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| Beloved daughter of Ann and Koko, sister of Gertie
and Peaches. Went to the Bridge on August 1,
2004. Bailey's family generously sponsored
Holly in her memory. Koko is now
President of HBHR. |
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Known to his family as the
"Best Dog in the World", went to the Bridge on
march 2, 2003 after a battle with cancer.
Zak's family has sponsored several rescue beagles
in his memory. |
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Went to the Bridge in 1997 after a battle with
Cancer. She is sorely missed by her mom
Carol, who considers Mandy her favorite dog.
Carol now fosters for her local Humane Society in
Mandy's honor. |
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Her time with us was short, but we will never
forget her. Sassy went to the Bridge on
August 5, 2004.
Always in our hearts. |
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Snoopy went to the bridge on
October 3, 2006.
He is greatly missed by his human family and his best
buddy, Belle Beagle. |
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Angie went to the
Bridge on January 9, 2007. She was a joyful bundle
of energy and she especially loved playing with
her toys, getting lots of hugs, going for long
walks, and taking snuggly naps. We miss her so
much and we will forever treasure our memories of
all the love and happiness she shared with us. See
you at the Bridge, sweet girl. |
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You were our sweet
girl. We love you Zoe.
Lisa, Jim and
Luke |
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Roscoe went to the
Bridge on January 15, 2008 . Roscoe was the only
other male in the house besides his human Dad.
Roscoe was Daddy’s “Boy” in a home of 5 females
and 1 female Beagle. Roscoe will be truly missed.
Roscoe was adopted by the Gordon family in 2003
from the Houston Beagle & Hound Rescue. Roscoe
will be missed by his buddy and companion Lady
Katherine , a 6 year old Beagle. Roscoe’s soul
will forever live in his family’s hearts and in
their home. Roscoe was a joy, bundle of energy and
he especially loved chewing rawhides, getting lots
of hugs, and taking naps. We will miss the times
that he sneaks items out of his human Mom’s purse
and hides them in the backyard. We would like to
also thank those at Houston Beagle & Hound Rescue
for rescuing this precious boy and giving us the
wonderful and unforgettable memories. Rest in
peace and you will be truly missed. We love you
Roscoe.
The Gordon Family
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We sure miss you
sweet Belle. You will always have a special place
in our hearts and memories. |
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My sweet Sugar, you
came to us with almost no hair due to mange. You
tolerated the treatments and grew back a beautiful
soft coat. Then came the lymphoma that quickly
took you over the Rainbow Bridge in December of
2008. The few short months we had together were
the best. You followed me everywhere, always by my
side, a real trooper through it all. I miss you
and hope there is milk for you in heaven.
-Sue |
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After 5 wonderful years with Suzy, she has passed on.
Her companionship and love over the last five years has been more than I could have ever
expected or wanted from a 12 year old rescue. Thank you for allowing her to live
Thank you again, with all my heart, and Suzy's.
Courtney Brunette |
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Willie went to the bridge on 11/13/08 after losing her battle with cancer. She was our first beagle and was a 13-inch bundle of joyful energy. After 13 years, she never lost her love of life. She insisted on a game of keep away catch and a game of hide the dolly the afternoon before she died. After having Willie in our lives, Rich and I can not imagine life without a beagle or 3 in the house! Our help with foster dogs is our tribute to the memory of our beloved Willie.
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I adopted Snoopy Mae from HBHR in 2004. I was hesitant to take in an older Beagle, but when her foster mom brought her over, I just instantly fell in love
with her! She was the type of dog that did her own thing! Yes, she got into the trash can, yes she used the bathroom in my bathroom without flushing!
And yes, she would run off and I'll be yelling her name like a dozen times, but the reason that she would run off is because she wanted to smell a crack in
the sidewalk or a weed growing nearby!! And that's how she was!
She was loving, caring and most of all, she always wanted to give me Snoopy kisses when I got home from work! She would not stop until my face was soaked!
She loved to travel to my parents, and she always wanted to sleep with my mom because mom had a comfortable couch with a nice, warm blanket and softer
pillows!
If Snoopy heard a refrigerator door or a can opener or even a stove turning on, SHE WAS THERE! No matter if she was in a dead sleep, she woke up with a
spark, and was in that kitchen, just hoping a crumb would fall down her way! She loved to go walking in the woods, and that's where a friend of mine named
her "Nose" because once her nose was on the ground, it was stuck there! She always wanted to be with me, no matter if I was feeling sick, tired or just
didn't want to get up from the bed, she was always there, and of course, she would steal most of the covers!
