Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland

1324 adoptions to date!

Snoop Dog: We love him to pieces and can't imagine life without him! He is so sweet and happy "all" of the time! He seldom barks, doesn't bother anything he is not supposed to and plays happily with his toys. It took him no time at all to master the dog door thanks to Quinn, his very patient playmate. We have not had one single accident since arrival. He is "constantly" wanting to wrestle with Quinn which has caused a slight adjustment problem between the two of them but we are getting there. He is very aggressive around other dogs but is all bark. Thanks to Quinn's calm and reserved manner he too is learning he doesn't have to be in a wrestling match all of the time.

He is a joy and we cant thank BRSM enough for our new lovebug!!!!

Annie Warbucks : Annie's a very happy girl these days. Her favorite things to do are eat (of course, she's a beagle), go on road trips, take walks, and relax with her brother, Mickey, a beagle mix we adopted from SPCA of Northern Virginia two years ago in November. She's gone with us to Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, New York City, the Jersey Shore, and the Rocky Mountains.

One of our favorite Annie stories is our attempt to train her. First, we tried to teach her to sit by using treats, simply telling her to sit, and once she did, giving her a treat. Instead, she decided to train us - whenever she wants a treat or food, she walks up to us and sits. For her, this is the command for, "Human, give me a treat." The same thing happened with trying to teach her to shake - we would pet her and tell her "good girl" whenever she gave us her paw, now she believes raising her paw is the command for "Human, pet me now," and it usually works. :)

She's a wonderful little dog, she's come out of her shell a good deal in the past three years, but she's still gentle and sweet.

Henry Ridgely: Henry's doing very well. The vet actually thinks he's about 5 or 6 instead of 9. More time with him would definitely be a good thing! The only thing we're really still working on is housetraining. He's doing much better but still has at least 1 accident a day in the house. I imagine he was kept outside all day in his previous environment, so we're just being very patient.

He loves his crate, enjoys playing with his beagle sister, Cassie (although she's still getting used to him 2 months later!), and loves to cuddle and give lots and lots and lots of beagle kisses. He's getting very good at sit and is learning the down command as well and seems very happy to be in his forever home. Thank you to BRSM for giving me the opportunity to love him and give him the life he deserves!

One picture I sent is Henry deciding to sit in the corner after he had an accident in the house (he put himself there!). I couldn't resist taking a picture. It was just too adorable.

Camilla (now Ginger): Update 04/21/13: We adopted Ginger (formerly Camilla) from BRSM way back in 2006. She is still doing very well. We recently adopted Baxter from our local Humane Society and they get along wonderfully. Ginger is back to racing around the yard and playing like she did when she was much younger. Here is a pic of the two of them relaxing on their loveseat. Ginger is on the left.

Update 5/22/08: We have now had Ginger for over 2 years, and boy has the time just flown by! Ginger is such a happy little girl. She loves to lay on our couch, but she especially loves joining us in bed and snuggling in the covers. I'm sending some pictures taken over the past year. Our cat Oreo just loves Ginger and there is even a picture of the two of them sleeping in our bed! I still love to hear that beagle bark and howl of hers when she wants to come back inside, or if we run into a dog that is bigger than her. She loves to ride over to my Mom's house where she plays with Penny (a beagle/terrier mix). She is just a joy to have in the house!!!

4/7/06-I want to send a big AROOOOOO to all of my friends at Beagle Maryland. Thank you all so much for helping me find my new home. I just love my new mom and dad. My big sister Lady is OK, too. She's a little bossy, but I hear that that is normal for big sisters. I've been home for about 2 weeks now and I'm fitting in nicely. My buddy Milton came with me and we get to sleep together in a huge crate at night. I really like Milton. We play and run around the house together. We share the couch, but we usually end up sleeping right beside each other or even on top of each other! I just love to collect things that smell like my mom and dad. I have a scarf that was my moms. She is letting me keep it all for myself. My dad took away his tools though. I don't know why he doesn't want me to keep them safe for him. I only chewed on them a little. I love my big fenced in yard, but I'm not allowed out without being on my lead. I found out that I am small enough to fit between the pickets on the fence and mom and dad don't want to lose me. They are going to put up chicken wire, whatever that is. Maybe I'll get to play with chickens then! I just love to play and I love meeting new dogs. I bark at the big ones so they know who's boss. Some of them are even scared of little old me! Well, I have to go play now. Thanks again!
Ginger aka Camilla

Jason Hughes (now Finn): Hello all. As we approach the one year mark, I just wanted to give you an update on Jason Hughes (now Finn)...
It was a bit of a rough start. After the first 3-4 weeks, Finn began peeing in the house. All over the house. The sofa, the bed, the floor...nowhere was off limits, and it could happen at any time. Finn would pee on the floor right in front of us. After making sure it was not a UTI, we became perplexed. Despite frequent trips outside and use of the enzyme cleaner that is supposed to deter pets from urinating, the behavior continued. Eventually, it evolved so that Finn was only doing it when we were gone or if he was scared (he went through a phase where he would not go in the backyard at night unless I, not my fiancé, walked him out), where he would cower down and "dribble". We still aren't sure where the behavior stemmed from, but we are happy to report that things have improved tremendously! Finn has only had one accident in the last couple of months and it was while his humans were out.

He and his brother Cecil get along famously. They love to play and snuggle.

Overall, Finn has brought so much joy to our lives and has actually helped Cecil with his separation anxiety!! We want to thank you for helping us find Finn and for allowing us to bring him into our family.

Finn: Just a note to let you know that Finn is a very happy little beagle boy. As you can see from the picture, he makes himself quite comfortable, arranging the furniture to suit him! He and his new sister are getting along well, although he takes great pleasure in stealing most of her toys and, if we don't stop him in time, disemboweling them. She pouts a bit, but we think she's mostly glad he's around. We're still working on his manners, but he's proven himself trustworthy while we're at work, so has said farewell to the dreaded crate during the day and has settled nicely into his own cozy bed for nighttimes.

Finn is unlike any beagle I've had before in that he seems to be afraid of being outside in the dark - so he's happy for the longer days and the warm weather. But nothing is better than chilling in the recliner with dad, unless it's getting peanut butter and banana bites from dad, or trying to sneak a lick of dad's scotch. This little guy is a would-be boozer! He's a sweetie, a naughty one sometimes, but we're so glad he's now a part of our family!

Sparkle Williams (now Sparkles): Sparkles is the most amazing beagle. She is so quiet and calm but loves attention. She’s been going to the dog park and playing with the other dogs and running her tail off! She really loves her squeakable hedgehog and playing catch and fetch with it. So her nickname became "Squeakatron." She will bring it to you and just squeak and squeak and squeak it! It’s adorable. I love her very much. I am so glad we met each other. She is the happiest dog in the world. I can’t believe someone got rid of this angel.

Blue George: The first night Blue came into my house, I honestly had no idea how I was going to handle him. He was supposed to be a foster and he had been surrendered to a shelter by 3 different families before ending up with me. I watched him run as fast as he could around my house, spring over the couch, jump up on my coffee table, and run up and down the stairs, before starting all over again. I sat at my kitchen table, afraid to move, nervously eating cake from my boyfriend's birthday the week before and waiting for the beagle-storm to pass. Blue ran over to the table, jumped up, grabbed a huge bite of birthday cake, and continued on his circuit.

Things got better after the first night. The poor guy had never been in a real family for his entire life, and I knew that he needed a little discipline and structure. However, what he lacked in discipline he made up for in overwhelming affection. He would jump up to wherever I was sitting, but his face right into mine, sniff for about 10 seconds, and then snuggle in as hard as he could. My boyfriend and I started calling it "power-snuggling" because he would lean his back into us as hard as he could to show us his belly and beautiful face. We just couldn't help but fall in love with him!

When BRSM asked me for a write-up about Blue so he could find an adoptive family, I felt overwhelming sadness that he would be part of someone else's family. I just knew that he needed to be part of my home. I first talked to my boyfriend and then to my sister, who lives with me, and they both admitted they wanted to keep him. He captured all of our hearts, and we are so blessed that Blue gets to stay with us and be part of our family!

Meme George: To update you on Meme -- she is doing great! :-) She just went for her first vet visit yesterday, and is in good health, (with the exception of a case of whipworms, which she has medicine for). But otherwise she's in great health, is happy and was a very good girl at the vets. I think the staff there fell in love with her, just as everyone else who meets her seems to!

Meme is definitely a very content, calm and happy little beagle. She loves her bed (which she's conviently dragged closer to the heat vent!) and is content to just hang out with everyone in our living room and get lots of belly rubs and attention from everyone here (plus a few of Kate's friends who are enamored with her as well). She likes to be where we are and is doing pretty well on walks, etc.

The only "problem" we've had with her is that she has had a lot of accidents in the house. We've had a hard time adjusting to her schedule and I think she's just as confused by our schedule. We did discuss this with our vet and he gave us some great tips for training -- we tried them starting last evening and so far, so good. I think it's a matter of adjusting when we take her out to go and correlating it better with her food and sleep schedule. So it's a work in progress, and we are being as patient as possible with her as we all figure this out together. She's a smart little girl, so I think with some time she'll be just fine.

Katelyn absolutely LOVES Meme and is very, very good with her! She walks her, pets her, talks to her, and just genuinely loves having her here. She is very responsible and has been dedicated to taking care of Meme and it's sweet to see them "bonding". :-) In fact, Katelyn told me Meme was her new "BFF" (which I always thought meant "BEST friends forever", but Kate told me meant "Beagle Friend Forever")!! Too cute!!! :-)

Thanks again for keeping in touch and for all your help with Meme. I think she misses her "siblings" at your home, but luckily there are lots of friendly dogs in the neighborhood she can "hang out" with and I think she's very happy for her new human "sibling" (Katelyn), too! :-)

Henry Amelia: Henry is thriving in his new home! As expected, he was pretty ill at ease for the first couple of days, but he has made amazing progress and his real "puppy playful" personality is now emerging. He loves to go out on walks, and he is being walked 3 times a day so far. He seems very easy- going when meeting neighbors and their dogs, and he loves to see all the squirrels, bunnies, and other critters in the neighborhood. (Yes, we are holding tightly to his leash!) I took him to our vet last Thursday for his first check and the doctor was pretty sure that he's likely "barely 2 years old" based on his exam. Henry got his 2nd lepto shot, canine lyme #1 and canine influenza #1; he said he looks very healthy, and other than the ear infection, which he is being treated for, he's in great shape. Henry sleeps well in his crate in our bedroom, and howls only briefly when we leave the room. He loves watching basketball on TV and runs up and down the stairs many times a day--most every time we do. He's still got some separation anxiety issues, but he is getting noticeably more comfortable with each new day. In short, we are in love with Henry already and we are so thankful to you folks and Beagle Rescue for your great work and care with this wonderful pooch. Our daughter Allison can't wait to get home from Thailand in early May to hug and care for this wonderful addition to our family.

We think Henry is a fantastic match for all of us.

Mama Cass: Cassie is doing great! We all have totally fallen in love with her--even my son who up until now has not been that much of a dog person. While I was away for a few days she slept with him and became his little "cuddle bug"--now that I'm back I feel guilty bringing her back into my bed to sleep--but oh well!

She is my grandson's favorite playmate. He loves to feed her--he's very careful about measuring the right amount of food and he has been helping me with giving her baths with the medicated shampoo. She has been doing well on the leash but is sensitive to the cold so we have not been doing as much walking as I would like because of the cold weather. I just bought her a better fitting coat that she likes but her paws get too cold so she wants to be carried. Fortunately the weather should be warming soon. She loves our yard and has been getting exercise running around in it. She is doing better in the car but I have a seat cover for any "leakage" problems. I'm taking her with me to NC at the end of this week to visit with my daughter and her new coon hound puppy. We're excited to see them play together. I'll send a few more pics when I can!

Louisa (now Lucy): Mar, 2013: Wanted to share some good news about Lucy (Louisa). She passed her screening to be a therapy dog with Pets on Wheels! She is very excited to start doing what she does best, receiving lots of belly rubs. :)
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Oct, 2012: When our beloved Sammy (Samuel at BRSM) passed away in June 2010, we wanted to honor his memory, so we decided to be a foster home for BRSM. About a month after Sammy passed away, we along with our other beagle Stella, visited Mara to see who would be the best fit for us and our old girl Stella. While we wanted to take all of the beagles home that we me that day, we chose to bring Lucy home with us. Not only did she jump on Kevin just like Sammy did when we met him the first time, but she resembled him a lot. Looking back on it now, having her join our family was a blessing; she helped me a lot as I grieved for Sammy and also was comforting to Stella who had always had a sibling. Lucy also quickly became daddy's girl and playmate. Lucy can be stubborn at times, and very jealous of her daddy, but overall she has a great personality and keeps us on our toes! Our home would not be the same without her. :)

Claire Hughes (now Olive): She is doing well. I changed her name to Olive :) She is full of energy but still remains a snuggle bug. She's the first to let me know if I'm late with dinner or forgot a treat :) She is a character, full of personality and I love her very much :)

Crook Baldwin: Crook is great. He and my other dog, Brody, are the best of friends. He loves to get up on my lap and cover me with kisses. And at night he sleeps practically on top of me! Here's a picture of Crook sleeping on top of Brody. I had to adopt Crook instead of just foster him...Brody wouldn't have it any other way! Thank you for getting him from the shelter. He was such a sad looking guy but he's transformed into a wonderful happy beagle.

