WHAT  IS  A  RESCUE  DOG?

Some of the rescued BEAGLES come from loving homes that can no longer keep their cherished pets. Reasons include an owner who dies or must go into a nursing facility, families that are forced to make a lifestyle change, such as a move overseas or into an apartment, or animals that are given up due to divorce. In these instances, a complete background of the animal's health and temperament is usually available. 

Other BEAGLES are given up because the owners were unprepared for the lifestyle requirements of the breed or they did not spend the time to properly train their dogs. Again, with these animals, a complete background of their health and temperament is usually available. 

Some of the BEAGLES in rescue were obtained from animal shelters or found as homeless strays. These dogs may be placed in foster homes so an evaluation of  their temperament and suitability for placement may be done. They are also taken to a veterinarian for a health check-up and immunization. 

Most of the dogs who come to  Rescue are adult dogs. Puppies are rarely available for rescue. All rescues placed are neutered or spayed before going to their new homes, and almost without exception go without AKC registration papers.
 
 
 

(This article modified for beagles  with permission of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue Organization)