And of course, she loved being outside, but at the same time, she wanted to be inside to get a cool blast of A/C! When it came to lightning & thunder,
she was in her hiding place in a heartbeat! (in my closet under several pillows!)
I'm truly blessed that I had Snoopy in my life; she was a fun, caring, loving dog and she will be truly and deeply missed! Snoopy passed away April 20, 2011.
She was 13.
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When my daughter Michelle came to me and asked if we could drive from Arizona to Texas to get a rescue beagle that she found at a rescue on the internet, I said I would love to, but you have to ask your father. I was shocked that my husband said yes. We must have known there was something special in Texas waiting for us. We knew immediately that Vanna was perfect. We drove her home and when we got there, she seemed to know this would be the perfect place for her. She fit in perfectly with our family. She was extremely quiet at first and then she found her beagle howl. We absolutely loved hearing her howl.
Vanna was truly the perfect dog. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. You could actually see her smile when she was happy, which was most of the time. She even won over my father, who was not particularly fond of dogs. He would say she would be the perfect dog if she just didn’t shed. I always said to him that she is the perfect dog, she just happens to shed!
We had Vanna for almost 5 wonderful years. She loved her walks, she loved to jump and play, but she especially loved to nap on the couch! In December of 2010, Vanna became ill. Her kidneys stopped working for some reason. The vet said perhaps it was from her life as a laboratory beagle before she was rescued. We had hopes that she would recover but she did not make it and passed away peacefully.
We know that there will never be another dog like Vanna. She was our special girl. We love and miss you Miss Vanna Banana.
- The Flarity Family
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Dear Beagle Rescue Volunteers, we want you to know how much we have loved
this dog! You directed us to him almost 14 years ago. He was a bit over a
year old at that time. We lost Willie recently to cancer at the ripe old
beagle age of 15+. He was a fixture in our home and office that entire time.
I cannot imagine a more loved, sweet tempered dog. Thank you for all that
you do, just wanted you to see one of your success stories.
The Klene's
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I rescued my little Piper from your great organization almost 4 years ago (Feb14th). Unfortunately, I lost my special angel to cancer in the bladder unexpectedly this past weekend.
My heart and my family's hearts are broken. I feel thankful that I was able to provide her the happy life she did deserve. I am thankful for your organization for bringing her into my life.
Ruth
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Banjo did not have a good start in life. He was an Animal Planet rescue who was being starved in a wire cage with four other beagles. Houston Beagle Rescue brought him back to good health,
and we adopted him. He was a joy, and had the cutest happy dance for everyone he met. He loved belly rubs, eating, toys, and walks. His greatest wish in life was a little boy to play with,
and his wish was granted when our grandbaby Max was born last year...he really loved that baby! Goodbye, sweet Banjo...you were a true blessing in our lives! <3
Susan and Joe G.
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Cooper passed away suddenly on July 13, 2012 from a sudden heart attack. He will be remembered forever as the always smiling, handsome boy who had survived being run over in Houston
and had a much better and pampered life with us. He lived the life of Riley.
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Our sweet Beagle, Summer, went to the Bridge on February 11, 2013, at the age of 15 1/2. She was already a senior girl when we adopted her, but she still had so much energy and spirit to
share and we are grateful that HBHR made it possible for her to be a part of our lives. Summer loved to go for long early morning walks through our neighborhood and she especially liked
getting to choose for herself which route we would take each day. She also loved going for walks in all of the many places she visited with us on multi-state trips in our RV. In addition,
Summer was quite fond of her daily routines and she used very cute and expressive body language to remind us whenever it was time for important things like walks, snacks, meals, and naps
in the sunroom. Summer gave us so much joy, love, and companionship during all the years she was with us and we are missing her very much. See you at the Bridge, sweet girl.
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Tobi (“Wyatt of the West”) was unexpectedly called to cross over the rainbow bridge on February 15, 2013 at the young age of 8. Our home and hearts will never be the same without our “Boo”.
I will forever cherish the many memories of your obsession with the tennis ball (made by Wilson ONLY), finding your babies in my bed at bedtime stuffed between 2 pillows so your sister couldn’t steal
them and hearing you jump off the bed upstairs when you heard the fridge or pantry open. You were just so sweet and loving and I will miss our snuggle cuddle time every day. Still hard to believe you
are really gone and your sister (Gigi) is lost without you. Meet you at the bridge one day my Boo~
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These sweet senior girls were
both adopted by the founder of HBHR when they were already
8 years old. Bessy joined the family in 1996. At that
time, Sandra did not know how many beagles and other dogs
were routinely dumped in shelters or even along the road.