Thank you for being a part of such a wonderful organization.

Missy Powhatan (now Maggie): Update 1/18/13: Both pups are wonderful. Maggie is crazy and so much fun!!! She loves her toys, to bully Jasmine and follow me everywhere. She loves Jack and has stolen his heart. When he walks in the door, she is right at his feet wanting a belly rub. If she doesn't have her head on his lap wanting attention, she is nipping his toes wanting to play. So then he gets up and chases her and the fun begins!
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My name is Maggie. After a couple of visits to my prospective new home to make sure I would get along with the family, I was on my way to my forever home. Wow! Did I ever get lucky! There are lots of toys for me, a great bed, a comfy crate, a beagle sister (Jasmine) to play with and other family members that love and spoil me. I was a little scared at first, but it didn't take me long to feel comfortable in my new surroundings. I am never lonely. My Mom takes me and my beagle sister almost everywhere she goes. I love to hang my head out the window and have the wind blow in my face. Everyone I meet tells me that I am beautiful and so well behaved. I sure love the compliments! When we are home, I love to follow my Mom throughout the house. I don't want her out of my sight and she loves having me near. My Dad isn't too bad either. It didn't take me long to have him wound around my paw. He gives me treats and laughs at my silly antics.

What a wonderful life I now have. Thanks BRSM for rescuing me. Thank you Sarah for fostering me until I found my forever home. And thanks Mom for adopting me and giving me a family to love.
July 2012

Little Jake Z: Update Feb, 2012: My husband hung a tennis ball from the ceiling of the garage – he uses it to gauge when to stop so he doesn’t hit the boat trailer. Today is the first day Jake saw the tennis ball without a car parked under it. He just went crazy trying to get that tennis ball, which is just out of his reach. He can hit it with his nose but he can’t grab it. It really was hysterical. He literally did this until he collapsed. Next day, went right back after it. Jake is a dog with a huge personality.

click here to see a video of the craziness

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We received a new note from Jake's family in March, 2012 after moving to South Carolina:
Jake is thriving in SC! Loves it! Here he is with Maggie the other day – pretending he’s an angel for my husband…

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Jake is a great little dog! He loves the other dogs in his household and being part of the family!

Braddock Hughes: Our little Christmas miracle - Braddock came to live with us 3 days before Christmas of 2012. He was 1 of 5 beagles dumped at a shelter together. He was skin and bones at 18 1/2 pounds, had a bad cough and was terrified to walk on a leash. We were thinking we'd need to rename him Tiny Tim since he was so tiny and sad looking. By that first afternoon he had pretty much already made himself at home. We've had him for a little over a month now and he's filling out and doing great. He enjoys checking out new parks, hopping around in the leaf piles in the yard and he bounces a few feet in the air at the mention of meal time or peanut butter filled Kongs. He also loves playing with his big sister (lab mix Gracie). They play tug of war, wrestle and chase each other for hours everyday. He also always has to lay on other people or dogs and usually sleeps under the covers. He is the sweetest little dog and we're so grateful that Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland brought him into our household and hearts.

Violet Arthur: Violet is doing very well. She runs around and plays, and is becoming more at home everyday. Violet has a wonderful personality and is smart as a whip!
She and Michaela had started walking with another beagle and one night when Michaela took her out to do her business, Violet saw the other beagle and owner and wanted to run over to say "Hi". She is slowly realizing that not every sound is going to hurt her.

Michaela taught her to do a "high 5"!

Linus Gaston (now Harper):
Linus, now Harper, (yes, that Harper #34) seems to be adjusting to his new home much slower than I had anticipated. I thought him to be lonely at the house all day so I got him a companion. He has taken to her pretty well. They have the occasional bark or two but for the most part they get along well. I'm sure Harper is glad to have a warm home, plenty of food and a sister to hang out with. He's even wagging his tail when I get home but still runs away from me a lot of the time. He likes to be in a dark place, on a cover or a bed, and prefers to be left alone. I have no idea what traumatic events he's had in his life but they have definitely taken a toll on him. He's warming up slowly but surely. He's such a good dog. I hope he realizes he's got a good home for the first time.

Clayton: Clayton is doing very well. He is the perfect dog! He is so sweet and loving and hasn't had an accident in the house for weeks. He loves to go on walks/hikes but also enjoys cuddling on the couch. He will follow me around where ever I go. We are so happy and he seems to be too.
Thank you so much for helping us add another addition to our family.

Solomon: 12/31/12: It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this email to let you know that Solomon has crossed over the rainbow bridge. We adopted him in 2004 and he was a loved dog from the moment he came home. He brought us so much joy. He was a beagle through and through and loved to get into trouble and eat anything he could find that seemed edible even if it wasn't. We will always treasure our memories of him. Thanks for helping us find such an awesome dog.

2004: Solomon has been a wonderful addition to our home. Everyone he meets falls in love with him immediately. He is very quiet for a beagle. Actually he almost never howls or barks. He only howls when a fire truck goes by or when he is out for a walk and sees a squirrel, rabbit, or the geese. He is quite the traveling dog and loves to go for car rides. He's been with us to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and New York. He loves to go on vacation to Pennsylvania at his grandparents house. They have a really big back yard for him to run and play. Here's what Solomon has to say about the situation.

"I love it here where I'm the king of the house. I've got a really easy laid back life. I love to sleep on the bed or on the couch especially with the blanket my mom crocheted for me. One thing my parents learned about me early on is that I hate any kind of toy that squeaks. I'm not sure why but they really frighten me!!! So my mom and dad make sure to buy toys without them or to pop them for me so I don't get really scared. But I LOVE pigs ears!! Oh! I also graduated from obedience school with high honors (well sort of, but I did my best) A big special thank you and a big grunt ('cause I grunt instead of barking) to Beagle Rescue for helping me find my forever home!!! A special shout out to all my foster friends...I hope they are as happy as I am!!!"

Thanks!!!

Odie Howard: Brynn and Odie are such good dogs. When we got Brynn a year ago, she was a such a timid dog. She didn't know how to play with toys, her tail was always between her legs, and she would crouch and squint her eyes when she heard loud noises or when we came near her. Now, she LOVES to play. She plays all the time. It's like she finally gets to be the puppy that she never was able to be. She loves other dogs and she loves being around people.

When we got Odie, she became even happier. They get along really well. They play together almost every day (usually around after their post dinner walk! :) )

They are such wonderful, good dogs and have changed our lives. Bryan and I are so grateful to have these dogs in our life. They definitely are our children. We have become beagle lovers (even each of our cars have some sort of beagle magnet) and we are pretty sure that we will know be beagle owners for life.

Thank you for finding us two wonderful beagles. I only wish I lived on a farm and could take more in! ;) I'll continue to promote the beagle rescue through word of mouth and facebook. Thank you for everything you do. I can't even imagine our life without our beagles. They have brought more joy to our lives than we thought possible.

Marco: I have been in my new home for a month now. I love my new beagle friend Ceelie Charles. I have made myself right at home. I have been running around my new backyard, going on long walks, sleeping with my new mommy and daddy, and playing with my doggie toys. I like playing with my mommy and daddy's son, Ben. We like to get in trouble together. I really like it here.

Patsy: We named her Patsy Cline, although we call her Patsy. She is the sweetest little long-legged beagle. She loves going outside, snooping around, and going for walks. She does fabulous on a lead...no pulling. Patsy will sleep with us in our bed right between me and my husband. Patsy loves to play with her chew toys and runs around in circles when she wants to play in our backyard.

She's so precious.

Olivia Ann (now Dora): Looks like Dora hit the jackpot!

Beau Laurens (now Brando): Just a note to let you know that Brando (in Santa's left hand), who we adopted about 2 years ago, is doing great. He's a happy, affectionate guy. He's shown here with his step-bro, Piccolo.

Thanks so much for connecting us to this wonderful dog.

Gibby (now Gabby): Gabby is doing fantastic. She is such a joy. She now sits and shakes with BOTH paws and also rolls over. She loves our other 3 dogs and they have a blast together.
Thank you for the work you do for the dogs :)

Ari (now Beau): Just wanted to send you a photo of our newly-adopted beagle, Beau (formerly known as Ari). He's doing great and getting along so well with his new brother, Barney! Beau is the smaller guy with the all-brown head. We just love him! :)

Sophie St. Claire: Little Sophie girl was fostered October 19, 2008 and little did she know she had just stepped into her forever home! When BRSM started calling saying people were applying to adopt Sophie, I said, "No way. I'm adopting her!" She had already stolen my heart. She has really blossomed from a beagle who used to wolf down her food so fast that if you blinked, you missed it and being very wary of other dogs. We think perhaps she had to fight for food in her former life. Through patience and a whole lot of training, she eats a little slower now and is just a bundle of loyalty to a fault. No matter how stressed out I am or what is going on, she is always there at the door to greet me, only asking an ear scratch or a pet in return.

We are also a Pets on Wheels team. Sophie, the superstar, just puts smiles on the faces of residents in nursing homes, children, and everywhere we visit. A long way from a beagle that was once on the euthanasia list at the shelter! We're stuck together.

Here's to many more years of traveling, being stared down while I eat (she does have persistence - I'll give her that), cuddling, ear scratching and the like - but most of all - a loyal love that I've only ever known with her.

Jimi Hendrix (now Dipper): Dipper is awesome – definitely has grown. The best thing about him is how he plays with our other dog Blaze. They love each other and play for hours. Blaze is so gentle with him and Dipper totally attacks Blaze. We are completely entertained. We are still working on potty training – only a few accidents recently. We think we should have named him “Digger” because he loves to dig and bury himself under covers. We love him – he couldn’t be cuter.

Oliver George (now Xander): The good news is that he’s just as cute as ever, and is incredibly loving. I was not feeling the best on Monday, and so I slept pretty much the entire day. Yet no matter where I slept—be it in bed or on the couch—he insisted on sleeping right next to me. He also now apparently thinks he is entitled to pillow space at night, which has caused Brian and I to start looking to sell his bed on Craigslist, and buying a bigger one for us (or I should say all of us.)

On the flip side, I will say that he has also definitely come out of his “shell” the last week or so, and I think actually revels in pushing our boundaries. He is very headstrong these days on walks, and sometimes mistakes petting for playtime/gnawing on your hand. What he doesn’t know, however, is that we have virtually an unlimited supply of rawhides to give him, and that we’ll be starting obedience training in the next couple weeks. He definitely plays hard, but luckily he tends to wear himself out after a while and passes out on your lap.

He really is an amazing dog—just not quite over that puppy phase yet, although he still hasn’t had an accident since the first night. We we will gladly accept that in exchange for some destroyed coasters and the chasing of squirrels/birds.)

Thanks again for giving us the cutest dog in the world.

Mandy Magoo: Mandy found a favorite spot.
(Can we get another pillow for you, dear?)

Brynne: We adopted our precious beagle August 24, 2003, her name is Brynne, her adoption name at the time and never changed. We have just celebrated our 9th anniversary. We almost lost her 1-1/2 years ago to meningitis, with herniated discs, but fortunately, after seeing a recommended neurologist, she has recovered without any surgery. She is without a doubt the sweetest beagle ever, and we are so happy that she is in our lives.

Billy August: Adopted 9/10

An update from Billy's moms on 8/19/12:
Billy started attending deaf-blind day program for people a bit over month ago and I heard that the mobility instructor happened to be present when Billy was at the day program doing the mobility training. The instructor recommended to have Billy guide 2 deaf-blind individuals with a cane. Billy helped both individuals by placing the leash into both individual's arms, allowing Billy to pull them and let them train with the cane. It was successful. So, Sarah and I are thinking about having him going for CDI test to see if he can be a therapy dog. We have not gone through the process yet.

Also, Billy has his own personal website at Dogster. Click here to see Billy's website

On April 22, 2011, we received the following note from Billy's new mom:
"I wanted to send an update on Billy August. We adopted him in September 2010. His name is still Billy, because otherwise, we would have come up with a better name to rhyme with Silly :-).

Billy has really adjusted well to our 2 human, 2 beagle home. He now has two older sisters that he loves hanging around. He has become particularly attached to our oldest beagle, Trudy. He loves snuggling with her.

He was a bit shy at first, but now he has really blossomed into a young adult beagle who loves exploring. We are thrilled to have him. He is as sweet as can be and we think he's a great snuggler too :-)"

Arizona (now Cooper): Cooper, came to us as a puppy. She is an excitable lady with a true zest for life. Her body type appeared a bit more athletic than other beagles we've owned, so we had her DNA analyzed. It turns out that she is 50% beagle, 25% basset hound, and 25% miniature pinscher. She walks like a thoroughbred, prancing around the house. She is also the fastest dog at the dog park.

Chloe, our other BRSM dog, is the complete opposite of Cooper. She is the ultimate lapdog. Her soulful eyes speak volumes about her unfortunate past. She is easily startled by loud noises or raised voices. July 4 is always a difficult day for her, as the fireworks cause her to start shaking and she quickly jumps into our arms. She is a true cuddler and loves to sleep with loving arms wrapped around her.

Cooper and Chloe are the best of friends. Should one yelp for any reason, the other always comes running and will not leave until all is well. They love to hang out and provide each other with true companionship.

