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Age: 8 years

Gender: Female

Little Update: Chloe is the opposite of a bagel – a long-legged beagle (a Lleagle, if you will): very sweet; quiet & calm, if a bit skittish at first; TOTALLY housetrained; walks on a leash; NOT food-obsessed). See the new gallery picture to view her long legs (she could be a model!)

Chloe is the sweetest, most beautiful beagle ever. She loves other dogs. Chloe is skittish with new people, loud noises, thunderstorms and rain – they make her shake. She is not food aggressive at all. She is a low maintenance girl! Chloe is a little camera shy, so understand that she is prettier than her pictures can show!

 

 

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Age: 5 years

Gender: Male

NEW FROM FOSTER:

Copper is a cute, little beagle-boy. He is on the smaller side weighing about 22 pounds. He appears to be housetrained – he’s had one accident. Copper loves to chew on all sorts of dog toys including nylabones, kongs,and stuffed toys. He even likes to play with a tennis ball, though I don’t think he’ll fetch it. Copper hasn’t yet mastered what is an appropriate chew toy, but we are working on it. When we go for walks, he pulls a bit on the leash, but we are working on that too. Even though he is estimated to be 5 years old, he still has a bit of puppy in him. He gets very excited when we arrive home from work and when he is let out of the crate he runs in circles and around the house. Eventually, he will calm down and find a nice, soft dog bed to sleep in.

Copper gets along with the resident beagle and he ignores the cats as much as possible. He seems to do fine in the crate when we are gone during the work day. Once he learns what he can and cannot chew, he could have run of the house or be confined to the kitchen as long as the trash cans are secure. If you’re looking for a loveable, cuddle-bug who will curl up on the sofa beside you, Copper could be your buddy!

Copper is a 5yr old neutered male, fully vetted, friendly, happy, good with children.  He was an owner giveup with Daisy and another female because they would not hunt.

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

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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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Age: Adult

Gender: Female

January 26, 2013: Polly came to us a week before Christmas, 2012. She is a mature little 22lb tricolor beagle (the vet says 6-8 years old) who is very affectionate to people but can be skittish until she knows you. Polly will bark at anyone who comes to the door, but then wants to be rubbed under the chin. She does not like to be picked up and will vigorously fight anything she doesn’t want to do. Polly will come when called and sits for her food and treats. She sleeps on the bed up against me or in another dog bed without problem and is a couch potato. Polly is not as food driven as other beagles. If she isn’t hungry she will ignore the food. When she is eating she is very defensive of other dogs coming near her or the food.

Since she came here Polly has not had an accident in the house. She uses the dog door and will potty while on the leash. She likes to ride in the car and will run for her leash. She likes to explore every scent and bush while on the leash.

Polly will be best in a home without other dogs or children. Unexpected noises and random movements close to her can bring on nippy behavior. When tested with my 7 year old and 9 year old grandchildren, she was fine as long as they sat still and rubbed her. Once they became active she became very nervous.

Right now Polly shares the house with a 32lb resident senior beagle who is very laid back and with a young ~30lb adult beagle who is very active. She often doesn’t want them anywhere near her chair or bed and will snarl at them and lunge if she thinks they don’t get the message. When she wants to play Polly doesn’t hesitate to jump right in. Although the smallest, she is definitely the dominant dog in the household.

Polly will be a wonderful addition to a home with people who are willing to take the time to integrate her into their lives. She looks like a puppy compared to the other dogs but is fully grown.

Polly is such a sweet little girl.  She is quiet and just a great beagle. She also came from Caroline County Animal Shelter.

Sponsored by: Michele Vaughn in Honor of Clarence Beagle

 

 

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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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Age: 1-2 years

Gender: Female

Belinda is red and white and 14.5 pounds. She will look much better when she gets up to 17 or so. She is very outgoing and wants to interact with all people and dogs. She was housed with Harriet and another dog at her temporary foster home and they even ate from the same bowl. They came to BREW from Halifax County Virginia. Both girls walk well on lead and do their potty business on lead.

