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I’m available!

Age: 1 year

Gender: Female

Zula is a new addition to the BREW family. She came to us by way of Rocky Mount Virginia where she had been a stray. Zula is about ayear old and weighs in at a petite 19 1/2 pounds. She had been fostered in Rocky Mount where they found that she was house trained and good with both animals and children. She is a little shy at first but she warms up to her people quickly. She is fully vetted and ready to move to a foster home or her furever home anytime.

 

 

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I’ve Been Adopted!

Age:  5 years

Gender: Female

Ginger is a 5-year old recently spayed female red-and-white beagle.  She is a petite (15-18lb, at a guess) little girl who was an owner-surrender (due to allergies in the household) to a no-kill shelter.  While they felt that they could have placed her, she was so stressed in the shelter that the shelter manager felt that getting her out of the shelter and into a home (foster or permanent) was urgent. She was an only-dog in a one-dog, one-cat, two-toddler household. She is slightly underweight,but only by about pound, which doesn’t sound like much until you look at that as a percentage of her body weight.  She was so stressed out at being in the shelter-environment that she probably wasn’t eating much. According to the surrender information she is housetrained, and based on the evidence so far in her foster home, that appears to be correct. Given how she lit up as kids approached when out walking, and the fact that she lived with two toddlers, she would be fine in a family with children, although she is prone to jumping up and licking. She barks when her people leave the house and gets into the trash if allowed free roam, but that isn’t anything uncommon for most dogs. Ginger will willingly crate for meals, bedtime and when the other dogs in her foster home are crated when her foster-family is leaving, although when she first arrived at her foster home she resisted the first few times. She rides well (tethered) in the car. No excessive salivating, whining or barfing, and she did not get frantic when left in the car for a few minutes. Ginger will join her foster family on the couch or bed for snuggles, but seems to prefer her own bed for actual sleeping, but since she’s only been in her foster home since Saturday (03/23), that may change. Ginger was ready to greet one and all as we walked to the local pet-supply store where some of the pictures were taken. She met all of the dogs at her foster home (male, female, large and small) with some caution but no real fear and absolutely no sign of aggression. So, if you are looking for a sweet, petite red-and-white beagle girl, contact B.R.E.W. and ask them to set you up with Miss. Ginger!


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I’m available and looking for a foster home!

Age: 5 years

Gender: Female

Maizie, 5yrs old spayed female, fully vetted, very friendly, good with other dogs, was an owner giveup because she wouldn’t hunt.  Good with children. She is the sister of Daisy.

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I’m available!

Age: 5 years

Gender: Male

NEW FROM FOSTER: Copper has been with us for a few months now. He is an affectionate, cute, beagle boy. Copper weighs about 21 pounds and is a pretty small guy. He has a clue about housetraining. He had an accident when he drank a lot of water and stood by the door waiting to be taken out, but we weren’t paying attention. Copper loves to chew on dog toys including nylabones and kongs. He especially loves pig ears. When we go for walks, he pulls a bit on the leash, but not too much. He lets big dogs and small dogs sniff him and gets along with other dogs. Copper also has some puppy playfulness in him. He gets very excited when we come home from work. He will jump around and circles and hop up and down. Eventually, he will calm down and find a nice, soft dog bed to sleep in.

We crate Copper during the work day, but I think Copper would be fine having run of the house. As with most beagles, Copper loves food. He has also learned to sit for a treat and take it gently from you. He loves to be pet. He will sit next to you and let you pet him and rub his belly. If you stop petting him, he will nudge your hand to continue. Copper gets along with the resident beagle and pretty much ignores the cats. If you’re looking for a loveable,  cuddle-bug who will curl up on the sofa beside you or snuggle with you, Copper could be your buddy.

 

Sponsored by: Catherine Lusk Haas in Honor of Bailey Bean Beagle

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I’ve Been Adopted!