Eddie Harford: We received this note from Eddie's foster mom in Aug, 2012:
I know this makes me a terrible foster home, but I've decided to give up the fight and officially adopt Eddie. After traveling with him and experiencing all of his unique Eddie qualities (including a serious penchant for both chocolate and great escapes), he feels like family. As an older beagle I know his chances of finding another home are slim as it is, and I think George, his beagle brother, would run away if I ever took away his bud.

Charlie Brown (now Charlie): We adopted Charlie Brown way back in 2005. After we signed the paperwork, we were told he put a couple of holes in the wall of the person who was fostering him. In 2008, he was joined by his first human brother. From the day we brought home the baby from the NICU, he was very curious and protective of the little one. In 2010, we added another human brother to our family. Charlie is very calm with them, even when the boys decide to try and see inside his nose or pull on his ears.

Above is a picture of Charlie playing with his first brother

And a note from his former foster mom:
I would mention that this family was in the process of adopting a different dog when Charlie brown got in my kitchen window and barked at them. They were so impressed with his "attention getting skills" they refocused their attention on the little monster (and I DID tell them he was a little monster) and made an excellent home for him. He was incredibly behavior challenged in a chewing/digging/finding-out-how-stuffing-comes-out-of- stuff way. THIS is the dog that caught ad killed the mouse and hauled the little dead mouse around my house for an hour until I destracted him with a treat and was able to retrieve said dead mouse with a paper towels. Having properly disposed of the corpse, I then returned to bed (it was 5 am) and when I yawned Brownie stuck his nose in my mouth. EUWWW!

All is forgiven.

Missy Hughes: Missy ( a.k.a. Missy Mischief ) is doing very well, and becomes more adjusted to her home every day. She is very busy playing with her toys, and occasionally dragging daddy's big shoes down the hallway. She loves going out in her big yard, and runs like her tail is on fire. I love watching her, and wish that I had that much energy to burn. She is very much a part of our family, and we love her more every day. Thank You so much for our beautiful baby girl.

P.S. She still loves getting belly rubs, and gets bunches every day!!!

Bobbi Ann: We received this note from Bobbi Ann's mom, after her husband passed away:

It is harder than I ever could have imaged to lose your partner - especially since he truly was the love of my life. I really don't know what I would do without Bobbi Ann - she keeps our house from feeling empty and is a loving, tail-wagging support when I get home from work!

She spends Wednesdays in Keverton Doggie Day Care to break up her alone time when I'm at work. They love her, as everyone does and Bobbi Ann loves them back. I will always be grateful for Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland! Thank you again.

Melissa Charles (now Sweetie): I have had Sweetie (formerly Melissa Charles) for more than a year & she settled in nicely with my other 2 adopted Beagles.

She has a mixed heritage from her length, features & voice & I think she's a "Bagel" (Beagle/Basset mix). She's a sweet, sedate older girl (for the most part)that ignores thunderstorms & loves her creature comforts like warm baths, a nice puffy dog pillow, a coat brushing with a soft brush, a head scratch or belly rub and FOOD!

At dinnertime Sweetie does her best imitation of a grand dame 1st Class Passenger on an old ocean cruise ship like the TITANIC and DEMANDS her food first with her Basset-like bay bark until she gets her bowl! She also uses the same tactic with her voice when she wants to come in or go out of the house, letting you know you're her staff. But, when Sweets sits & looks up at you with contentment & love with those old eyes as you pet or brush her you have to be grateful Beagle/MD saved a terribly mistreated & sick old girl from a cruel death.

Oh, one more thing, Sweetie has a crush on BRSM's mascot & man about town, Munchkin! What a pair!

Ed Beagley Jr. (now Seamus): Seamus and Luna (formerly Rita Skeeter) were adopted together. Here is a note about Seamus from his adoptive family.

Seamus and Luna are doing beautifully. They have settled right in to our family and we cannot imagine our days without them now. Each of them is such a character. Here are a few funny observations.

First, Seamus. Everyone who meets him falls in love with him. He is very easygoing, often sitting up in our arms like a doll. He is radiant with peaceful joy when he meets new people, and our vet declared him "perfect!" She couldn't get over what a great temperament he has and how affectionate he is with everyone - even while he had that stubborn ear infection, which did clear up after another round of antibiotics and ear flushings. His confidence has grown steadily over time and while he is still much more submissive than Luna, he knows how to get under her skin. He has a knack for finding the "best" bones (we have many, but he knows the favorites), and when he gets THE ONE he won't give it up to Luna. She stands there and howls for it, but he just chews away. You can almost see the smile on his face! He has an 'old-soul' quality to him, and I have no doubt that before he was a stray in SC, he must have been loved by someone. He is just too sweet a boy not to have been....

In terms of his habits, we call him a "camel," because even if you take him outside every few hours, he only relieves himself when HE wants to. In the evenings, he and Luna sleep on the couch or with the kids (often with each other as well), and when we take him out before our bedtime, he is loathe to go. He'll make himself totally limp like a rag doll, and you have to carry him out. Then he'll stand there looking at us like we have done him a great injustice! He's very, very funny.

So at night, he's super lazy, but come morning, has lots of energy. He runs all over the house greeting everyone for the first half hour or so. We look forward to his morning exuberance. He is quite a digger and has made a few holes for himself under our deck, where he sometimes likes to hang out. He also hates rain (again - won't go to the bathroom), and does not jump. We have to pick him up to put him on the bed. He could do it himself, but chooses not to.

(please read on to the story about Luna)

Rita Skeeter (now Luna): Luna and Seamus (formerly Ed Beagley, Jr) were adopted together. Here is a note about Luna from her adoptive family.

Luna is our other little sweetie! The kids still coo over how cute she is every day, and love to take her and Seamus with them into whichever room they are playing in. At night, she wants to cuddle with someone - anyone - and very closely, preferably by your face. I love how soft she is! She can sleep in any position, but prefers having her head on a pillow! She is a strong alpha personality - not shy about introducing herself to larger (and smaller) dogs and letting them know she intends to be in charge. Like Seamus, she loves to greet everyone in the morning, but she has a more even temperament. She's medium-energy all the time, and once she's out of the puppy stage, I think she'll be pretty mellow.

Out vet cleaned out Luna's tear ducts, which seemed to alleviate some of the seepiness from her eyes. But there is more discharge when she's been outside for awhile, so we think perhaps she has some allergies. Nothing of concern - we just wipe it off. This of course, is not worrisome to her.

Luna is ALL BEAGLE. Her nose is AMAZING. If there is a stray cracker in the bottom of a bag left on the floor, she will find it. If a bunny crossed the yard in the last hour, she is insane about sniffing it out - all the while letting out excited yips. When she is onto a scent in the backyard, she will not come for ANYTHING - not even food. You have to go get her. And even in your arms she will remain tense and trance-like, sniffing for several more seconds before she seems to even realize you're holding her. She is very athletic and loves to explore. She wants to be outside far longer than Seamus does, probably because she is in smell heaven!

She has leapt up as high as the piano in search of food, and has no qualms about jumping on the table if someone has left a plate there. We've found that a squirt gun keeps her from doing that - but she's so quick that sometimes we don't squirt it in time. And she's not picky, any food is game to her!

We love our pups and are so thankful to you for rescuing them. I will kiss them both for you!

Ian Mahoney (now Peanut): Peanut is actually my 3rd adoption from Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland, and my 2nd in the last 6 months or so. I had Clara for about 5 years before I lost her in January to kidney disease. I had already committed to fostering Retta before I knew Clara was sick, but Retta had some physical problems so she was at the vet for quite a while. A few weeks after Clara was gone, I was notified that Retta was ready for her foster home, and it didn't take me too long to decide it was Karma and Retta was meant to live with me.

A few weeks later, there was an urgent call for another dog, who clearly had been treated poorly was in desperate need of a foster home. He came to the rescue on St. Patrick's day. I am half Irish, what can I tell you. So I volunteered to foster Ian Mahoney.

He was so timid, he wouldn't walk with me, couldn't do much except stay frozen in place. He had been at the vet's until he came to me, and God knows what his life was like before Rescue got him. The only thing I could do with him was wrap him in a blanket and hold him in my lap while we rode home. About half way home, I announced "I love him already." I got home and sent Betsy an email saying I was interested in adopting him. She suggested I wait a month and then decide, which is a perfectly reasonable suggestion, and I agreed. A month to the day, I sent in the paperwork. I had already started calling him Peanut ...

It took a few weeks, wasn't always smooth sailing; Peanut felt the need to scent every corner in the house, so I spent a lot of time with a spray bottle and a rag. He didn't come to me for the first few days; then for a few days he would come, but his tail was still tucked under his belly so you could see he was still scared. Retta was always frisky, had no trouble settling in. But Peanut did develop an attachment to my third dog, Tazi, and she responded to him as if he were her puppy. He would climb all over her, bite her ears, her face, roll around in front of her, and she would nuzzle him. I think she was the best medicine he could have had.

The three of the dogs are constantly playing and running all over the house. Peanuts' favorite place to sleep is in my lap on the easy chair, and I have to admit, it is equally cozy for me--- although occasionally all three try to get on my lap at the same time. One of the most satisfying feelings in the world is teaching a dog that humans can be decent and can be a friend to a dog, just as a dog is a friend to a person. It takes time. It takes patience, it can't be forced. Even after 4 months, when Peanut jumps in my lap, I have to let him lay down when he is ready, if I try to move him into a comfortable position, he stiffens up. But patience is a small price to pay for the great love these dogs have to give.

Seamus Finnigan (now Captain Jack): Hi everyone,

Jack said he wanted to say hi and thank you all for supporting him till he found his forever home. He's totally spoiled and has gone from 20lbs to 29lbs now full grown. Vet said no more treats, but he knows his eyes will still get him at least one now and then.

He loves his big brother Bolt and his adopted mommy Scooby Doo. They are always together in their little family. Too bad the humans in the house never get to sit on a couch but that's just the price you pay for having beautiful babies.

Hope you all have a fantastic summer! Praying that each and every one of the dogs find a forever home!

Love, Capt. Jack oh and his mommy Liz :)

Odie (now Bowser): This is just a note to say that Odie/Bowser is doing fine. The dermatitis is much better. He likes it up here in cool Maine. (True, he ate a whole chocolate bar and had to go to Towson Animal Hospital again in Baltimore before we left). But he has a huge fan club: all his medical team and sitters think he is pretty great. He is the sweetest tempered dog I have had.

Hamlet : My husband and I adopted Hamlet (Hammy) 1-June-2012 and he has just been perfect!!! Hammy is my very first puppy, and so far he has been making my dog-owning experience AMAZING. He has had only a couple accidents. He's very playful and energetic. He loves our walks because he gets to play with other dogs and their owners (he is such a friendly puppy, everyone in our neighborhood loves him). He's not loud at all, does a little whining when we leave him home alone but nothing unbearable. At first, we had a hard time getting him to eat...so I contacted his foster mom who recommended a dog food brand that he may like and we've had no problems since.

So far, I must say, everything is great. He's very smart so he has learned our routines quickly. I looove the way he acts when I get home!!!!!! BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD.

I would like to thank Judy for being my liaison from start to finish....she was so helpful, Thanks Judy.

Jill Rock (now Bunnie): So the bad news is, I have failed at my first fostering experience for BRSM. The good news is, with your approval, Jill has found her forever home!! We have pretty much known this since the first weekend she got here. She just moved right in, found her favorite spots on the sofa and window seat and announced she was here to stay. She gets along great with all the other dogs and has really helped to bring my shy little female beagle out of her shell - there is nothing shy about Miss Jill! Actually, her name is Bunnie now. I knew the deal was done when she started trotting behind my husband when we went up to bed and glued herself to his side for the night, never moved. We are ready to throw Bunnie's "Welcome to the Family" party!

Jamie Hughes: We just wanted to update you on our little bundle of joy, Jamie! He is doing wonderful in our house and has really become attached to us in the past couple days. You could tell the first week that he was a little overwhelmed and unsure of what to think of a household with two other dogs and two new owners, but he has adjusted out of that phase and is a happy beagle now! He loves sleeping on the bed and has enough energy to run for hours! He has had very little accidents in the house and you could tell that after, he was remorseful for his actions. Eeyore and Nellie have loved having an extra brother and they play all the time over their NylaBones. He truly is a wonderful dog and we couldn't be happier that we have all of them in our lives! We will keep you updated over the course of the next several months with how his behavior changes as he gets even more comfortable.

Pookie: A note from May, 2012:
Here is Pookie (left), this am, with my 18-year old Lucy... his ears have healed very nicely from where he was scratching at them from infection. UTI all cleaned up too, and coat is good with flea preventative, etc ...

We've received many notes from Pookie's new family. It's obvious to us that he's well cared for, and he's loved deeply.

Buddy McPhee (now Jack): We could not have asked for a more perfect dog!! He is definitely a puppy but is very smart and learns quickly. His housetraining went well but every so often he would still have an accident, sometimes after having just gone out. THEN, we put some jingle bells on the door and after one week of ringing the bells everytime we went out, he started ringing them when he wanted to go out and we have not had an accident since (>1 month)!! Sometimes he rings the bells just to get some fresh air :) but we go out anyway.

He loves his toys and has been quite adept at playing fetch since day one. He also loves his twice daily walks around the neighborhood, where he is learning to sit when we see another dog rather than pull and pull. He loves to stretch out on his belly when he finds some really nice grass - quite funny. He has many admirers, both young, old and canine.

He tolerates his crate, usually protesting briefly when he is first in, but quickly settles down and naps. He picks up on my routine before leaving the house and sometimes tries to hide under the glass-topped table.

