to play catch and tug of war with me, and I love giving them lots of kisses. My family often has friends over who seem to like me too. I find them all very interesting!
I have a new dog brother, Oliver, who is a big yellow lab. He can't see anymore, but my new dog sister Pippy and I still like to play with him and with each other. During the day I keep busy chasing my tail, butterflies and anything else that moves. There are deer outside our home sometimes, and my sister and I try very hard to keep them away, but they just don't seem to be frightened of us. My mommy has a very pretty garden and sometimes my sister and I play with the zucchini plants, but Mom doesn't seem to be too happy about that.
My new family also loves to travel and we recently took a trip to Virginia with all five people and all three of us dogs! We had fun meeting our grandparents and our dog cousin Skippy. Skippy seemed nervous at first, but we had fun after awhile. I loved getting attention from everyone and exploring new places.
I'm SO excited that I've found my forever family! I love them and they love me, too!
From,
Bella
P.S. From the Abrahams/Broadbent Family; We love Bella! She loves to play, is full of energy, and is happy all of the time. More people in the world should emulate Bella!
Pippy: Dear Beagle Rescue,
I'm so happy to have found my forever home! I missed my foster mommy at first, but my new family is very nice. There are five of them, so it's pretty easy to find someone to play with. My family has lots of tennis balls and fun toys. I love getting my tummy and neck rubbed and getting treats!
I have a new dog brother named Oliver, who is a big yellow lab. He can't see anymore, but he's still lots of fun to play with. My new dog sister is named Bella, and she's a beagle like me from Beagle Rescue. She's smaller than I am, but that only means that I win more often in tug-of-war. We love to fool around and get into mischief. My mommy has a nice garden, and the zucchini plants are fun to play with, but Mom isn't too happy about that.
The house is very intriguing. I think the garbage can is positively exquisite. My family says I'm going to something called "obedience class" soon. I don't know what that is, but it certainly sounds interesting, too!
I love traveling and exploring new places. My family takes me on lots of walks in the woods where there are really cool sights, sounds, and smells. My family and I took a fun trip to see relatives in Virginia recently. I was a little nervous on the car ride down, so I made myself a nice cozy nest of blankets that my family brought for me. They are so kind! I also like to bundle up at night in pillows and my very own purple blanket.
This is the best! I'm SO happy to be here!
Love, Pippy
P.S. From the Adoptive Family: Pippy was very shy at first, but is getting more comfortable every day. She is a sweetheart and is very affectionate. We love having her in our family! 7/08
Lizzie Rock: Lizzie just completed the last chemo and now we wait a month to return and schedule the hernia re-repair. She took them all very much in stride, and only had a little upset tummy for this last one. She is still free of metastases, so I think we know the cancer is gone for good. We will have Dogs and Cats do the hernia because her abdomen must be very weak to rupture twice. She still takes charge of the waiting room as she prances in, and they all love her so much. They even comment on the discharge papers how sweet she is.
Lizzie just met her "cousin" from Florida, Lizzie's mom's sister is moving back to Maryland and her rescued lab Tess was here on Halloween. Lizzie and Tess got to know each other and decided that they approve of their extended family. After "Auntie" moves back permanently, we envision lots of visits with Lizzie and Tess playing in the fenced yard.
Lizzie has told us that she LOVES her chew toys, as you can see in the photo, and through her persistent chewing, she has removed all the thick tarter from her teeth. No need for scaling. Her teeth are now shiny bright! She is getting very insistent in letting us know when she wants to to out and find more rabbit scent. It's hard to say no to her warbling "arrrooooo!" She really is a rock star.
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7/14/08: Lizzie Rock was operated on for the thyroid mass on her neck and came through with flying colors. She is such a trooper...just keeps on going even with that silly E-collar attached. They had to use a hard one, as she was determined to get to those stitches with the soft one on!
Lizzie is having fun sorting out all the rabbit scents in the large green areas next to some small woods. They are still part of the apartment complex, but the rabbits come out at night and leave the most interesting scents! When the scent is fresh, Lizzie lifts her head in the appropriate beagle half-howl out of the excitement of the moment. She's in beagle heaven!
Lizzie is recovering from this surgery very well and we expect no problems. If she requires chemotherapy to be sure that this will not recur, I'm sure she will take it in her bouncy stride as she does everything else--in true beagle fashion. That's one reason we love these dogs. They take life as it comes and enjoy just living--something we try to learn from every day!
7/8/2008
Lizzie Rock came to us after recovering from hernia repair surgery. She was a little bit unsure at first, but with lots of treats, lots of petting, did I mention treats?, she made herself at home. She is still afraid to come into the bathroom when there is water running, but her nose has explored every corner of the apartment. Lizzie has figured out that when Mom goes into the kitchen it is a time of high interest for her.
Pete, her boy, has become her possession. She sleeps with him on the floor at night. He has to mo
Carolyn: FOW Forever Fostered. "My humans took the pantry doors off when they painted the kitchen. That was very handy! I'm not sure why they put them back on."
JJ (now Frisco): We received the following note from Frisco's "mom" on July 6, 2011:
My sweet little boy, Frisco has passed on to the Rainbow Bridge. You may remember that he had two bouts of pneumonia - the first one in November 2009 and then during the second blizzard of 2010. I thought we were going to be OK when almost a year went by without any signs of coughing, but in January 2011, he came down with a really bad case, and even after seeing a specialist at VCA in Montgomery Village, he was never able to completely shake it. He was on every antibiotic and even used an inhaler twice a day (he was such a good little patient - never fought me on anything). Over the past 6 months, he had pneumonia 4 times, each time worse than the one before. He was such a little fighter. At the end, his back went out and he couldn't walk and could barely stand. The pain meds didn't do anything for him, and the doctor said that if they gave him prednisone, it would negate the 3 antibiotics he was on to keep the pneumonia from coming back. He was already coughing, and there just wasn't any hope. He went peacefully in my arms on Monday, June 27th.
These past 3 years with him have been a blessing and I have felt a connection with him that I've never had with any other dog. He was such a "lovebug," always up for a cuddle, following me everywhere, and making friends with everyone he met. Even the staff at VCA fell in love with him. His doctor was hoping to cure him so that I could train him to be a "service dog." She said he would have been perfect. He was perfect. I will miss his silly moments of running all over the house while we watched and laughed. I will miss his "conversations" when he clearly had something important to say -- I swear he was talking to me! Most of all, I miss having him "squashed" up against me on the sofa or in bed at night.
Frisco and Snickers became almost like a married couple. He cleaned her ears and eyes almost every day and she came to depend on him completely. Whenever he wanted to go outside or downstairs, she followed him. She would wait for him to start eating before she would take a bite of her food. He was her rock. She's so lost without him, but I'm hoping that as each day goes by, she'll come back to us. Every now and then, I can see a sparkle in her eyes.
I've attached a couple of recent pictures of "my handsome boy." God Bless little Frisco. He was the best dog anyone could ever have. Our family will miss him always and he has a special place in the hearts of everyone he touched.
Posie: Posie joined our family only three weeks ago as a foster and we can’t believe from day one we even entertained the idea of only “fostering” her. She has already learned that ability to trust humans and loves her new mom and dad more than anything. She has made great strides in enjoying life; her tail wags constantly, she walks so proudly around the neighborhood and she plays nonstop with her bestfriend next door, a puggle named Ruca.
Posie loves the dog park more than anything. She gets to go twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. She loves sniffing and running with all types of dogs and has found she loves to swim with her dog park friends too.
We are so grateful to have been connected with Posie. She has been such a joy in our life and we have loved bringing her into our family. A big thank you to Judy for going to get her and being the “connector” for us – she’s a perfect fit! We may be bias, but everyone in the dog park seems to know her and adores her – we can’t blame them! We have included pictures of Posie in her new home. It may look like she sleeps a lot but she really looks adorable after she has played hard in the park and rests up. One of the pictures is Posie getting dried after a long and hard swim. One of our favorites is Posie with her dog toys. When we are gone she loves to take various toys and “arrange them” in an order that makes complete sense to her. She even likes to sleep with or on her toys – just in case she needs them. She’s one happy beagle! 6/08
Spaghetti (now BoBo): Meet my boys – BoBo and Toby
BoBo was my first adoptee. I got him shortly after losing my 10 year old beagle, Freckles, to cancer. Mind you, after Freckles, I swore up and down that I’d never get another dog. But, my friend and I stumbled onto BoBo’s picture on the website and it was love at first site.
When I got BoBo, it was apparent that he had been mistreated. I tend to think his former owners were clueless when it came to housetraining and general puppy behavior. He’s definitely come a long way. He’s no longer hand shy; he’s housetrained and, he’s definitely a “momma’s boy”. But, I have to admit, his energy level is off the Richter scale. Playing with him for 5 hours everyday after work was absolutely exhausting. So, I decided both BoBo and I needed a playmate.
Toby, who I initially took in as a foster, was the answer. Never meant to adopt a second dog but, by day 2, I was out buying him a dog bed and his own set of bowls. At that point, the dye was cast – he wasn’t going anywhere. He’s no angel, mind you, but he’s a sweetheart nonetheless. Initially, I was afraid that BoBo would be jealous or that Toby wouldn’t be able to keep up with BoBo but my guys have become like two bookends. They compliment each other – what one doesn’t do, the other will. Definitely keeps me on my toes!
Now, I’m kinda the odd man out -- instead of playing with BoBo everyday after work, I just sit and watch my boys play. What could be better?
11/30/08
Elmo (now Bandit): I've been meaning to send you an e-mail thanking you and Colleen for all the work you did bringing us together with Bandit. I have to say that I'm a little surprised how well adjusted he is after only a few days. He truly is a sweet little guy and we love him. After some accidents in the house the first day, he's been on his schedule and he only goes outside now. We make sure to take him on at least two long walks a day and so far he seems to have plenty of energy if we decide to run. He never pulls on his leash; just basically walks beside us or follows us. We don't know how much hound he really has in him because he seems almost oblivious to the rabbits, birds and deer when we walk him (which makes us laugh a bit). He already has his favorite couch and loves sitting on the cool air duct. He cried his first two nights in the crate, but hasn't made much of a peep in the last two. He also loves watching TV with us. I can honestly say he's one of the best dogs I've ever seen, especially for a puppy and we are so happy to have him. I know I mentioned before how great I think your organization is and I want to thank you again for all that you guys do - especially since I can see it firsthand now.
6/08
Jodie Montgomery: 7/08 Jodie was adopted by her foster family.
Derby Lou: Derby Lou was adopted by her foster family. They never stood a chance.
4/08
Sally Belle (now Oona): 8/08: Oona took her first vacation. She loved running on the beach. The ocean? Not so much!
5/08: I think that I found the perfect dog for me in Oona. After weeks going to adoption events and of looking at cute beagle faces on the website, the ones that caught my eye were already adopted and I was getting frustrated. When I inquired about Sally Belle I got a quick response from her foster mom, Roisin, and headed up to Catonsville the next day in a blinding rainstorm. Sally was even cuter than her picture, but was firmly attached to the couch. However, when she saw the leash, she bounded to the door overwhelmed with excitement. She thought a walk in the rain was a great idea and I thought maybe she's not the couch potato that she appears to be. So I took her home.
Oona is a terrific dog and is blossoming in her new environment. She is extremely friendly to all dogs and people that she meets. While she has tried out every couch, chair and bed in my house, she also enjoys sitting on the deck watching squirrels. She loves her walks and car rides and is exploring the yard cautiously. I would love to hear her howl, but all she can manage are little cries "erp, erp." I think she likes being an only dog and is extremely respectful to my senior cat Romeo. It turned out pretty good all around.
Thank you Roisin, and thank you Beagle Maryland!
Grover (now Suds McDuff): Grover was adopted in April 2008
So far all has been going great! Bailey is warming up to Suds...but they are still defining their own limits. Suds has been doing very well with his crate training. He's had a few accidents, but that is to be expected. I do my best to just keep him in the same room as us so we can catch him and take him outside. I think Bailey has been showing him the ropes in the yard. Suds is getting really good at fetch! I'm so excited about this. He loves to chase after things and play tug-of-war. Feeding both dogs has been a challenge, but I think we've found a system. We feed Bailey during the day while Suds is in his room, so Bailey can eat in peace.
I feel like we definitely made the right choice...he's such a great guy! He's really everything I wanted in a dog, I'm so happy with him.
Hyacinth (now Lucy): I think Lucy has hit full size (hopefully). At 8+ months, she's topped 60 pounds! If you ever have time to get on the Catahoula website - she's a classic in every way - from body build to disposition.
She's as rugged and imperturbable as they come! AND, she has a wonderful sensitivity. She recognizes old and young dogs and people, and adjusts her strength and size to play appropriately. She does well with a 10 week old puppy and a 13 year old Grand Dame (gentle, gentle), as well as with her frequent playmate, a stocky Bassett Hound. They body slam and roughhouse with never a nick. She plays hard with my husband Val because that's what he wants, and is gentle and obedient with me, because that's what I want. Four year old grandson Colby gets accidentally knocked down once in awhile, but then is kissed and it's all over.
She's never flinched at anything: tractors, big machines, air compressors, squirrel guns, fireworks, kayaks, swimming, riding in the car, one wedding, and one four year old's birthday party. And she has learned her invisible fence so well that she screeches to a halt while chasing a squirrel when she gets too close to her boundary.
We regularly take her to "Thursdays," a Galesville restaurant that welcomes dogs on their outside dining deck, and with two to four strange dogs and strange people, she's never misbehaved.
I'm so smitten with the breed that I Google Catahoulas once in awhile. In this tri-state area, there are about 75 up for adoption! I can only imagine this must be a result of rescue organizations saving dogs after Katrina. After all, they are the Louisiana state dog! I think it would be wonderful for Lucy to have a 24/7 sidekick, but Val wisely says our house is too small. One Catahoula effectively anchors us to the sofa when we watch a movie, and Lucy's middle name is "Underfoot." Her last name is "On-the-foot." It might be impossible to cook dinner with two of the same breed in the kitchen!
I guess this is one big thank-you note for the good work you do. The breed was a total surprise and accident, but the three of us are very happy with each other.
Lucy was adopted in May of 2008
May Flowers (now Molly): Hi Beagle Buddies!
I was just writing to let you know how my first week away has been. It's been a lot of fun and interesting. After I was picked up, I had no idea what riding in an SUV would be like. It's actually pretty comfortable and pretty spacious in the back seat. I even fell asleep on my 45 minute ride home.
Once I arrived to this place, I went out in this HUGE yard, and my new dad had not cut the grass. I was actually getting tired from hopping so much. I couldn't see because the grass was so high. He said he usually doesn't let it get this high, so we'll see... Well, after running around for awhile, we decided to go inside and check out what they call my new home. Pretty impressive, I have to say. I mainly hung out in this one area they call the "family room." I guess I am part of the family, so that's where we hang out mostly. I sniffed around and before I knew it, I hat to go. So I dropped a nice snickers bar in this corner. Maybe I was excited.
So after I checked out the new digs, we kept going back outside in the yard to explore.
I smell all types of stuff. I think there's something living under my mom and dad's patio, but I'm not sure. I smell and smell. He said something about a chipmunk, but what the heck is that?
I finally met what they call the neighbors. I guess my mom and dad are that, too. I'm not sure yet. They seem to have some very friendly neighbors, so I introduced myself as "Molly." They said "Oh, Molly, you're so nice and cute." Oh, I tried chasing this thing flying around Saturday. It was yellow and kept swooping down and up and down and up. I heard my mom say it was a butterfly. That butterfly sure is fast. I don't think I'll be catching it. I hear many birds and my dad said two ducks landed in the yard. Ducks? Now I'm getting confused.
Over all, the week has been great. Lots of toys, a big yard to run in , I smell some good food cooking, but I only get to lick their faces when they're done eating. That's not fair.
Well friends, that's all now. Just thought I would write about my first week. I'm also including some photos.
Love,
Molly
May went to her forever home on April 26, 2008
P.S. I fell asleep watching Dr. Phil.
Gabriella: Hello! It's Gabby! Remember me? It's been four months since I left Beagle Rescue, so I thought I would write and catch everyone up on what has been happening.
Life here is very nice. I go for a lot of walks and see a lot of squirrels. I can't catch any because they are too fast (and oh yeah, there's that leash thing, also). I get to walk in a couple of fields and boy, are there some good smells in there! Beagle Heaven, I tell ya!
I don't do much during the day...just lay around while the human is at work. I bark at Bubba (the other dog) sometimes. I have to remind him who is the boss. I am on something called a "diet." It is to help me lose weight. Don't they know that "full figures" are in?
Bubba chases the toys when the human throws them, but I don't see the point, so I just snuggle with the human. That is much more funner.
As you can see, I am kind of living the life here, so I guess I will stay. Well, it is time for another nap, then a walk (my favorite thing next to getting treats), so I must say goodbye!
Gabby
8/08
Allie: My name is Allie. I found my new family at Petsmart on April 5th and four days later I was on my way to my new home. I was a little scared at first, but it didn't take me long to be comfortable in my new surroundings. My family just adores me, especially my mom. But what's not to love? I haven't had to worry about being lonely because I get to go on outings almost every day. If I am not in the car with my mom, I am following her around the house, or going for a walk or visiting Buddy (my Beagle cousin, whom I love). Mom spoils me rotten, so I'm certainly not going to let her out of my sight! The girls are fun, too. They play with me and I get to go to their sporting events. Mom walks me around the field and lets me sniff during part of the game. The rest of the time I am admired by other parents for my good looks and because I'm so sweet. Dad is not too bad, either. It only took a few days of my good behavior before I was given permission to sleep in their bedroom. He says I am no trouble at all!
Wow! What a life! Thanks BRSM for finding me on that rainy night. Thank you, Yvonne for fostering me until I found my forever home. And thank you Mom and Dad for adopting me!
April 2008
Dotty Charles: Adopted April 2008
Dotty has settled into her new life in suburbia very nicely, thank you! She loves her new house and yard, and sometimes she even lets us on the furniture
Maggie Blueridge: Spring 2008
Hi to all my friends at S.M.B.R. it’s Maggie Blue Ridge checking in.
As you can tell, I have finally found my forever home! My new family keeps telling me that I am here to stay, forever. At first I really missed my foster family, because they took such good care of me. My new family gave me lots of hugs, let me sit with them on the sofa, and even sleep with them in bed! It made me feel loved and wanted! I have a new dog brother, his name is Teak and he is a big yellow lab. He has been so nice to me. Teak and I go for long walks in our big yard. We get to run and play and have fun. My new mom tells that Teak was lonely after his older sister went over the Rainbow Bridge and his real sister, Torrie moved to Delaware with my new grandmom. Torrie comes back for visits, so it is nice to see her every few months. My mom told me that this summer we will get to go to Delaware and visit Torrie. It sounds like fun and I am going to get to go to the beach too.
I really knew that I found my forever home when my mom showed me the special collar she had made for me with my name and new phone number on the tag. Teak has one just like it. My mom told me that maybe I can go to some rally shows this summer since I am such a smart girl. My mom loves to train and show her labs and now wants to do the same with me.
I also got to meet my new vet. He told my mom that I was a beautiful dog and that she made an excellent choice in getting me! I was so proud of myself. All the office girls wanted to keep me too!
I am soooo happy now, and look forward to seeing my friends this year at the Beagle Bash!
Maggie Blue Ridge
June 22, 2008
Wow, I just got back from my trip to Delaware. Teak and I rode together. He told me the ride was going to be long, but I did it. We got to stop at really cool rest stop for dogs too. I had a great time and can’t wait to go back. We got to wear our special beach collars with sea turtles on them for our trip!
Maggie Blue Ridge
I wanted to thank BRSM for taking in a treeing walker coonhound! I was thrilled when I was accepted to adopt Maggie. She has transitioned into my family seamlessly. It’s like she has been with us for years! Maggie has such a sweet loving nature; I am surprised that it took so long for her to find a forever home!
Thank you again
Dream Weaver: Weaver is also known by his fancy pants show dog name: Ch. Weaver Beaver Baby Boy Stinking Little Beagle Joy
His dad reports that he has earned the title.
Adopted March 15, 2008
Chagall (now Shaggy): 6/1/08 Update:
Dear Beagle Maryland,
I cannot believe it has been almost four months since my forever family took me home. I am one very happy dog. And I have had a number of adventures.
One day, for example, the younger of the two boys who lives with me took me to a friend's house to play when he had a day off from school. My boy, the three children who live in the house I was visiting and their mom went for a walk to the store and left me in the backyard -- and they forgot to close the gate tightly. So I saw my chance, and as they say, I took it.
I walked around the front yard for about thirty seconds when I spotted a lady two houses down who was unloading her groceries. And her front door was wide open. So I put on my best beagle face, wiped my feet, sauntered into her house and plopped down in the middle of the living room. I thought I was being polite and that she should at least offer me a meal--or a cup of coffee -- but she just read my tags, called my vet who got in touch with the big fellow who lives in my house. And then she brought me home. My boy was very happy to see me, and to tell the truth, I was happy to see him.
My vet is very nice, but I don't like it when she puts that thing behind me that takes my temperature. And they have this really neat, shiny table in the examining room that goes up and down so I don't have to be picked up. I've been there twice -- once for a general exam (and I am in perfect health, thank you very much, and the vet complimented me on my trim figure) and once because I was having trouble, well, you know... But they gave me some medicine and I am okay now -- but I am very tired because it seems like my tail is ALWAYS wagging.
My people are very, very good to me. My boys sometimes argue over where I am going to sleep at night. They each want me to sleep with them -- but I usually end up sleeping next to the big fellow, who still doesn't seem to understand that I like to stretch out and I need a lot of room. I think he needs a bigger bed.
We go for a lot of long walks and we go to the dog park on the weekends. I am very popular there -- lots of other dogs come up and sniff me. And we like to play together -- they run around real fast and I trot along after them.
I've had some interesting cuisine, too, but they leave it for me in strange places -- like in the garbage can and on top of the nightstand. I have tried to impress upon them the Law of the Beagle -- if I can smell it and I can reach it, I can eat it, but they seem to think the only thing I should be eating is the food that is in my bowl. But I showed them! I already disposed of one steel trash can in the kitchen and I have my eye on the new one. I haven't figured out how to work the pedal yet, but I work on it when I am home alone.
They tried to take me swimming in the hot tub a couple of times - it was okay, but not my favorite thing. I'll stick to baths. And I've foun
Angelina (now Angie): 3/9/09: Hi everyone! It's hard to believe that it's been nearly a year since BRSM brought three wonderful hounds into our lives. We wanted to fill you in on the Three Musketeers' latest adventures.
Last year was very busy --- one of our cats, Guiness, came down with triaditis during the summer, and had to be fed through a tube (at first through his neck, then through his abdominal wall) for several months. We're happy to report that he's completely recovered and back to his furry, rambunctious self, and the beagles were very patient and indulgent with him during his convalescence.
The Musketeers have become regulars at the Quiet Waters Dog Park, and have made some fast friends, including three basset hounds, a pug and a puggle, a miniature greyhound, and half a dozen other beagles of all ages. As much as they love their backyard and walks around the neighborhood and downtown Annapolis, they "brooooo" with special enthusiasm whenever we head to the "Bark."
Shiloh, who came to us as a little 17 lb waif of a pup, is now taller than Angie! Angie has slimmed down and become quite athletic, and Spencer, who was initially very timid of being handled, is turning into a lap dog. With patience and creativity, we've also managed to train all three of them together in some basic commands --- "sit," "wait," "crate," "outside," and "bed." They're developing quite a vocabulary!
We hope all the humans and four-footeds at BRSM are doing well --- all our best wishes to you, and thanks again for bringing such loving companions into our lives.
3/17/08: Angelina Joins the Pack!
