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 week 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!
Eve & Dinah were rescued along with 14 other beagles two summers ago from a yard in SE Houston. Most of their pack have gone on to foster homes or adoptive homes but these two are still almost as feral as when they came to The Beagle Bungalow. Called the munchkins, they are tiny but mighty in their efforts to find a way out of the yard! Every time we think we have a secure yard, these two find a way out. All they do on their adventures are circle the property and getting the pack to chase after them! They love the attention and the barking! They have not gotten out in over 6 months, so knock on wood, they are home to stay.
They have gone from 13 skinny pounds to 24-pound chunky girls. They remain healthy and will walk on a leash after you trap them in corner or kennel! It has taken 2 years for them to accept treat from your hand and eat while you stand near, but only Dinah will allow you to touch her and then only occasionally. Hopefully, they will not live out their lives afraid of people like their “brother” Cyrus did!
Eve
Dinah and Eve cuddling!
Napping together!