After a chance meeting with a nice vet tech who rescued
senior dogs, Bessy found a new home and unknowingly
started a chain of events that changed the lives of over
750 abandoned beagles! The reality of the pet
overpopulation tragedy became all too apparent when the
family was seeking a second senior beagle to adopt. Bonnie
came to Houston from Seattle Beagle Rescue in 1999.
The beagle girls later shared their home with hundreds
of rescued foster beagles as HBHR became a reality thanks
to the inspiration of these two wonderful senior beagles
and to so many dedicated volunteers and adopters!
Bessy crossed the bridge on September 10, 2001 and
Bonnie joined her on October 11, 2006.
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Beloved daughter of Koko and Ann, and
sister of
Bailey. Went to the Bridge on
April 24,
2004. Aggie was a trooper who
ruled the
roost for 18 years.
Koko and Ann adopted
Gertie and Charley
(aka Peaches) to help Bailey
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Kirby went to the bridge on
April 13, 2006.
God gave us seventeen wonderful years to love each other.
Your soul will forever live in our hearts and in our home.
Your spirit lives on through Bella Beagle. I love and miss
you very much. You were the best! |
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Shelby went to the bridge on
December 1, 2006 after a long battle with cancer.
Her Human family, ther Gerbers said "She is a memory now
but one that will always be remembered with laughter and
joy. Thank you God for putting her in our lives. Meet you
at the Bridge, Shelby." |
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Click here to view memorial
for Alice HAMBeagler |
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"Honorary Beagle"
Penelope Fay, the “most beautiful dog in the
world”, lost a valiant fight with cancer on
Wednesday, November 28th. She helped foster her
first coonhound in April 2001 and her first beagle
in August 2001.
Penelope was a therapy dog for Caring Critters for
several years until her cancer diagnosis last
year. Her family misses her very, very much. |
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He was a good boy
for the short time I had him and I miss him
already. It will be awfully quiet around here
without him spinning in circles and making
squeaking noises when I come home from work.
Brit |
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Missy (Boody)
Seippel
March 1993 – March 13, 2008
Read Missy's Memorial
Jeff, Jack and Mary
Linda Seippel, and all of the Seippel family
and friends of Missy Boo. |
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Penny, beautiful 15-year-old beagle who was a special honorary
"foster mom" for many rescued beagles, went to the Rainbow Bridge on March 17, 2009. She
will be waiting there for her beloved owner, Ron, who misses her so much |
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"Lazy" Daisy Ribbe went to the bridge August 11, 2009 after
having surgery that morning. She was with us for 9 years and worked her way into our hearts.
She could bark to the tune of 'Who let the dogs out', loved to watch a good movie on Sunday
mornings with her Dad, and ate 3 meals a day: cereal from Carly, lunch leftovers from Dad,
and ice cream from Mom. We will miss her howling and overexcitement everytime we walk through
the door of our home.
We love you, Daisy. |
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Ladybird went to the Rainbow Bridge on 3-12-10. This sweet senior beagle
was rescued while running around the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina, nearly starved to death.
After spending months in the animal claim center in Baton Rouge she came to HBHR with heartworms and
not spayed, at the approximate age of 11 or 12. She made it through all the vetting, but was not
gaining weight. Turns out that during her fight to live in New Orleans she had eaten anything she
could get a hold of, including surgical gauze, shoestrings, a t-shirt and a leash! After her intestines were cleared out,
she began to thrive at her foster home. Luckily for Ladybird, due to all she had endured the foster family decided
she deserved to stay with them as a permanent family member. She never did learn that a belt, spatula,
or large spoon was not going to harm her, but she was a lover and a loyal companion, sitting by her foster dad's
side for hours as he worked on his computer. Ladybird was a fighter right to the end, even with cancer eating away
at her nose and eye. Her family will always remember her as MOMMY DOG. |
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Maggie aka “Maggisita”
Maggie returned home to our creator on June 21, 2010 from the result of
Irreversible Kidney failure. Maggie was an older girl, whose age is not certain
because she was found in Deer Park, Tx. on December 11, 2008, the night before
the snow fell. Her new family will miss her dearly.
Maggie was a free spirit, full of love and life. Maggie enjoyed going to the doggie
park as well as going out to the front yard of her house and sniffing around the
nearby yards. Maggie always enjoyed her dog biscuits and would even dance
around when it was time for hers because she loved them so. Maggie enjoyed the
company of her new mommy as well as her other adopted dog and cat family.