Spencer and Shiloh were getting along just fine, but something
seemed to be missing. That "something" turned out to be Angelina, who joined the pack after a *very* brief fostering period (less than one week). We took Spencer and Shiloh to a meet and greet at the BRSM adoption day at PetsMart in Silver Spring, and after encountering Angie, the Dynamic Duo soon became the Three Musketeers (for the curious, we've decided that rambunctious Shiloh is Porthos, sometimes melancholy-looking Spencer is Athos, and kissy Angie is Aramis; Guiness the Cat with Thumbs often tags along as D'artagnan, while Joey the Shy Cat plays "audience" and stays away from the main action). Little Angie joined our fur family with a minimum of fuss, and has become a high-energy playmate for Shiloh and a good companion for Spencer.
While Spencer and Shiloh sport the pointier noses and the black-and-tan and tricolor redtick/bluetick coats common in hunting lines in the southeastern U.S., Angie looks more like an English-type tricolor beagle with her boxier nose, square head, and round freckles. For those unfamiliar with her story, she came to BRSM with the number 8 bleached into her fur on each flank and her tail docked, legacies of field trials and being penned as a hunting beagle. Her "crazy eights" seem to be fading as new fur replaces the old, and even though she came into
Daphne (now Maggie): Update 3/09:
We wanted to send you guys an update on Maggie (formerly Daphne) now that she's been with us for a little over a year. I've attached a couple of pictures from one of our walks down to the beach in our neighborhood.
Maggie is such a joy! It's amazing - because we see more and more of her personality unfold, even now after a year! She has a "big brother," Gus, and they are so attached to each other. They don't like to be separated from each other - even for separate walks! The dog park is one of their favorite places to go; to socialize and meet up with other dogs. They especially enjoy meeting fellow beagles!
That's all for now. We'll update again soon!
Thanks for all of your help bringing us together with Maggie! We're so happy to have her in our lives!
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I wanted to send you a few pictures of Gus & Daphne (we've been calling her Maggie, though). They're getting along fantastically!!! Getting Gus a sister has been one of the best decisions we've ever made. I really believe that they've bonded because we can often see them sitting together and cleaning each other's ears, or Gus will snuggle up to her and put his head on her. They love to chase each other around the backyard, too!
I don't think that Daphne enjoyed coming out to Petsmart yesterday...although she traveled very well in the car, she put up such a fight going into the store I have to wonder if she thought we were giving her back. :( She was kind of mopey on the car ride back, but once we got into the house she cheered up considerably! She's been in hog heaven ever since. We're so happy to have her as part of our family, and she is so very well behaved (except around human food, which we're working on), and we haven't had too many accidents lately. I want to thank you and everyone at Beagle Rescue for helping us find her!
4/6/08
Lady J. (now Mattie): Update received 10/08: It's been about 7 months since Mattie took over my household, so I thought it about time to send an update. I continue to enjoy Mattie's company immensely and she has lapped up the luxurious life of a beagle who's found her retirement home.
While she loves lounging on the sofa, my bed, or her bed, but never the floor, I'm sure she thinks there are not nearly enough games of "chase." We only see her chase partner - my mom's new adoptee, Homer, a young (8 months or so) sheltie-collie mix -- a couple of times a week. Since I'm no good at the game, Mattie politely consents to my attempts a chase in the house, but she can't wait to get to the best place (the only place, in fact) for the game, which is my mom's 1/2 acre backyard. Now, when she bolts out the front door of our home, she stops and sits by the passenger door of the car -- I assume in hopes of traveling to the chase venue.
The game always begins with Mattie's very thorough inspection (i.e., sniffing) of the playing field, with Homer not-so-patiently following along. Once she's given the all-clear, the race is on (see photos). It's hart to tell who is actually the faster dog, because Mattie must always be first, and if she feels she's close to being overtaken, she outwits poor young Homer (who is twice as tall as she) by running under the deck furniture that he ends up sliding or just running into at full speed. Homer likes to play other games like fetch, or keep away, or whatever, but Mattie lays down the Beagle Law that dictates sniffing or chase. That's it. But, Homer doesn't seem to mind because he adores her, and she feels the same about him.
We often spend time with the neighbors, and Mattie continues to tolerate (mostly ignore) the yappy Pomeranians across the street, but recently established the very strict rule of "You're risking life and limb by coveting my treat -- grrrrr -- you better not sniff at it either. In fact, don't even look at it OR me while I'm eating it." The rule was enforced with a very quick and toothless (Mattie has no front teeth) throw down, of which Mattie was the emphatic victor. When offered treats now, Hansie, the offending Pomeranian, graciously accepts his and wisely exits the room to avoid tempting Mattie's wrath. He would never admit it, but he was quite humiliated by the reprimand as he had previously coronated himself King of the Street.
Since Mattie demands nightly belly rubs -- often several throughout the evening -- we were very lucky to discover a teeny, tiny, just beginning mammary tumor. It was literally smaller than a pencil eraser. The vet was amazed that we found it, and it was removed without incident a few days ago. Other than that and a little tartar build up, Mattie continues to enjoy excellent health.
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Update received 4/26/08: Mattie continues to settle in nicely and provides me with many laughs. She has lots of quirky little rituals -- things like trying to hide the
Rachel Anne Arundel (now Diana): The search for Diana was a long one. After losing my beagle, Maggie, to old age I thought I would not want another dog. She was the third dog we had lost to age and it was always difficult. My husband, his father and I sold our 2 houses and built one together so we could care for my father-in-law. Prior to Maggie's death he became very attached to her. While my husband and I were working she was his buddy. He is now 86 years old. After Maggie's death I noticed he seemed lonely and mentioned getting a dog. Well that was really a challenge. We did not fence our yard when we built and it is a large yard. We were turned down by several other rescues. When we first came to your organization we were told we needed a fence. We got estimates which were around $4000. Not having the money for that we decided to keep going to the pound. Then we received a call from your organization wondering if we would be interested in Rachel. The online profile said she must have a fence so we questioned why she would be an option. Well apparently this little angel scaled a rather large fence. We had already agreed to either leash walking or a run line. The foster parents came to see our house to make sure it would be safe for Rachel. Well we fell in love immediately, they were so pleased with her new possible house that she got to stay with us that day. My father-in-law was in love. He changed her name to Diana. He thought it a much more regal name for such a beautiful dog. She is very healthy, weighs in at 23 pounds and loves to sit in Dave's lap all day. She sleeps in his bed and follows him everywhere. He lost his wife of 54 years, 11 years ago and Diana is now the light of his life. We believe she has been the reason he gets up everyday. 2 years ago my daughter and her husband moved in with us so she could attend a graduate program in Baltimore. They came with their dogs Jazz and Lola. It was amazing how they all got into a pack. Diana is in charge, Lola (the brown one in the attached picture) wants to be lead dog but accepts her role as next in line. Jazz, the black dog, just loves them both. He tries to give Diana kisses but she is not interested and gives him the brush off. As you can see from the group picture they are a really cute bunch. Well that is our story. Thank you very much to bringing Diana into Dave's life. She truly is a blessing.
Sasha Cohen (now Slightly): Mara,
My new foster dad is doing the typing because my paws are muddy from our morning hike, and I don't type too well either.
Things are great here at Caledon Natural Area in King George, Va. We aren't too far away from your place and my new mum and dad said they are going to take me to visit you and your pack to pick out a new brother or sister. They really would like this place, tons of toys, a great back yard, miles of hiking and nature trails that I go on everyday, and the best food. My mum and dad are real beagle people, they know that I should be on the couch with them during t.v. time, and sleep in the big dog bed with them at night. They really love me and are always cuddling, petting, and kissing on me. They think my ears are the softest in the world. My new doctor at Fredericksburg Animal Hospital agrees too, as I got my first check up yesterday (actually I had a tummy ache from one of my mums daylilies that I chewed on). Everyone there was really impressed with my mum and dad for having such a beautiful beagle (the staff are beagle people too!). My mum and dad told them how great Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland is, and I gotta agree. If you all hadn't saved me and found me my new mum and dad, I probably would be just a faint memory. Please thank Kelly and Jim (and my foster brother Solomon whom I miss a lot) for me.
My mum and dad must be health nuts. I don't get to eat from their plates no matter how much I try. No amount of beagle plea's or cuddliness gets me any of their food. My dad does carry around biscuits in his pocket, which is cool. I run to the door to see him when he comes home late at night. Its never too late at night for him to walk me in the woods, and every morning mum and dad take me on the hiking trails and let me sniff and drag them a couple of miles. Sundays are the best as we spend half the day hiking and playing.
Dad is a photographer (or thinks he is) and is always carrying a camera and taking pictures of me. He has pictures all over the living room of his first beagles, Peter and Wendy. I think I would have liked to meet them. They must have been great beagles as mum and dad have alot of pictures of them. He said he would have me added to the other pictures as soon as I sit still long enough to take a decent picture(usually when I sleep).
Well, gotta go now. Dad has to replace his work pants as they got mud on them while he was typing this letter for me (I was sitting on his lap).
Thanks for my New Mum and Dad
Sasha Coen Cox (my new last name!)
Judy Plumb (now Sugar): I met my beagle Sugar (Judy Plumb) a little over a month ago at PetSmart for a beagle meet and greet. Miss Sugar was standing in the middle of a crowd of tail wagging beagles, just staring at the door. She was shy and quiet, but greeted me with sniff then resumed her position and stared back at the door. There was something about her, I could tell she had a lot of potential, and I wanted to be the person to walk her through that door. I spoke with her foster mom, and I told her how I had lost my beagle Winnie to cancer. When I met Winnie, she was about 2 years old, underweight, infected with heartworms, had a raging urinary tract infection, and was scared of her own shadow, but when I looked into her big brown eyes, I could see she had potential, and we shared 13 wonderful years. After speaking with Judy about my interest in Sugar, she spoke to her fellow rescue crew and they let me take Sugar home that day after checking my veterinary references and coming to my house for the inspection after the meet and greet at Petsmart. Sugar has really blossomed since I've been fostering to adopt her. She has a big sister named Yoshi, who welcomed her to the pack and the cats love her laid back disposition and will often curl up next to her for a cat nap. She loves belly rubs and cuddling up on the couch or in bed. And now that she understands the leash, she loves to take long walks through the neighborhood. Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to give Sugar her forever home.
4/3/08
Bambi: Bambi has been a great addition to the family! She comes with me to work every day and sleeps by my desk. Our children (ages 9 and 12 love her and give her tons of cuddles and hugs. My husband, who never owned a dog before, can be found most nights snuggled with Bambi on the couch in front of the TV.
I work at a school and when I take Bambi for her noon walk, she gets lots of attention from the students of all ages. She is sweet and very affectionate. We are lucky to have her. Thanks Beagle Maryland!
Hickory: Hickory was adopted in February of 2008 at the Silver Spring Pet Smart Adoption Day. We liked the name so much, we decided to keep it. Fits him to a tee. He has now joined the pack of Solomon (Tri-County Animal Shelter) and Wexford (formerly known as Dimitri) from BRSM.
Winston Garrett: Winston carries his teddy bear, above
Winston is doing great. He looks like he has lost a little weight. His butt doesn't look so big and he runs a little better. He loves to raid my laundry baskets for socks and stuff. The girls love playing with him. He stole a dish rag, so now we use it for tug of war with him. He's like a kid, needs his play time every night! He has to be right in the middle of the action when you're doing something. My husband and I were putting furniture together and I was sitting on the floor. Winston decided to sit in my lap, so now he truly has become a lap dog.
Winston's teddy bear is the only thing he will not rip apart. All he does is toss it up in the air, give it a couple of chews, and toss it up in the air some more. Then he won't bother with it until the next day. We are teaching him to sit and stay with treats--which piggy will do anything for treats! I have taught him to "speak" to me when I'm done fixing his meal and ready to give it to him--so he gives me a couple of barks. He is such a love bug and loves attention!
3/24/08
Kenzie: Kenzie's foster family loved her so much that they couldn't let her go!
12/07
Marissa: We adopted Marissa in January of 2008, and although she had had some health issues, she is doing great now. She was very sad, shy and cautious when we first got her, but she has come out of her shell and loves to wrestle and play with her beagle mix brother Sparky.
She has a wonderful delicate, but loud beagle howl which she turns on when she smells the bunny or fox tracks in the neighborhood.
She sleeps with her human sister Lily every night and has to be coaxed out of bed every morning just like a teenager.
She has learned how to "sit," but still won't exactly "come" when you want her to. She doesn't run away like most beagles - she just sort of stands there waiting for the magic word - and we don't know the word!
Anyway, we love her! We now call her Miss Marissa Potts, Miss Potts, or Potsy!
9/08
Hattie Ethel Dubois: Adopted by her foster mom. 1/08
Lady (now Tuna): Adopted by her foster family. 12/07
Michael Culpepper: Adopted by his foster family. 12/07
Phoebe Winkler: Adopted by her foster home, who just couldn't give her up.
12/07
Daisy (formerly Little Nell): Adopted 11/07
Daisy (Little Nell) is doing fantastic!
Dear Beagle Rescue,
In November 2007 my wife and I adopted Little Nell. Her story was absolutely captivating. Since then, she has been so much fun. She and her new brother Dexter have been racing, wrestling, and playing non-stop. We changed her name from Little Nell to Daisy. She has gained a few pounds and is looking great! What's interesting is, she's been chewing at her scar tissue on her arm. She has succeeded in clearing a small area exposing new skin. Over the past several weeks, I have noticed new hair growing where scar tissue was formerly. Other than that, she has been a half beagle/half monkey wonder. She learned to climb fences and trees and keeping her in the yard has been interesting. We're moving soon and the first addition to our new home will definitely be a wooden security fence. My wife thinks not even a ten foot concrete wall could hold her, though.
Kiara (now Key Lime Pie): Kiara's foster mom turned adopter calls her "Key Lime Pie."
Gracie Crowe: Hi! I'm Gracie, mother to countless numbers of beautiful beagles like myself. After a long career as a breeder dog I am enjoying a happy retirement. Here's how it happened:
I was dropped off at a shelter and then was brought to Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland. I was sick and easily frightened. When I was let out in to the yard in the evening, I dug a hole in the dirt to sleep in. The rescue gave me to a new foster mom who took me for a car ride. I was terrified until she gave me half of the meat in her hamburger. Then, every fear disappeared!
I have been to the vet many times. My mom doesn't understand why I am so tired all the time, but she never had to live in an outdoor pen. My mom took her other older beagle "Wish" and me for an "old dog walk." We covered two blocks in forty minutes with lots of sniffing along the way. She put dog stairs by her bed so I could climb up, cause I can't jump. My back legs barely support my weight.
In April of 2008, Pearl and Marney (my beagle sisters) and I went to a BRSM fundraiser in Annapolis. I saw Pearl going up to strangers to be petted. I tried it. People petted and adored me. It was a fantastic experience; the first time in my life that people cared about me like that. I went up to people over and over and I really appreciated their kindness. This is a very different life than the one from my past and it's nice!
My foster mom moved in May and officially adopted me. She takes her three younger beagles on leash and puts Wish and me in a dog stroller. We relish the fresh country air without having to walk. The rest of the time I wander in the yard or sit on the bed looking out of the window. I'm fed, cared for and allowed to sleep indoors. I'm also loved. It's quite the life!
9/08
Shiloh Blue: 3/9/09: Hi everyone! It's hard to believe that it's been nearly a year since BRSM brought three wonderful hounds into our lives. We wanted to fill you in on the Three Musketeers' latest adventures.
Last year was very busy --- one of our cats, Guiness, came down with triaditis
during the summer, and had to be fed through a tube (at first through his neck,
then through his abdominal wall) for several months. We're happy to report
that he's completely recovered and back to his furry, rambunctious self, and
the beagles were very patient and indulgent with him during his convalescence.
The Musketeers have become regulars at the Quiet Waters Dog Park, and have made
some fast friends, including three basset hounds, a pug and a puggle, a miniature greyhound, and half a dozen other beagles of all ages. As much as they love their backyard and walks around the neighborhood and downtown Annapolis, they "brooooo" with special enthusiasm whenever we head to the "Bark."
Shiloh, who came to us as a little 17 lb waif of a pup, is now taller than Angie! Angie has slimmed down and become quite athletic, and Spencer, who was initially very timid of being handled, is turning into a lap dog. With patience and creativity, we've also managed to train all three of them together in some basic commands --- "sit," "wait," "crate,"
"outside," and "bed." They're developing quite a vocabulary!
We hope all the humans and four-footeds at BRSM are doing well --- all our best wishes to you, and thanks again for bringing such loving companions into our lives.
3/17/08: Shiloh is indeed proving to be something of a swimmer. During a recent visit to the dog beach at Quiet Waters Park on a warm day, several retrievers were splashing in and out of the water. After baying and carrying on along the water line for a few moments with a frisky beagle-retriever mix, Shiloh bounded into the South River after the dog, then casually paddled back to shore. Spencer and Angie prudently stayed above the high tide mark, watching the antics from the comfort of dry sand.
2/20/08: A Day at the "Bark"
Spencer and Shiloh are enjoying their frequent outings to Quiet Waters Park, and their preferences are becoming clearer. Shiloh has become quite the "rocket dog" at the small dog park, making the social rounds, then joining (or more likely, inciting) the chase. Italian greyhounds, small fuzzy dogs, other beagles --- it doesn't matter, as long as they're running around with her at top speed. She also stuck her paws and nose into the South River during her first visit to the dog beach; we may have a swimmer on our hands. Spencer endures the dog park with good grace, preferring the attention of people to that of the dogs, but loves walking the miles of paved and unpaved trails and "sounding" at the occasional whiff of a wild critter. We've introduced them to the ritual of a post-park snack at Grump's cafe, where the owners are always ready with dog biscuits,
Spencer: Spencer & Shiloh Blue were adopted together. See Shiloh Blue's Success Story page for more updates.
Spencer and Shiloh Blue are doing very well. We're amazed at how quickly they're adapting to their new home and settling into their new routine! We took them for a walk at Quiet Waters Park the day they came home and heard their beagle voices for the first time--Shiloh barked at a collie, Spencer at a squirrel. During the weekend they went for their first downtown walk-around in Annapolis and met some of the humans in the "extended pack" for a movie night at home.
Diplomatic relations have begun with our more outgoing cat, Guiness, and show much promise. Our shyer cat, Joey, has even crept down the stairs to check them out. They've met their backyard-fence-neighbor Maggie (a large terrier), and they love chatting with her and scoring dog biscuits and pats from her humans.
Thank you for helping to bring such wonderful dogs into our lives! We'll keep you posted.
1/21/08
Marney: Hi. I'm Marney and I'm very "marneyish." Marneyish has to do with being the most intelligent beagle ever to do dumb things like sleeping at the top of the stairs. So obedient, I do business outside in pouring rain. So disobedient I recently opened the zipper on my mother's backpack and ate her Chinese takeout. It was very good. Marneyish is being the most shy and cooperative animal except when I choose to growl to get my way. I just have a distinctive way of doing things that mom calls marneyish.
My previous foster mom took me to adoption days where I hid under her chair. I was shy and fat. Nobody adopted me. My new foster mom continued my diet and walked me with her other beagles. One Saturday morning she slept in past dog-feeding time. How could she! We beagles set off a terrific commotion to get her up. Somehow I hurt my neck. People doubted I would survive. A couple months later I sat on my haunches to beg and fell over on my back but wasn't hurt. In marneyish fashion I showed I had recovered.
While I was injured and pitiful I became so attached to my foster mom that the only way she could respond was to adopt me. Now I'm one of her five beagles, at 23 pounds the biggest and I know it. I go for walks, sleep on her bed, warm myself by the propane fireplace and ride in her car. I love to romp in the yard and roll on my back. Thank you to BRSM for finding me a home.
6/08
Dolly Levy (now Bayley): In June of 2010, Bayley's mom sent us the photo on the left. There was no write up attached, but we think the photo says it all. Bayley landed a home where she and her beagle siblings are allowed on the couch!
Nigel Appleseed: Since coming into our lives two months ago, Nigel has gotten much healthier and now weighs a healthy 20 lbs. He is just the most perfect dog that we could have asked for. He has such a wonderful little personality and squeaks with excitement in an adorable way when we get home in the afternoons. He still inhales his food like a little vacuum cleaner. Nigel loves going for long walks and sniffing everything in sight. We just cannot imagine our lives without him.
Boscoe: Boscoe is a treasure and a joy! Since we picked him up before he had really gone through the entire vetting process, we knew we had a few bills to pay, but it was actually not that bad! He has a slightly impaired thyroid that he takes a very inexpensive medicine for, normal arthritis for his age, and he had some terrible teeth. Once he was fit and in shape, he had his dental and he is feeling fine and looking sharp! (He officially had 4 pulled, but others sort of fell out and he is missing a total of 18 teeth.) When I think of it, I get a little riled up at the conditions these wonderful dogs had to endure, but then I look at how happy he is now and know you all do hero's work.
Every single day I'm thankful for the Boscoe man. He still does the hustle dance and loves to be sung to. He can chase a rabbit or a squirrel like a pup and he's made friends with two ducks in our yard. In short, he is a delight! Thank you! Thank you!
November 26, 2007: Even though we had arranged to look at all cat-friendly (or cat ignore) beagles, when I walked into Mara's and stood at the gate, one big guy just popped right out at my heart. It was Boscoe. Mara said Boscoe is a good and quiet, non-demanding Beagle, but it is always the squeaky wheel that gets greased, so he had been overlooked to that point. I really couldn't understand because there he was, double chinned and smiling so hard his eyes crinkled, and so happy that he was bouncing his front feet back and forth, like he was marching in place. For me, it was love at first sight, but what would Gigi think? We decided to take him outside to meet her and he took to his leash right away, leading the way to that special front yard where all the best things happen.
Gigi was a bit dubious, but then they sniffed, gave each other looks from the corners of their eyes and Boscoe made that first move by sticking his nose right into the heart of the matter. While Gigi remained a bit reserved, it was clear from the way the Bos looked back over his shoulder at us that he thought Gigi was the bee's knees.
After his introduction to Jordan and Vanna, a bit of walking and socializing, we decided we needed to see Gigi's reaction to other dogs. After all, if there was a chance for her to fall head over heals for a new companion to wile away the lazy days with, who were we to curtail that? We brought out lovely Jenny and Toulouse, but Gigi responded poorly with both of them, though we found them to be a human's dream-come-true. After bringing Boscoe back out (he was waiting so patiently in a crate doing his Boscoe dance), and cat-testing him real quick, he and Gigi seemed to be the match. They stood together, sides pressed together while looking in opposite directions while us humans gabbed. It was a done deal. I was never so happy to sign a contract!
He looked a little confused when he started to go away from the house in the direction of the parking area, but once Gigi st
Dixie (now Penny): I adopted Dixie (now Penny) in late November (07). She's only been with me for 2 months, but she was a member of the family after two days! She adores her new sister Pacey (a black lab/beagle mix) and the cats Hubbell and Matilda. Penny is really sweet and loving, but she rules the house. She keeps Pacey firmly in line and never hesitates to let her opinions be known. She tries to eat everything (remote controls, clothing, a pair of my glasses...luckily the lenses were plastic) and some of the trouble she gets herself into baffles, but she's so cute and she does it with style! Pacey and Penny are the best of friends, even sleep cuddled up with each other. Pacey is so happy to have a playmate and is extremely protective of her. I'm so lucky to have found her. She's a great dog and a wonderful addition to my home.
Ivy: This update from 9/21/09: Ivy is doing very well. She's still nervous around most men, but I suspect the always will be. We just love her. She is so quiet and so gentle. And she's the snuggliest couch potato ever!
Anna Marie (now Annie): We picked up Annie (Anna Marie) this past November (2007) and our lives haven't been the same ever since. She's been such a joy and brightens our day, especially the way she greets us when we get home from work.
Freckles Goodpup (now Tammy Goodpup): They say that the third time is the charm ,and that goes for Freckles Goodpup (now Tammy Goodpup). She had a few false starts while trying to find her forever home, but everything happens for a reason. Now living in Manassas, Va, Tammy spends her free time looking for squirrels in her fenced 1/2 acre yard with her big brother Travis, a beagle/Jack Russell mix. During the day, Tammy heads off to work at her mom's real estate office and on breaks, gets to walk the Manassas Battlefield trails, home to hundreds of deer and small animals. In the evening she gets to walk again around the country-like neighborhood, satisfying her instinctual urges to smell the wildlife. She's overcome her initial fear of the dog park and seems to enjoy meeting the other kids there. Tammy has blended well into her new life. She is learning her new house manners quickly and is virtually housebroken. She loves to display her stuffed animals, in various states of half-chewed and heartless (no squeaker), all around the house. She loves to sneak into her mom's bed in the middle of the night and sleep near her head...just to be closer to the loved ones. Her only flaw? She snores like an old man.