They traveled, uncrated, for 5 1/2 hours to get to the vet and left the seat clean and dry. Mostly they just cuddled up together and slept. No whining, no barking.

Sponsored By: BREW Bob

Mark Hanna – In Honor of Debbie and Robin Little

Nancy Forster – In Honor of Cooper Beagle

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Age: 1-2 years

Gender: Female

My name is Harriet and my foster mom calls me Sweet Pea – please adopt me and give me a great name.  I am somewhere between one and two years old – hey I lost track. I am a petite Beagle at 17 pounds.  I was found as a stray – oh heavens I do not want to go there.  I was delivered to my foster home as a timid little girl.  I was so scared of what my fate might be.  Boy was I surprised – good food, lots of treats, two dogs to play with and did I say I just love to be loved.  My foster mom was not sure of me, but after three days she discovered my true personality: I have a very puppy playful side; I love to root, roll and tumble; I am housebroken; let a timer go off and I am right there looking for handouts; I love to cuddle; I love to kiss; I am not a big barker; I will guard the house; I will climb your leg to kiss you; I love watching the X-Factor; I love toys and can entertain myself quite well; with my personality I should get along with small children well;  oh and did I mention I love to be loved and give kisses along with personality plus?  My foster mom tells me I am a little character.  Whatever that means.  Who would think one small little girl could do so much and I have more to come yet.  Want to discover what a real Beagle is like?  I could be your girl.

 

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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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Age: 5 ish

Gender: Female

Quick update – 28 April 2013: Looking for a walking buddy, and perhaps also a hiking and/or car trip companion? Then Trixie may be your gal! She loves daily walks with her foster brothers, and we have discovered recently that she loves hiking. She had no trouble with a 4.5-mile hike in Prince William Forest and has enjoyed shorter hikes in our local park. In the car, Trixie settles down quickly, even when there is an overexcited, 60-pound mutt next to her, and she usually snores the whole trip. We have also found she is trustworthy left out of the crate for periods of up to about three hours when we aren’t home, and she has only had a couple of accidents in the past month. This past weekend, she stayed with another BREW volunteer, and the report was that Trixie did great with the new situation and had no accidents.

10 March 2013: Trixie wanted to send a long-overdue update, but she’s too busy with her after dinner nap (which lasts until bedtime), so I’m filling in for her. Other than napping, some of Trixie’s favorite things are: walks, ear and chin rubs, butt scratches, yard sniffing, and t-r-e-a-t-s. She continues to get along with everyone and has started crawling in beds with my dogs when the mood strikes her. She usually sleeps in a crate at night, but one night last week she actually decided to sleep overnight in a dog bed with our beagle-sized terrier mix.

Trixie prefers to have some sort of routine when it comes to meals, walks, and potty breaks (and, of course, naps). Walks are a great way to bond with her, and we have discovered that daily walks help Trixie burn up some nervous energy she would have otherwise. As such, Trixie will need to find a forever home with at least one family member able to walk her once a day (or more), but the reward is good physical and mental exercise for both canine and human, as well as a beagle that sleeps *hard*, particularly at night. Trixie does still have the occasional accident in the house (nobody’s perfect), but these are often on days where our schedule gets off. Most of the recent accidents have been in front of our back door. Also, Trixie does need a bit of an adjustment period in new situations, but regular schedule, daily walks, and affection go a long way in helping her settle in.

As the fourth dog in her foster home, Trixie has not had the benefit of much one-on-one training, but she does know how to sit and picks up well on tone of voice and body language. She the general concept of waiting/staying but not for long at mealtime! She can be stubborn at times, but, hey, she’s a beagle! Trixie makes up with for that stubbornness with her sweet, easy-going demeanor, and she eagerly awaits a home where she can have more one-on-one time!