He has adapted well to living in SC and PA, although he seems happier in SC since he has a sunroom to sit in and watch the world go by. He still gets carsick, even when we've tried driving around the block. So for the long trip we give him medication that the vet recommended, and otherwise pretty much avoid taking him in the car. Hopefully he will outgrow it.

Thank you so much for all you do for the beagles. I see all the new postings and would love a companion for Jack, but that's not possible at this time. I keep thinking maybe in a year or two, when we are settled in one location, we might manage it.

Regan Charles: I wanted to give you an update on how Reagan is doing. She has long since mastered her fear of stairs, and no longer tries to start skirmishes with the dog she sees in the mirror. She absolutely loves takes her walks with Molly; she’s had no problem learning to walk on the leash. I think this has definitely helped with her weight. She’s lost 2.5 pounds to date!

The vet seems to be very impressed with her overall health. The one issue is her teeth, but we have an appointment in the first week of April to have her teeth cleaned (covered by insurance).

We had a little bit of trouble feeding her. We finally found a healthy food for her to eat (an organic protein-based tiny-chunk kibble), as she kept turning her nose up at the Iams Weight Control. She always looks over her shoulder while eating, even though we feed her and Molly on opposite ends of the house. At this point, she is only comfortable eating while sitting on our bed, no one else in the room, and with the door closed. I have no issues with that, though. She regularly sleeps in our bed, anyways.

Aside from one on the first night, there have been no accidents to speak of (knocking on wood as I type this). After experimenting with rooms in which to leave her during the day, we finally discovered that she and Molly are fine when being left alone together; the two sleep uncrated on our bed throughout the day. My in-laws come over around lunch time to let them out into our (fenced-in) backyard and to give them some attention.

Thank you for taking good care of Reagan over the past years.

Chipper: Sir Chipper, as I oddly began calling him yesterday, is in fine health, just in need of losing about ten pounds, as the vet said in early Jan. Well on his way eating cooked carrots now instead of as many milkbones.

Chipper is an honor to have in our lives. He only barks in his dreams, or when he gets too close to really high-strung dogs, which we don't allow. He does have several dog friends in the neighborhood now, too: Mr. Chips, Luna, Harley, Reggie and Buddy. So we're always looking out for them. We were attacked by a pit bull trained to kill other dogs in 2005. We all ended up in the hospital, included Chipper, who had five surgeries, and almost didn't make it due to infection. So we feel very fortunate to have him with us, and are glad he has resocialized to make dog friends.

He loves to be with me all day, as I retired from full-time work in 2006, following me to the art studio, to the bed for nappies, to watch me watch TV, to watch me clean house, or for our long morning walkies. That is our favorite time, I think, being outside for thirty minutes each morning to greet the day, all year round.

Thank you so much for listening to what our needs were when we we were being placed with Chipper. He is everything we asked for and more. We have learned so much from his gentle and loving spirit!

Tonks (now Molly): We received several notes from Molly's new family:
2/25/12: It's hard to believe that Molly will have been with us 2 weeks tomorrow. She's blended in so well that it feels like she's always lived here and she's turned into quite the watch dog. When she barks, she sounds like a big German Shepherd. You wouldn't think such a big bark could come from such a little girl. Even our cat has come around to accepting the fact that Molly is here to stay. Thanks so much.

Sadly, within a few weeks of Molly joining her new family, her new beagle sister, Susie Winkler, passed away due to cancer. But Suzie knew lots of love and joy in the last few years of her life.

2/15/12: Molly continues to amaze us. She is such a great dog and has already adjusted to our house and dogs. She loves to take walks and I have attached a picture of walking Molly, Suzy and Lucy. Lucy is out of the picture looking for rabbits.

Heidi York: We received this note from Heidi's new family shortly after her adoption: Everyone is happy. My son is learning a lot about taking care of a dog. The both of them really get along. She is definitely a great addition to our house. She does sleep a lot haha. So, I take her for a lot of walks to get her moving. We discovered a park out behind these houses (I had no idea it was there). We all go there and enjoy the afternoons. My husband is excited too and has plans to take her to get pampered at Pet Smart when he returns. Though, the wife should be pampered first I think.

You had mentioned that people asked if Heidi would make a good therapy dog. She does. She is full of love and gives people, at least us, a sense of security and love. I would say that if there are any other Beagles like Heidi, they would be able to help other veterans. I spent a lot of time at Walter Reed last year and training companion dogs for wounded warriors was part of our therapy. It was the part I enjoyed the most and it is evident that pets who are warm and want love, as Heidi does, really helps us transition, for lack of a better word, and for that I thank you guys. The wounds that most suffer from are the wounds that people cannot see. I can tell you from experience that those wounds can be just as deadly as any other type of wound. I am open to questions or anything about this subject. I know many of us don’t like to talk about it, but I am trying to change that.

She really does enjoy being the center of attention and is always trying to find ways to lay in my lap. I don’t mind. Adopting a dog is the best thing that we could have done.

Danielle Steele: Danielle Steele and her son Michael Crichton (now Buddy) were adopted together in Sept, 2010. We received this story from their family in Feb, 2012:
I kept meaning to send pictures but it’s really hard to get any of Buddy. He’s nowhere near as photogenic as Danielle, and they’re always attached at the hip! So here’s some of each of them, and some together.

I don’t know how we managed to get the one puppy out of the nine in the litter that has chronic medical conditions (as far as I know), I swear they just seem to find me somehow. We even specifically adopted a puppy because all of the pets we’ve ever adopted as adults died young of cancer, I must give off some sort of energy. But luckily Buddy’s happy and healthy as long as he has his ½ a pill each day. And it’s not every day that you adopt a puppy and then get to adopt the mother! As you can see in the pictures they love each other so much. I think that Danielle would be ok without Buddy, but he’d be lost without his mommy.

Danielle is the browner one, with the 100% NOT beagle ears that I’ve seen in some of her other pups as well. Buddy is more black, and his ears are more like a black lab maybe (?) although they are always flipping inside out.

Michael Crichton (now Buddy): Danielle Steele and her son Michael Crichton (now Buddy) were adopted together in Sept, 2010. We received this story from their family in Feb, 2012:
I kept meaning to send pictures but it’s really hard to get any of Buddy. He’s nowhere near as photogenic as Danielle, and they’re always attached at the hip! So here’s some of each of them, and some together.

Amy George (now Bailey): We received this note from Amy's family in Feb, 2012:
Bailey is around 10 years old now but she is doing well. She's in good shape, not overweight as you know the breed is notorious for. She still goes for walks and aside from some arthritis in her back legs (which we give her a half of Glucosamine with dinner) she is physically well. We also have two schnauzers which are 9 and 1. She wants nothing to do with them because they do not provide her with food and will not play with them. She just doesn't seem to get the whole idea of what playing is, or fetching a ball. The puppy thinks that Bailey is her Aunt or big sister and always naps with her in her chair.
Thanks for all that you do.

Betty Ohio: We received this note from Betty's family in Feb, 2012:
Betty is great dog. She is an important part of our family and was a great comfort to my husband before he died and now for me and our 14 year old Lab, Dante.

My husband was a mason & carpenter and Betty loved to go with him on jobs -- riding in the truck was her favorite thing to do, next to eating and chasing squirrels and chipmunks!

Caramel (now Chloe): Adopted 5/2/09
We received this note from Chloe's family in Feb, 2012:
Chloe will be 5 years old in May and enjoys a great life with me and my husband Charlie and her older brother Chet, our beautiful Standard Pomeranian in Pasadena, Md. She loves to run around in the yard, play with her many stuffed toys, take long walks in the neighborhood and park, and sleep under the covers of our bed. Chloe became part of our family the day we picked her up even before we got her home and is a constant source of joy for us everyday.

Emma : We received this note from Emma's family in Feb, 2012:
Emma is our angel, never had such a good dog as her. All 4 of us sleep together, sit on the couch together, but we don't share the same food. When we lost Rufus to kidney failure in July 2011 (he was 11 years old), Emma was so sad and lost. I swear she turned much more gray during the 3 months before we found her anoher "friend". Who knew that a puppy would be a perfect companion for her!

Rudy Valentine (now Sid): Sid was adopted in March, 2005

I wanted to let you know how Rudy Valentine (now Sid) is doing and give you a brief little story on the little fellow. I’m attaching a few pics also. Well, Sid is just a great little guy. He has made himself very much at home. He has taken over everything. We have a female name Sadie; she’ll be 2 in June and they just get along so well. Sid loves stealing everything from Sadie, from food to toys, and he loves mulch. I think the mulch that was in the flower beds is actually all in the grass. He loves to be outside, running or laying in the sun. But I think he likes stealing mulch from Sadie best and running away with it. It's all too cute. I have never had two dogs at once, and I’m so glad that we decided to adopt Sid. We thank Beagle Maryland so much and Sid's foster mom for taking such good care of him. We’ll keep you posted as Sid gets bigger and grows. Thank You.

We received this sad note from Sid's family in Feb 2012:
I’m sorry to say that SID (Rudy Valentine) is no longer with us. He pasted away May 27, 2011.
He was diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. It came on very quickly. We were very shocked and upset. He was a terrific dog, friendly and loved everyone. We miss him so much.

Sandy Shore: Adopted in Dec, 2009.

Sandy's family reports that she spends most days laying around on the couch due to very bad arthritis. But she is loved by all and is a vital part of the family.

Cinder (now Rosie): This is one of the saddest stories. Poor Rosie (formerly Cinder) was found in the middle of nowhere, anchored to a cinderblock and left to die a slow death with no water in the heat of summer. But even with all this, she was a loving dog.
Rosie was adopted in 2006 and was adored by her family. There are few photos of her because she was so petrified of cameras. She died a recently and her family misses her every day.

Eeyore Rock: In Feb, 2012, we received this note from the family of Eeyore and Nellie (formerly Nell Pitt).

Ever since adopting Eeyore back in April of 2011, our lives have completely changed. His wonderful and enthusiastic personality puts a smile on our faces every day. His youth and energy makes every day a joy, and we could not be happier to have brought him into our lives. As our very first pet, it was a growing experience for all of us but was well worth it. It took him quite a while to break out of his shell and share his true personality, but he realizes now that he has a loving forever home where he will always be looked after and appreciated for the great dog that he is. A few months ago, while browsing the BRSM website, we stumbled upon the profile of a beautiful, little girl named Nellie. The connection was immediate from the very first time we met her, and so we brought home the fourth member of the family. Although some severe allergies complicated the first few months of her time with us, we are delighted to say that nearly all of her symptoms and side effects have disappeared from the right medicine, the right food, and the right amount of love. We were thrilled to welcome her into our home, and are so grateful for the opportunity to see our girl's remarkable recovery and true personality start to shine. Since our very first meeting, Nellie has proven to be the most loving friend that either Eeyore or us could have asked for. She is always the first to curl up beside you for TV time on the couch, and is a constant companion for her brother. They have quickly become fast friends, and can be found curled up together taking a nap almost as often as they are seen darting throughout the house playing. It brings great happiness to us both to see how excited they both are everyday and to witness what a loving home can do for these precious Beagles. Our family is so grateful for the work the BRSM does for these Beagles and for bringing these two adorable, crazy, loving dogs into our lives.
Thank you!
Eeyore was adopted 4/2011

Nell Pitt: In Feb, 2012, we received this note from the family of Eeyore and Nellie (formerly Nell Pitt).

Gary Paulsen (now Hoss): We received this note from Hoss' family in Jan, 2012:
He's doing great! I did change his name (it's Hoss now) and he's a fantastic dog. He also answers to "Chicken" because he isn't exactly lion-hearted, but he does get to be kind of a tough guy if someone knocks on the door or rings the doorbell. He's definitely a momma's boy. He's always giving me his paw or sitting up on his hind legs (I never taught him to do this, just something he does). He also loves going to the dogpark. I think it's the whippet in him, he needs to get the chance to just full out run every few days, if not every day. He loves other dogs and still has that puppy play energy. He's also so well behaved. I've never seen a dog that listens so well. And he's definitely a cuddler. he will find any way possible to sneak his way into your lap, or jump up and give you a hug. He's a very sweet boy. His favorite game is "where's your bone", during which I say "Where's your bone?" and he runs around the room picking up any toy he finds. The cat, Skeletor, loves him and forces him to sleep with her every night.
Adopted June 2010

Holly Holiday: We received this note from Holly's family in Feb, 2012:
Holly Holiday - The Globetrotting Beagle

Holly has been with us for three years now and we can't believe how time flies. When we adopted Holly, she was recovering from Lyme disease which was aggravating her epilepsy. Now the Lyme disease is gone and seizures are few and far between. Holly might be the sweetest dog ever and has two loves: food and people.

She has adjusted well to life in Tallinn, Estonia over the last two and a half years. We live in a wooded suburb with lots of trails for her nose to explore, and she doesn't mind the snow or cold, at least until the temperature gets down to about -10F. We hope she will adapt as well to tropical heat and humidity, since we will move to Congo next year.