Thanks to Maryland Beagle Rescue for uniting this beautiful puppy with us.
11/20/07
Sabrina Spellman (now Ruby Lyons): Hi, I'm Ruby Lyons, The Beagle Previously Known as Sabrina Spellman. On October 27, 2007 I went to live with my permanent family in Severn, MD. Although I miss my foster family (who are great folks) and my three sisters, I wouldn't trade my new family for anything!
Our family consists of Mom and Dad (as I like to call them) and three cats who are getting used to me. Two or three times a week we go visit Max, a Westie, who is part of my extended family.
I've got a big backyard to run and play in and lots of neighbors who think I'm adorable. What a life! Thanks to BRSM, I've got it made!
Thanks,
Ruby Lyons
Breeze : Breeze is such a great dog; so friendly and full of life. He has become a true member of our family. He greets my kids at the bus stop each afternoon, and is great friends with all the neighborhood dogs.
Thanks so much for raising him during his early months. You certainly did something right because he has not one aggressive bone in his body, and it is so nice not to have to worry about any potential biting from him.
If anything, he's too friendly! He especially loves meeting other dogs and is always shocked when a dog doesn't return his howling with friendliness. I've had to pull him back a couple of times when the other dog is obviously not so friendly.
Anyway, Breeze (yes, we kept his name...we loved it) will be going out to the beach a lot this summer and I look forward to introducing him to the evening beach scene where dogs can run free and have a party in the sand and waves.
6/08
Pearl: "This is the good life! We have taken over
the entire car except for the driver's seat."
Since her adoption in Sept, 2007, Pearl and her beagle family have been travelin' dogs, seeking adventure and biscuits.
Rose : We wanted to take a minute and give you a follow-up on our two
children you helped us adopt. Hershey and Rose.
We were adopted as parents to Hershey, in 2004. She filled a void in
our lives and took to our house instantly. With her, came other
news- she was having a sister soon. My wife and I found out within
days of Hershey's arrival of our pregnancy. We had always wanted a
child, and one raised with animals. Our dream was coming true.
Hershey turned out to be a daddy's little girl. She sits on my lap,
and sleeps with me both in bed and on my recliner.
As our daughters grew (hershey and new playpal Kylie), we found we
had the room for maybe another addition to our family. You see, the
love between my wife and myself has only grown deeper with the
additions to our family. Hershey was actually our second puppy. Big
brother Bailey, was our introduction to beagles. He still rules the
house (then mommy, then kylie, then maybe me) and he said he was
comfortable with us having another baby- beagle that is.
So, as painful as it is to look at the 4 legged friends on your site
(since they are all lovable), we found our dream addition- Rose. One look and we were hooked. We thought with Kylie turning 2, this
was a perfect age to have another.
Rose has become a perfect match to our family. She has taken to
being the baby of the house, and uses that to win people over. She
uses her puppy-dog eyes to get her way(sleeps where she wants, extra
bones, kisses, you name it).
She sleeps mainly with Kylie, and is never further than 5 feet away
from her. It's fun to watch then grow up together. Rose (why answers
to Rosie) has changed color a bit in her face, and has started to get
her true 'beagle' shape. I have sent a bunch of pictures to show our
children, and the happiness they fill our home with.
Thanks a bunch, and keep up the great work of both helping deserving
animals as well as making families complete.
Hugs to everyone involved.
3/2/08
Tina (now Jazz): Well, it's been just over two weeks now, and I wanted to give you an update on Tina. First, we 've renamed her Jazz! She's just so mellow and easygoing, it seemed like a perfect name. Jazz has adjusted very well to her new furr-ever home. On the very first day when we were showing her around the house, after she saw her crate, she seemed to realize this was her new home and she got all animated. Later that night, she saw herself in my dresser mirror and thought it was another dog. It was the first time we heard her voice, as she barked once at the other dog. We took it as a good sign that Jazz likes and wants to protect her new territory.
Jazz knows her new name. She loves going for walks with me, and she adores getting attention from everybody--me, my husband, my stepsons, friends of ours, etc. She likes to hang out with me as I work in my home office. We've had some housetraining accidents, but they are getting fewer in frequency. We just had a session with a trainer yesterday, and besides giving us some advice on housetraining, the trainer helped us start to teach Jazz some basic commands. Jazz did very well; she is a smart, sweet, gentle girl who wants to please.
I'm sending along a few pictures of Jazz with me, my husband, with one of my stepsons, and with friends of ours as we played cards the other night (gives credence to that whole "dogs playing poker" thing. hahaha) We just love her! Thank you for fostering her until we came along!
9/3/07
Lucas: Very shortly after finding his forever home, Lucas passed away. 11/07
Macquire (now Scout): Scout (formerly Macquire) is doing great in his new home. It's been two weeks now and he's adjusting to the new surroundings, the big back yard and a steady supply of chewies (which our cats have now convinced him doesn't include them.) The first time he went out into the backyard, he approached our fish pond at full gallop. Thinking it was the same 3 inch deep wading pool his foster home had in their backyard, he just ran right in... only to do what can best be described as a hound belly flop.Scout is a quick learner though. He has only had a couple of accidents in the house and he already knows how to come, sit, lie down and roll over thanks to some hard work on the part of our kids. This doesn't mean that the beagle doesn't come out in him once in a while though. He can be a little stubborn about going into his crate for example. But he's a very playful and handsome addition to the family and the kids Thanks for the great save.
Valerie (now Valley Girl): Adopted in late 2007, we received these photos of Valley Girl's first Halloween and Christmas with her forever family. (Santa treated her well!)
Chester Ray (now Chess): We officially got Chester, whom you have listed as Chester Ray (his original name from the Rescue Agency was Ray, but it seems a lot of blind dogs get named for the late Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder, great musicians in their own right, and who happened to be blind as well, but my family and I didn't care for the name and the direct association with blindness,) on Sunday July 1st. My wife and I drove to Mountain Lakes, NJ (a sort of half-way point that we had been to previously,) and met Ewa, Chester's foster mother there. Ewa had driven up with her charge from Virginia. Chester's photo didn't do him justice particularly where his personality is concerned!
He is a handsome blanket back Beagle with a very sweet disposition. We already had experience with a blind beagle as our 10 year lemon and white beagle, Noble, went suddenly blind from SARDs in 2006. When I heard of Chester's plight, abandoned possibly due to blindness and in a Kill Shelter 24 hours away from certain death, I knew in my heart what I had to do without hesitation, particularly after I saw his photo.
In the 9 months that we have had Chester join our family of five, he has been a real treasure for us. At first he and Noble had some difficulty establishing a "pecking order," but after a couple of weeks, Noble being the much older dog handled that very swiftly, and Chester whom we affectionately call "Chess," soon after began sticking close to Noble, licking his paws and face, and just seems to adore Noble. The two now get along very well. Chester is a very sweet dog and we are so glad to have him as part of our family. In fact, he wasn't completely blind when we got him and so he got a chance to "map" our home and our neighborhood for about 3 months before, unfortunately progressive retinal atrophy (which is incurable, but less devastating than the SARDs that Noble contracted,) set in and made him permanently blind. Chess of course has his bad habits and one of those is "taking over a sofa" and not letting any of us move him off! We have to share it with him! We gladly do that because he is just so adorable.
Banjo: Banjo passed away in May of 2008.
4/19/08 Update from Banjo's Mom: I just realized that I never let you all at BRSM know that Banjo was diagnosed with cancer back in February. He went in to have his teeth cleaned, and when they did his pre-op blood work they discovered several abnormalities. He wasn't able to get his teeth cleaned, and was later diagnosed with cancer. He is starting to go down hill, but is still loving life. He has been enjoying the beautiful weather; spending as much time outside as he can. I just wanted to give you an update on him.
September 9, 2007:
I just wanted to write to let everyone know how I'm doing. I've been in my forever home for two months now, and I'm really loving it. I am the only dog, which is how I like it. I don't like sharing with other dogs or being disturbed by them while I sleep. I love going on long walks with Mom, an car trips. We visit my friends (a Boston Terrier and a lab/beagle mix) at Grandma's house almost every weekend. It's a lot of fun, but it's nice to come home and be the only dog again. About a month ago one of my friends (another Boston Terrier) passed away from Cushings disease and cancer. Mom got really worried about me at that time, because she said I did a lot of the same things as him. Therefore, she had a bunch of tests run on me. Those were not fun. Doc told us yesterday that I have Cushings disease. Mom said that she will take good care of me and get me treated so I can have a "good quality of life." I don't know what all that means, but I'm sure she'll do what is best for me. I still feel fine, always got my tail wagging!
Love,
Banjo
Lollie Marie (now Rousseau): Rousseau has started obedience classes today. She probably thought she was in heaven with all the treats she was getting! She is a wonderful and affectionate dog and we feel lucky to have her.
Peggy Sue (now Audrey): Audrey (the beagle formerly known as Peggy Sue) has found a special place in our hearts (and on our couch!). From the timid dog who we had to lure with treats to the silly girl who now chases us around the yard, we have loved watching Audrey's personality blossom. She is curious, funny, and full of life! She has become a footwarmer in our daughter's bed and a companion to our son while he plays video games. She is beautiful and dainty and loves treats. We are pretty sure she is the best beagle ever. We are so thankful to have her as part of the family, and we can't wait to see what else she has in store for us. Now there is only one more question...should we find her a friend???
Lizzie Beth (now Adie): Adie has become the center of our home. In a few months she has blossomed into a more confident, active and happy beagle. At first she would be submissive to all the dogs in our neighborhood. However, with some dog training she is much more confident; not to mention she can now heel, sit, and stay! Her favorite activities are eating (anything), playing with her duck or octopus squeeky toys, and sleeping on our bed, in that order. She also loves to hike and dance the salsa! We have a tough time keeping up with her! 7/16/07
Ralph: We adopted Ralph four months ago. He has completely adjusted to his new home. He has two big sisters who love him and play with him all the time. While we are at work and school, he enjoys daycare with some new friends. He has gained some weight and just loves to hang out with the family. When his foster mom brought him over, she said that he didn't give kisses or sit on the couch... Well, times have changed! He owns the couch and gives kisses occasionally. He loves to go for walks at Great Falls on the weekends. And he always enjoys a game of fetch in the back yard. He is a great dog and we can't remember what it was like without him. 9/6/07
Scute (now Scoot): We wanted to give you another quick update as to how our little Scoot (Scute) is doing since we rescued her last April. The little girl is quite affectionate although still tentative when people move around too fast. She loves to sleep on the master bed when strangers come by. I guess that's where she feels safe. It may be time for a diet and exercise program, because she's filled out quite nicely! She and her sister Mollie (our beagle rescue from 2002) get along very well and enjoy their meals and snacks! We thank you all for the wonderful service you provide to the beagles and we are thrilled that we found Scoot!
Denny: Denny came to BRSM in March of 2007 and was adopted soon after. His family sent the photos on the left in January of 2011. We think pictures speak a thousand words! It looks to us like Denny is happy and thriving!
Joel (now Toby): Toby (formerly Joel) and his person found each other in April 2007. By all objective accounts, Toby is the perfect dog. (It’s not just biased me; ask our friends, neighbors, and even the vet!) He’s painfully adorable, fervently loyal but friendly to all, and equally ready for a long walk or a warm snuggle.
Toby especially likes to walk while singing beagle songs such as "I Smell the Ground" (to the tune of Tom Petty’s I Won’t Back Down), "It’s Just a Squirrel" (to the tune of Gwen Stefani’s I’m Just a Girl), and "Everyone Knows It’s Toby" (to the tune of Windy).
Also, Toby has really stepped up this year in his important role as big brother to our new mutt puppy, Bella (a Basenji, Australian Shepherd, Beagle, Jack Russell mix according to the DNA test).
Thanks forever to BRSM and Toby’s foster mom! 12/08
Hoagy Carmichael (now Hoagie): Hoagie came to live with me in Northern Virginia in March of 2007. Mara thought we'd make a good pair, and boy was she right! I'd planned to foster him, but after two days I realized I wouldn't be able to give him up. he is a sweet, gentle, loving boy. And since getting his teeth fixed up, he feels like a new man!
Hoagie loves getting his belly rubbed, snuggling up to me in bed and on the couch, and going for long walks in the woods. He wants to greet everyone who crosses his path; and nobody can resist him. He also likes hanging out with his little cousin Joey (pictured). I just can't get enough of him, and he can't get enough of me, either. He goes wherever I go and never takes his eyes off of me. Hopefully, with time he will realize that I am not going to leave him. He make me laugh constantly, too. I love being his mommy!
Thanks BRSM for caring for my baby for so long. Hoagie and I are both grateful that we found each other. 5/29/07
Sigourney: 10/08: No story on Sigourney, but her daddy brought her to Petsmart one Saturday afternoon to show her off. We snapped these photos while she was there. She looked happy and healthy!
Tesla: Tesla was adopted by her foster mom, who adores her.
Natasha (now Tasha): In June 2010, Tasha's mom sent us this photo. There was no story attached, but as they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words!"
Bindi: We think she may have been one of those “hippie-vegetarian Beagles”, because she LOVES to eat fruits and vegetables: watermelon, bananas, corn on the cob, apples. She is very quiet but sneaky at times and we think she might be part “Were-Beagle” as she has been known to wake up between the hours of 1-3 am and become mischievous and get into trouble. Daddy found her one night standing on top of the dining room table eating bananas! Other than that, she is the perfect “daughter” and we treat her like our baby. She is well-behaved and very quiet (especially for a Beagle) and is learning to walk well on the leash and knows how to “sit” and “stay”. She loves to explore her surroundings and has become obsessed with catching a baby rabbit that lives under our shed. But what she enjoys most is getting rubs on her belly and scratches behind her ears and basically any attention from Mommy & Daddy. Thank you for helping us find our lovely, perfect Beagle Bindi!
Merry Christmas (now Roary): Roary (formerly Merry Christmas) has been with us for 7 months now. We love having her with us and she is just as energetic as the day we brought her home. She loves to run around and play with her brother (Kefka, a yorkie). She loves to eat anything she can reach and is very mechanically intelligent (she can open her crate from the inside, so we have to put a bungee cord around it to keep her in!) She has learned a lot in these past few months, and has become a great part of our family. We love having her, and from her commitment to our laps every evening (particularly mommy's), we know she loves being here too. We've included a few new pictures of her to show how much she has grown (she weighs about 11 pounds, and we think she's pretty much done.) Thank you for helping us find this important member of our family!
9/8/07
Nina (now Paisley): Hi, my name is Paisley (it used to be Nina.) Even though I started my life on a farm in Virginia, I am now a big city girl. I go to work every day in the Capitol and I even get to ride on escalators. I have a friend named Chavo who I love to play with (even though he sometimes steals my toys). As you can see from the pictures, I love Diet Coke and football just like my mom.
One of my favorite things to do is sit on top of the couch and watch the birds fly by outside (well, I would prefer to run after them, but I'm not old enough to cross the street by myself yet.)
The best part is...I am almost housetrained!
Jingle (now Teddy): February 10, 2010
Hello all at Beagle Maryland,
We are having a great time at our forever home ! We spend most days napping with our brother Lester, the border collie, and our cats, Bubba and Diesel. Sometimes we play outside in the snow for a couple of minutes and hurry back inside before we get too cold. When the weather is nice sometimes we go to the beach. We play in the sand and surf then take a nap on the long drive home. We can't wait for this snow to go away so we can get back to the beach.
Each night we sleep on our big comfortable bed if we are not sleeping on the sofa. Our grandmom and grandpop also bring us homemade dog biscuits when they come to visit. They love us too !
Thanks again for giving us a great forever home... We love it !
Jangle (now Benny): February 10, 2010
Hello all at Beagle Maryland,
We are having a great time at our forever home ! We spend most days napping with our brother Lester, the border collie, and our cats, Bubba and Diesel. Sometimes we play outside in the snow for a couple of minutes and hurry back inside before we get too cold. When the weather is nice sometimes we go to the beach. We play in the sand and surf then take a nap on the long drive home. We can't wait for this snow to go away so we can get back to the beach.
Each night we sleep on our big comfortable bed if we are not sleeping on the sofa. Our grandmom and grandpop also bring us homemade dog biscuits when they come to visit. They love us too !
Thanks again for giving us a great forever home... We love it !
Mistletoe (now Misty): We received this update in November of 2008:
Misty came into our lives over a year and a half ago. She is a part of the family, joining us here for my son's first day of sixth grade. We just love her, and don't know what we would do without her. She is the most loving, and sweetest dog ever!
On 11/07/21 we got the following message from Misty's family:
This is our precious Misty, who was adopted in 2007. She passed away at Friendship Hospital for Animals. She was so much loved by our family. We are emotionally devastated by Misty's passing this week. Fifteen years is a very long time. She was such a loving dog.
Luciana (now Luci): 1/27/07: Luci is doing great! She has really made herself at home. Yesterday and today she has had her cousin Kylie (another beagle) visit. They ran around the house chasing each other at 100+ miles per hour. It was really funny to watch. When Kylie left for the day, Luci fell asleep right away, totally exhausted. She has a good appetite and loves her water. She follows me everywhere and whines and cries when I leave the house. I guess she must be "daddy's dog." Of course she sleeps with us each night at the bottom of our bed and sleeps at least eight hours without moving. When she wakes up, she crawls between the two of us and puts her head on my shoulder for another brief nap. She has had no accidents in the house. She enjoys the yard, but loves the warmth of our sofas. We are so happy with her and I believe she is very happy having found a permanent home.
Liam (now Tucker): Tucker says:
I am getting used to my new home and I love my mom and dad, though there are lots of strange and loud noises everywhere that still scare me sometimes. I like to play with my sister Nellie, but sometimes she still wants to play when I just want to relax, so I'll go lie in my den or jump in Mom or Dad's lap to chill out. I love it when we get to stay outside for awhile. We sniff around the whole yard and chew on that yummy grass stuff! I'm learning fun things, too, like to roll over and give high fives. Mom and Dad are so proud!
Mom & Dad say:
Both the pups are doing well. They are very sweet to all our friends and our friend's dogs - which they love to play with. They still need work with the house-training, but are getting better. And we love cuddling with them on the couch. They are both so cute! 2/13/07
Mary Margaret (now Beasley): Aug. 2010 - My husband and I adopted Beasley in December of 2006. She was extremely nervous around people and had just had puppies. We were a little worried about adopting her at first because she was so jumpy, but I fell in love with her and knew I couldn't change my mind and go for another dog. Four years later, I can honestly say she is our best friend. I have had dogs my entire life and Beasley is hands down my favorite :) She is the most loving and sweet dog I have ever known and we just absolutely adore her!
Nettie (now Nellie): Nellie says:
Mom thinks I'm part ferret cuz she says I jump around sideways like one. I just like to jump and play and wrestle! My new parents are fun, but I LOVE to play with my brother! he's the most fun cuz we take turns being the best when we wrestle (although I think I'm always better!), and we chase each other around the kitchen. Mom and Dad laugh when I slip all over the floor trying to run, but it doesn't bother me! I like playing outside, too, and I'm getting used to leaving the yard to go on those "walks." So much more stuff to sniff!
Mom & Dad say:
Both the pups are doing well. They are very sweet to all our friends and our friend's dogs - which they love to play with. They still need work with the house-training, but are getting better. And we love cuddling with them on the couch. They are both so cute!
Peanut (now Maggie Mae): We thought we would send an update and some digital pictures of our first week with our new babies.
Wally and Peanut, (now Maggie Mae) have brought so much happiness to our home. We are completely in love with them! It's like they have been part of family forever. We were pleasantly surprised how well trained they are with a crate and what sweet dispositions they have. They run around and play then run to their crate for a nap.
They love running around our yard together and are doing wonderful with doing their business outside. They are enjoying going for walks on a leash around the neighborhood. Wally a little lover and Maggie is the curious one. She loves finding new things, a little wild girl. They are so lovable!
After losing our 12 year old Beagle, Copper to kidney disease and our college age son off on his own, our home was empty. Wally and Maggie have brought life and so much happiness into our lives. We couldn't be happier!
We are so grateful to Maryland Beagle Rescue and Sherrie for the amazing work you do and for saving these little darlings and taking such good care of them. They are truly a blessing.
(Pictures-left) Wally giving love to Mom, and Maggie and Wally, Wally prefers to wait till Maggie has chewed her bone for a while then steals it instead of chewing his own. We think he likes her to soften it up for him. = ) Too cute! Wally is a napper, he loves to take breaks to nap in the crate.
We will send more photos as they grow.
Holiday (now Coke-0): Hello! I am writing to thank everyone at Beagle Rescue for providing us with this wonderful little addition to our family. Holiday, now known as Coke-O, is the new baby of the house. She is adored by everyone, especially by our 100 lb. lab Jack. (Jack and Coke) She loves to play with Jack. They play tug of war 9he lets her win), ball, etc. He is so gentle with her that she just walks all over him...literally. We love her personality. She is so lovable and cuddly, but also tough and spunky. She has visited the vet and is healthy. According to the vet, she is possibly a Chihuahua and beagle mix. She is potty training and is doing well. She is very bright and is learning to "come," "stay," and "sit."
Ambrose Chapel: Ambrose was adopted by his loving foster dad.
Montana (now Boomer): Both boys are doing great...they get along like brothers and hate to be apart. They loved eating and playing in the first snow! They have their own room, complete with wall to wall carpeting (except for the spots they chose to "take up"), baby gate, and a baby video monitor. I know, pretty sad, huh? I can't help it... The Yankee and Boomer Show is my husband's and my favorite show. We can watch it for hours...even though they are in the room right down the hall from us, it's still fun to watch them play on the monitor. We love them dearly and are very thankful to you guys for allowing us the privilege to be their human parents.
2/13/07
Taylor: Taylor was being fostered by Cindi and Doug Labant from August of 2006 until her death on May 9, 2009. She never did find her forever home, but she was well loved, nonetheless. After being diagnosed with cancer and given a prognosis of 6 months, she fought hard for over a year and a half. She died in the loving arms of her foster Mom and Dad. She is sorely missed.
Poseidon (now Harry): November 2006: Last week we drove down to Maryland to adopt Poseidon (now known as Harry). Just a quick update. Harry has already made himself quite at home here in New Jersey with his three-legged beagle brother Mike and his two kitty brothers Charlie and Jake. He is the most amazing pup – so sweet, loving and wonderful with the rest of his pack. His first vet check was great. They said he was an angel – even when he was getting his nails clipped. I’ve attached some photos as well as a link to his very own web page on Dogster. Thanks again for your help in making our dream come true.
Pepper Anne: On May 11, 2008 Pepper Anne died from lymphoma. She had been in her forever home for less than two years, but she was loved and cared for until the end. Her "mom" writes, She was a tough, brave little girl, but the lymphoma and chemotherapy just wore her out. Scott had been deployed to Iraq and just came home a couple of weeks ago. I really believe she was hanging on to make sure he got home safe and that I would be okay."
Those of us a Beagle Maryland remember Pepper Anne as an exceptionally sweet little dog. Her "mom" continued, "Now I am sure she is chasing all the squirrels and rabbits she could wish for."
Kaleigh (now Riley): We adopted Kaleigh (now Riley) almost 6 months ago and she couldn't have been a more perfect fit for our family. We have one other dog named Parker, who is a 4 year old pure breed beagle, and they have become the best of friends. Not only do they play together but we often catch them napping with each other as well. She is very sweet and gentle, and wants nothing more than to lay in someone's lap and get her belly rubbed. She is also very smart, she learned the "treat" word very fast! Thank you, Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland, for finding Riley for us.