Age: 5 years

Gender: Female

NEW FROM FOSTER MOM: My name is Daisy.  I am a petite, sweet little tri-color baby girl.  I am told I am roughly 5 years old, but if age were based on energy, I would a lot younger.  I am great with other dogs, good in the car, love food and treats.  I am good on the leash and love to walk.  I am good in the crate and leave it dry.  Believe it or not, tiny little me is a great watch dog.  I will let you know when someone is at the door.

I was given up after much breeding and would not hunt – go figure.  I can be active and a couch potato.  I basically just want to be near my humans.

I love hanging out with the resident Beagle and the Doberman is my best friend, but I would really love to have a forever home of my own.  Got Beagle Love on your mind – well I could be your one

Daisy, 5yrs old spayed female, fully vetted, very friendly, good with other dogs, was an owner giveup because she wouldn’t hunt.  Good with children.

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I’m available!

Age: 7-8 years

Gender: Male

NEW!!

I’m happy to announce Nick has a clue about house training, in addition to keeping his crate clean and dry.  This morning, after a quick trip into the backyard, we tried to sneak in a few more minutes in bed before breakfast.  I heard him whine by the door.  He went out and went to the bathroom right away!  It was quite chilly (wind chill about 10 degrees) but he let me know he had to go.  He was rewarded with lots of belly rubs which he loves!

Nick says,” I’ve only been in my foster home a few days, but it’s not taking too long to get used to it.  It only took a few hours to find a dog bed I like and I slept quietly through the night.  Meal time is my favorite and I let you know it.   I “aroooo” to tell you how excited I am.  I haven’t really howled at much else- even when the doorbell rang.  I discovered how nice it is to get belly rubs. I’ll give you kisses if you’re close enough to tell you how much I like getting petted. I haven’t paid much attention the other dogs in the house.  While getting a bath wasn’t on my list of Top Ten Things to Do, it didn’t last too long and getting dried off felt nice.  I would like to see and taste anything on the counter, but foster mom says we need to work on that.  Going for a walk was fun, and I liked smelling everything new.  And I really like treats, so I bet I can learn lots of new things when treats are involved.”

Nick was a great traveler in the car and has adjusted very well in such a short time.  We’re working on house training, leash manners and not jumping up to counter surf.  When the other dogs go out to potty in the backyard, he follows.  He would definitely check out the garbage if given the chance.  Nick has been sniffing his new surroundings, and seemed fine to hang out (and nap) so far.

Nick, 7-8yr old neutered male, fully vetted and ready for a new home.  He was a stray in Madison Co. VA so his history is unknown.

Sponsored By: Nicholas Audreychek in Honor of Melissa Andreychek

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I’ve been adopted!

Age: 7 years

Gender: Female

Molly Girl was adopted in 2006 at the age of one and has now returned to BREW through no fault of her own – her family is having another baby and there is no room for Molly.
Enough said – now the good stuff.
Molly Girl is 7 and the sweetest tiny little girl EVER!  She LOVES to cuddle next to you on the sofa and will sneak under the covers at night if you let her.  If not, she will find a space on the bed and settle down for a good nights sleep.  She is great on a leash and loves meeting neighborhood kids and dogs.  She has a great energy level outside but inside she is a couch potato.  She is not the normal ‘have to stop and sniff everything’ beagle, but walks at a good pace.  She will try to chase a squirrel or bunny and loves to stop and look inside the storm drains. She enjoys looking out the window from the back of the sofa.  Molly is shy at first and looks for reassurance. The only downside Molly has is she MUST be crated with left alone.  When she gets bored, she gets into mischief. She is skittish around sudden movements and loud noises.  She rides well in the car curling up on the seat or will sit and look out the window.  She is the Molly Ringwold of Beagles as she is “Pretty In Pink”.

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I’m Available!

Age: 1-2 years

Gender: Male

Rabbit is back in his foster home.  He was recently lucky enough to meet a family (whose hearts who stole, like a “Bandit”).  The family adores him but after great effort on everyone’s part, they family decided Rabbit would be happier living with a family with another dogs.