Adopted 1/09

Ellen Barkin (now Addison): We received this note from the family of Addison (formerly Ellen Barkin) in Jan, 2012:
When we lost our beagle, Wrigley, suddenly in the spring, we thought we'd need at least a year before we could adopt again. Then we saw Addison on the website and we fell in love with her caramel-colored eyes and cute brown and white spotted paws. Fast forward a few months and she has filled the hole in our hearts that Wrigley left-- and she keeps us on our toes every day! She is so full of energy that people ask us if she's still a puppy. She loves long walks, trips to the dog park and playdates at friends' houses. If you have a treat, you have a new best friend in her (though, we're proud to say that with our and her foster mom's hard work, she has regained and is maintaining her girlish figure!). Addison is also an amazing cuddler, happy to spend hours on the couch watching TV and burrowing herself under the human bed's covers and snoozing at our feet every night. If there's a soft laundry pile anywhere, Addison is buried in it. She is also an excellent hall monitor, as she carefully watches the alley outside our living room windows for any dog-related action (and is more than happy to notify us if a new dog walks by). She has truly become the center of our family and we couldn't be happier to have found her.

Prince Charming (now Calvin): Adopted 7/10/11. Calvin has settled in very well and is such a great dog. He couldn't be any sweeter and has taken to training very well. I count myself very lucky.

Esmerelda K. George: Jan, 2012: Esme has become my little shadow. She follows me everywhere, and cries if she can't get to me. When I'm on the computer, I move her bed next to me, otherwise she has to sit in my lap while I type! She has mastered the doggie door, but I am always with her when she is in the yard. She loves her walks, but needs a little training on how to walk on a leash. Suppose Beagles have trouble with that because they must follow where their noses lead, lol.

Again, thanks so much to both of you for saving this little angel and bringing her to me.

Bernard Garrett (now Rufus): We have 3 Beagles, all rescues, with our last 2 (Rufus & Bella) through your organization. Rufus was known to BRSM as Bernard Garrett.

In the “3 Amigos” photo, they are left to right (ages are approximate since they are rescues; Rufus (15 months), Bella (4 years) and Milly (7 years). Needless to say, they are quite the team. Rufus was adopted in 2011 and Bella in 2009. We adopted Milly (from an Ohio rescue) in 2006.

As the youngest, Rufus is the class clown of the group. Always trying to make others happy and lets you know it. When he howls, it is one wall of sound. He’s always in a good mood. Bella is the gymnast of the group and can teeter on the smallest ledge. She craves attention, and will let you know when she’s not getting it. Milly is the disciplinarian, and does her best to keep the other 2 in line. Most of the time it works.

We also have a 7 year old cat, named Isabel, who having grown up with Beagles, hangs out with them as well. She even drinks from their water dish, and they’ll let her do it, before they take a drink! Quite the sight.

We are extremely fortunate to have them all in our lives and the Southern Maryland Beagle Rescue, played a large part in making that happen.
A “success story” I’m sure!

Satchel Rock: Jan, 2012: Chelsea (formerly Satchel) is doing well these days. We moved to New York City in 2006. She's almost 12 years old now! She's still the sweetest, best dog I've ever met, and everyone who meets her loves her and tells me how sweet she is.

The bad news: Last summer, we found two mast cell tumors on her back legs and had them removed, then in November, there was another one in her boob. At the time, it was too big for surgery and I thought I was going to lose her.

Good news: We got her on meds and the tumor is now under control, and she will continue with her daily chemo medication and other meds. Because of her age, we're opting to give her medication everyday rather than having her go through surgery.

Other than that, she's very happy and healthy and very, very loved.

Sarah Trevor Teasdale: My husband and I have been fostering Sara Trevor Teasdale since April and have come to realize that we cannot picture our family without her! We'd like to make it official and adopt her fully. Sara is doing great. She's still really shy, but has a silly happy side that she now lets us see almost everyday :-) She gets along great with our other dog Mosby, and even her two cat brothers.
Adopted Jan, 2012

Little Boy Blue: We received two notes from Rocket's two daddies in Jan, 2012:
Rocket (formerly Little Boy Blue) is getting along just fine. His personality comes out more and more each day. He was pretty stoic when he first arrived because I am sure he missed you and his old pals. He gets excited more easily as time goes by. He can run fast with those short little legs when he wants to ... So much that we have nicknamed him our little rocket! It is too cold to run in the mornings now but we did many half mile jaunts up and down our driveway last month and he kept up pretty well. He can be stubborn while on leash... He still does not like to walk on mowed grass. He is fine on paving and and in deep grass or meadow. He is quite the lover and has brought us much joy!

Everyday Blue just gets better and better - he is such a lover and a funny little man. We nick named him Rocket because he pretends to be slow - but watch out if he picks up on a deer close by... Just ask Mark - Blue gave him the run of his life a few weeks ago. Maybe a mile and a half through the woods with lots of hills and creeks - I could only hear them getting further and further away from me - lol. I let Mark do the running. Blue sure has a strange howl - sounds like he is being murdered - where did that come from - so funny. I wish we knew more about Blues past lives. He is a mess and we love him very much. He was ice cold to us when we first got him but now he is really coming out of his shell. I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings. What a sweet boy... Thanks!

Solomon: Solomon has been a wonderful addition to our home. Everyone he meets falls in love with him immediately. He is very quiet for a beagle. Actually he almost never howls or barks. He only howls when a fire truck goes by or when he is out for a walk and sees a squirrel, rabbit, or the geese. He is quite the traveling dog and loves to go for car rides. He's been with us to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and New York. He loves to go on vacation to Pennsylvania at his grandparents house. They have a really big back yard for him to run and play. Here's what Solomon has to say about the situation.

"I love it here where I'm the king of the house. I've got a really easy laid back life. I love to sleep on the bed or on the couch especially with the blanket my mom crocheted for me. One thing my parents learned about me early on is that I hate any kind of toy that squeaks. I'm not sure why but they really frighten me!!! So my mom and dad make sure to buy toys without them or to pop them for me so I don't get really scared. But I LOVE pigs ears (as you can see in the picture!!) Oh! I also graduated from obedience school with high honors (well sort of, but I did my best) A big special thank you and a big grunt ('cause I grunt instead of barking) to Beagle Rescue for helping me find my forever home!!! A special shout out to all my foster friends...I hope they are as happy as I am!!!"

Jethro Baltimore (now Barkley): We received this note from Barkley's mom in Jan, 2012:
Just wanted to let you guys know Barkley is doing well and is a handful! Mara, you are so right, he is smart!

He's figured out how to escape from the crate when I go to work, it's like a game to him. Luckily, he doesn't do any damage once he's escapes! He still goes to doggie daycare about once a week when I have a long day at work. And, we started obedience school last week. I can get him to do all the tricks when I have treats in my hand, but his sense of smell is so strong, and he's so smart, that he chooses not to follow me when he figures out he's not going to get a treat.

Enclosed is a picture of him which I took today when we were at work. He is ready for the Ravens game this weekend. He's lost some weight, but I'm not sure if you can tell from the picture.

Thanks again for everything. We are enjoying each other!

Desilu (now Carly): We adopted Carly from BRSM on 1/16/11 and fell in love with her immediatley! She is a wonderful addition to our family. She loves going for walks, looking out our sunroom at squirrels, and greeting everyone who rings our doorbell. She has wonderful manners and gets along exellently with our toddler. We could not ask for a better dog. Thanks, BRSM, for all you do!
Updated Jan 2012

ZuZu (now Zoey): We received this note from Zoey's family in Jan, 2012:
Zoey is quite simply another family member, and she doesn't see herself as anything less than that. We moved to Boston, I went to graduate school and am now in med school. Both Zoey and Brodie are my study buddies...literally. I sit on the couch to read my books and they don't leave my side. Both beagles are pretty much buddies. They cuddle with each other and with us. It's great! Her favorite pasttime is sleeping, especially when there's a patch of sun across a cushion or blanket - she's all over it. When our son, Calvin, was little, she used to keep him company during tummy time (picture included). I really don't know what our family dynamic would be without her.

For anyone on the fence about adopting a beagle from a rescue, I can understand the hesitation. Inviting anyone new into your home takes time and patience for all parties involved. There was certainly adjustment for everyone, both James and myself and Brodie. It can be trying for a little while. But we have received to much love, affection and happiness from Zoey, I wouldn't hesitate to go through the adoption process again. We love our entire family unit!

Beatrice Beagle: We received this note from Beatrice's family in Jan, 2012:
Beatrice has settled wonderfully into her new home. She is a sweet, playful, and entertaining girl. She has a perfect beagle bay, which she only uses when she's trying to convince us that it's time to 1) give her a treat or 2) take her on a walk. (Interestingly enough, she gets her way every single time!) She and her beagle sister, Macy, are best friends who love to snuggle and to play. They could not get along any better, and we are so happy for that! We have had a two-beagle household for over ten years now, but this is the first time we've had such a wonderful match of beagle personalities. Bea loves to spend time in the yard with her sister, take long walks, take equally long naps, and use that beagle nose to sniff, sniff, sniff. We couldn't be happier with her addition to our family, and we are so grateful to Beagle Maryland and her foster mom Linda for taking her in when she was in need.
Adopted 08/11.

Emma (Disney Dora): We received this note from Emma's family in Jan, 2012:
Emma is doing great! She has warmed to all of us. She might even like the guys best because for a while we had them feeding her all the time. She is still a beggar. She loves to chomp on a bone while we eat together. She has so much personality. We spend a lot of time playing with her. I believe she is best thing that ever happened to our family. Our kids spend much more time out of their bedrooms because they want to be with Emma. She is very loyal to us as you said would happen. She gets very protective when we walk her and she sees people or another dog. She'll bark and bark until someone offers her some love and she can never resist. We're sending you a few of or favorite pictures of her. I think she's lost some weight. She gets walked 4 times a day. Her walks were a little longer when the weather was warmer.

And this note from Oct, 2011:
I have to tell you how much Emma has added to our lives. I think we are spending more time together as a family since we all want to play with her at night. She has been so wonderful for my daughter. After switching between my room and my daughters room for several days she decided to make my bed her sleeping spot. She's a bed hog and snores. I've got the bigger bed, so I guess I get to sleep with her. She has only had one bathroom accident since she moved in. She always barks and scratches at the door if we don't get her out fast enough. We had her to the vet and she checked out great! We're going to have some dental work done for her next month. Hopefully we won't have any more large expenses for her for a while. I did have a few questions. Did you ever think she was afraid of the dark? Whenever we walk her in the daylight she is as friendly as can be when she sees people and dogs. When we walk her in the dark she barks and growls at every sound. Was she very female dominated with your family? She loves me and Ariella. She tolerates my husband and son. She seems so smart to me. When I walk her she knows the route we always take. When I tried to take her for a longer walk like Ariella usually does she resisted. She has her routine for different people. We are curiuos to see how she does tonight with children coming to the door (Halloween). We will probably have her stay in a bedroom until the trick or treating is over. She seems very protective to me. Although she has never given me reason to believe she would bite, she does bark and growl when she is nervous. Anyways I wanted to make sure you knew how much we loved her.

Molly Anne Arundel (now Chloe): We received this note from Chloe's family in Jan, 2012:
I changed Molly’s name to Chloe and she’s doing great. She is such a sweet, beautiful dog and very social. I get compliments about her from everyone who meets her.
Adopted: 8/09

Summer (now Penny): "Summer" has been with me now for more than 4 years (hard to believe sometimes). I changed her name to Penny Lane shortly after bringing her home, but mostly just call her Penny. We still live in Baltimore City and she LOVES going for walks in Patterson Park. She is a snuggler and adapted to me pretty quickly. She has a great disposition and loves people. Being so cute and friendly with others she often gets pets from strangers when we are out. Although she is now about 5.5 to 6 years old, she is still very active. She'll get wound up and run around the house and play with her rope toys and balls. She also loves to look out my front window onto the street at the people passing by. Penny was truly a great find for me and I'm so glad I was able to adopt her.
Adopted 09/07

Wendy (now Roxy): Here's a picture of our Roxy. If anyone would like to discuss the gift of adoption please use our names. It was worth every ounce of patience it took to make Roxy feel safe in her new home. She is so loving and we can't imagine not having her around. Like I said on the phone there is nothing like a Roxy welcome home! Since she was never really anyone's puppy I call her my forever puppy!

Thanks for following up on her and for all you do for all the other dogs looking for homes. Most of all thanks for bringing Roxy into our life.

Austen (now Quincy): We received this note from Quincy's family in Jan, 2012:
He's doing great. We've renamed him Quincy. He thinks he's a cat. He demands to be petted all the time and he has no interest in playing fetch. He's the spoiled baby of the family and even though my ex and I are divorced now, we split custody of him and that just means he now has two beds that he sleeps smack in the middle of and lets each of us borrow.

Captain America "Cappy": We received this note from Cappy's family in Jan, 2012:
Cappy is loving his really long walks. He has also learned to jump on the cupboard for butter and things. And, loves vaseline, which is not good! He does love our bed. And no rabbits have been harmed due to youthful exhuberance (that we know of.)

Etienne: We received this note from Eddie's family in Jan, 2012: Our family adopted Eddie in the summer of 2007(?) after he was in foster care for quite awhile. He was our first pure bred and male dog and didn't exactly blend right in, he didn't seem to know how to act with unknown brothers and sisters (doggie and human). He had food aggression and startled easily; I don't believe his early life was pleasant. But we hung in there with him and he eventually grew accustomed to his new home. One of his favorite calming activities was to climb in bed with my husband when he got home from the night shift. My husband would 'tell him a story' as he put it, and Eddie would lay down by his side and go to sleep.