1/5/06
Blossom (now Sadie): We adopted Sadie (formerly Blossom) last summer. She is about 16 months old now and is a beagle mix, the "mix" part being a lab. We call her our beagle on stilts because of her very long legs. Our other beagle, Jasmine, can literally walk under Sadie. Sadie thinks life is all about playing. If she had her way, she would play fetch/catch all day long. You don't dare sit down because as soon as you do, there is Sadie with a ball or a toy for you to toss. And guess who greets you at the door - yes, Sadie, and sure enough, she'll always have a toy in her mouth to give to you.
Sadie is still very much a puppy, and we are trying very hard to train her. Although she doesn't seem to have the "sense" instinct that beagle have, she does have the stubborn streak of beagles. At least she has learned to respect our other Beagle, who is 12 years old. We are very lucky to have Sadie and despite all the trials and tribulations, she is wonderful and fun to have around.
9/3/07
Ramblin' Rose: Update 6/7/06: Knowing Rose has little chance of finding a permanent home, her foster mom wanted her to live out her days in the comfort of her home. God bless the Beagle Maryland volunteers!
Update 6/1/06: Rosie's prognosis isn't so good. Her vetting revealed a malignant tumor on her leg which has metastasized. Despite cancer and heartworm, Rosie is friendly as all get out. Her tail never stops wagging.
Snickers (now Beau): "Here I am on the sofa all propped up on pillows--they way us beagle boys are supposed to live!"
We love Snickers, although we have renamed him Beauregard, or just Beau for short. The only problem that we've had with him is that he's a bit of a chewer. He also tends to go limp when you tell him to go to his crate, so you have to pick him up and place him there.....but that's kind of cute. He and our beagle, Zoey, really get along well.
Houston: We are once again failing fostering...and adopting Houston. I know I have to stop keeping all the great dogs, but we can't help it!
Houston and his Brother Dallas came to us from Sherri's house. Both were very loving and affectionate for dogs that couldn't have had that much human socialization. Dallas is being "fostered to adopt" by another family, so that left us with Houston.
When Houston came to us, he was about a year old. Although he has a lot of puppy in him, he is very calm for a dog his age. He has an appetite for action figures, but we are trying to teach him that bones are better. Right now, if there is a Batman figure and a bone lying next to each other on the floor, he will still choose Batman, but we're working on that. My 4 year old now is the proud owner of what we have termed the "Adams Family Action Figure Collection" complete set without heads, feet, or arms, depending on what Houston has gotten to, but the 4 year old still plays with them.
Houston is also an escape artist. He was digging out under our fence for awhile until we installed an electric fence around the regular fence. After a few zaps he stopped trying to dig out and is now secure in the yard.
Lucy, our very large lab, has adopted Houston as her own. She is very mother-like with him and he seeks her out to play with. Considering that there are four beagles here right now, it is evident they have a special bond with each other. He does, however, get along well with all the dogs in the house as he is the mist submissive fellow on the planet. He is also affectionately referred to as our "mush puppy," because he is a total snuggler with everyone in the family. He is learning commands quite well and usually chooses to listen. He will even drop an action figure if told to...of course, he'll pick it right back up again if you don't take it away!
We went on vacation in July and needed to bring him back to Sherrie's for a week to board. When he was dropped off, although he knows and loves Sherrie, he was obviously distraught at being left by us. When we came back and he was so happy to see us, we decided we couldn't part with him, even if another family were interested...so Houston is ours now. He hopefully completes our dog family, as I think we are maxed out at three dogs. I am continuing to foster though, so you never really know, do you?
We are so glad to have him here with us. He is well loved and he loves us back. It's the perfect relationship!
Laura Belle (now Lily): Lilly (formerly Laura Belle) passed away in her sleep on January 9, 2011. She had been in her forever home for five wonderful, loving years.
This note from her "mom":
"We miss her so much, she was such a wonderful dog. She had the most amazing bay and she would always use it a feeding times, she loved to eat. She really blossomed into a wonderful dog in the 5 years that we had her. Thanks for giving us a chance and letting us be her parents. We made a donation to Beagle Rescue in her memory. I sent a check last week. Again, thanks for letting us adopt her, she holds a special place in our hearts."
Gertrude (now Bella): Prayers Needed: Little Gertie, now Bella, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. She started coughing and a visit to the emergency vet and x-rays revealed several masses on her lungs. They have given her about a month to live. In spite of this she is a very lucky little girl. After being abandoned by her owner, she caught the attention of a BeagleMaryland volunteer and found a wonderful home with a great mom (Joy) and beagle sister (Lucy, formerly Bette). Bella is the sweetest, most loving dog you'd ever want to meet. She will be greatly missed.
Little Miss Sunbeam (now Piglet): January 16, 2010
We have three senior girls from BRSM. Judy Dee, now just "Judy" or "Ju jus" or Jujubee" is the "adult" of the group, behaving well and mostly sleeping. Little Miss Sunbeam, now "Piglet" is the one with the outgoing personality, needing all the attention and wanting to play or be near you. Our newest is Lily Halifax, now "Nancy." She is quiet and sweet and still a little timid and shy, but she wags her little tail a little more each day. We feel like we have three different flavors of beagles and we never get tired of gently squeezing them. They are our kids and we love them so much!
Freckles Henry (now Snoopy Freckles): We just passed our month anniversary with Snoopy (formerly Freckles Henry) and time has really flown. He has melded right into our family and has developed a special connection with each one of us. At first, he was very shy and quiet (we didn't hear him bark for weeks!) but as he's gotten more comfortable, he's coming out of his shell and feeling his oats. We have had absolutely no problems with him. He is learning basic commands, mainly "sit" and "stay," and absolutely has to be physically in contact with someone at all times. If you're home alone with him, not even the bathroom is scared ground! He just barges right in.
He loves to be covered up, and loves collecting things, mainly things with family scents on them. He steals dirty socks from the laundry, any shoes he can find, and even hair scrunchies, and hides them in his bed. He also puts all his toys in there. Good thing we got him an extra big bed... he uses it more for storage than sleeping! Snoopy also has this great way of greeting anyone that walks through the front door. He goes for the usual head pat or ear scratch, but slowly leans against your legs (thereby preventing you from moving) and rolls himself onto the ground, belly up. With your feet trapped beneath him, you are forced to rub his belly. This dog is a GENIUS!
Snoopy has truly been a blessing to our family and we can't imagine life without him. He came to us in difficult times and has lifted everyone's spirits. The only problem we have now is... hmmm, should we get him a brother?
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Heather and Ernie
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PS: Never to be ignored, Snoopy wanted to include his own letter below.
Dear Everybody,
Well! This has been quite an adventure! Remember me, your old pal Freckles Henry? They call me Snoopy now, and I like it! I moved into an awesome new house, and lots of funny things are happening. Like, all these friendly people keep hugging me and kissing me, rubbing my belly and telling me this is MY house now!
So let me tell you how I've been. In a word, GREAT. My day consists of getting everybody up for work and school (I've found the face licking is best), grabbing a quick breakfast and then taking a nice loooooong walk with Grandpa around the neighborhood. We go all over, into the woods and everything. Lots of good smells. During the daytime, we veg out together, watch TV, play around and take naps. After lunch, I like to sit at "my" window and watch all the comings and goings in the neighborhood while I wait for the mailman.
As soon as my cousins get home from school, it's party time! We wrestle and play, and they bring friends over to rub my belly. And they're always the easiest ones to get food out of. Even though I chill out all morning, I get pretty pooped after playing with those kids, so I usually grab a quick nap before Mom and Dad get home.
After dinner, I mix it up a little. Sometimes I want to play, sometimes I'm exhaust
Faulkner (Classics): Adopted 2/28/06
On July 27, 2011, we received this note from Harley's "mom:"
"I have been meaning to do this for so long and time always gets away from me, but wanted to provide an update on Faulkner classic – who is now Harley. Harley is my cuddle bug, he is definitely a mommy’s boy. He brings so much joy to our lives every day and definitely rules my house. Even though he still lives with his canine mother and now has 2 brothers, and he’s the smallest of them all, he is the leader of the pack. Keeps everyone in line – even his much, much larger younger brother, a malamute named Bear. Having Harley and Holly are proof to me that rescue dogs are truly a gift from God.
Oh, one more thing Harley’s nickname is Doodles because he is just such a doodlebug."
LaciE Sommerset (now Vera):
This is Vera (formerly
LaciE) on the left with her best buddy and confidant, Carla. Vera has been
through so much since we adopted her in January of this year. She is
recuperating from a left hip femoral head ostectomy and 2 knee surgeries all
done at the same time. She has blossomed in our home and we don't know
where are lives would be without her.
Rainbow: Rainbow is a quietly adventurous dog. When we went to Mara's to look at dogs to foster, we sent my ten year old son Sam into the "dog room." All the dogs were running around very excited, but Rainbow walked right up to him and put her paws up on his thighs and wagged her tail. It was love at first sight. Sam was hooked. We then brought her out to meet the "Wild Child," four year old Matthew, and my very excited, very large yellow lab Lucy. Although obviously nervous, Rainbow walked directly up to both of them with curiosity and determination to go home with us. Once we saw she could hold her own with those two, we decided to take her home.
She stepped right into our lives and routines immediately. After about two hours we knew we were official fostering failures and would be keeping her. The six months she's been here has only confirmed our initial decision to keep her. She is very loved and loving.
Rainbow has been very entertaining to us since she arrived. Her and Lucy have bonded, but they have definitely developed a unique relationship with each other. They are total partners in the yard...barking at anyone who passes by the fence. Also, they are in total cooperation in their never ending search for food--even if it's only been two seconds since they last ate. Problems have arisen over the pet beds. They only what which ever bed the other dog is sleeping in, but siblings do that to each other. Also, if you do not pet them both simultaneously, you either end up with a beagle in your lap, or worse, a 110 lb. yellow lab in your lap competing for attention. The never ending games of hide and seek for rawhide is also quite amusing. One dogs buries it (in the laundry, the bedding, or your jacket if you leave it out), and the other roots for it until she finds it. They never eat the rawhide you give them. They only eat the one that the other dog has hidden. Very strange. Rainbow will defer to Lucy as the alpha dog, but don't let any other beagle try to tell her she is not the alpha beagle. She will correct them right away!
As far as the kids go, when Rainbow actually started to follow Matthew and Sam around while they run crazy and noisy through the house, we knew she was the dog for us...no fear at all.
She is loving and sweet, and we are so happy she came into our family!
Jane Eyre (now Jaynee): Tsk, tsk....yet another failed foster! Jane is happily living with her foster family, who loved her so much that they wanted to keep her! Everybody wins!
6/5/06
Amanda Scott (now Mandy): Amanda went to a foster home where her foster mom had to SWEAR to her husband that Mandy would only be a foster. She PROMISED that since Mandy was just a pup, and so beautiful that someone would want her right away and she wouldn't be in their home for long. Foster Dad relented.
True to the prediction, several applications were submitted for Amanda. One by one, her foster mom came up with excuses why she should not go to this or that particular family. Mandy went to a few adoption events, and her foster mom would warn people away from her. "She digs." "She chews." "She'll eat your cell phone." "She's not a pure bred beagle...." All the while, she'd hold Mandy close on her lap, telling any child who dared approach, "She's not used to children... She might bite."
Finally, one day, Foster Mom was taking Mandy out the door to another adoption event, and Foster Dad said, "You're not taking her, are you? I don't think you should take her. Sadie (one of her foster sisters) needs her!"
SO... Mandy is now the youngest of three beautiful beagle and beagle-like dogs in our home. Every night while the humans eat dinner, Mandy and Sadie growl, roll and wrestle while Penny, the senior "I've had enough of this!" beagle, twitches her lips and snarls when the action gets too close.
She chews. Pens are her favorite, but underwear will do nicely if no pens are available. We've all sacrificed at least two pairs of shoes to the cause. The oak balusters will soon be mulch. The cell phone was particularly tasty, as was her human sister's dental retainer.
She digs. Our yard looks like the lunar landscape. I once found my husband's brand new watch lying in the back yard next to a newly dug hole. Any blade of grass that dares break through the surface, is quickly plowed under.
She is a table-surfer extraordinaire! She jumps low gates and scales high ones. She's just WAY more trouble than we ever thought possible!
She is so joyful so happy, and so full of herself! She LOVES to play. When she plays with her mom, she sometimes throws her head back and lets go a long, deep and low bay. She is shouting for joy. She's gentle and affectionate, and like to cuddle. She makes us laugh. We ADORE her!
And if we ever foster again, we'll make sure we're not fostering a puppy. We're going strictly for the couch potatoes! 7/28/06
Gretchen (now Kitty): Hi my name is Kitty, but it used to be Gretchen. I was only Gretchen for a very short time from when I was in the fire at the shelter to when my mommy came and picked me up. She named me Kitty after the Bruce Springsteen song "Kitty's Back". We're big Springsteen fans here in New Jersey. I am very happy in my home except I wish they would feed me more here. I am always looking for food and I usually get a lot of stuff off the sidewalks when we are out walking. I especially like when the schoolchildren drop their cupcakes on the way home from school. I have about 5 dog beds, but I sleep in the big bed with my mommy at night. She said I was never going to sleep in the bed with her, but she changed her tune after a few weeks and I've been sleeping there for 3 years now. She changed her mind about a lot of stuff and I am the spoiled princess of the house now! We go to the beach a lot and to the dog park too. I have a lot of canine buddies but my favorite is Lola, my golden retriever cousin. These past 3 years here have really gone quickly and I'm a very lucky girl. The only problem is they are always kissing me here. Sometimes I go under the bed to get away from that mushy stuff. Thank you for giving me a home until my mommy could find me. You were all so good to me!
3/09
Hermione: 2/9/06 - Hermione (Hemi, in short) is our sweet little baby. We have been attached to each other very fast. She loves to go for a walk three times a day, although sometimes she forgets what she has to do, because she is busy chasing the stray cats. She loves a steamed-towel massage: this is mommy’s special. She likes her belly rubbed: this is daddy’s special. She really enjoys the ear cleaning time because she realized that makes her feel better. She gets excited when she smells the ear cleaning solution. She does not like to eat anything but CHICKEN: everything must taste of chicken.
She likes to mimic mommy and daddy. Unfortunately, when mom and dad water the plants and care for them, all she can do is chewing up the water spray and plants. When mom and dad study on books, all she can do is tearing and chewing up the books.
She hates being left alone. She doesn’t understand why mom and dad cannot bring her to work. She is not a big fan of teeth brushing. She doesn’t think it’s necessary.
Hermione is a great joy in our lives and we will always be together!
Jolly: We adopted Jolly in August of 2006 and she really does live up to her name. She is a former hunting beagle who likes nothing more than to sleep whenever she can and track rabbits when we take her for a walk.
We adopted Tia in November of 2006, and she definitely makes the family feel complete. The girls get along great and do everything together.
Jolly is younger than Tia and prances around like a Lipizzaner stallion when she gets excited. Jolly has a very laid-back personality and likes to sleep-in whenever she can. Tia is an older lady who likes to be petted whenever your hands are free. Tia is a former house-dog while Jolly is a former hunter, and there are definite differences between the two. Jolly scarfs her food down as though it's her last meal. She loves her crate and hasn't quite mastered the proper way to walk on a leash.
Tia chews every bite of food carefully, only eating until she feels full and she took some time getting used to her crate. Tia will walk like a proper lady on a leash, right beside you--and will sit when asked.
They sleep together at night, cuddled up in their blankets and on their dog beds. Their personalities compliment each other very well and we love them both.
Before adopting the girls, we had no preference of breed, but I think after having them, we'll always stick to beagles
Melton: 4/17/06-We got Melton on 3/25/06 and he has fit in so well that it feels as if he's always been a part of the family. It's great to come home and see how excited he gets when he sees me come in the house. My son takes him for walks in the evening after his dinner and Melton loves to meet the kids in the neighborhood or anyone else who wants to say hi. Unfortunately he's getting a little spoiled in the toy dept. I find I always try to pick up a new toy for him. His favorite is a squeaky fish my friend gave him and a squeaky tire attached to a rope. He plays tug of war with that one. He does love his tennis balls too. Thanks again to Sue his foster mom for taking good care of him.
Morrie: On May 7, 2009 we received this note from Morrie's loving family: "Morrie rode off into the sunset yesterday. Life caught up with my old man. He was pretty much deaf with I got him and as time went on his eyesight started to go as well. But damned if he still wasn't the happiest, wildest little old man! He was always happy (and hungry) and I loved him. I had him only 2 1/2 years, but he was my best friend. I loved him so much and will miss him for the rest of my days. I hope he's happy and healthy and as wild and crazy up in heaven as he was down here with me. I'll never forget his little gray face."
Sammie: Dear Beagle Maryland;
I have been with my forever family for about five weeks now and we've all decided to make it permanent. My mommy and daddy think I am just a love bug. I sit in laps, next to laps, and behind laps. (I like to be in contact with somebody!) I sleep with my mom and sometimes I lie on my back and snore.
I was really, really shy to begin with and now I'm just really shy - PROGRESS! I am not so afraid of noises in the house and can actually go in the kitchen to eat my food while someone is in there doing something not too terribly noisy. My mom is a good cook, so I look forward to my meals a lot. I also get treats when I'm good (i.e. do all my business outside) which is mostly all the time.
I share my yard with two big cats who live next door. They sure don't give me any respect (of course, I'm pretty small and they are quite big). One of them came right up on the porch the other day and sniffed me on the nose! Sheesh! I have a boyfriend next door named Mack. He comes to the fence when I'm out and I do a little beagle girl flirting. Mom says I look silly, but she doesn't really understand about attracting boy dogs.
Next week I am going on vacation to the beach. I have no idea what that means, but Mommy is really excited about it!
I'm a pretty happy little beagle these days. I run in crazy circles around the house and squeak when Mom comes home and then get to do it again when Dad comes home.
Love to everybody at BRSM,
Sammie
September 6, 2006 Update Dear Everybody,
NOW I know what "vacation" is!!! First, I have to go in a metal box on wheels that makes my tummy upset. Then I get to ANOTHER new place. What fun (NOT!). I did enjoy being with my mom an ddad, though. I got to learn how to go for walks on a leash (gotta watch out for those metal boxes on wheels!) I met other pups going for walks, too. Neat!
Our vacation house has couches and beds for me to climb up on and guess what??? I taught mom and dad a new game called "Crazy Beagle." It involves me jumping off one bed and running like crazy into the other room and jumping on that bed and then turning around and running back. I can do that forever and mom and dad just laugh at me.
Ernesto came through while we were on vacation in NC, but I was sleeping under the covers, so he didn't bother me at all. Mom says there was lots of wind and rain, but I just slept right through all the noise. Storms don't bother me at all.
I didn't actually go down to the beach because it scared me and Mom says beagles don't have to if they don't want to. I'm back and well rested from my vacation, but really happy to be home.
Sammie
Crackle (now Ben): Ben (formerly Crackle) has adjusted quite well and it's a good thing he is a foxhound, because he enjoys the company of our two foxes (our orange kitties). He has discovered he likes cat food more than dog food and he is fascinated with the garbage trucks. He loves his stuffed toys, going for walks, and hanging out (sleeping and laying with us). Ben is a fast learner and has mastered shaking in a matter of two days. He is a great dog and is everything we wanted in a dog. Ben fits right into our family and we can't imagine a day without him. Ben wanted to say thanks to everyone who took care of him and also to the Beagle Rescue!
Judy Dee: January 16, 2010
We have three senior girls from BRSM. Judy Dee, now just "Judy" or "Ju jus" or Jujubee" is the "adult" of the group, behaving well and mostly sleeping. Little Miss Sunbeam, now "Piglet" is the one with the outgoing personality, needing all the attention and wanting to play or be near you. Our newest is Lily Halifax, now "Nancy." She is quiet and sweet and still a little timid and shy, but she wags her little tail a little more each day. We feel like we have three different flavors of beagles and we never get tired of gently squeezing them. They are our kids and we love them so much!
Judy passed away in early August of 2010
Rollo (now Hurley): 1/5/06 - I just wanted to write a note to let you know how Rollo is doing. First off, we changed his name - he's now known as Hurley. It's amazing how fast they learn - he's been answering to his new name for quite a while now. And, of course, he also answers to the crinkling of the treat bag...:)
Hurly is possibly the most fantastic dog ever. He is SOOO cool! He's a lot of fun - he has lots of energy, but not enough to the point that he's annoying. He likes to play during the day, and veg out at night on the couch. We recently discovered that he likes to bury things in the yard. We just got it totally fenced in over Christmas, so he was never allowed out in the back by himself until now. Yesterday, he took my gloves out of my coat pocket and buried each one in a different place. I tell you, he buried them DEEP! I had to dig for a minute or two to get them back! It was really cute. He also loves squeaky toys - but apparently not for long. He completely disembowels them to remove the squeak mechanism - sometimes within hours of getting the new toy. And before he accomplishes this, he WILL NOT give the toy up. I guess for Hurley, the squeak is the equavalent of catnip to cats. It drives him nuts!
The only problems we've had so far are health related. He definitely has a problem with his back left leg - the doctor thinks it may be an arthritis type ailment, or maybe a previous injury. He has a pronounced limp when he's been laying down for a long period of time, but he's completely fine once he gets the leg warmed up. Although it's kinda sad, the limp is really cute...and it really doesn't affect his mobility at all. The vet advised Bufferin when needed, and he eagerly accepts the pill as long as it's wrapped in a slice of turkey! :) Although we'll really never know, he doesn't seem to be in pain - but if you touch his leg the wrong way if he's sleeping, he will growl. We've learned to be gentle with the leg, and no problems!
The other health issue - poor Hurl had a prolonged bout with diarrhea...pretty much for the first month we had him. The vet did some tests and everything was fine, but we tried a few different diets, and eventually had to switch him to "sensitive stomach" food. I guess he has the canine equivalent of irritable bowel! But within days of starting the new food, he was pooping like a champ! It was hard for us, though, because until the issue was resolved, the vet said NO TREATS. You know how cute he is - how can anyone resist that face?!? Very difficult. We've been good parents, though (I hope!) No table food. That's hard for a girl who came from a family where the dog got whatever we didn't finish....that dog is also about 15 lbs overweight [but still very cute], but we didn't want that to happen to the Hurl-meister. He did lose some weight - the last time we weighed him he was a little less than 30lbs. He looks great!
We need to bring him by to say hi to you and his old
Cleo (now Autumn): 12/31/05
We all love Autumn very much. She has been busy; she had an ear infection and a spot of mange on her paw and dry skin. I think she's all better now. The first week she was here, we had a lot of barking; now we have a lot of running through the house. Autumn likes to follow her sister, Alivia, all around and our oldest dog, Abby, acts as mom to everybody. I wish we could adopt more, but 3 dogs is our limit. Autumn is learning to listen; she's also learning to walk on her leash. I'm sending some pictures; the first one is Alivia, Autumn, and Abby; the second one is Trista and Autumn; the last one is of Autumn on her first Christmas. Please tell everyone at Beagle Maryland happy new year!
Kingsley (now Charlie): We received this brief note from Kingsley's "mom" on June 15, 2011. Kingsley (now Charlie) was a Katrina rescue--one of five that came to BRSM.
"He’s doing fantastic – he’s by far the best dog I’ve ever had, and I’ve had some really great dogs. My fiancé and I are getting married in July and he’s going to be in the wedding because we couldn’t imagine a special day without him."
Reilly Ridge: Reilly Ridge was one of our Katrina Rescue dogs who was fortunate enough to find a wonderful home where she is loved and indulged.
Lucky G: 3/24/06 - It's been three quick months since my girlfriend and I brought Lucky home and into our lives. His presence in my apartment has confirmed the best decision I have ever made. Lucky (I didn't change the name, although the G is kind of dropped) is always there to greet me at the the door every time I come home. Everyone that has come in contact with him absolutely adores him. He is the perfect companion for my girlfriend and me. You can read right into his eyes and know immediately that he is so happy to be here. Lucky has also been therapeutic. He has helped me to cure a bout with depression, and I'm medicine free. Lucky is and will always be my medicine. It's so exciting to come home and see him jump up and light up the house. I've brought him back to meet my family at home in New York, and he wants to sit right in my lap while I'm driving! He eats everything, but he adores cheese. I've been able to give him baths by giving him cheese. ! Thank you Beagle Maryland for giving me exactly what I needed.