6 December 2012:  Trixie continues to be a joy in her foster home. She is friendly and polite with everyone she meets – adult or child, canine or feline – although she can be very vocal when she can’t go meet another dog nose-to-nose. She was a bit overwhelmed by the large group we joined for Thanksgiving, but she was friendly with everyone one-on-one. Trixie has proven herself to be crate-trained, and she will now readily go upstairs and get in her crate when asked. She also takes periodic naps in the crate of her own accord. Trixie is soooo very close on house-training, although our travels for Thanksgiving did throw her off a bit. She does well as long as she is on some sort of routine and let out regularly (when not crated). She does need some encouragement to go out before bedtime, as she now regularly zonks out on her favorite dog bed (no more sleeping on towels) once she’s had dinner and an evening walk. Trixie’s leash skills are fairly good, although she will occasionally burst into an excited run or stop abruptly to get in a good sniff. She is usually the first dog sitting by the door when I go for the leashes, and she also loves exploring the backyard (and periodically running zoomies around it). She is quiet most of the time but is not afraid to use her beagle voice to say hello to other dogs or to remind us she’s there when we get return to the house. Trixie has shown little interest in toys, but she thinks Christmas ornaments are rather tasty – maybe you have some on your tree she could sample?

29 October 2012: Trixie has been with us for a little over two weeks and is a sweetheart. She loves one-on-one attention, but is not demanding, and her ears and tail perk up immediately if you talk to her. She is pretty low key indoors, loves walks and exploring the yard, and continues to get along with the resident mutts and ignore the cats. Trixie came to us accustomed to life in an indoor/outdoor kennel with a doggy door (and was living by a dumpster before landing in a shelter), and she does not seem to have ever been a house pet. With that in mind, she is doing well, and she is not afraid of anything indoors. She is making great strides towards house-training (this has mostly been a matter of retraining humans who are used to dogs with bladders of steel), and although she doesn’t love the kennel, she is doing better with it every day. She is also clearly used to a life of sleeping on hard surfaces, preferring a towel on the wood floor to one of our many cushy dog beds, but (today) she seems to have realized the beds are pretty nice, too. Trixie picked up on our hand signal for “sit” almost immediately, and she often comes when called (actually, when any dog is called), although she can be distracted by food or another great smell. She gets really excited when we see other dogs (especially beagles), and she has been friendly with everyone we’ve met (all adults, so far). Trixie would likely do well in most homes, and she eagerly awaits her forever family!

 

14 October 2012 – Trixie is a lovely beagle girl whose longer body suggests she may have a touch of basset hound in her. She is a stray from Madison County and the mother to BREW internet sensation, Bosco (already adopted). Trixie has only been in her foster home for a day, but she has been fine with the resident mutts (15, 30, and 60 lbs) and has ignored the resident cats apart from a quick sniff of one that yowled at her. She is a little out of sorts in the house, but seems to be settling in well and mostly housebroken. She is very affectionate toward people, and she loves to have her ears rubbed. Trixie needs a little practice on the leash, but she has enjoyed her first two walks with the pack, and she will potty both on a leash and in the yard. Stay tuned for more information on Trixie as she settles in to her foster home.

 

 

 

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Age: 9 ish

Gender: Male

Webster is a BREW alumnus adopted in 2005. He did well in his home until a child came along and the owners worried that Webster was too aggressive with the toddler. On medical examination, Webster was diagnosed with early Cushing’s. Meaning – he was hungry all the time! And probably was going after food! He has been treated and is doing very well on his medication. He gets a weekly pill and has a normal beagle appetite. The vet says his Cushing’s is at a level 2 out of 10 and that he is very adoptable.

Webster (my husband calls him WebSTAR) is a super affectionate boy. Webster greets each morning with joy and optimism. He is playful with my dogs and has been wonderful with the neighborhood children.But, he shouldn’t go to a home with toddlers, just based on the past. And someone willing to give him weekly pills is also a requirement.

He walks really well on lead. When he is tired, he likes to snooze in a open crate or in a dog bed. He has that magic energy – always up for a walk or some play – but also always ready to settle down and snooze peacefully. He has been pure joy in his foster home. But, I know he would like to be someone’s special boy!

Sponsored By: Tasso Brown in Honor of Waggles

 

 

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