 

It seems our Rabbit has a whole whole lot of separation anxiety when left alone which he had not displayed while in his foster home.  It is obvious that when he is left alone, (without other human or canine company)  he becomes very upset and unhappy.   After three weeks of trying to adjust, Rabbit has been welcomed back to his foster home and has not yet exhibited any of the anxiety he was experiencing when left totally by himself.  He was just fine twice last night (short periods) when left without humans, uncrated and with just his foster beagle sister and brother  to hang with (just as he behaved when this was his home in the past).  We are all very happy about that!  This leads us to believe that Rabbit’s forever home must include another dog.  We are still not sure how he would fare with a cat (vs. dog) companion. .

 

Later today, he will go to his first adoption day – where he will undoubtedly steal someone else’s heart…

 

 

NEW FROM FOSTER HOME!!!

RABBIT arrived at his foster home the Saturday after Thanksgiving.   There is just one word for him.  CHARMING!  He charmed two different pet store workers into giving him “free” stuff before he even arrived at his foster home.  Upon arrival, he warmed right up to permanent residents, beagles Rags and Fred, along with three other beagles who were visiting for the holidays.  Charmed the dogs and my sister’s family who wanted to take him home with them ….he is not yet cat tested but seems to genuinely enjoy children.

 

Rabbit is a 16 lb. Beagle Jack Russell mix – but don’t let the Jack Russell part scare you.  He looks mostly like a beagle with the exception of his cropped tail (too cute for words) and his front paws which both point out.  His energy level is not at all what I expected of a mix with a Jack Russell.  He plays but is not hyper.  He LOVES to sleep on your lap with his head on your chest and seems generally thrilled to be living in a home that loves him.  He does not like being crated – so he has the run of the house.  Right now, he sleeps in a crate next to my bed at night … but I fear it will not be long before he charms his way into the bed….

 

He has been terrific with doing his business outdoors.  A few mistakes but really really good. He is walked on a leash and does pull a bit – but with only 16lbs pulling – not too bad.  He is alleged to be a fence climber (we do not have a fence) so his forever home would involve a walking regime as opposed to just a fenced yard.  On the beagle side, he has a beagle appetite but is generally very quiet (as compared with his foster siblings who are loud as hell).

 

Again, he’s charming and you need to meet him ….I am already dreading the day he finds his forever home…and takes his charm to his very  own new family.

 

Rabbit is 1-2 yr old neutered male beagle mix, fully vetted.  He is small weighing around 16lbs.  He is super friendly and sweet, gets along great with other dogs and good with children but is a fence climber.  He was a stray in Fluvanna Co. so his history is unknown.

 

 

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I’ve Been Adopted!

Age: 1-2 years

Gender: Male

Cedar, 1-2 yr old neutered male beagle, fully vetted.  He is a small beagle boy, weighing 19lbs.  He is friendly, fairly low key, gets along great with other dogs and good with children.  He was a stray in Orange Co. so his history is unknown.

 

 

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I’ve been adopted!

Age: 5-6 years

Gender: Male

When you meet Buck, you’re just going to want to tuck him in your pocket and go. He is a very small beagle who loves some good ear scratches.  He is very mellow, and loves nothing more than to perfectly arrange his fleece blanket and then curl up for a long winter’s nap – although he does turn into a bit of a wiggle bug when it’s time to eat or when he gets out of his crate at the end of the day.  He would be GREAT for an apartment or condo, due to his size and the fact that he makes very little noise.  He is housetrained (no accidents so far – knock on wood) but also enjoys his crate (aka, “man cave”) and keeps is clean and dry during the day.  He gets along very well with his foster beagle brothers, and loves to meet other people (so he can get those ear scratches he loves so much).  He is a pretty patient guy but he definitely cannot wait to find his forever family!

Buck, 5-6yr old neutered male beagle, fully vetted including dental.  He is a small beagle boy, weighing 17lbs.  He’s friendly, low key and gets along great other dogs and good with children.  He was a stray in Orange Co. so his history is unknown.

 

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