Lexi Bay: Lexi Bay has been the light of our lives since we took
her home in October of 2005. At first we thought the
transition from roaming the wilds of rural PA (thanks
to foster mom Becki, foster dad Tom, and all of her
"siblings" for taking such good care of her!) to our
tiny townhouse with even tinier yard would be a
difficult one - but her transition was instantaneous!
Within the first week she was already helping to
interview other potential beagle adopters and now
helps to interview potential new dogs at the day care
where she stays when we travel!
Lexi has definitely made herself right at home. Her
home is on the couch, or in the bed, or wherever else
we might be so that she can be close enough to snuggle
and get her belly rubbed. Lexi loves to play with
squeaky toys with her current favorites being a bright
blue seal (which lost its squeak from swimming in her
water bowl) and one that looks like a jack but has six
"points" each with a squeaky ball on the end. In her
world, there can never be enough squeaky toys.
Lexi also loves to go walking (and jogging), however,
there are times when she cannot decide which
"personality trait" is most important: is it the
endless sniffing of the beagle or is it the
hunter/prey action of the basenji? While most of the
time she is a very good and obedient listener, there
are times when too much stimulation causes her to
forget her manners entirely. We start obedience
classes in January! = ) Actually, we are hoping to
get through the obedience classes so that we can try
agility training since Lexi loves to dance on her hind
legs and "flies" about 4 feet off of our steps to get
down into our living room. She has also turned our
small, two level townhouse into her own personal run!
All in all, we just can't get enough of her and can't
imagine life any other way. Thank you Beagle Rescue!
India Wilkes (now Tess): We received the following note from Tess in December 2009:
"Hello everyone at BRSM! I just wanted to write to say how much fun I am having getting ready for Christmas. We are having a big turkey with stuffing for Christmas Eve dinner and I hope
Santa brings me a lot of dog bones. Mom got me a brand new dog bed so far and I cannot wait to open my other presents.
Merry Christmas and beagles kisses to all!"
Update: 5/24/09
Tess, formerly India Wilkes, is doing great! She has been the most wonderful pup and is very popular around town. She just completed the Walk for the Animals this past Spring and did a great job. She loves children, all dogs and even our two cats, Mina and Ben. She is also very fond of turkey bacon, blueberry pancakes and a nice belly rub on her dog bed.
Thank you Beagle Rescue for helping us to find one another!
Update: 1/30/08: I adopted Tess in August of 2006 and she is just the sweetest beagle ever! She is very social and loves going everywhere with me. She is also great with kids. We have a great time visiting friends and taking long walks in the park. Tess loves turkey bacon, dog bones, and her new dog bed. She is also great with my two cats, Mina and Ben. They really have become a little family! I just want to thank all of the wonderful volunteers of Beagle Rescue for helping me to find such a wonderful beagle!
I don't know if I found Tess or she found me! I had been looking to adopt a dog for quite sometime, and really wanted to rescue a dog from a shelter. I found the Beagle Rescue website by a fluke searching the internet on Petfinder looking for a pup to call my own. I remember the day I first saw Tess' picture. She was called "India Wilkes" at the time. My mother, sister and I were scrolling down the page and I remember my mother said, "Wait. Go back and look at that one" and that's all it took. From her picture and the description, I knew I had found my dog.
It was just my luck that India was being fostered by a wonderful loving family in Baltimore with three beagles of their own. I met them and went to visit her every weekend until I could take her home. I renamed her "Tess" because I have always loved that name and it seemed to fit her like a glove. She is the most wonderful, affectionate and loving dog that anyone could ask for. She has blended right into our home and gets along great with my two cats. She loves to go for long walks and is a great snuggler, especially in cold weather!
It has been a wonderfully smooth ride with one exception. About two weeks after I brought her home, I decided to take Tess with me to work, as I had often done before. I work at St. Paul's Plus, which is the preschool on the campus of St. Paul's school in the Greenspring Valley. I took Tess with me to get the mail at the Girl's School and the next thing I knew she was gone! She ran from the top of the hill to Greenspring Station in 10 minutes. After an all day a
Helen (now Ellyn): Helen is one lucky beagle! She came to BRSM blind and so sick that no one knew if she was going to make it. Well, Helen is still blind, but she's feeling much better now and has found a wonderful forever home where she knows her way around.
Rosalind (now Sunnie): September 26, 2007
To our friends at BRSM:
Matt and I recently tied the knot on July 20, 2007. I definitely wanted to have Sunnie (Rosalind) be a part of our special day, so I decided to make her my honerary 'flower girl.' We also used funny pictures of her as our table numbers. It was a hit!
Instead of a traditional favor (you know, the kind that people usually throw away, anyway), we decided to make a donation to Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland. We had a table set up full of info and pictures and everyone was really thrilled about our decision to donate to such a worthy cause.
Everyone at BRSM has done such an excellent job in committing to the rescue and care of unwanted, abused and abandoned BEAGLES! Matt and I certainly thank you for all your hard work and I'm sure there are a lot of other beagle owners that feel the same way.
Thanks again and keep up the good work!
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“Sunnie day, sweeping the clouds away….” I have never met a dog whose tail wags as much as our little Rosalind, now Sunnie. Her whole body shakes and it looks like she is dancing. I just fell in love with those eyes…they make my heart melt. Sunnie is always available for free kisses and hugs. She has instantly become a part of our family and puts a smile on any face she meets. Her markings are so unique and she loves to go for walks in the woods and car rides to see Cousin Jodi. She is such a happy heart and we are so thankful for her. She is a very dedicated dog who listens well and follows us everywhere. If you start rubbing her you better realize that you are stuck for the rest of the night. If you stop, a gentle tap on your arm from her paw will tell you “Hey! Why did ya stop!?” Her face is so expressive it is like she understands every word we say. Maybe she does. When it is time for her to go in her crate, all we have to say is “Sunnie, let’s go get some cheese!” She will do anything for cheese. She loves to watch the birds and when she see ones, she stops still and lifts one front paw up as though she is pointing to it. Maybe she has a little bit of Pointer in her. We consider ourselves to be as lucky as she is and are looking forward to many years with Sunnie Buns. Every day is an adventure with Sunnie. We can’t wait for tomorrow.
Thank you Beagle Rescue!!
Ursula (now Ruby): 4/12/06-Ruby, formerly Ursula, is such a joy! I don't know how I lived
without her. She is so sweet, gentle and friendly. She was timid at
first, but with lots of love, she has really blossomed. Ruby follows me
all over the house, is very bonded and wants to be with me all the time.
She loves walks (she's so excited she practically runs the whole
time!), and she loves to sit with me on the couch and watch TV. Her
tail wags all the time! Thank you to Beagle Maryland, and especially
to MJ, who hand picked her for me, and was exactly right!
Claude Monet: I just wanted to write and let you know how Claude Monet has been doing
since we began forever fostering him on Christmas Eve 2005. Claude
was initially very timid and scared of us but, since that time, he has
blossomed into a terrific companion. Now we cannot imagine life without
him! He loves to sleep but, when he isn't, he loves to follow us around
the house, go on walks, and make weekly trips to the local dog park to
visit with other dogs, big and small. Claude is very easy-going and loves
both his human and canine friends. I have attached some pictures of
Claude with another Beagle Maryland dog, Jean Marie, who is currently
being fostered by a friend of ours. We hope that you enjoy his story
and his pictures. Thank you for connecting us with this very special senior
beagle, he was the best Christmas present we have ever received :)
Buddy George: Buddy George has been with us for a little over a month now. His transition into our family has been amazingly seamless. He came house trained and obedient, as well as cute and lovable ? what more could you ask for! Inside the house he just loves to hang out with us. Outside the house he becomes the great hunter dog, master of the neighborhood. And did we mention that he just loves to eat and sleep? Sorry BRSM we are guilty of allowing him to gain a pound or two. But we do make him work for his treats.
We intended to rename him something more befitting his English heritage. But in the end we decided that he really is a buddy, so Buddy he remains. We also kept George to continue our family tradition of naming our pets after sitting presidents.
Thanks go to Buddy's foster parents for saving him from the dumpster last May and bringing him into our lives. We are truly lucky to have him.
Jeffrey: 2/24/06 - The two boys looking out at the snow on Sunday. Chester likes to romp in the snow while Jeffrey is a little more reserved (I think Chester is more like me and Jeffrey is taking after his other daddy)...
This was taken Sunday evening around 7:00 pm -- we had friends over for brunch and the two of them were exhausted....it's hard work begging for scraps...either that or they are in a food coma!
Journey: Journey's foster dad fell in love with her and decided to adopt her.
6/5/06
Lisa (now Phoebe): This is Phoebe, formerly known as Lisa. She loves laying around and most of the time is very mellow. Every once in awhile she'll get a burst of energy and run around the house while we all coach her on. Phoebe loves to go for walks and car rides. She doesn't bark very much unless she wants attention. She loves to take naps with you especially when she shares a pillow with you. She is very attentive and can sit, lay down, and stay (thanks to the training classes). We don't know what we would do without her. Thank you beagle maryland!!!
Clover: From Clover & Mitsy's Forever Mom:
I wanted to give you an update on Clover and Mitsy--both dogs are doing wonderfully! Clover has turned into the most loveable, friendly and smiley dog around (the picture of her jumping up is a picture of her in mid "beagle dance" -- which she does often to get treats.
And Mitsy is as adorable as ever. The vet says she remains completely cancer free and that he is hopeful that she will remain that way. They go to the dog park for longs walks and treks every Saturday and Sunday morning, and they have good friends there that they hang out with!
Pistachio (now Snoopy): 12/19/2005 - Snoopy (formerly Pistachio) has been a joy to us. He came home with us on Dec. 3 and we've all been inseparable since. Snoopy loves to be rubbed and play with his stuffed animals. We definitely love him, we hate to leave him when we go to work.
Memphis (now Peanut): Bailey was adopted from the Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland in December of 2004 and Peanut was adopted in December of 2005. Both are doing well and really enjoy their life in Alexandria . They have had such a positive impact on our life that we recommend adopting a beagle to all of our friends.
Nashville: November 5, 2007: Well, it's been just over a year that we have had Nashville. We have had a lot of changes in our lives. John and I are married now. In fact, we got married in May and while we were on our honeymoon, my parents watched Snickers and Nashville. While they were watching them my dad let them out into the fenced back yard and the two American Bulldogs from next door busted through the fence and attacked Snickers and Nashville. Snickers was OK, but Nashville went into immediate shock and my mom and sister rushed him to the vets where they stabilized him, but had to send them down the road to the emergency clinic. My mom knew something was wrong because Nashville was crying and he never cries. So the emergency vet took him and said she would call my mom. A few hours later, she called my mom and confirmed my mom's thoughts--Nashville's intestines were ripped inside and he could die without repair and the surgery was pretty risky, too. So my mom and dad told the vet to do the surgery, and he had part of his intestine removed and lots of bruising from the attack. He stayed in the hospital two nights and then came home. The whole time I was on my honeymoon and my mom didn't tell me what happened because she knew I would have been on the next flight home. But he recovered and we went to Animal Control Court and fought for the Potentially Dangerous Order to be placed on this dog and won.
We have also added two more members to our family. In addition to Nashville, Snickers and Kali (the cat), we adopted a kitten, Tigger and another beagle named Chip from the SPCA. Chip is a ten year old beagle and he was at the SPCA from January to July when we adopted him. I just couldn't turn my back on him. I really wasn't planning on getting another dog yet, but he needed a home. Nashville gets along so great with all the animals here. He is such a lovebug. He still watches football and he still sleeps in our bed. We love him so much, and really appreciate all the hard work you guys at Beagle Rescue do. I'm so glad there are organizations like this to help animals in need.
P.S. I have attached some pictures of Nashville and his family.
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December '06: My fiancé and I adopted Nashville back in October '06. At first we were a little hesitant because we already have a beagle and a cat. But now that it has been almost two months, we love Nashville so much and we are so glad he is part of our family. His first couple of days were rough because we found out that he has a back condition that can be very painful, but with lots of rest and medication, he is doing OK. Nashville loves his new life, he especially loves his brother Snickers (our other beagle). They get along great. I have included a picture of them sleeping together (Nash is on the left, Snickers on the right). They love playing together and sleeping together. Nashvill
Peppermint Patty: I was so glad to see Peppermint Patty's picture on your forever family website section. Pepper as we call her was shy and rather reserved when we got her. As she got to know our family, and her big brother Snoopy she let more of her personality show. She is just so cute and adorable. When I first saw her on the website and read her story I wanted to cry. We have had Pepper now for approx. 8 weeks and we are so glad we adopted her. She likes to play ball with her older, and may I say bigger, brother Snoopy. Pepper usually can steal the ball from him, but he is very good about it. She is learning to sit for treats and housetraining is going great. I am so happy I found this sweet little girl on the Beagle website! We now have Snoopy and Peppermint Patty. I wonder if we need Linus and Lucy! Keep up the great work you do at the beagle rescue.
Fantasia: 6/22/05 - Fantasia has been with us for 2 1/2 weeks now and is settling wonderfully into her new home. She loves running and playing in the yard, and she plays a mean game of fetch! We have shown her off on several walks through the neighborhood, and she has become quite a favorite among the local kids.
Fantasia has done great around the house. She now has her very own bed, to which she has taken quite a liking. She and our cats are still on the "getting to know you" phase of their relationship, but are making do and sharing space nicely.
Fantasia has already given us a great deal of joy, and we are thrilled to
have her as part of our family. Thank you!
Babette (now Bette): 10/26/05 - Sorry it has taken so long to send these pictures of Bette. Bette has really settled in with her new older sister, Buttons. Bette recently celebrated her first birthday. Buttons informed her that she was no longer "officially" a puppy. Bette disagrees. We think that Bette will prevail - at least for a few more months.=============
Babette was a former research laboratory dog who is now loving life with her forever family.
KoKo (now Molly): Hi guys, its Mollie (AKA Koko ), its been a long time since I left your wonderful care, but my Mom and Dad have given me a wonderful home. I have a sister McKenzie and we do everything as a family. I had a pretty rough start when I came here. I was fearful of my new surroundings and didn't get along well with everybody at first. But Mom and Dad kept faith in me. Even though they were struggling to understand all of my needs they hung in there. Poor Sherry tried to help over the phone and they were worried I was having trouble adjusting. But my last hope of helping myself was to go a professional trainer and behaviorist. And guest what! It worked great. I am going to class now and really relaxing. Everybody who meets me thinks I'm a cutie. That's their words, not mine. I just wanted to drop you folks a line and let you know how much I appreciated what you did for me in saving my life. I have a wonderful life and its getting better every day. Mom and Dad would like to have more children, but the county we live in is very strict on the number of children we can have. But I know they send money every chance they can. If we ever get to a place where we can have brothers and sisters I know we can talk Mom and Dad into it. Their really softies. I'm going to go for my afternoon walk now, so I have to go now. Thank you for everything and I love you guys a whole lot!
Love Mollie.
Yancy (now Jimbo): 2/17/06 - It’s been almost a year since I adopted Yancey, now Jimbo. I have to tell you what an amazing little dog this is. My mom passed away in January and if it wasn’t for his companionship I believe she would have left us earlier. Jimbo is loved by everyone he meets including my coworkers on the Hill. He has free roam of the office and usually, once he makes his rounds and greets everyone, he lies in his bed in my office or plays with one of his toys. He is the most wonderful dog in the world. He rides next to me in the truck and I try to take him everywhere I go. He is great with kids and loves to play with the beagle next door. Snickers will come over for hours on end and they will play until both are exhausted. Of course, his favorite places are the bed and in my lap in the rocker recliner. Words just cannot express how lucky I am to have found Jimbo. Thanks, Gene-------------------------------------------------------
5/23/05 - Just wanted to follow up on his progress; Jimbo is the most adorable dog. He likes to sleep in my lap and was just in heaven last night under the covers. He seems to be getting used to me and the house pretty well. We actually played around this afternoon a bit. I took him for a long walk this morning to the Village Green in Indian Head. He really likes to investigate. I am using the pigtail and cable until I get the 2 holes in my fence fixed.
He also seems to be housebroken. He has not offered once to pee on anything nor has he taken a dump in the house. He's eating well and adjusting very quickly. My elderly mother just loves him during the times she is conscious and he even jumped in her bed a few times. She has been so depressed since the loss of Nipper, our old beagle, that Jimbo has really done something for her.
Tomorrow, I take him to work for the first time. I'm hoping he adjusts to being in a small office. Of course, I'll be taking him for walks periodically during the day.
Thanks so much for this little dog.
Tyrone (now Tyler): 4/13/06 - “Tyler” (formerly Tyrone?) is about to celebrate his one year anniversary in his forever home. He adopted us (!) at the 2005 Middleburg (VA) Spring Races. While he is actually a former hunting dog, he has adapted to retirement quite well. Admittedly there were some initial “challenges” - like marking the sofa (if he wants to pay for one then he can mark it), standing on the coffee table (reminds him of the view from the top of his doghouse maybe?), and learning that just because he wolfs his food down, doesn’t mean he is going to get the other dog’s serving as well – and she told him that, several times, before he learned! We also discovered early on that he has trouble with making constructive use of his “free-time”. What were we thinking leaving him free in the house while we were out? After several blankets, comforters and sheets paid the price for this freedom we have now reached a compromise whereby he stays in a crate when no one is home AND he gets his own blanket, which he doesn’t seem to chew as much - go figure! It has been a wonderful first year with Tyler and we absolutely love him. BEAGLES RULE! Adopt one!
PS – Rumor has it that Tyler will be making a guest appearance at this year’s Middleburg Spring Race (Saturday April 22nd) in celebration of his 1st year anniversary in his forever home. If you are there, stop by and say hello to him!
Amber (now Sadie): 5/18/05 - My mom sure took her time getting my story on the website! You'd think I was the second child or something. Hey! Wait a minute! I AM the second child! So THAT'S why all the photos are of Penny! Well, I've got plenty to offer, too! I'm gentle as can be and just love to be held and petted. I don't like it when my dad is trying to read, cause his hand stops moving and then I have to nudge him to keep petting me.
My older sister, Penny is sort of timid and doesn't have any teeth, so I help her out when I can by doing stuff like knocking over the trash can. It works out well for her, cause I get in all the trouble and she reaps the benefits. I like her OK, but she's not much good for playing and roughhousing, so I'm always glad when my cousin Diego comes over. We just wrestle and play for hours!
Mom's note: Sadie is such a loveable girl. It's just not possible for her to sit close enough to you. She is an absolute affection sponge and is the most gentle dog I've ever known.
Two of our three human children have left the nest, and replacing them with beagle children has worked out wonderfully. They don't argue (at least verbally), they don't have political opinions of their own (that we know of), and never ask to borrow the car. They only ask for lots of attention, love, treats and walks...and that's just what they get!
Estimated Date of Birth 2002
Paris (now Lexy): Update 2/13/08: Hey guys, it's Lexy! I used to be Pinky, then Paris (or something like that), but now I'm Lexy! I live with my mom and dad (two leggers - they are sooooooooonice) in our sweet woenhouse. We have this big field in the backyard where I love to play and run and chase squirrels and oh, I even met a fox once! he and I just, like, stared at each other and he must have been sooooooo scared of me, cause after I told him what's what, he turned and ran! And I almost caught a rabbit once...wait....what was I saying? Oh, right. So I live with my two leggers. We've been together for three years, although it feels like 21 to me. They are so much fun. Mom goes to this special place called the "pantry" - I dunno, I just know it smells sooooooooo good in there - so she goes there when I do something good and I get a treat! It is the BEST! So I am always good because, man, I love treats! And then when I do my special "wave" (you know, up on my hand legs...not all dogs can do it, I'm really special and talented), I even got a greenie! I don't know what a greenie is, but it tastes really good. When I get one, I run to my crate so no one can take it away from me. Sometimes I leave pieces of it there for later. It's even BETTER to eat a greenie AND play with a toy at the same time. I have this awesome white, hard, round ball that I steal from dad's golf bag. It bounces and rolls and makes so much noise, and I can fit it AND the greenie in my mouth AT THE SAME TIME!!! Isn't that the BEST????
Anyway, I'm having Mom write you because I wanted to tell you my news! I had a baby! Well, OK, Mom apparently had the baby. I'm not really sure how that happened, but one day I wasn't allowed to sit on her tummy cuz it was really big and then a few days (or weeks, I don't know) this tiny two legger (who can't even walk! It's so weird) came home with her and lives here now! It's cool because I can snuggle on mom now, too. But only if the baby isn't there. That's the rule. I get to snuggle with Dad, then. So I have a baby! She seems really fragile and helpless - I'm not really sure what to make of it. She can't move like Mom and Dad can. So I have to protect her. You never know what can happen, and if you can't move, you might get, like, eaten! Or you might miss dinner! Oh, that would be awful. So it's myjob to make sure she's OK. she makes their weird sound-like a whine, I guess? Sounds like me when I'm hungry. She must be hungry a lot. So I go get Mom and she gives her her dinner. Sometimes the baby eats too much (boy, oh boy, do I know that feeling!) and some of it comes right up. Then it's my job to clean it up so dad doesn't see the milk on the carpet. And yum! That milk is GOOD! I make sure I clean off her fact, too. Nobody likes a sticky baby that's for sure. And can you believe the baby doesn't have any fur or even any hair? Since I have a lot of fur, I make sure she stays warm by curling up around her.
Beatrice: 5/18/05 - Beatrice- AKA Queen Bee. Honey Bee. BeBe, BB Queen and "most beautiful girl in the world" has been queen of the condo for 4 weeks now. She is a wonderful doggie and it is a pleasure seeing her come out of her shell. She was at Johns Hopkins Research Lab as a breeder dog for a while and we do not know where she was before that.
She was quite timid at first- only sitting on the couch or bed. It took her about 2 weeks to start venturing beyond that to explore her new domain. She sleeps in the bed now - not a 14' concrete run and has learned to take up more than her share of the bed!!
She has her own little bed which to my surprize, she actually likes to nap in. She has started eating dry dog food and has a vet we really like. We live next to a park and she absolutely loves exploring the mountain bike trails. We have paved trails also and we are practicing to to our local SPCA Dog Jog - a fun 1 mile fund raiser. She is running well on her leash next to me - except of course when she stops abruptly to catch the scent of a squirrel or racoon.
We will keep you updated on her progress--she is still absolutely petrified of the ceiling fan!!
I love her more than anything in the world!!
PS- I am an Optician and she is a wonderful model of the "smart look" eyeglasses!!.
Brewster: Hi Sherry-Mom! Brewster here. You are not going to believe where we got to go today! Lisa-Mom called it Fort Mott Park. It was the coolest!! We got to go for a long walk there this morning. We got to walk through trails in the woods (Lisa-Mom thought we were expecting maybe to find beagles in there!), and we got to walk along the Delaware River and around the old military fort. There were so many things to smell - we were in heaven! We even saw a bunny rabbit run across the trail right in front of us!!!! We all popped our heads up and started to bark. Poor Lisa-Mom, she had to dig her heels in and hold on tight! Then when we were sitting on a grassy berm in the shade so Lisa-Mom could have a smoke, a jogger lady rounded the corner and we all barked at her. We scared the begeesus out of her - hee-hee-hee-hee-hee! She came over and petted us anyway and said we were all "angels." We all had the bestest time and can't wait to go back again.
Farmer: This is the story of a Velveteen dog. You know…like the story of the velveteen rabbit, the story of a bedraggled, beat-up stuffed bunny who came alive because of love?!!
Well, that’s Farmer’s story. When he first came into our lives, he was just out of surgery for eating a rock…I still have the rock!...He was bone thin, you could count every rib, weak, and smelled unpleasantly of a dog who was at the brink of giving up. Who knows how long he was sick before his surgery. His expression said the same thing, a look of defeat, as though he was telling me, “Hey, if you’re gonna take me somewhere where I go through more pain, oh well…I just can’t fight anymore.” He came with medicine, special food and instructions to be kept very quiet.