Maggie brought much love and happiness to her adopted family and is being
missed dearly. Maggie joined an extended number of adopted family members
and pets in heaven where she is now pain free and has free range to sniff around
and chase butterflies and will be waiting for her adopted mommy and adopted family
of dogs and cats to join her……… “God be with you till we meet again Maggisita”!
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Emmie, you were an incredibley sweet and spunky girl who left this world too soon. Your friends and family will always love you and never forget you.
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"It is with very great sadness that I write to tell you that my sweet Beagle girl Lucy died
on 1-5-2011. I adopted Lucy from Houston Beagle and Hound Rescue in November 2008. After what we all thought had been a very
hard life before rescue, Lucy really blossomed in so many ways. She finally became comfortable with me, frequently coming to
me and wanting me to scratch her behind her ears or under her chin. She loved going on walks and of course, relished mealtime.
She even came out of her shell and wanted to be in the same room with everyone else, curling up on her nest. I loved Lucy so
much, and I want to thank you for rescuing and taking care of this wonderful girl and making it possible for her to be in my
life."
Sincerely, Linda R.
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Megs - beloved beagle that shared life with Houston Beagle Rescue founder, Sandra Kos, went to the Rainbow Bridge on
Monday, August 29th 2011. Megs worked very hard as an ambassador for HBHR doing home visits, attending events, rescuing beagles
from shelters, teaching rescues the ropes if they were fostered in her home. Our hearts are broken for Sandra and we will
all miss Megs very much.
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Vince was a great dog that my family was lucky to have. He was born on Jan. 3rd, 2006 and passed away
Sept. 23, 2011. We had the pleasure of having a high energy, loving family dog. His presence was a daily joy in our lives and
he grew up with our family. Beagles like Vince are rare and one of a kind, we will always miss you! Vince will headline my new
business name, in his honor......... We love u always and someday we’ll meet again. Love, Mom and Dad
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Bella Beagle (formerly Poppy with HBHR) was unexpectedly called to cross over the rainbow bridge on March 28, 2012 at the young age of 7.
Our home and hearts will never be the same without you. We cherish the memories we shared together with our little bean, boo, disco queen,
pencil ,camel and bowling ball. We miss seeing you do your morning yoga stretches and especially miss your presence during coffee time.
You gave us so much joy and filled our home with laughter. Sister is lost without you. There was so much sweetness packed into your little body.
It is still hard to believe you are gone. No one will ever live up to your display of gusto at meal time. We will see you again in heaven.
We love you with all our hearts,
Mama K and D and Sister.
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Vincent (aka Vincenzo!) came to HBHR in 2003 in pretty bad shape. He'd been hit by a car, had heartworms, and his left ear was gangrened.
Even through all the pain, he was as sweet as could be. He found his forever home and was pretty happy there for several years until a series of events
in 2009 landed him back with his former foster family. We welcomed him with open arms because, after all, it was Vincent- what else could we do? Unfortunately,
he suffered major health issues over the past 6 months and finally crossed the Rainbow Bridge on October 19, 2012. Vincent was the kindest and most gentle beagle
soul ever. His family misses him very much!
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Missy crossed the Rainbow Bridge on December 30, 2012. Missy was the quintessential Beagle- stubborn, energetic, NOISY, food-driven, and just plain rotten.
She staffed the HBHR booth at the Houston dog show for many years although, quite honestly she had so much energy that we ended up running around the dog show
just because she couldn't sit still at the booth! Missy was even a therapy dog- for 3 whole months. She kept looking for food instead of visiting with patients
so we had to drop out of the program. Even though Missy was at least 18 and probably closer to 20, she was active up to the end- she took a 1/2 mile walk the day
before she died and wanted to go further and faster. Missy pants- the house is entirely too quiet without you here! I am totally missing your joker smile.
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In 2001 I drove to Sandra's house in Kingwood where I was led to her kitchen and surrounded by 11 beagle kids, all needing loving homes. I went in looking for a small female. I left with a 35 lb. male beagle, named Rocky.
He sat down next to me under the kitchen table and kept tapping me on the arm, as if to say "here I am, I'm for you, take me home". I did, and yesterday, March 18th, 2013, he went to the Rainbow Bridge, where he is now running and
playing with his step-sister, Sadie Roubicek, and making a bunch of new friends. He can now see clearly, hear perfectly, and has unlimited access to all his favorite treats. I will miss him and love him always. He has left a huge hole in my heart.
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