Eddie became the best companion dog ever. He is the sweetest boy who adores us all, but he's especially my dog. I go nowhere in the house without him following and at night he sleeps with one leg over me. He especially loves his family trips to the beach - oh, the new smells to be smelled! He travels with his sisters shown in the picture. The dog on the left is a fellow BRSM alumni, Ruby, adopted two years ago.

Eddie sends his love and eternal gratitude to Sherrie, who he thinks is the best foster mom in the world. Eddie is healthy and happy, and we love him dearly.

Oliver Twist: Oliver Twist and Thaddeus Twist were adopted together. We received this note from their family in Jan, 2012
We are now known as just Oliver and Thaddeus. We were both adopted on 04/28/2007 and love our home in Greenbelt, MD. We are great pals for brothers. We eat, sleep, and play together. We turned 5 years old on July 4, 2011. We both weight about 29 lbs. give or take 1 lb.

Thaddeus Twist (now Thaddeus): Oliver Twist and Thaddeus Twist were adopted together. We received this note from their family in Jan, 2012:
We are now known as just Oliver and Thaddeus. We were both adopted on 04/28/2007 and love our home in Greenbelt, MD. We are great pals for brothers. We eat, sleep, and play together. We turned 5 years old on July 4, 2011. We both weight about 29 lbs. give or take 1 lb.

Molly Allen: We received this note from Molly's family in Jan, 2012:
Molly is 15 years old now and still doing very well (She was ten years old when we adopted her). Shortly after we got her, she chased a ground hog and tore her ACL. She had surgery and fully recovered, thank goodness. I can see her slowing down in some ways, but she still gets excited when we come home from anywhere, whether we're gone for several hours or several minutes. She also still gets excited about taking walks and eating anything we give her.

She is just a joy to have in our family. She is sweet and smart and a wonderful companion to our other beagle, Penny. Adopting her was one of our best decisions ever. Based on our experience with Molly, I would recommend the adoption of an older pet to anyone. It has been a wonderful experience for us.

Thank you for all that you and your organization do to help these wonderful animals.

Penelope Charles: Our 14 (at the time) year old daughter and I wanted a dog. I wanted a beagle. Perusing Petfinder.com, we stumbled across Penelope Charles, a senior girl who'd lived a hard life. Her story was so sad that she just captivated us. Over protests from my husband (motto: "Do we really want to do this? This is going to be a lifestyle change..."), we brought her home in May of 2004. My husband was right. It WAS a lifestyle change. This little one had been a breeder in an Amish puppymill. After breeding her nearly to death, removing her teeth (most likely with pliers), feeding her garbage, when they had used her up, they turned her out to fend for herself. Because she had been kept in a small pen for most of her life, her hind leg muscles had atrophied and she had little strength. Afraid of EVERYTHING, her remaining teeth rotting and infected, she came home with us to live. A month later, I took her to a veterinary dentist and when handing her over, she was resigned and showed no resistance. I guess there was no use fighting what yet another human wanted to do to her. We insisted that the vet call us the MINUTE she was available to be brought home. My husband answered the call and within minutes was at the vet's office. The technician brought out a very limp, very sad beagle. At the sound of my husband's voice, the tail began to slowly, almost imperceptively wag. Her mouth must have brought her much discomfort before her dental appointment, as her disposition brightened considerably with the passing weeks. She went for brief walks daily building strength in her legs. Eventually, she stopped dropping to her belly at every passing car. It took a year and a half to house train her (How do you housetrain a dog who's had to relieve herself and sleep in her own waste? Puppymill owners keep their dogs in small pens 24/7.) Nearly three years later, Penny is a different dog. Happy, healthy, enthusiastic about life. She is a joy. Penny has been the best lifestyle change we could possibly imagine. Because of her, we eventually opened our home to three other dogs, and will probably foster yet another. I write this long-winded passage so that others might see an elderly dog in need and look past the sometimes rough exterior to the gem inside. None of us would part with this little dog for all the tea in China! 1-1-07

Bradley: We receive a note, but no new picture from Bradley's forever family.
Bradley's rescue began at the Union County Humane Society in Maynardville,TN then to VA and finally to MD. Somewhere in his past he became very afraid of loud noises, men and especially thunderstorms. Although he is getting better about being around men, thunderstorms and loud noises still seem to be very scary for him. For some reason his original owners cropped his tail and although he gets weird looks because he's a beagle with a short tail, I think of it as added character. He shares his new home with two other brothers (also beagles) which he loves playing with and sharing a bed with (usually mine!) Bradley seems to be very happy with our still growing family.

Maud Montana: June 2, 2009
Well, I have found a kindred spirit in Maud. She is my walking/hiking buddy, but is perfectly willing to lay next to me on the couch watching TV if I am not up for the exercise. She still maintains her stubborn beagle nature and will sniff one particular spot for a ridiculous amount of time - even though she knows I want to keep moving. She plants herself and gives me the stink eye and budges only when she feels like she is ready. Admittedly, I laugh at her whenever she does this, so I am definitely reinforcing disobedient behavior, but she is just so animated sometimes with her facial expressions that it simply sends me into hysterics.

She is truly naughty at times, regardless of disciplinary action, her favorite pastime when I am away is ripping apart trash cans and stealing donuts off the kitchen table. Two stories to note are the day I came home (I had forgotten to close my bedroom door) and after doing my normal greet and belly rub at the front door, I continued on through my apartment and the trash from my bedroom was strewn up and down the hallway. Right about this time, Maud walked guiltily around the corner with her head hanging low. She walked slowly up to me as I reprimanded her and she fell onto her back with all fours up in the air as a sign of submission (I suppose...or maybe she was hoping to get another belly rub)...needless to say, when she rolled onto her back, it was then that I noticed one of those long size stickers that are found on the legs of pants. It was stuck to the pad of her front left paw. Talk about getting caught red-handed!

The other story is of Maud cleverly pulling everything off my kitchen table in order to consume a dozen glazed donuts. Also, she came to a BBQ with me and was caught on top of the picnic table with her muzzle covered in the white icing from a dozen cupcakes.

We are getting ready to celebrate our 1-year anniversary (August 1st) at our home and she will feast that day on a little cake made especially for her. And I've already promised to let her get her fill, even if she devours the entire confection.

Liz Taylor Rock: Lizzie, the love sponge, went to her forever home in July, 2011.

Felicity (now Beacon): Hi, I’m Beacon Beagle. Mara used to call me “Felicity,” and before that I was the Beagle known as “Flip.” My new parents named me “Beacon” because they love lighthouses. They adopted me in September of 2004, and they’re just now getting around to sending a picture and letting me tell my story – better late than never! Anyway, I live with my parents in Silver Spring. I have a brother, Bosco Beagle, who came from a rescue, too. We get along really well and never fight, although Mara said I could get pretty “barky” when it came to my toys, and she sure was right about that. The cloth squeaky bones are my favorite. I have a nice big yard to play in, and Bosco taught me how to do “fence patrol” to make sure the perimeter is secure. My Mommy is a nurse, so she takes really good care of me. My Daddy telecommutes to work, so I’m almost never alone. The four of us go for a walk every evening, except when it’s raining, because I hate to get wet! Bosco taught me how to sleep under the covers with Mom and Dad, but I keep my nose out so I can breathe better. My parents say I’m the happiest dog they’ve ever seen. All they have to do is look at me, and my tail starts wagging. Daddy says sometimes I wag it so hard he’s afraid it’s going to fly off – he’s so silly! I’m happy doing most things, but here’s a picture of me doing what I like to do best: being upside down!

Lance: 2/9/06 - When Teddy came home for the first time, it took several weeks for him to begin to trust his new family and realize not only were we not going to traumatize him like his prior owners, but he'd get all the love in the world. He began to jump on the couch, sleep on the bed, play with toys, bark, and learn to embrace life. Neither the vacuum nor thunder will scare him now. He quickly laid claim to "my" recliner. You'll see what that looks like in one of the pictures. Every year I bring Teddy to "Bark in the Park", a day at the ballpark for a Frederick Keys single A baseball game where owners can bring their "well behaved" dog. Teddy always steals the show. We run the bases after the game and have our picture taken with the mascot. Teddy was timid as can be when he came home, but then two weeks later came his new big brother, Shiloh Valentine. He is the one who taught Teddy how to be a beagle really. Shiloh must have been about 6 months old, and was the craziest/wildest beagle ever! Still is. Well, to get an idea of the entertainment these two provide, you have to imagine Tom & Jerry. But, they get along so well. Shiloh is always hopping around or playing tug-of-war with me, or yawning as loud as he possibly can. Usually, however, he can be found on the bottom step looking out of the door window. He's the cuddliest little thing ever at 38 pounds, hence one his many nicknames Big Cuddly. Well, two years ago the urge bit and Shiloh and Teddy had another brother join them, Lance! Oh my is he just the sweetest "person" in the world! He is always falling back in your arms to be petted and uses his nose to nudge you if you stop, even after an hour. He sings such beautiful tunes and is often found chewing one of his many bones. His story was so sad, getting pushed out of a car with his siblings. The love he gives is infectious and lights up each of our days. Every time he goes outside he, along with Shiloh, loves to announce it to the world in traditional beagle fashion. To the displeasure of my eardrums I think they try to outduel each other with their barking. The three guys get along so well and look after each other in tremendous fashion.

And, there can't be enough gratitude for the wonderful organization you have and how happy we are for the beagles we have.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Kris: Kris fought a 6-month battle with cancer. Kris was another lucky BRSM beagle who found a loving home with two other BRSM beagles.
We, at Beagle Rescue, are so grateful to Lisa for giving all her pups the love, care and attention that all dogs deserve.

Jefferson: 1/14/07:
.Back in June of 2006 we were looking for a beagle...and came across a picture of Jefferson. He wasn't doing so well and was undergoing Parvo treatment. He was far from a beagle - he's a Great Dane/German Shepherd mix, but we had to have him. A month later we were moved into our new house and 6 month old Jefferson, who was all recovered, was delivered to us in Catonsville, Maryland. He was super skinny, but full of energy...at least for the first half hour. Jefferson made himself right at home in no time at all. Within minutes he figured that the dog bed sitting in the middle of the empty family room (did I mention that we had just moved in?) was his and we couldn't get him off of it. He slept for the first couple of days and we thought, "Wow, what a well-behaved puppy we have." The days to come proved that the was merely trying to win his way into our hearts, because he became a little terror. He ate everything he could whenever we left the house and proved to have serious separation anxiety. You told us to get him a crate, and this definitely helped him be less destructive - until he started escaping from it! So, we put c-clamps on the crate and he broke those. We put chains on it and he broke those, too. We finally put steal clamps on it, and he couldn't break those, so he broke the welds on the crate instead! He was very busy while we weren't at home. Eventually, we decided to get him a friend to calm him down and help him wear off some energy. Little "County" came into our lives and she should have been named "Mini Me." The look identical and act the same, too...yes, she is full of the same puppy energy, but thank goodness isn't strong enough to break out of her crate!

The two of them are an absolute joy to have around. They must think the same of us, because they don't seem to like it when we leave. They are getting better, and this is all a part of the "puppy stage"...which will hopefully slow down soon because they just keep growing! Jefferson is up to 72 pounds and County is just over 50. I guess she forgot to be a "small" dog. I never did get my beagle, but the two of them have more than enough "personality" to go around. It's always funny to see people's reactions when they ask where we got our dogs. "Beagle Rescue? He doesn't look like much of a beagle." Jefferson in an honorary beagle and we couldn't be more grateful that you let him be one.

Hugo Boss: 12/07:
In September I moved to Maryland from Chicago. It was a tough adjustment as I had only a few weeks to move and get my affairs in order. In October I decided to get myself a companion. I went to PetFinder.com and searched for a dachshund. One of the first entries was for a 28lb, 3-year old beagle-doxi mix named Hugo Boss. I have to admit, I wasn't looking for a beagle as I had never owned one before, I grew up with dachshunds, but what caught my eye was the name, Hugo Boss; so I clicked on the picture and there he was. Hugo Boss, one of the most oddly proportioned dogs I have ever seen... yet he seemed to have a very original cuteness about him. I immediately went to the beaglemaryland.com website to read on about Hugo. There were more pics and a bio. The pics showed that he was a very handsome beagle with a very good disposition, but he had been in foster for 6 months. That made me wonder, "why?" When I finally got to see Hugo at the PAWS pet walk and spend some time with him, it turned out he was used to test other dogs temperaments because of his overwhelming good disposition, and had a very loving foster family. The team at Beagle Maryland filled me in on the breed and what to expect should I decide to get Hugo. After my first walk with him, I fell in love and picked him up the following Friday, October 11th (my birthday coincidentally). Hugo turned out to be the best b-day gift I have ever received. Within two weeks he was completely house-trained, within a month he was able to go off leash in enclosed areas, and turned out, "yes" Hugo was very good with other dogs, children, strangers, cats...everyone. He truly is the most obedient, friendliest and loving dogs I have ever had the pleasure of having.

It is a testament to Beagle Maryland, their volunteers and fosters, who took in Hugo and fought for him to avoid being euthanized. The folks there know the breed, know how to work with strays and provide a great atmosphere for someone to let the dog of their dreams find them.