I was in a panic. This was only the second time I had fostered a dog for Beagle Rescue, and I was sure he was going to die. After much reassurance from Sherry at Beagle Rescue, I decided I would do my best to just love this boy, and let him know that everything would be ok, and say as many prayers as I could!
And what happened after that was amazing! Right before my eyes, as the weeks progressed, Farmer gained weight, his coat became glossy and shiny, and he became a big bundle of loving energy! Yep, my Velveteen Dog came to life!
Farmer approaches every day full of love and gratefulness for his second chance at life. He plays hard, eats hard, loves hard, and yes, even sleeps hard! From the moment he wakes up in the morning, stretches, and gives us his kisses, his expression now says, “What fun things are we gonna do today guys?!! It’s wonderful to be alive!”
Because of the special bond that developed between Farmer and us during his healing process, we decided to become his forever Mom & Dad. He loves his forever brothers Jess, James, Maxx and his sister Rabi too!
And the happy ending for this story is that now, because Farmer has so much love in his heart, he has just passed his test to be a therapy dog, and will be going to nursing homes to share his story with others who may be in pain or suffering.
Good dog, Farmer! Good people, Beagle Rescue!
Estimated Date of Birth 7/26/03
Rebecca (now Josie): 5/21/06: Josie's doing well if the new photo above is any indication!
7/9/05 - We fostered Josie (formerly Rebecca) early 2005. She immediately made herself at home (much to our cats dismay) and it was obvious that we needed to give her a forever home. After a month we adopted her. She was housebroken and crate trained quickly.
Likes: Chewing on everything! But her favorite is
anything pork flavored. She loves afternoon naps, long walks in the evening. Dislikes: Being alone (she loves people), dog parks.
Thank you Beagle Rescue of Maryland! Josie has made a wonderful addition to our family.
Peaches: Peaches found a Friends of Winston forever foster home in 2006!
Faith: As you all know, Faith has been through it all from heart worm.... bad teeth...and even bitten by other dogs which caused a serious infection causing Faith to have a serious surgery that left her with a scar across her entire back. But through all that Faith, "Poopsey" as we call her now, has died and gone to Heaven. We do not know what we would do without her. Scared at first about fostering a older dog, this could not have been a better experience. Faith is nothing but an old lady, all she does is sleep and eat. Sometimes you have to carry Faith or pick her up and move her in order to find a place in bed, then once in bed Faith wants to be held and spooned. If she is not under the blanket or held she will let you know...!!!!! Faith also has random "skippy" time where she just runs around in a circle. Faith is nothing but our princess; she even has a diamond studded collar and one that says "it ain't easy being a princess." Faith thanks Beagle Rescue for saving her and believing in her. As Faith's forever foster mom, I thank you.
Sandy (now Ginger): 6/11/05 - Sandy - now Ginger or Ginger Snap or GingerRoo - is a wonderful Beagle girl! She is assertive but totally nonaggressive. She is a love bug. She carries toys all over the house - doesn't chew much but certainly constantly transports. She is 99% housebroken and has not chewed anything she shouldn't. She follows along behind anyone who is home and she loves to play.
We have signed her up for basic obedience school - Right Start - clicker training with David and me. If the schedule works out, we will have her go to K9 Kids - a class for kids and dogs with some tricks and some agility.
The three dogs have formed a team and are doing well. She has been great with Teddy and she sleeps snuggled with Spencer. Sandy has made 14-year-old Teddy a puppy again.
She has quite an awesome bark. Anyone outside our door would think we had a Great Dane. We love her!
Katie Ann: Katie Ann is now happily living with her Forever Family.
Miah: Miah Update 5/09:
Lil' Miss Miah has since moved down south and is loving the warm weather. She loves her new home and yard, which has a fence high enough that she can't jump over...so Lil' Miss can roam free. She's made many new friends, both furry and unfurry, and still has her mom and dad wrapped around her lil' paw...
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2/8/05 - here's a picture of miah's first bath...which by the way she loved!!! thank you so much for this beautiful lil pooch...she is a sweetheart...& adjusting to our home quite nicely...i just wanted to let you know also....what a gem her foster mom, sue, is...she taught miah so much while she was fostering her that she knows sit, stay , come, & pose already...she also helped us with questions we had in adjusting to having a puppy in the house...your organization is great & i just thought you should know it...
Camden (now Cammie): 4/17/06-We adopted Camden (now Cammie) in November 2005, and she is an absolute joy. She's extremely sweet and cuddly and LOVES to snuggle up next to you on the sofa (and tummy rubs, too). She plays take-away with Paul, but all she ever wants from Cary is a close-up snuggle and lots of under-the-neck scrunching. She's made friends with lots of doggies in the neighborhood, especially Freckles (a Jack Russell mix who belongs to our daughter's best friend). Cammie's been known to put her foot on your leg to make sure you don't go anywhere! Now the weather's warmed up, she's happiest when she's outside, flaked out on the grass. Thanks for everything!
Angelo (now Gelo): Angelo was once the beloved little dog of an elderly gentleman. Then, one day, an ambulance took the gentleman away and Angelo was left all alone. He waited for the gentleman to return. This never happened and the gentleman’s family put Angelo out in the street. He wandered the streets hungry, cold, and lost, and he did not know where to go. One day, he was hit by a car and the pain inside was terrible. Finally, some people in a van came to pick him up and took him to a warm place. He was scared because there was barking and new faces, but he was warm and dry and had food. But he still hurt badly. These new people sent him to a place where he was made to feel better. In the end, a lady and her daughter came for him. They wrapped him in a fleece blanket and drove off with him. Angelo knew he’d be safe. He curled up and fell asleep in the car. Well, we do know that the last half is true. We actually invented the first one. But it fits perfectly with Angelo, the tiny beagle with philosophical thoughts and wondrous stories to tell, who came into our lives in December 2004.
January Charles: January bore a slight resemblance to Bill the Cat when she arrived in rescue. She was suffering from skin allergies, poor nutrition, terrible living conditions and overall neglect.
January was eventually fostered by a caring woman who quickly fell in love with and adopted her. January has flourished from the care she has received from her mom and the love of her adopted brother, Hugo.
What a difference love makes! Wouldn't you like to make a difference in someone's life?
Pete Queens: 5/1/05 - Pete is doing great in our home . . . he is right at home with the cats! We go for several walks during the day but his favorite is Downs Park or Kinderfarm Park. He loves to sniff out the rabbits and squirrels. Mark and I are so happy that we adopted Pete, he is a perfect fit in our home. Thanks to both of you for all of your help!
Dobbins (now Oscar/Pig): We adopted Dobbins, now Pig, in December 2005. We started calling him Pig jokingly because he has a pink belly, he snorts and squeals like a pig, he eats every meal as if he hasn't eaten in weeks, and he hogs the couch and bed. Before we knew it, Pig was the only name that he responded to!
Franny Garrett: Franny passed away on 2/1/10. She had been in her forever home for nearly 6 years as a beloved member of the family. Franny had been ill on and off for almost a year. Franny was one of those easy beagles that never met a person or another dog that she did not like.
Esmerelda: 4/26/05 - Esmerelda's doing really well. We had our first foster dog come and go this week and Ezzy and the pointer bonded very strongly. They played and played together. She's been walking around looking for her.
She goes to the vet next week and we'll see how her heart is then. She has tons more energy so I'm hoping things are better. I'm pretty sure it's just a Beagle thing. Miss Ezzy is starving all the time. She is always in search of food. She's taken to jumping on the desk to get on the kitchen counter for anything that might be there (this morning it was butter).
A funny story. We fostered a show bred English Pointer who was 8 and had obviously been bred a few times. She was a lemon and white pointer so exactly the same color as Ezzy. I looked up one night and Cricket had Ezzy in her mouth carrying her around like a puppy. It was a scream but I couldn't get to the camera fast enough.
Eva (now Sadie): 3/13/05 - We adopted Eva back on Sunday, January 9, and it was love at first sight. We had recently lost our precious beagle, Freckles, in a car accident, and Eva -- who we call Sadie now -- was just the right healing for our whole family. She was a bit shy at the beginning, but has really warmed up to us. She sleeps with Catherine, our 11-year-old; she adores our little Christopher; and, she loves hanging out with Jonathan, our 13-year-old. We just wanted you to know how much we love our Eva, and she has made us all happy. Sadie has become our musical dog - I teach flute lessons and my son, Jonathan plays the violin and my daughter, Catherine plays the piano and Sadie loves to be right there while they practice; she sometimes even sings along in her own little way. While my son practices she even snuggles down into his violin case. She is the joy of our family and we wanted you to know that she is doing well.
My kids would love another dog but she is all I want for the time being - thank you for a great dog and the service you provide for the community.
Estimated Date of Birth 12/21/02
Liesl (now Lucy): 8/24/05 - Hi, I'm Lucy. At the rescue they called me Liesl, but I like my new name a lot. I miss Miss Mara and my friends from the rescue, but I must admit I like being an only child. I like routine and thought I'd share a "day in the life of Lucy." It starts with a beeping sound from a box with glowing red numbers. The beeping wakes daddy and me up, and I always try to convince daddy to sleep a little longer. We go out for a nice morning jog and say hi to the neighbors. Then daddy goes to work. While he is at work I guard the house, listen to classical music, and sleep on my blanket. When dad gets home we go for another longer walk and then it's time for supper. Daddy eats his dinner and I eat mine (and sometimes some of his!). After dinner we have play time and get ready for bed. This is my favorite time on the day because every night I get brushed. I love being brushed and daddy always tells me how pretty I look (he's right of course). After brushing I get lifted up on to the bed and daddy says I take my half out of the middle (sometimes he forgets that I'm Queen Lucy).
My weeks are restful, which is good because on the weekends I play hard. Every weekend we go for extra long walks and usually we go to the park. Sometimes we go on long trips. I love riding in the car and have my own seatbelt. Last weekend I went camping for the whole weekend in NC. I hiked up Hanging Rock all by myself and enjoyed the view. I also went whitewater canoeing and swimming in the Dan River with daddy and his friend. I loved jumping on the rocks and playing in the water. I also got to meet my new grandma and grandpa and their dog, uncle Jackson.
As you can see by my picture being a little lemon beagle is very hard work.
Thank you Beagle Rescue for helping me find my daddy!
Nutmeg: Nutmeg "adopted" me during a Petsmart adoption day I was volunteering at in winter 2005. At the time, I was living in an apartment that didn't allow dogs, so my wonderful and generous friend Megan (mom to Lanie Lou and Avery) agreed to foster her for 6 months. During that time she gained confidence, learned the intricacies of housetraining, and played endlessly with her two cousins. Now she is FINALLY moved in with us and she's ecstatic at being the only dog. She loves to be outside and she's learning to like car rides. Despite whatever bad things happened in her past, she approaches every new
person she meets as someone to love. We're still trying to figure out what she is (besides beagle -- pointer?). Several friends have noted a
resemblance to Santa's Little Helper, Bart's dog on "The Simpsons."
Nutmeg is affectionate and curious and just plain FUN to be around. We are so glad to have her!
Austin Charles (now Porter): 8/15/05-Porter (formerly Austin) was adopted in mid-February and has taken some time to adjust to his new home in Baltimore City. He didn't like to be touched or picked up for the first several months but he did very well interacting with other dogs. He's a weekly visitor to the nearby dog day care where he plays with 3-4 other beagles. His best friend is a 1 year old great dane though! Porter has helped me interview other potential Beagle adopters and he makes a great showing because he's a beautiful blue tick beagle, doesn't bark and is constantly asking for belly rubs and pets. He runs the house here now and, this week, is recovering from what looks like his first teeth cleaning (and two teeth extractions on account of poor feeding in his early years). He's already wanting to return to his long walks and should be fine by next week and ready to get back to his friends at day care. I hope to adopt another Beagle to join Porter next year and will continue to visit the web site to see who would make a good fit with Porter. Thanks for all your help!
Trudy Charles: Trudy is doing fine. She is very attached to us and wants us in sight at all times. She must be very unhappy when we go out. She enjoys her walks, the yard and seems to be a camel as far as going to the bathroom. No difficulties there.
Buddy Queens: What a joy Buddy (Queens) has been. He came to us about a month ago and really has become our third child. My husband especially likes to take him for walks, and the girls love to give him treats after going “potty” outside. He is a gentle dog and we have so loved him becoming a part of our family. Thank you for doing such a good job of fostering Buddy. And thanks for helping us find our fifth member of our family.
Lucky (now Buddy): 5/8/05 - We adopted Lucky (now named Buddy) in March of this year after losing our first "West Virginia Hound Dog" to cancer in February. Buddy has seemed right at home since day one. He loves to sleep in bed with us (between us, I might add), and has become best pals with our toddler, often playing ball and licking his hands, which they both seem to enjoy! Buddy has a very sweet temperament and loves to cuddle and to play fetch. We've learned what it's like to have a puppy in the house again, and it's so much fun to see Buddy bounding across the backyard in all of his puppy-joy! Thanks for connecting us with a great dog, and a new member of our family!
Baxter: 4/9/05 - Baxter has been with us for almost a month now. He has brought an enormous amount of love into our household and we could not imagine him not being a part of our family. He adores his long walks with mommy and looks forward to his daily belly rubs. Baxter does not want to ever leave our side, but is slowly learning to adjust to his “forever home.” We look forward to the upcoming summer and spending lots of time with Baxter in the sunshine. Lastly, we must note that Baxter loves to chase the little bunny rabbits out of “His” backyard. Thank you very much for giving us the chance to adopt such a wonderful pet from such a great organization. Who knows, maybe we will be back shortly to adopt a friend for Baxter.
Hershey: We wanted to take a minute and give you a follow-up on our two
children you helped us adopt. Hershey and Rose.
We were adopted as parents to Hershey, in 2004. She filled a void in
our lives and took to our house instantly. With her, came other
news- she was having a sister soon. My wife and I found out within
days of Hershey's arrival of our pregnancy. We had always wanted a
child, and one raised with animals. Our dream was coming true.
Hershey turned out to be a daddy's little girl. She sits on my lap,
and sleeps with me both in bed and on my recliner.
As our daughters grew (hershey and new playpal Kylie), we found we
had the room for maybe another addition to our family. You see, the
love between my wife and myself has only grown deeper with the
additions to our family. Hershey was actually our second puppy. Big
brother Bailey, was our introduction to beagles. He still rules the
house (then mommy, then kylie, then maybe me) and he said he was
comfortable with us having another baby- beagle that is.
So, as painful as it is to look at the 4 legged friends on your site
(since they are all lovable), we found our dream addition- Rose. One look and we were hooked. We thought with Kylie turning 2, this
was a perfect age to have another.
Rose has become a perfect match to our family. She has taken to
being the baby of the house, and uses that to win people over. She
uses her puppy-dog eyes to get her way(sleeps where she wants, extra
bones, kisses, you name it).
She sleeps mainly with Kylie, and is never further than 5 feet away
from her. It's fun to watch then grow up together. Rose (why answers
to Rosie) has changed color a bit in her face, and has started to get
her true 'beagle' shape. I have sent a bunch of pictures to show our
children, and the happiness they fill our home with.
Thanks a bunch, and keep up the great work of both helping deserving
animals as well as making families complete.
hugs to everyone involved
Henrietta: 3/22/05 - Henrietta is the first dog I ever had and I feel I missed out for all those years I didn't have the friendship of a pup by my side. We were very concerned about Henrietta when we first brought her home because she seemed severely depressed. I used my social worker skills to help Henrietta understand that we were a good family and would never hurt her like she had been hurt before. It was obvious that she had been abused because she would cower when we would pet her and she was afraid of my husband's voice in the beginning. We were told that Henrietta was a failed hunting dog and was dropped off at the Delaware Humane Society. I'm sure she was left outside all the time and had lots of babies to take care of by herself. Henrietta is a wonderful little Mommy and companion to our son and loves to sleep wherever she can find a nice warm spot.
She is mellow girl who does a little happy dance when she knows she is going to get a treat or go for a ride. We hardly ever hear her bark and when she does it's always for the right reasons. Henrietta is the kind of beagle that we could make a lot of money off of because she is so calm and would allow us to put her in a costume and pose her. We feel like she has come a long way since we first brought her home on March 14, 2004. Henrietta's eyes seem to tell a story and she has a way of making us feel special because she now trusts us and enjoys being a part of our family. Henrietta knows what it is to be inside and have her own bed, get lots of pets and scratches and most of all, she finally knows what love is all about.
Sadly, Henrietta crossed the Rainbow Bridge on February 19, 2010.
Gunther (now Zack): I decided to name Gunther Zack. Zack Cracker Barrel is his full name because it reminds me of where we picked him up. Other than that he is doing fantastic! He gets a little crazy every now and then, but he can be settled down pretty fast. He goes out about five times a day, and my dad runs with him. He is good to go!
Buttercup: Dear Beagle Maryland,
I am writing this note with a shattered heart to say that on Saturday, April 18, 2009 our beloved little Beagle girl, Buttercup passed away. We adopted Buttercup on December 23, 2004. A Beagle Maryland foster home opened its heart to foster Buttercup. We then had the most wonderful privilege to adopt her. We are crushed with the loss of our little girl. She died peacefully, unexpectedly in her sleep. We feel like our hearts have been ripped out.
Of all the Beagles we have had over the years, there has been none like Buttercup. She was absolutely the sweetest, most loving little Beagle. Knowing that the first several years of her life must have been a nightmare, you and your family introduced her to love. My family continued that love and I know Buttercup knew how much we loved her. She adjusted so nicely to her home with us. Over time, she would come to us and give us her paw, which no one taught her how to do. If you did not respond to her, she would tap you on the leg with her paw. She just loved to be petted and loved. I could not have picked a more special beagle than Buttercup. She totally filled our lives with love. Not having her physically in our lives anymore is very painful. Her spirit lives with us and will always remain in our hearts. I feel that we did not rescue her, but she rescued us.
I hope and pray that very soon we can adopt another Beagle. We can never replace the one we have lost, but we can share our love with someone new and hopefully fill the big hole in our heart.
Thank you Buttercup's foster for the love and care you give to your foster dogs. Thank you Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland for what you do for these precious loving dogs. I am so grateful for the years I was blessed with my Buttercup.
Elijah (now Bailey): Bailey was adopted from the Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland in December of 2004 and Peanut was adopted in December of 2005. Both are doing well and really enjoy their life in Alexandria . They have had such a positive impact on our life that we recommend adopting a beagle to all of our friends.
Quincy Crowe: 2/4/05 - Quincy has been with his family for over a week now and they absolutely love him. He is doing really well. Becky (the mom) and Quincy walk Anna (the 8 year-old) to school every morning and Anna says that all the kids just love him and he loves them too. And Andrew (the 4 year-old) is taking him to show and tell this week at his preschool. So I think it's fair to say that Quincy is home!!!! Yeah!!! ----------------------------------
Quincy left us December 5, 2005
Tallulah Charles: 2/6/05 - We are so happy with Tallulah and she seems to be just as happy with us. : - )
She gets along fine with our German Shepard and loves to run outside in the back yard to help her bark at anyone passing by on the bike path. The size difference between the two of them is hilarious. And her bark cracks me up -- she sounds like a seal with a sore throat.
She is sweet and funny and we love her already.
Biscuit (now Dora): 8/17/05 - I do not know if you remember us from several weeks ago, but we came down from Pa. to pick up the female previously known as Biscuit. Well, after trying about 100 names, we have discovered that she answers consistently to Dora. Dora is her name. Basically, she runs the house and everyone in it, and we love her. She has discovered that our big lab dog has his purpose, mainly that his size and strength can protect her too. The lab likes the idea that Dora is top dog. Dora's foot is fine now. She enjoys her daily shopping trips in the truck and her big runs in the country with her mom. She also watches her favorite shows on TV; namely Discovery and Animal Planet. Her favorite activity is singing with her Dad. I would have to say that although he is more on key, Dora is definitely louder!
Biscuit, now Dora the Explorer, is formally adopted!
Again I thank all of you for providing us with this very much needed and welcomed new member of our family.
Sadly, Dora Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 7/11/07
Dudley: Hey, Mara! This is me, Dudley!
I’m sorry it took me so long to get in touch, but all kinds of stuff has been happening—you wouldn’t believe! Anyway, I miss you and the beagle pack, but I don’t think I can find my way back, so I guess I’ll stay here. Besides, there’s another pack here, a really small one. Just one human and another dog. And NO BEAGLES! What are they thinking? Well, no beagles except me, that is, if I join up. So I joined up. I hope that’s OK.
When we got home after our long drive, I met the other dog. He’s a foster dog named Birdie. He’s a fun guy. He said right away I should be alpha, so I am. I said I was a beagle. He said he was a beagle, too, but I later heard the human mention that he was part lab and part cocker, and all dog, but he definitely has some hound since he understands about smells, and when we walk, both our noses go right to the ground, so he gets it about smells, if you know what I mean.
First day I was there the human said, “let’s have an afternoon nap, to rehearse for tonight,” so I thought, “Boy, they get it about beagles around here!” So I found out where I sleep. Birdie and I have two beds right next to the human bed.
Mostly, I sleep on one and he sleeps on the other (the human calls one the “red bed,” and that’s the one I usually end up on, and the other one is the “blue bed,” whatever that means). But we also sleep on each other’s beds and on both beds at once, and half on the bed and half on the fleece blanket on the floor. And on our beds with our chins up on the human bed, which is very low. And lately we sneak onto the human bed. Heh heh heh.
I met my new vet. She’s nice. She said I have a heart murmur, which I don’t know what that means. Also, the vet techs gave me a pedicure. They’re nice, too, and I got a treat. I have to have phenylpropanolamine ‘cause I leak.
Apparently, I’ve been leaking. The human checked this out by sniffing my bed. Human noses don’t work that well, but apparently it was obvious. Then we got the phenyl, which are little liver-flavored candies. Then the human washed my bed. Just when I got it all nice and Dudley-smelling! What was she thinking? Anyway, I have rolled around on it some, and so has Birdie, and now it is all nice and Dudley-and-Birdie-smelling again. But without the leaking. Maybe she’ll leave it alone now, you think? We play a game called Fetch! I saw the human play it with Birdie, and I wanted to play, too. The human takes a ball or Kong Toy and throws it, and Birdie runs after it and gets it. I thought this was a very exciting game, so the next time the human picked up a Kong Toy, I jumped up and down, very happy, to show I was excited about the Kong Toy and wanted to play Fetch, too! The human said, “Dudley, you are a beagle, and I don’t know if you can play fetch.” But I can, you know, so I bounced up and down, very happy, some more. So she threw the Kong Toy. And then I bounced up and down, very happy, to show th
Pancake: Pancake has been with us since Labor Day 2004. She is true Beagle and everyone who meets her falls in love with her. Her foster mother had done wonders with her before we got her, but she still had a few strange behaviors. She initially had a bedwetting problem (ours). What a treat to crawl into bed at the end of a long day only to find a cold, wet surprise. She had abandonment issues and at times was more like a cat than a dog because we would find her on top of the furniture or sitting in a window sill (about 4 feet above floor level) when we returned home. Acrobatics and antics aside, she has settled in nicely and we can't imagine life without her.
She loves her walks, gets along well with the Lab next door and the Daschund across the street and loves our pet bunnies and washes them as if they were her pups.
I'm grateful to the foster mom, Sharon, who took her in when Pancake wandered into her yard, cold and emaciated. We are forever grateful for the loving hearts of Sharon and everyone at Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland for rescuing these kind and loving creatures.
Ferdinand: Ferdie left us on July 7, 2007. He will be greatly missed.
Lanie Lou: My Life.
By Lanie Lou Mason
One day three ladies saw my picture on the Beagle Rescue web page and decided they just had to adopt me. So they became my Mommy and two aunts. We lived together in a cool apartment with lots of room to play and plenty of cozy places to sleep. Talk about living in the lap of luxury!
After a year of living with my Mommy and two aunts, my Mommy got married and we went to live with my Daddy and brother, Avery. We moved into a nice house with a backyard of our own. Backyards are great!
