Over the past few years, HBHR has seen our donations decrease while at the same time, there has been a steady increase in the number of beagles needing help. Adoptions have also not increased as fast as our intake of beagles. In addition, we have lost some of our reliable foster homes. We are currently paying thousands more each month for care of these dogs than we have in donations coming in. We have been fortunate to have many loyal supporters, but this is not a sustainable situation in the long term. Many of the beagles coming in have had medical/behavioral problems that make quick adoption nearly impossible. We are currently supporting almost 20 beagles whose annual care is $400-$500. You may ask why we have taken in dogs that end up being unadoptable or at least requires long term intervention before adoption. Unfortunately, we can’t always evaluate the special needs of these dogs before admission due to the emergency situation they are in, or their behavioral problems don’t show up until later. We will be featuring one of these long-term fosters each month and asking for people to step up and sponsor the beagle for a year. Every dollar helps so if you can sponsor one of these dogs, please click on the Donate Now button. Be sure to leave instructions telling us which beagle your donation is supporting by clicking on the pen icon!
7-year-old Suzie was found stray in SE Houston last spring. We could not believe that no one came to claim this small, cute girl! Suzie is sweet, friendly and loves to cuddle. The mystery was quickly solved the first time we opened a door. She is lightning fast at tearing past you! In addition, Suzie is a world class digger and can quickly make a hole big enough to squeeze her small frame out and away she goes. This girl lives for adventures! In 9 months, Suzie has failed 3 adoptions and has been in 3 foster homes. In addition to frequent escapes, Suzie will have ‘accidents’, if she does not have the freedom to run and play. Suzie must have a secure yard with a dog door to give her the freedom to explore. It is hard for Suzie to be returned so often so she will not be posted for adoption again. At the Beagle Bungalow there is a concrete trench around the yard, a double gate system and lots of trees with squirrels to monitor! She will live her life there, so needs a sponsor.
Susie on an adventure!
Susie
Susie