Thanks to all at Beagle Maryland, especially Ewa, for your help, time, and rescuing Hugo, the best looking, friendliest dog in Maryland and truly the greatest companion a fella could ask for.
Happy New Year from Patrick, Martha, and Hugo

Meghan (now Bella): Adopted 4/09
We wanted to let you know how things were going with Bella (formerly Meghan). She's getting along great with our other 2 beagles, Lucy (14) and Milly (4). She's developed a taste for jelly beans like our other girls (as you can see in the photo). She even has made friends with her cat "sister" Isabel (5). All in all, she is doing great. She's been on her first road trip to Michigan and loved it too. She's been to beginner puppy class the last 8 weeks at Petsmart (along with Milly) who was there for moral support. She did great. I'm glad we did that. We learned a lot as did she.

We're very happy we found her and expect a lifetime of love and happiness with her in our lives.

Hoosier Daddy: Since his arrival in July 2011, this little guy has been a real charmer. When he first met my husband, he reacted as if George was Hoosier's hero. We fell in love immediately.

Hoosier adores being outside. He inspects every inch of the back yard, and when finished with his perimeter patrol, he holds court over his dominion in a lawn chair on the back porch. No intruder dare enter the compound, without his sovereign permission.
Forever Fostered.

Ryder: Adopted 7/23/11

We snagged the following tidbit and the photo (left) off of Facebook on August 15, 2011:
"We adopted Ryder about a month ago and he has become fast friends with our other Walker Hound, Izzy. He has a little Napoleon syndrome, but she keeps him in line and shows him who is boss."

Trixie Love: "I’m on the back porch of my new home with chocolate beagle June. June used to be the “little one” before I came along. I’m even smaller. "

Adopted 5/21/11> From her new "mom:"

Trixie Love adopted me when I visited Mara’s house. She blended into my beagle pack as though she had always been with them. She wandered in my car, making herself at home. The message was clear that she wanted to be taken home.

Trixie Love likes looking out the front window as she did at Mara’s house. I put a footstool by the window to oblige. When I leave she is sitting on it watching me.

Trixie Love has the longest tail and shortest legs in the house. We think she is a Dachshund-Beagle mix. But lest you think she is not a beagle, she can howl like a whole beagle pack.

Trixie Love is a very good sport. In the first month of adoption that she so eagerly awaited, we were stranded in the car overnight in a thunderstorm on the way home from Mara’s house. Power and air conditioning were out for five days in my Alabama home. She had surgery for a hernia and spent two long weeks in a cone.

Even after all that she is still a love. She wants petting and tummy rubs. She goes for walks with her pack, tail in the air and nose in the ground. She is happy with her pack and affectionate to her people. I am very happy to provide her with a home.

Jasmine Disney (now Skye): Adopted 6/11

We received this update from Skye's forever family on August 13, 2011:
"Just wanted to send you an update on Jasmine from the Disney pups. Jasmine is now known as Skye. She has settled in very well and its been fun for us to watch her grow over the last few weeks. Skye is a really smart and affectionate pup. She loves to play with her cousins (2 border collies, 1 beagle) that live nearby. She has taken to training very well, except when it rains since she doesn't like to get her paws wet! She is a wonderful pup and we are so happy to have her as part of our family."

Bacall Pitt (now Schatze): Adopted 8/14/11

We received this update on August 29, 2011:
On August 14th, Bacall, now called Schatze, (it means sweetheart in German) became part of our family. She filled the hole in our lives after our recent passing of one of our beagles. She loves to roll around outside with our other beagle Chudley, and has endless energy. At night, she sleeps with my daughter, Erin. And Erin says that Schatze can be a very nice blanket, considering she likes to curl up on Erin's legs. Schatze has some quirks and imperfections, but that is what makes her our special little girl. Her tail was probably stepped on, so it is bent in the middle, like a little question mark. And she will lick, and lick, and lick you until you tell her to stop. And lastly, she can somehow jump onto our island in the kitchen. My husband came home one day to find her sitting on it. She'll rush to her bowl at dinner and will try to eat Chudley's food too, We tell her if she eats too much she'll lose her girlish figure. We just love our little girl.

Staci T: Staci was adopted with her sister Stephanie to the same family in November of 2010

Abby George: Abby... living the life!

Abby was Forever Fostered in 2010

Charlotte Bronte: Charlotte was adopted by her foster family in December 2010.

Ashley Finch: After 2 1/2 years in foster care, Ashley's foster mom decided to keep her. 6/23/11

Bronson: Bronson was deemed too shy and too much of a flight risk. Mara officially adopted him in September 2009.

Daisy Minor: After two years in rescue, Daisy remained fearful of humans, although she loves the presence of the other dogs in her home. She was happy in Mara's home, so Mara kept her.
9/09

Mae (Dorothy's pup): Due to her profound shyness, Mae was not a good candidate for adoption. After five years in foster care, her foster mom decided Mae would be happiest staying right where she was. 6/23/11

Hilary: Forever Fostered 3/09

Sir James: Adopted 4/2011

Dakota presented a few challenges when he met his forever family. His barking did little to endear him to the neighbors. His family loved him, however, and worked diligently to work through the problem. They ultimately hired a trainer. As of August 2011, they report all is well.

Ivy Rock: Adopted May 2011
September 4, 2011: "Ivy is adjusting well to her new home. She is very good with the kids in the house. She knows who the "alpha" of the house is and is constantly by my side. We think she is part Jack Russell with her unusual markings, but is definitely all beagle when she sees a rabbit to chase and howl at. She loves her walks and gets along well with the other dogs we meet. We have been having some house training issues, but hopefully this will resolve itself with time."

Flint (now Cordy): Flint was adopted in May 2011 and renamed "Corduroy" after the bear who thought no one would love him because he was missing a button. Cordy is missing his tail, but he is very well loved nonetheless.

Minnie Montgomery: Adopted 3/11/11 In May of 2011, we received this note from Minnie's (now Rosie) new "mom." "Rosie (Minnie) is doing well. She seems to be enjoying country life. She has turned out to be a turtle finder! Twice this weekend, she has been out in the back yard barking barking barking, and I go look and find a box turtle, completely turtled in her shell! So, Emma (the daughter) and I take the turtle OUTSIDE the fence and let them go back to the woods and stream. As of yesterday, she has found a total of 3 different turtles. When she is not in the backyard, she is hunting for stuffed animals in Emma's room and then racing though the house with them. I call it big game hunting. It's pretty funny. Then at night, she sleeps in a crate in Emma's room except when there is thundering at night. Then Emma and Rosie have to come in my room -- Emma insists!"

Holly Hobbie: Adopted: March 2011

We just wanted to update you about Holly and let you know that she has adjusted to our continuous pampering and sharing with her new older sister Bridgett. She had to learn which of the couches were for the Beagles, but she has found them all now and knows that the others are for people. We already took them to Disney World the first part of April and they loved the RV and their Frosty Paws to cool off after the Disney dog park. After all, the RV is called the Beagle Biltmore. Our vet agrees that Holly is a wonderful young lady that has captured our hearts, as all our Beagles have, and wonders if Holly knows she has found Beagle heaven in our house. Thank you for everything BRSM has done for Holly, and a special thanks to her foster parents (the Pelle's) who met us halfway to pick her up.

Michael Simon (now Juno): We received this update from Michael's (now Juno's) forever family in March of 2011:

Juno is a happy little boy..full of energy..kids love him. We have 2 pictures to share with you. He went to Hilton Head with us a couple of weeks ago..had a great time..running in the waves, chasing seagulls, meeting every dog on the beach, and digging..lots of digging!!! The second picture is of him snuggling with his new brother (Puck) and sister (Belle).

Poki Rock(now Jed): We adopted Jed (formerly Poki Rock) on January 16, 2011. We changed his name to Jed as he reminded us of Jed Clampett. Jed is now a millionaire; measured of course by the most important things in life, like hugs, kisses, and love!

We came to BRSM after we lost our 12 year old beagle, named Jake, to a battle with thyroid carcinoma. When we came upon the BRSM website, and entered through Jake, we knew our next beagle was waiting for us there. And indeed, he was. I actually think he rescued us!

Jeddy has surpassed our expectations. In the weeks that he has been with us, he is adapting well and has become a very much loved member of the family. When we first brought him home, he was not sure what to make of the steps and was quite afraid of them. He was reluctant to come up the steps to get in the house. Now he runs toward the house and flies up the steps so fast, I’m afraid he’ll run right into the door!

He is adapting well to his crate and is now going in with just a treat. After eating his treat, he still howls a little, but is getting better. We have a pet sitter who comes twice a week to walk him around the lunch hour, so he gets plenty of exercise. He seems to love the back yard and I am anxious to see him as the weather breaks and he can really enjoy the scents and smells of the warmer seasons. He goes for a walk every night before bed and snuggles against one of us all night long.

We know he is getting more comfortable because just yesterday as my husband and I were standing talking by the kitchen table, he jumped (in one leap!) from the floor to the table to get some food. I remember reading that he could climb a chain link fence, but I was quite astounded at how quickly he went from the floor to the table, with no chair in between. So, needless to say we are working on our table manners!

He loves people, but on three different occasions has howled constantly when around a new person. We have found the common denominator to be men who have a beard. So we are watching and trying to assure him that it is OK.

As you will see by the pictures, he is enjoying life in Pennsylvania. We send our thanks to BRSM for rescuing Jed and for caring for him until he found his forever home with us! We will stay in touch.

God Bless you all for the work you do!

Casper Floyd: Caspar and his brother Treat were adopted together on 1/16/11.

Treat Floyd: Treat and his brother Caspar were adopted together on 1/16/11.

Boone: After 7 long years and two foster homes, this WONDERFUL, handsome boy was adopted by his second foster home. December 2010

Paddington Rock: Paddington and Tommy Tinker were adopted together 12/10

Tommy Tinker: Tommy Tinker and Paddington were adopted together 12/10

Scottie Rock (now Cooper): Adopted 11/21/10

We received the following update on Cooper on 1/17/11:

Cooper (formerly Scottie) has been a great addition to our household. He loves his new sister, fellow Beagle rescue alum Bessie Roane (name unchanged, rescued in 2006) and his 10-year old human brother. He enjoys going for walks, barking at passing dogs, playing with squeaky toys and sitting for treats. Cooper has had big shoes to fill after our 16-year beagle crossed the rainbow bridge this past April. Cooper has already made great strides and has a special place in our hearts!

Stephanie T: Stephanie and her sister Staci were adopted to the same family in November 2010

Macy (formerly Casey Snow): Macy stayed in rescue for a very long time. Her foster mom ultimately decided to keep her. 6/23/11

Polly Franklin: Polly was adopted by her foster family. 9/10

Bunny Beagle: Forever Fostered 8/10

Apple: Apple was adopted by her foster mom, who fell head over heels in love with her.
5/18/2010

Mosby: Adopted 6/10

Buck Pulaski (now Tallac): September 2010:
Tallac's nickname in the neighborhood is the "Love Bucket". He is a lover and a leaner on anyone who will show him attention. His beagle rescue girlfriend, Sunnie, lives down the street and they are constant companions on walking in the neighborhood. While I am at work, he is walked by my dog walker, Debbie, who takes him on romps around the neighborhood. When I get home from work, he is ready to dish out some "Beagle Love" on the couch. He enjoys riding in the car when we travel and has his own dog food "doggie bag" that looks just like him. Tallac has settled into his forever home and I am so happy that he is part of the family!

Adopted April 2010

Lenny Hall (now Riley): Adopted March 6, 2010
Update September 2, 2010
Riley has taken over! Our hearts that is… and yes, pretty much runs the house! He is a good boy… even with his “young dog” outbursts… he is just a lovable, floppy, funny guy!! He favorite toys are his bone, red treat ball and loves to chase the tennis ball. All inside, of course, as his nose gets in the way outside.

He is an official Penn State Fan… okay, well Mommy is … and he now has his new PSU collar for the football season! GO STATE! Poor thing is in for an eye opener when he watches the game with Mommy and PSU is losing! (I may need to get him Puppy counseling)!! ha!

Riley has adjusted to “Mommy” going back to work pretty well… as soon as I get home and hit the garage door opener, you can hear him inside jumping and yelping for joy!!! When I let him out of the cage, we run out to pee and than he bolts back into the house to unload his toys out of the cage. Its the cutest thing. Than he plays, eats and than goes into his "watching for Daddy" position!!

The paw in the face is so much better than any old alarm clock!! And at night, Riley tells us when it is time for his walk. He loves all the kids in the neighborhood, as he goes down each driveway to greet them during our walk. He also greets all his four legged friends that are also out for their evening walk! That ends up into an ‘extended’ leash tangle but so much fun!!

We have told him once he “grows” up, he will get a “four legged” brother or sister from BRSM!! (I’m hoping next summer) And we know he will so happy!!

March 31, 2010
Lenny Hill is now “Riley” and he is doing well with his new name. Sometimes I think he has it and than other times... not so much! But we know Beagles have selective hearing.

We just LOVE him!! Riley is beginning to think life is pretty good and has us pretty much wrapped around his paw. He helps me paint during the day and do the house chores. He loves his afternoon walks. And than he starts to hang at the front door around 6:15PM waiting to greet Steve after work with tail wagging and ready to play.

Potty training has gone well. Only a couple of accidents and now whines at the front door and we have a second to get there and out! Couldn't be happier.

We take him to the dog park but he hasn't quite caught onto what to do! His nose keeps him busy and he doesn't understand that he needs to run and play. This will come in time.

He loves his trips to Petco. We have to carry him out of the store … as he has learned the nice people have treats!! He loves dinner time, his treats, his doggie pillow, and loves playing with his toys. His favorite game is fetch.