My brother and I love to play tug-o-war. Of course I always win. So maybe he lets me win, but we always have a good time. Most of my days are spent napping in a comfy box window or on the couch.
When Mommy comes home I act like I haven’t seen her in years even though it’s been just a few hours. Mommy always takes us for a long walk and then feeds us dinner. But that never stops me from trying to get Daddy to feed me when he gets home. I usually use this face. Pretty good, huh!
I love to go hiking with my Mommy, Aunt Jen, Aunt Mel, and Avery. We also go swimming on hot days. I love being in the water as long as it’s not clean. I hate baths! We spend lots of time at the dog park playing with other dogs or out in the yard playing with the puppy next door. We play so much that we tire ourselves out. Avery usually goes to bed early with Mommy, and I spend some cuddle time with Daddy. What can I say, I’m Daddy’s little girl!
MacKenzie (now Tucker): 2/25/05 - It's been almost 3 years since I was adopted from So. MD Beagle Rescue and I am enjoying life. When I was adopted I had a small townhome yard, NOW I have big fenced yard that I can play in. I have travelled all over. I have been for some good walks in KY, VT, UT and have been able to do my 'duties' in about 15 states while traveling. I love the words "Want to go...." followed by anything like "....to the beach", "for a ride", "for a walk" or "to the dog park". I don't tire my mom out on walks because I stop to much to sniff everything. I'm a scent hound, what do you expect.
I don't like: silly dog toys (like balls, chew toys & noise makers), loud noises, men (which does't help with my vet being a male), or people down in my face (except MOM). I don't like dogs smaller than me, I even tried to eat a Chihuahua (the bigger the dog the more I like them). I really don't like my older brother Taz (orange tabby cat). He hides behind doors, walls and furuniture so he can jump out and scare me. He doesn't like me either so I try to avoid him or even looking at him. Between you and me, he's a little psycho. He's a momma's boy also.
I really like: going to the beach (even tho the big waves scare me), gathering the pillows on the couch and laying on them, going any place new to sniff, doing tricks for my treats. I love the words "T-Bonz" and "Beggin Strips", which shows since I have put on a little weight. I love having my belly rubbed at night when I go to bed, even tho mom falls asleep before she's done. We often take weekend trips so I have tons of new places to sniff!
Life has been good to me the past few years. All I have to do is look cute (which is easy for me) and mom gives me anything.
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2/17/08 - Tucker crossed over the rainbow bridge after a brief bout with cancer. He will be greatly missed.
Michaela Quinn (now Emma Rose): Emma was adopted on August 29, 2004. Since then, she's been seen cruising around the Chesapeake Bay on her parent's boat. Lucky dog!
Scout: 11/21/05 - We adopted Scout ~ 2 years ago. Just wanted you to know that he is a wonderful dog and we love having him. He enjoys keeping my mother-in-law (who lives with us) company during the day. When we get home, we have a
family howl! Got to love those bonding moments!
Having Scout is one of the things I am thankful for during this season!
Utah (now QQ): 3/25/05 - Utah was renamed QQ as Cute, Cute. He came to us in October of 2004. He had a beautiful waistline and little tiny belly at the time we bought him home.
QQ is super friendly and lovely dog. He wins the heart of everyone who meets him. He loves to have his belly rubbed. If we don't rub his belly or pet him long enough, he will just continue to give us his paw until he is satisfied. He loves lie in the sun and track squirrels and food as well. He likes jump on our sofa and bed then squeezes himself in between of my husband and me. QQ likes have a long walk and a ride; he is always the one who gets out the door first. He barely can leave us alone and stop staring at us while we eat and cook. He just loves hang out in the kitchen and suck all food smell in.
QQ is a great pet and great companion. He gives so much more to us than he requires, food, from us. We keep seeing a little more of his sweet personality each day and we look forward to coming home from work to his loving jumps and kisses everyday. We have had a wonderful experience with him and we are looking forward to many, many years of great time with QQ. Thanks Beagle Rescue of Maryland for choosing us to provide QQ forever home.
Cinnamon (now Kira): I wanted to share with you and the Beagle rescue website a brief update on Sarah (now Macey) and Cinnamon (now Kira). Picture included.(an older photo, Kira has put on a little more weight) Sorry this took so long, I have been meaning to do this for some time now.
On May 11th, 2004 we adopted Macey, and brought her home. Although shy and somewhat wary of our cats she adjusted fine and within a few weeks really started settling into her new home. We did our best to train her to sleep in her own bed but soon realized she slept in when she slept with us. She had a chance to meet many new friends that first year and has since become very good friends with her new "Younger Sister" Kira.
We adopted Kira approximately 1 year and 2 months after adopting Macey and boy what a different dog, altogether! While Macey was a relaxed, loving, curious beagle; Kira, we soon found out, was a rambunctious, playful, smothering loveable puppy. If we stop petting her before she is ready she will cock her head and put up her paw until we continue. When we first brought her home, it took all of fifteen minutes for Macey and her to spend the rest of the day chasing each other around our backyard.
All the while tumbling, barking, jumping, tackling, licking and panting. Needless to say they hit it off immediately. Now they both sleep together, one can't get up and inspect something without the other following. Tug of wars abound in our home on a daily basis. We often have friends over for get together and it is an unspoken rule in our house, if you come, bring your dog too, they deserve a get together. So now they have a large group of friends who they see on a regular basis.
There is a saying that the only thing better than one beagle is two. And I must concur, two cute beagles jumping up and down and getting super happy to see you every single day, no matter how bad your day was, is enough to make you melt.
Brooke Roane: We adopted Brooke Roane about a month ago and are still learning new things every day about her. Her most defining characteristic is her kisses. She will give kisses as long as there is someone willing to receive them, and there are plenty. The kids love this, even laying on the floor laughing to get more. We have had a great experience so far with Beagle Rescue and Brooke is a great dog!! We are looking forward to many, many years with Brooke.
Chelsea Roane (now Sophie Marie): Sophie went to the Rainbow Bridge on May 18, 2010, after losing the battle pancreatitis. Sophie was dearly loved by her Mom, Rose and her Aunt Lillian. Sophie was a darling little beagle who was loved by all that met her. We at Beagle Maryland are grateful to Rose for giving Sophie such a wonderful home, we know how much Sophie will be missed.
Jean Marie: I got Jean-Marie because I completely fell for one of her friends at Beagle Maryland, Claude Monet. I saw how grateful he was to have found a permanent loving home, and I had hoped to help another sweet beagle have a similar experience. Jean-Marie has had a tough life, as if being abandoned and hit by a car wasn't tough enough, we found out she had a cancerous lump near her lungs, rotting teeth, heart problems, and an ear infection. Fortunately the surgery to remove her lump was a great success and with the medicine she currently takes for her heart, the vet believes it will increase her life by 80-90%. What staggering statistics! Miss Jeanie also had her teeth taken care of, and her ears are 100% now so the little girl has so much spring in her step. She even gives my two cats a run for their money now and again which I think secretly they enjoy. Jean-Marie is the sweetest dog in the world, and while she has 3 of her own beds (not including the c! ouch, chairs, and my bed), her favorite place to sleep is anywhere near me. I continually am surprised by the increase in energy she exudes and I count my life so much richer for her being a part of it. She greets me every time I come home with a howl of love which just makes you melt a million times over. I can't thank you enough for uniting me with this truly special animal.
Charlie: 1/9/07: Charlie Dog wants everyone at Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland to know that his is happy and healthy in his new Baltimore home. He has brought so much joy and love to Summer and Scott's household since he moved in six months ago. Some of Charlie's favorite things are long walks around the neighborhood park, Spam filled Kongs, naps galore (of course!) on his cushy dog bed, and his feline brothers and sister. We celebrated our first Christmas together, and Charlie's 11th. Being the superbly good natured dog that he is, Charlie agreed to play our Christmas elf this year. Scott got the role of reindeer. Santa brought a yellow loofa dog which became Charlie's favorite toy right away, and an extend-a-leash, which is easily Summer and Scott's favorite dog accessory.
Happy New Year to everyone, and thank you for rescuing Charlie so that he could join and complete our family. Out of all the blessings we received in 2006, Charlie is one of the best by far.
October 25, 2009:
Our dearly beloved Charlie Dog passed away Thursday (Oct.22) at 10:38 a.m. He brought love and happiness everywhere he went. He was also a stubborn little guy with a huge will to live. We tried everything we could with the outstanding care of Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine in Towson , MD , but, in the end, his age had caught up with him, and it was his time to go. He will be terribly missed by us, his beagle companion Tally, his feline brothers and sister, and his Uncle Dave at Charm City Dogs. Charm City Dogs was his home away from home—he loved every minute there—and the staff cared for and loved him truly.
We will miss the walks & hikes, Charlie’s insatiable appetite, his loving face licks, his snoring!, eating alfresco at our favorite places, and all the “special” outings with him—the BRSM Beagle Bash, the SPCA March for the Animals, the Baltimore Marathon Relay (Charlie sported a doggie version of our team t-shirt and cheered us on!), etc. True to his beagle breed, he “sniffed, snacked, and snoozed” like no other. He had a huge heart that he shared with everyone he met, especially children. He sported an extra large heart-shaped bronze dog tag that touted his loving nature.
Charlie missed me terribly when I went out to run errands or to work on the weekends and drove Scott nuts with his bouts of barking and crying until I returned. No walk, ear rub, or treat could appease him. Boy, was he one loved dog! I’d come home to Charlie staring out our front glass door, keeping watch for me. We would have done anything for him. Charlie was a senior rescue that many did not want to adopt because of his age. When I saw his picture, though, I knew he was the one. We waited at Petsmart to meet him one Saturday. When he arrived, Matthew (Scott’s son) came running down the aisle shouting, “Charlie’s here!” That sealed the deal. He was ours before we even met him. We gave him his forever home for the last 3+ years of his
Kelly: 4/3/09:
I am so sorry I have never sent you an update on Kelly. We adopted her back in 2004. She is fantastic! She quickly became a wonderful part of our family. She is a bit of a chubby girl and now deals with a torn ACL. After much consultation we stuck with rehab instead of doing surgery, as it was likely she would tear the other one while trying to recover from the surgery. She might get up a little slower these days, but if she thinks there is food waiting for her.. she can surely move out still. She still handles our three level townhouse better than I do some days!
Kelly was a great friend to Petrie, whom we adopted from Waugh Chapel Vet just before Christmas of 2005. We knew he was an old man and they were not sure about his hearing. My daughter, Emily, went to the vet with her Girl Scout troop and Petrie was given and exam while the girls watched. Emily and I fell in love with him. He came home with us a few days later. After being fed up a bit and given lots and lots of love he filled out. He loved to run and had a beautiful gait. I would take him with me on the longest lead I could and run with him at the park. It was wonderful thing. Sadly, that summer we came home one day to find Petrie at the bottom of the stairs looking up at us. He could not get up. I scooped him up and we rushed him in to Doc Anderson. Cancer of the spleen was the diagnosis. Still we didn't want to loose our Petrie, so we had Doc do emergency surgery to see if he could remove it. I rubbed his ears and looked into his eyes as he went to sleep for surgery. We waited at home and we very happy when we got the call that the cancer was contained and removal of his spleen would most likely get it all. But we celebrated too quickly. The compromised spleen hadn't been filtering his blood properly and he threw a clot about 5 minutes later. He died on the operating table. We were devastated, but we knew we had given Petrie what was most likely the best 8 months of his life. He went to sleep knowing he was loved. We know we will see him again one day.
Kelly now plays with Beauxbatons, a feisty Coton de Tulear, who suddenly came in to our lives about a year and a half ago. They are best friends. They play with the cats as if they were all the same.
Kelly has a big raised pallet in our front window that she likes to sleep on. She loves the days when I open the front window and she can "talk" to all the people and dogs who walk by. She is quite a vocal girl at times. She follows the kids around and sleeps right next to their bed most nights.
Thanks for helping us complete our family
Chappy (now Mr. Chappy): 08/04 - Chappy became Buddy's (formerly Bandit) brother. Chappy is a senior who was once a hunter's dog and was probably thrown out into the woods to fend for himself when he got old (great retirement system his employer had!), as that's where the animal shelter found him. He is learning to be an indoor dog and loving getting to sleep in his own crate any time he wants. He has just come into the family, so he is not sure about all the oddities of life inside, but is enjoying the personal attention. It's very interesting to watch the interaction of the mix of a formerly abused dog and one who was simply one of many.
10/04 - After having Chappy a month, we decided to have his teeth cleaned. When they put him to sleep and got a good look at his teeth, some had to be pulled because they were abscessed. Once he got over the pain, he became a new dog; he must have been in pain for years. Now, he chases and tussles with Buddy, and they are so cute. He smiles most of the time now. I cannot say enough about adopting a senior. Chappy is my own Black Beauty story of an elderly gentleman who gave his all and ended up having the retirement he earned.
Desi: 1/24/05 - It's been a little over a year since we picked up Desi. We want to thank you for this wonderful dog; he has become a member of the family. Desi has never been a problem. I had fears of him destroying things or making messes and he hasn't done any of that. He loves to run when he is outside. I have given up on training him to play off leash; that nose of his short circuits his brain, and he just follows it. He loves to sleep in our laps. This is one good looking dog. Thanks again.
Dimitri (now Wexford): 11/5/04 - Wexford, formerly Dimitri, became part of our family in February. Our other beagle, Solomon, lost his best buddy, Jinx, the end of January. So we all went looking for a new friend for Solomon. We saw a picture of Dimitri--now Wexford--on the Southern MD Beagle Rescue Web Site and decided he was the "one". Wexford was extremely apprehensive and basically scared to death of everything when he came home. His tail was tucked between his legs for almost two months and he was not certain how to handle affection......After about three months, Wex broke out of his shell! He has become very affectionate and loves pats and scratches, especially behind the ears He spends all his outdoor time trying to climb trees like the squirrels. Wex has not yet figured out that beagles don't climb trees..when rabbits venture in the yard and he has even more sport chasing them....He is such a love and a wonderful buddy to Solomon. They look so much alike that we have difficulty telling them apart. Just so you can see how good they get along we have included a picture of them together.
Wexford has become very "vocal" at meal time. If we cannot get his food mixed and to him in a reasonable time (nano seconds) he will stand on his hind legs and put his paws on our back side and bark like crazy. Should this not produce his meal fast enough, he will pull the kitchen towel from the stove and run through the house!!!!
Wexford has an awesome nose. When a BG&E technician came into the house to upgrade the meter, Wexford was outside and never saw the man. When Wexford decided he wanted to come in...he stopped in his tracks because he could smell that someone other than his family had been in the house! Dr Sallie, our Veterinarian, said he should be working for The Department of Immigration at an airport!
Thank you Beagle Rescue of Southern MD for saving such a good friend for us!
Frankie: Frankie has been part of our family for 11-months and has been a wonderful addition! While sometimes we call him by his full name - Franken Stein, Frankie is a delightful dog. He loves to go for long walks and runs. His favorite place is our local dog park which is a huge, fenced in area where he can socialize and play with his friends and most importantly, sniff and run free! He will eat anything and everything, although he has managed to stay a svelte 35-pounds no matter how much he eats. He loves to play with his toys and has finally learned how to fetch. When we are home, we turn on Frankie's "tv" (which means we open our door and let him look out the screen door) and he can stay enthralled for hours. Unfortunately both my husband and I work full-time so during the week we spend time with Frankie in the morning and at night. Every day after work he greets us with a big smile and an endlessly wagging tale. No matter how awful our day was, we come home and are in a good mood thanks to Frankie. Frankie has had both private and group obedience training and in September he will begin agility. He was the valedictorian of his last group obedience class!
We hope in another year to be able to get a friend for Frankie because he loves other dogs and people!
Jake Mason (now Bailey): I adopted Jake, from the former home page (as in "Click on Jake"), I guess about two years ago. I now call Jake, Bailey. He's doing well! I've attached a few pictures of Bailey dog doing his favorite thing, sleeping. He loves the bed! I've never had a dog so I had no idea that they had such personalities . . . just like people! In the morning Bailey is allowed to lay on the bed until its time for him to go out. When I first got Bailey I thought there was something wrong with him because he didn't bark. Well he can bark, I guess he just doesn't like to. I've also discovered Bailey not the sort of dog that is going to watch out for you, as I describe him he's a lover not a fighter! He's gotten used to the cars on the main road and no longer runs from them but stares at them. He's learned to shake and for a treat he can lay down and probably do a flip. Thank you so much for helping me find the Best Beagle!
Sarah (now Macey): I wanted to share with you and the Beagle rescue website a brief update on Sarah (now Macey) and Cinnamon (now Kira). Picture included.(an older photo, Kira has put on a little more weight) Sorry this took so long, I have been meaning to do this for some time now.
On May 11th, 2004 we adopted Macey, and brought her home. Although shy and somewhat wary of our cats she adjusted fine and within a few weeks really started settling into her new home. We did our best to train her to sleep in her own bed but soon realized she slept in when she slept with us. She had a chance to meet many new friends that first year and has since become very good friends with her new "Younger Sister" Kira.
We adopted Kira approximately 1 year and 2 months after adopting Macey and boy what a different dog, altogether! While Macey was a relaxed, loving, curious beagle; Kira, we soon found out, was a rambunctious, playful, smothering loveable puppy. If we stop petting her before she is ready she will cock her head and put up her paw until we continue. When we first brought her home, it took all of fifteen minutes for Macey and her to spend the rest of the day chasing each other around our backyard.
All the while tumbling, barking, jumping, tackling, licking and panting. Needless to say they hit it off immediately. Now they both sleep together, one can't get up and inspect something without the other following. Tug of wars abound in our home on a daily basis. We often have friends over for get together and it is an unspoken rule in our house, if you come, bring your dog too, they deserve a get together. So now they have a large group of friends who they see on a regular basis.
There is a saying that the only thing better than one beagle is two. And I must concur, two cute beagles jumping up and down and getting super happy to see you every single day, no matter how bad your day was, is enough to make you melt.
Harvey: We received this letter on 9/28/04:
Sorry I haven't written in a while, but things have been busy for Mom and Auntie E. A few weeks ago, I surprised Auntie E. She was in the shower and she heard something and when she peek out from behind the curtain, she saw me walking along the tub, inside the shower curtain. She had the liner in the tub!
Yesterday, me and Max were at my house. After Auntie E checked on us at lunch time and went back to work, my mom think I got the kitchen cabinet open, cause I've been sort of interested in it for a while. Anyway, when Auntie E came to get us, there was kibble all over the floor and the bone-shaped can that holds the greenies was in the dining room. Me and Max ate them all up!
My mom says that she thinks it's good that I'm doing stuff like that cause it could mean I'm getting more comfortable in my new home(s). I guess so, but I really wanted a greenie and I knew where they were!
My mom had to travel the past week, so I stayed longer with Auntie E, and I sleep on her bed! My mom has no more travel for 4 weeks, so I will see her lots. We're going to Reisterstown the first weekend in November to grandmother sit. Maybe you can get to see me. My mom says she could meet you or you can come to Aunt Jeanie's house--whatever is better/easier for you. We have a whole month to figure it out!
Well, gotta go, but wanted you to know I am doing fine and tell you about the party I threw for me and Max!
Lots of love and licks,
Harvey
Cheyenne (now Hope): Hope (left), formally Cheyenne, came to us in Jan. of '02. After seeing her picture on Beagle Maryland's website I knew I had to have her. Our current beagle, Sophie (right) deserved a buddy and our family had love enough to give to another dog.
She is a darling and wins all the hearts that have a the pleasure of meeting her. Cuddly, loyal, very human bonded, calm and sweet all describe this girl. Hope and Sophie are bonded like sisters and have been instrumental in leading neighbors and friends to the wonder beagle breed.
Thanks Beagle Maryland for giving Hope to us. We are indebted to you for our happiness and joy we receive from her each and every day!
Dakota (now Dakota Joe): Hello, Mara and everyone at BRSM!!!
It has been quite a while since an update was sent to you about our puppy-man, Dakota! He first joined our family two years ago in early February, and, in fact, we just celebrated his “birthday” last night with the works: presents, cake (he had a little trouble blowing out the candles), and a card signed by the entire family (ok, so he can’t read it). He had such fun knowing he was being made such a fuss over. He is doing so well with us, and he is one of the brightest parts of everyday! Our family has not been the same since we were lucky enough to have him join us, and would not be the same without him. Although there have been some life changes for the humans who love him (divorce) his environment has stayed the same, and our love for him only grows daily. His sweet disposition, and willingness to cuddle have brightened up many difficult days. He still loves to sleep in my bed, and always burrows himself under the covers to the foot of the bed. Even two years later his obvious excitement at bedtime and happiness that he will get to snuggle in bed with his human is still a constant source of heart-warming joy to me.
Opening my heart to “Dakota Joe” or “Joe Dakota”, depending on his personality at the time, has also opened a floodgate. During the last year, he has been joined by a buddy beagle that we adopted from the Washington County Humane Society. Her name is Dory, and she is just as adorable as Dakota. They are good friends, and enjoy playing and snuggling. In fact, they both love sleeping with mom. In addition to Dory, we have also adopted what I can only describe as a possible Doberman/Australian Sheppard mix, at least according to the vet. Her name is Calleigh, and she is also very sweet and loving, not to mention vocal, so she sings right along with Dakota and Dory. Dakota has even learned how to share a house with two tabby cats; one named Tiger, who was adopted through the local Humane Society, and Stella, who I learned from a woman at my health club was in need of a home because her mother (Stella’s owner) had Alzheimer’s and needed to go to a special facility to live. So, as you can see, Dakota’s family has grown even more, and he continues to be the one, and only, “puppy-man”, as I often call him.
My children and I enjoy him, and all of our loving animal friends, so very much! Dakota and company often enjoy walks around our city park which is two blocks away. There is a large pond with ducks and geese, trees, squirrels, and all the things dogs like to see and sniff out while walking. Also, I like taking Dakota on hikes around local historic battlefields. He has often made friends with people on our hikes, and he’s getting to know some trails at Antietam and Gettysburg pretty well. Of course, being a beagle, his favorite things remain the same: food and sleep.
I often pop into your site and see who’s been adopted and who is new. Each time, I am
Dolly (now Daisy): Daisy was rescued back in July 2002 and has been living happily with her loving forever family which includes her beagle brother Buster.
Misty Franklin: We adopted Misty Franklin from Beagle Maryland. Since then my Husband and I rescued her sister, Chloe, who was a stray. They get along and will sit together. Misty is doing very well and enjoys long walks and goodies.
Freckles: I adopted Princess Freckles early 2004. I had originally got her as a companion for my older German shepherd/ chow mix, Sunny. They hit it off fabulously, and were best buds from the front door except for the fact that Freckles was positive that she was to be in charge, and Sunny let her. As it turns out I ended up having to put Sunny to sleep in September 2004 because he had a very aggressive case of cancer. Sunny was my family dog, and it hurt my family deeply to see him leave. If we had not had Freckles I don’t know what we would have done. She has been a constant source of delight for me and my family. And everyone knows that every where I go, she goes. My mother has fallen hopelessly in love with her and has stopped coming by to see me but to spend time with Freckles. This past Christmas she received more gifts than me, including a Landsend fleece jacket that was embroidered to say Princess Freckles. I don’t know how I can ever thank you for letting me have her. Though she has turned into the master of us we are quite happy to march to her beat. I am enclosing some Christmas day photos of her, sitting on the top of my mother’s suede couch, which of course she has decided is her place to be.
Happy New Year to all the beagles, from their former cohort Princess Freckles and her new forever family.
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Our beloved Freckles left us in January 2005 from kidney problems.
Morgan: Morgan had been abused before she came to her forever home with us and she was extremely skittish from the start. It took a LONG time for her to come in the house without going to the top of the steps, peeking in and then running back down the steps. Now she allows us to hug her without panicking, and occasionally she will even lick us. she enjoys walks and bossing Shyloh around. She is a sweet little dog that has been a great addition to our family.
Morgan was adopted in 2005
Gracie West: 8/1/05 - Beagle Maryland;
Well Baylee & Gracie are doing GREAT! Sherrie was kind enough to bring Baylee Boy home to us right before the New Year. And he settled into our house full of boys quite nicely. We just love him! I even talked my family into coming home a day early from our vacation because I missed Baylee so much. He is my BOY!
Then it was time for Gracie Girl to come home to her brother. She might be the smallest of all our dogs....but she makes her place known. Both Gracie & Baylee were shy of my husband and our oldest boy but they have fallen in love with them. You will often find my husband on the floor watching TV with the beagles all around especially when it was cold outside.
We never imagined separating Baylee & Gracie so they still love sleeping with each other or they even crate up with their bigger beagle sister, Suzie. The sweetest tri-color bunch of dogs -- you ever will see. Our border collie mix has quite the handful keeping an eye on her herd of beagles now -- but a job is a job. Right? They have even learned to sit while waiting for their treats. Sherrie, can you imagine that? We are so happy to have our beagles, I am so glad we met Sherrie & Beagle Maryland. Thank you!!
Stuart Little: We received pictures, but no story of Stuart Little. BRSM note-If you've been around long enough, you will remember that Stewey had one artificial eye. Unfortunately, he lost his other eye to eye disease as well. Fortunately, he was at his forever home long enough to get to know it before he lost his sight. We hear he is very happy and is a great dog. We also hear he rules to roost, being the only boy.
Samuel: 2/22/05 - Sammy’s Story:
Where to begin! We cannot imagine life without our little boy! He is such a joy to have around the house and everyone who meets him instantly falls in love with that cute face. It did not take long for Sam to capture our hearts and we love him dearly.
Sammy is sweet and loveable. He never misses a chance to snuggle or to have his belly rubbed. However, he does get cranky once in a while and really dislikes having to spend time in his crate. He enjoys frolicking in the snow, but hates having to get his paws wet in the rain. He can’t get enough of his chew toys, especially his green racquetball, and has never met a pig’s ear he hasn’t liked. But don’t let that sweet, innocent face fool you; he likes to chew on things he’s not supposed to, so we have to make sure at least one careful eye is on him at all times. That is, when he is not sleeping or lounging around!
This pooch has such a personality that you can’t help but laugh at him. He tells you when he’s ready to go outside and whether or not he is pleased with having to change positions on the bed to allow for us to fit. He loves to go for walks and is always excited when he gets to go for a ride to visit Grammy! If you haven’t already noticed, this regal beagle is absolutely spoiled and rules the house.
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2010 - While Sammy is no longer with us in body, he's most certainly in our hearts!
CC (now Bella): Bella was very timid when I first got her. On her first visit to the vet, I was told that she has a pellet lodged in her abdomen. The vet believes that, at some point, Bella had been shot with a pellet gun. No wonder she was so timid. She wouldn't even go into the backyard by herself. Slowly, but surely, she has come out of her shell and has taken her position as princess of the house. We have since moved to Frederick County and Bella now has an acre-size yard and plenty of surrounding farms to run around on. She has doggie friends that she plays with and jumps out of her skin when she sees freeze dried liver treats. I spread liver treats throughout the yard so that she can sniff them out. Bella is my angel and I can't thank you enough for saving her.
Juliet Fair: Juliet Faire joined our family in the days following hurricane Isabel. The month before, we suddenly lost our beloved dog to a heart tumor and the house was sad and empty. We drove out to BRSM and were overwhelmed by a beagle tsunami. And out of the moving mass of beagles came Juliet who seemed to have a predilection for sitting in our daughter’s, Isabella’s, lap. She was a skinny little thing just recovering from having been tied to a tree with a male companion, Romeo, and left to die somewhere in West Virginia. Hurricane Isabel became hurricane Juliet. We are still discovering Juliet’s many hidden gifts: high jumper onto the dining room table, chaser of cats, thief extraordinaire of food, earthworks department, vacuum cleaner, hunter of all moving things, sweet little girl, face licker like none other, warm companion and simply regal beagle.
Mercedes: We received this note from Mercede's family
We wanted to let you know that on August 22, 2007 Mercedes lost her long battle with cancer. She as a fighter till the end and her tail never stopped wagging. She was a great friend, a true gift. She is survived by her two grieving parents, Mickey and Barbra, her foster brother Major who she was a wonderful sister and seeing eye dog to, and her 7 cat brothers and sisters. She is truly missed!
Muggles (now Lincoln): When Lincoln first arrived at the Beagle Rescue, he was a very sick dog. He suffered from heartworms, lung problems, and had been shot. (You can still
see the buckshot in his X-rays!) Through the hard work of everyone at Beagle Rescue, however, Lincoln made an amazing recovery, and almost three years later is now a healthy and happy Friend of Winston. (He still has some health issues, but that's to be expected of any senior citizen!) He is a very dignified and gentle soul (much like his namesake), but still can act like a puppy when he feels the urge.
Lincoln loves to play with his stuffed toys (especially his birds), and plays "fetch" whenever he can. He likes to go outside and walk, and loves to just sit on the grass and soak up the sunshine. He has claimed his
foster dad's office couch as his own, and lives to be petted every available moment of the day.
He still has trust issues. Lincoln is very afraid of strange people and strange animals, and even loud noises will cause him to run away in fear. He hates change, and is very stubborn.
Lincoln spends his days with Nixon and Rocky, two smaller pugs. Nixon also loves to play with his stuffed toys, and one can find both of them pulling on
the same toy, all in good fun. Like many big brothers, he and his little sister Rocky have their moments. While Rocky still rules over all the men in the house, Lincoln is the one brave soul who can stand up to her--and win!
His foster parents are grateful for the joy and happiness Lincoln has brought to the family, and have found fostering to be one of the most rewarding experiences ever. Hopefully, other loving people will become foster parents, and help make sure that more dogs have a chance at a good life.
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Lincoln crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in May 2009. He achieved what we wish for all of our dogs. At the time of his passing, he was happily ensconced in a forever home with people who loved him enough to grieve at his passing.
Oliver: Oliver was adopted in 2002 from BRSM. He was three years old, and his previous family had problems with his need to run and explore. I was told that he repeatedly jumped over a 6 foot fence to run free and since I lived in an apartment we were a perfect match. It was puppy love at first sight.
Bandit (now Buddy): Adopted January '03
Bandit was renamed Buddy. He came to us as a "profoundly shy" little dog. In his case, that was a euphemism for a dog who is practically a basket case he's so terrified of EVERYTHING...earmuffs, the sound of a window envelope, etc., etc., etc. After a year and a half, he is practically a normal dog. He is thrilled with life, curious, and anxious to explore, which we hoped would eventually be the case, but wondered many, many times. Buddy now has a senior adopted brother, Chappy, and is learning to enjoy sharing. Watching Buddy evolve and overcome his challenges has been so exciting. He has been so brave and has tried so hard. I can't imagine what we would do without him.
MacDonald: MacDonald crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge in May of 2009.
Finnigan: Lucy, Finnegan and Cooper looking guilty because they are not supposed to be on the sofa!
Finnegan (we changed the spelling) has been doing great in the almost 2 years since we adopted him. He was so quiet and shy when he first arrived, it took him a full week to raise his tail from between his legs. That same tail, however, now starts wagging whenever one of us enters the room and it is such a pleasure to know that we are the recipients of all his doggy love. He has become very comfortable with his forever family. He has 2 beagle siblings, Cooper and Lucy, and although Cooper spends most of the day napping (he is 12 now and has earned his afternoon naps), Finnegan and Lucy spend their days chasing squirrels and birds and hiding their dog toys from each other. Finn waits for Lucy to turn her back and as soon as she does he sneaks off (we call him "Stealth Beagle" because he is so darn sneaky and quiet about it) with whatever toy she was playing with at the moment and hides it around hi s bed. His favorite toy is a stuffed Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (minus the red nose---that is long gone!) from a few Christmases ago which they (Finnegan and Lucy) took off of the sofa and never gave back. His one fear remains thunderstorms, and we always make sure that he has a human body to cuddle with when the thunder and lightening start. He is such a joy to us, and we are thankful every day that he is a part of our family!
Windsor (now Cassidy): Cassidy (formerly Windsor) crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in April/May of 2009. Her family loved her dearly.
Hemmingway: Hemmingway came from West Virginia and was adopted in 2002. His mom reports that he is a handsome, very nice, sort of shy dog.
Elmer (now Dante): 10/28/04 - Dante has left us, but his was certainly a success story. We adopted Dante from Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland in August of 2002. He had been abandoned in WV, and had clearly been abused. We learned soon after his adoption that he had a serious heart murmur of ~3 on the 5-point scale and that he was really about 7 years old when it was believed that he was about 4 when we adopted him. We remained undeterred in our quest to provide him comfort and love. He had been on medications for his heart ever since that time. He eventually became a very warm and cuddly character. Likely on account of having been abused before, Dante became attached at the hip to both Tammy and me; he became almost a "lap dog." Definitely a lover and not a fighter, Dante's favorite things to do were to sit on your feet and beg to be pet.
Dante's heart continued to enlarge as it had to work harder to pump blood. His heart murmur reached 5/5 on the murmur scale about a year after the adoption and has been off the charts since. The heart began to push on the lungs and create fluid in them (common in congestive heart failure situations). We managed these difficulties fairly well, however. In the last month his heart was so large that it it pushed on his sternum and started to close off his trachea. Though not in pain, the discomfort associated with these breathing difficulties was too stressful, for us and for Dante. This past weekend, Dante began to be unable to lay down on his stomach or side because of the pressure it put on his chest and organs. This was the final straw. Dante was euthanized this morning, October 27th.
Kind of ironic, it was the size of his heart that ultimately signaled that it was time to go.
Please feel free to use Dante's story to encourage potential adopters to consider adopting an older or a sick dog. The rewards of seeing that pooch really enjoy the rest of life, loved by a family of his own, is worth all the effort in helping him along.
Bunker: 2/20/05 - Bunker is such a great dog! I am so thankful for the day that we found him and that we could be his 'forever home.' He really and truly is one of us - I cannot imagine my life without him... even now when I remember that he was in a kill shelter I shudder. How could anyone want to do that with a dog like this who has so much love? He is big and so is his heart - his favorite place is cuddled right up on my or my husband's lap. And he LOVES having his ears rubbed -- he almost purrs like a kitten!
Boswell (now Bailey): This is Bailey, formerly Boswell. Lisa and I have had him for just about four years now. When we got him he was still sick with lime disease; however, he has beaten that, yahoo! Bailey loves dog parks, other dogs, long walks, treats, and most of all, tons of affection, all of which he gets. The boy goes crazy happy when he sees you after being left at home for even five minutes. Now that dad finally has gone digital we'll send more pictures later. Thank you Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland for letting us adopt Bailey! He is a wonderful pet and really tries to please, in fact his nick-name is Henry Kissinger, as he is such a politician/diplomat.
Manny (now Barkley): 4/3/06 - We first adopted Manny in March 2002 and my husband promptly renamed him Barkley, which as it turns out is a well-suited name. He has become such a complete nut, and we love him dearly. He will not settle down if we are on the move and only if we stay put for a while will he even sit. But then the moment you move, so does he, regardless if he has been sound asleep or not. Even now as I write this e-mail, he is at my feet. We figure that if he could talk he would sound something like "Donkey" from the Shrek movies. All he wants to do is play and eat. After we had Barkley for about a year, we noticed that he was really attached and started to be destructive in our house. We thought the best way to cure that would be to get another beagle. I went to the website, and there was Marley just looking back at me. I called Mara and asked if I could adopt him and she was so kind and said I could come and get him that weekend as long as Barkley and he got along. We took Barkley with us to pick him up and they hit it off so we then added Marley to our family. Marley took a while to come out of his shell, but I think he finally knows he has a forever home. Marley is a little subdued and loves the sun. If it's shining, he will find its location and lay in it.
It's been 3 years now with Marley and 4 with Barkley and they are so fantastic. We recently moved to a new house with a bigger yard (from a townhouse) and they could not be any happier. They run around the yard and play with out car, Arthur, from time to time.
Anyway, I could go on and on about them, so I'll stop now, but I've included some great pictures of them for their webpages.
Penny (then Cedar, now Lucy): 2/23/05 - Lucy is as snuggly as any beagle girl could be. She loves to sleep right between her mom and dad at night (perpendicular to them, of course, to take up as much room as possible on the bed). Lucy's favorite things to do include eating, sleeping, sniffing around and hanging out in the kitchen – just like any right-minded beagle – as well as trying to figure out how to get things to eat from what her mom and dad wrongly assume are surely beagle-proof places. Her beagle brother Rocky "tattles" on his sister (by howling!) when she's in the middle of doing these things, except if she's doing something that might provide him with something yummy to eat, too. Lucy likes to sit with her dad in his home office while he works; she is most certainly a daddy's girl. She loves to chew on a good bone and to sleep stretched out on her back on the couch. She also loves our local dog park, where she can check out the other dogs and find even more good smells. Everyone thinks Rocky and Lucy must be twins because they look so much alike! She could not be a more loveable companion and we are so happy to have her as part of our family. Thanks to BRSM for helping us find our forever beagle girl!
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Update 11/20/08:
I'm writing to let you know that we let our sweet Lucy (formerly Cedar) cross the rainbow bridge to beagle heaven on Thursday (11/20). Lucy faced many medical issues over the five years we spent with her, including epilepsy, chronic lung disease, and Cushing's disease, but we had a wonderful veterinarian who helped us give Lucy the best quality of life.
This time, she had a cycle of seizures that was still going after 24 hours and intervention from the veterinarian. We remembered back to her last batch of these horrible seizures about six months ago when we decided we wouldn't make her go through this again, and we advised our veterinarian that we didn't want any extreme or heroic treatment. We talked with our vet at 10pm Thursday night and she was very afraid that Lucy would arrest overnight due to the stress on her body. So, we went to the animal hospital, spent a few minutes with our goosey girl, and we were there as she fell asleep.
We are devastated, but we also find solace in knowing that Lucy is at peace and that she will not ever have to go through anything like this again. Our five years with Lucy were challenging at times, but she always brought us a tremendous amount of joy and unconditional love. She was the sweetest dog, always up for a snuggle, and she had a look to her face that would make us melt. Lucy was healthier than ever over the past several months, and we know that she lived a very good life until the end.
Thank you for helping us find our special girl. We are so grateful to have had her in our lives.
Andi Bay (now Andi): HOORAY!!! It took nearly two years, but I FINALLY convinced my foster mom to make it official and adopt me in August 2006.
Sadly, Andi crossed the Rainbow Bridge in October 2007
Ashley: Ashley enjoyed going on a camping trip to Williamsburg in Oct, 04. We moved up from a Pop-up camping trailer to a REAL trailer . . . Ashley really likes roughing it when we go camping.
Ash seems to have boundless energy to chase rabbits & squirrels (which she never catches), take walks and get excited about BONES!
Auggie (now Dex): 5/6/05 - Dex's rescue began in a West Virginia shelter, then to BRSM, and finally to us in August 2002. Dex is now a part of our growing family-a girl dog we named Daisy (who was also rescued a year before him), a baby "sister" to look after (our 18 month old daughter, Ryleigh), and my husband and me. Dex is a wonderful dog and loves to play and take naps with Daisy (as you can see from the picture-Dex is on the right), go on walks, and sit in our bay window for hours at a time. He is very outgoing and LOVES to meet and greet new people, dogs, etc. whenever he can get the chance. He loves to climb into bed with us in the morning and enjoys his belly rubs! Dex has adjusted to our home wonderfully and we look forward to spending many, many more years with him!
Teddy: 2/9/06 - When Teddy came home for the first time, it took several weeks for him to begin to trust his new family and realize not only were we not going to traumatize him like his prior owners, but he'd get all the love in the world. He began to jump on the couch, sleep on the bed, play with toys, bark, and learn to embrace life. Neither the vacuum nor thunder will scare him now. He quickly laid claim to "my" recliner. You'll see what that looks like in one of the pictures. Every year I bring Teddy to "Bark in the Park", a day at the ballpark for a Frederick Keys single A baseball game where owners can bring their "well behaved" dog. Teddy always steals the show. We run the bases after the game and have our picture taken with the mascot. Teddy was timid as can be when he came home, but then two weeks later came his new big brother, Shiloh Valentine. He is the one who taught Teddy how to be a beagle really. Shiloh must have been about 6 months old, and was the craziest/wildest beagle ever! Still is. Well, to get an idea of the entertainment these two provide, you have to imagine Tom & Jerry. But, they get along so well. Shiloh is always hopping around or playing tug-of-war with me, or yawning as loud as he possibly can. Usually, however, he can be found on the bottom step looking out of the door window. He's the cuddliest little thing ever at 38 pounds, hence one his many nicknames Big Cuddly. Well, two years ago the urge bit and Shiloh and Teddy had another brother join them, Lance! Oh my is he just the sweetest "person" in the world! He is always falling back in your arms to be petted and uses his nose to nudge you if you stop, even after an hour. He sings such beautiful tunes and is often found chewing one of his many bones. His story was so sad, getting pushed out of a car with his siblings. The love he gives is infectious and lights up each of our days. Every time he goes outside he, along with Shiloh, loves to announce it to the world in traditional beagle fashion. To the displeasure of my eardrums I think they try to outduel each other with their barking. The three guys get along so well and look after each other in tremendous fashion.
Here are some pictures of which some could be put on the website to show them to others under the adopted beagles section. Thanks! And, there can't be enough gratitude for the wonderful organization you have and how happy we are for the beagles we have.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Samantha: My name is Meriwether Madison Morris and I went to my Forever Home way back in June of 2001! I am one of Lena's puppies. My name used to be Samantha when I lived with Mara. I loved Mara (and still do!)! She was so sweet to take my dog mommy in that night!! I owe her my life! My human mommy (whom I adore and love so very much) is finally getting around to sending you some pictures to post. My mommy drove from Lynchburg, VA with her friend, Betty, my wonderful Grandma and my big brother Rusty Burg who was adopted a month before me to come and get me. I was scared at first, but quickly knew how much I was wanted and I settled in right away. I was home!! Ten, a year later Abby joined our happy family. We are three spoiled rotten, but very, very happy beagles that live a life of luxury!! Please give my love to Mara.
Keloni (now Callie): We received the following note from Keloni's new parents in May of 2007:
Attached are a couple of pics of Callie (formerly Keloni), who I adopted from Beagle Rescue of Southern MD in Feb 2004. In one, she is soaking up some sunshine, in the other she is snoozing with a friend.
She's doing well, loves being outside and sniffing to her heart's content. She's a great dog...well-behaved and very sweet natured.
Madison Clark: I have attached a photo of Madison, who is sitting next to our son Tate.
Since we adopted Tate last year, Madison and Tate have become such great buddies. She's wonderful with him and he is ALWAYS interested in her!
Madison continues to be the BEST canine companion I've ever known. She's very healthy; very sweet; very loving -- we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful member of the family and we have you to thank for her. None of us can imagine how she didn't get snapped up by someone else long before we spied her photo on your website.
No matter - she was meant to be with us and us with her. Next year, when we adopt another child, we suspect that Madison will love that child just as much as she loves and protects our son.
Madison still LOVES sitting out in the sun, especially on a cold crisp day, and would love nothing more than to eat herself into oblivion. She still plays with her chew toys every day, goes for a walk every morning, sniffs her backyard with glee, and loves to snuggle next to her family whenever she has the chance.
She is cared for by Germantown Vet Clinic and is boarded there whenever we go out of town. They seem to do a pretty good job since she always comes home acting like the same dog we left behind.
Thank you again, BRSM, for bringing Madison into our family. We still cherish her and read your website frequently to see the other lucky pet owners who adopt from you and your organization.
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We were notified that on July 8, 2011 that Madison, one of our first rescues, passed away. Her "mom" wrote:
"Wanted to share with Mara Melton and all the people at BRSM that our sweet Madison, whom we adopted on October 26th 2001 died today of cardia arrest after going into anaphalatic shock when she received three vaccinations...she was FINE and now she is gone and she was the BEST friend we could have ever asked for and we will miss Madison forever! Our grief and love of her is fierce!!!!"
Meg: Meg was adopted 9/28/04. She had tested positive for heartworm, so when her owners, Kathy and Jack, first went down in August, they were not able to take her home right away. When Meg did test negative, she was whisked away to Amish country Pennsylvania! She gets to see horse and buggies go down the street every day - and only barks at them occasionally. Meg was quiet and skittish at first (she still does not like loud sounds - but can handle a loud thunderstorm), but has slowly come out of her shell. She takes a nightly walk with her pal, Bailey (another rescue beagle) and knows all of the other canines in the neighborhood. Once in a while she'll bark at another dog or a person, but her tail is wagging a mile a minute and it's just because she's so darn happy and excited! We look forward to many happy years with Meg and truly feel blessed that she picked us!
Mowgli (now Wags): 8/18/04 - I adopted my beagle Mowgli in mid-April, and he is now renamed Wags. He is FABULOUS! I wanted to share my success story. I have attached three pictures of Wags, although unfortunately I don't have any with us together.
Oh well, *he* is the star of the show! As for comments on my little angel...
Wags was adopted at about 6 1/2 years. He came into Beagle MD with pen nose, as his former family kept him behind their house in a pen. Well he is away from his family no more! He is wonderfully sweet and loving, and is always welcome next to me on the couch. He also sleeps with me every night.
I wouldn't have it any other way! Like any self respecting beagle, his favorite thing is FOOD. Lucky for me I am a very close second! Every day I look forward to coming home from work to his loving jumps. He gets so high that I always say he has an invisible trampoline! I feel sad that his original family couldn't appreciate all the love he had to give, but their loss was my huge gain, and I couldn't possibly love my little guy more than I do!!
Samantha George (now Sam): Hello Beagle Rescue of MD. We love our pooch, Samantha George (now Sam), and she is so very happy. (At the moment, she is all the way under the covers by my feet as I type on my laptop in bed!) She loves to be "under" something - a coat, pillow, blanket. She will pull the fabric over her own head!!! It is hysterical. She hides ALL her treats and rarely eats them. They are ALL over the house! When she is looking for a good hiding spot, she whimpers. It's as if she is saying, "Oh my, oh my, wherever should I put this treasure, oh my, oh my..." All the neighbors love Sam. We live near a school and the children adore her as well. She enjoys chasing squirrels, rabbits and an occasional raccoon! Funny. Funny little doggie.
Stella: 11/19/04 - My husband and I adopted Stella in September 2004, shortly after we got married. She was taken in by Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland after she had been left starving on someone's doorstep. When we first met Stella, her foster mom told us that Stella was a special girl. She could not have been more right. Stella has been the perfect addition to our family--she gives so much more to us than she requires from us, and she wins the heart of everyone who meets her. When my five year old niece came to visit us she cried the whole way home on the plane because she missed Stella so much. Stella loves to track squirrels and lie in the sun. She is a pretty quiet girl, but every now and then she'll treat us to a melodic beagle howl. We can't thank Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland enough for taking care of our girl while we found our way to her.
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Sydney: We love our Sydney. Her one fault is that she loves to run. I am sure that the reason Beagle Maryland had her was that she ran away from her first home. The second day we had her she got off of her leash and collar after a bath, after a nerve racking hour and a half our 17 yr old son found her and carried her home... she has not gotten out of her harness since!
She came to us knowing sit and shake, further evidence of training from her first home. She is not a pure beagle, as she is not much of a food hound, and is thin and tall, without that beagle aroooo. But she is affectionate and playful. She loves the neighbor children, so much so that they are trying to get their father to adopt a dog! She is settling in to our routine and even asks to go to her crate at night - she has slept through the night since day one, which makes all of us very happy!
thanks for our" beagle."
Mitsy: From Clover & Mitsy's Forever Mom:
I wanted to give you an update on Clover and Mitsy--both dogs are doing wonderfully! Clover has turned into the most loveable, friendly and smiley dog around (the picture of her jumping up is a picture of her in mid "beagle dance" -- which she does often to get treats.
And Mitsy is as adorable as ever. The vet says she remains completely cancer free and that he is hopeful that she will remain that way. They go to the dog park for longs walks and treks every Saturday and Sunday morning, and they have good friends there that they hang out with!
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