Riley is a smart and very loving boy! Snuggle time is the best. We are so happy to give him a loving home off the streets and he has filled a big hole in our home and hearts.

Eden Charles (now Edie): Adopted March 6, 2010
No write up, but Edie's new folks have sent along some photos that clearly show her enjoying the good life--including television priviledges!

Lady Sings the Blues (now Blue): Adopted February 2010z,br> We gave "Lady Sings The Blues" the new name of "Blue". She is doing great in her forever home. She slipped out of the house when I went to get the mail about a month ago, and enjoyed an hour-long romp through the woods after a rabbit. We improved our security procedures to keep another beagle-bolt from happening.

I have attached three pictures of "Blue". The group picture has her cousins Rosie on the left and Skylie on the right. They are local Bel Air rescue dogs adopted by one of my daughters. They visit "Blue" at least twice a week including an over-night stay every Thursday.

"Blue" has two other beagle cousins Rooney and Clyde adopted from a New Jersey rescue group by another daughter that she sees one or two times a month for the weekend. Everybody gets along just fine.

I have a video clip of Rosie's Gotcha Day Party with "Blue" eating two pieces of cake in record time. It's too big to send as an email. Do you have any suggestions?

One strange thing we have noticed "Blue" doing is eating something in the kitchen, running out and needing an invitation before she comes back in. She must have been trained not to come into the kitchen until asked to do so.

Thanks to everyone in your organization that helped us with "Blue", we truely love her.
~ July 13, 2010

Miles Standish : Miles, who had suffered from heart problems in his old age, became so sick, and struggled so hard to breath during the blizzard of February 5-6, 2010, that his foster dad dug the car out of 2 feet of snow to take him to the emergency vet. Miles is now at peace.

It is one of life's cruelties that he never found a permanent home who appreciated him. Friendly, genial, well behaved, happy and playful well into old age, this beagle/dachund mix was a joy and was well loved by the volunteers at BRSM.

A Grand Old Man, Miles was a GREAT DOG! RIP, Miles.

Violet Warsaw: September 2010 -
Violet is no longer a shrinking Violet, but a beagle with a full voice when someone knocks on the door. She has decided this is her home, and she will let us know someone is approaching. This behavior is in total opposition to our other rescue beagle (from a different rescue group), Dailey, who waits by the door, welcomes anyone in, and begs to be pet by them! About once a week or so, she will tear around the house like a dog possessed, stopping at a toy for a second or so to mouth it, and take off again; she repeats this cavorting behavior for several minutes and then lies down to rest. She seems quite the healthy beagle now!

February 2010 -
Violet is still very shy, but is adjusting well to her new digs. She runs to get her meals now, thumping her tail and sitting close by while I dish out the food for her and Dailey (or other rescue Beagle). She is still a little jumpy when she eats; so I sit with her until she finishes. She loves her walks and is very affectionate. I plan to take more pics, and write an update that is a better picture of her life here. I know it is better than her pre-Beaglerescue life; the poor little girl may have been debarked. She has yet to make any noise except a whimper. Thank goodness for organizations that do good deeds!
Adopted 1/2010

Mara Beth (now Rosie): Mara Beth was adopted by her foster family in December of 2009

Rudy Pelle: Rudy was adopted on December 12, 2009

Update 6/13/10
Its been six months now since I've adopted Rudy so I thought an update was due. He's doing so well, he's the cutest thing in the world and I'm so happy with him. He's still a bit wary of the other dogs in the neighborhood, but he's made friends with the little pug next door and they have tons of fun running around my backyard, tiring each other out. When he first came home he hated to be left alone and would even start attacking the blinds if I left him inside while shoveling snow (but, if I brought him outside, he'd try to go in - go figure!). Now though, he happily hangs out in the backyard or sleeps in his crate while I'm out running around. I feel like I've had him forever and I'm looking forward to many more years with him. Thank you for all your help with theadoption process, and I hope you and your dogs are well!

Maximus ("Max") Behr: March 9, 2010
Max is having a GREAT time in his new forever home. He has a new brother and sister, who are both cats. It took a little while for the siblings to get used to each other, but they are now comfortable around each other, sleep in the same bed, and chase/ play with each other. Max loves to chase the squirrels when he goes for walks, and he is very obedient and polite. Sometimes he still gets scared of strange things in the neighborhood- he doesn't like big trucks or strange people, but once he gets to sniff someone, he is more open to being social. He likes to visit his grandparents in Ocean Pines, and he loves to play with Lilly, a Shizu, when he visits. He also goes on many car rides with us as we love to take him as many places as we can! There are so many dogs in his neighborhood, and he loves to socialize with them. Max loves to cuddle with the humans on the couch and gets so excited when we get out his kong for some treats. He sleeps with us in our bed or sometimes takes his space in his own bed on the floor. We are so fortunate to have found him and are grateful to the beagle rescue and his foster parents for taking care of him before he found his new family. We love him!

Hans Solo (now Snoopy): When we first adopted Snoopy (previously known as Han Solo) in November 2009, he was incredibly shy and nervous. He seemed scared to go on walks, or even just to be around us. Now he is so excited to go on his half-hour morning and evening walks - mostly because he knows that he will get to run in the grass, find some good sniffs, and then eat when he gets back home. This previously terrified dog has become quite an adventurer; he has flown on a plane to Miami for a week, gone on hikes in the mountains, and made several road trips.

That last point has been a bit of a surprise – Snoopy has turned out to be an excellent traveler. Once he learned that rides in the car frequently led to walks in fun places, he comes into the car, settles down in his bed or on one of our laps, and is good to go. We were nervous about taking him on a cross-country road trip for this summer, but he has been terrific. He is so cuddly; he just loves being petted and held. As long as he is being touched, he is one happy little beagle. Watching him become comfortable and confident with us has been extremely gratifying.

Snoopy starts every morning with what we have termed his turkey hunt. Basically, we tear up a slice of lunchmeat into little pieces and hide them around the room. He then gets to “hunt” by sniffing around the room looking for the pieces to eat. It is definitely the highlight of his morning and is something that he gets very excited about, dancing around in anticipation.

He also enjoys attacking his toys. He has already torn apart a rubber football and a stuffed alien. We got him a new alien and are taking bets on how long it will take for him to rip this one to shreds. Fortunately, he restricts his chewing to his toys. He is so well-behaved, he won’t chew on anything until we have offered it to him as a toy.

We are so happy to have Snoopy as a member of our pack and family! He is an incredibly loving dog and a true cuddler. Snoopy makes us very happy.

Adopted 11/09

Cheyanne (now Snickers): Cheyanne was adopted by her foster family on 11/09.

Jasmine: Jasmine was adopted by her foster home within a week of arrival. 11/09

MacDuff: MacDuff was adopted by his foster family, 11/09.
Update 2/13/10:
Mac came into our home first as a foster and was pleasantly plump to say the least. He was returned from a previous adopter and our family quickly fell head over heels for his friendly, low-key, affectionate personality. Not long after we took him in our home, we decided to adopt him. We count our blessings every day that Mac was sent to us. After establishing some healthy eating habits and enjoying long walks in the country, we are proud to say that Mac is weighing in at a much more healthy weight.

Mac is an absolute doll, he is very loving and enjoys a good nap. As a handsome older gentleman, he would rather sit by the fire and watch his younger brother and sister, Scout and Brogan (a BRSM alumnus), play and carry on while he referee’s from the sideline.

We are looking forward to many more happy years with Mac!

Beau Jangles: Beau and Blake were adopted together in 11/09

The following update was received 11/24/09:
I thought I’d give you an update on Beau and Blake. They have both adjusted wonderfully and everyone loves them both. Blake adjusted fairly quickly and continues to do well. About a couple weeks ago he decided to give us a very fine thank you gift. Early one Sunday morning we were still in bed and Blake came to the bedroom door and dropped something. Without my glasses on it looked like a dark shirt or something. I thought I better pick it up before they tear it apart. I went over to discover it was a squirrel. I’m sure he thought it was a very wonderful gift, but I would have preferred chocolate. I guess Blake likes both chickens and squirrels. (Editor's note: Blake ended up in rescue for killing a neighbor's chicken.) Unfortunately this is not the first dead animal that has been brought into our house. When our husky was younger he caught squirrels, rabbits, snakes, and birds.

Beau is doing much better! He has settled down quite a bit and doesn’t need to chew nearly as much. The first couple weeks he was chewing on anything he could get his mouth on. We pretty much bought every chew toy in the store and removed all decorations within reach. He would go through a raw hide bone in a few hours. The last couple weeks his chewing has decreased significantly and the raw hide bone in the picture is now over a week old. I think he had a lot of nervous energy at first but is much more relaxed now. I wondered if you have any information about his background because he seems to have been abused in the past. He drops down at loud sounds or fast movements and is very afraid of our living room. He is comfortable in other rooms but we can’t seem to coax him into our living room. I’m sure that will change with time.

Another update was received 12/5/09:
The boys are enjoying playing in the snow today (2 pics). The one of them sleeping was taken after we went for a long hike in the woods. Their noses were hard at work tracking.

The living room has a fireplace and hardwood floors that make it different from the other rooms. Beau is starting to make brief appearances in the living room (a few minutes at a time). I'm sure he'll get comfortable with time

Blake: Blake and Beau were adopted together in 11/09

Thurston Howell III (now Wyatt): Adopted 10/09

My wife and I adopted Thurston in October. We changed his name to Wyatt when he got home. Over the last 2 months, he's gained some weight, grown taller, and hasn't settled down at all! He and Petzl enjoy at least an hour of play broken up through out the day, where they romp around and cause mischief. He has learned to walk at Petzl's speed (FAST) when out on our daily walks. The two of them are impossible to separate and are always in the same room together. I've enclosed two recent pics and will update you again when he finally stops growing.

Molly Belle (now Tessie): Molly was kept by her foster home. 9/09

Benny (now Benigan): Adopted 9/09

Update June 7, 2010 (With a note of explanation... Benigan was one of our more notoriously "shy" (i.e. fearful) rescued dogs:

The storms of late still make Benigan nervous; even the temptation of peanut butter fed to him on a spoon in the midst of the storm can't even seem to calm his fear. As for some of his other fears, he is showing great progress. He has come around to some of the neighbors he consistently sees on his walks - he's let some pet him and he actually rolled on his back for another (the only thing Benigan asks of them is that they have a canine companion). But most of all, Benigan loves being at home . . . we do our best to make him feel safe when in the company of strangers or noises on his walks so when we are home he has become protective of us when anyone walks by our home. We've been able to notice the difference between the friendly bark & tail wag vs. the hair-raising bark and growl; it is comforting to have him around with us during the day.

Benigan likes to have ALL of us at home with him. He likes to play with Micah during the day. He loves his belly rubs - he'll lay down on his back right in front of our feet and "moan and groan" for a belly rub. Any time he hears us call his name he'll just slap his tail back and forth with such vigor and light-heartedness; it sounds much like a rattle snake so we've lovingly coined him "rattler". Life wouldn't be as sweet without him!

Benigan (previously “Benny”) became the fifth member of our family a month ago. Our family and friends tell us how lucky he is to be with us, but we tell them we are the lucky ones to have him. Benigan has taught us to slow down and enjoy the quiet times we now find time to carve out in the busyness of our every day life.

When “Benny” came to live with us, we had no intention of changing his name. However, in the first couple of days whenever we called for either “Benny” or our 10-year-old beagle named Bagel, both dogs couldn’t make out who we were calling for. So it took us a week to come up with “Benigan”. We chose “Benigan” to honor the name previously given him (“Beni” for Benny) AND also to recognize that he was about to “begin again” with our family (“Benigan” which sounds very close to “begin again”). Benigan took to his new name instantly. So, now when we call for Benigan, Benigan comes and when we call for Bagel, well . . . both Bagel and Benigan come. Benigan tags along with Bagel to nudge our hands so that he too can share in the affection. We are so hopeful that since Benigan has learned to seek out our affection in his short time with us, he is making a recovery from the psychological and emotional scars put upon him.

We had never met a more scared, nervous, and shy dog than Benigan. He was scared in just about every facet of the human’s and dog’s life – he was afraid to walk alongside us, skirting us when possible; he was afraid to close his eyes to get some rest; he was afraid of

Ceelie Charles: Update 6/10:

I wanted to send you some updated pictures of Ceelie Charles. She is doing absolutely wonderful. She is a great dog. Ceelie has been with us for almost a year now. She still loves to howl at our neighbors, run around the back yard, make a lot of noise with her toys, and she and Coda are best buddies.

Previous note from Ceelie:
I came to my new home in the beginning of August. I was very shy of people and loud noises. But, my new beagle buddy, Coda, has helped me come out of my shell. I love sunbathing on the deck with Coda and running laps in the backyard. I really like to howl at my new neighbors and other dogs walking by my house. Lately I have found in interest in watching the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic with my family. I am a big fan. I also like running around the house with my squeaky toys and making a lot of noise. I love my new family!
Adopted 8/09

Hunter Gage: Adopted 7/09
We adopted Hunter in July. He is wonderful and has become a member of our family very quickly. His foster mom had described him as a "love bug" and I couldn't think of a better word for him! He is loving, affectionate, and just a sweetie. He loves to lay right next to you and cuddle while you watch TV (with the occasional nudge to remind you that his belly is available for rubbing). He loves going to the park and taking long walks where he can sniff to heart's delight. He sleeps right in between Mom and Dad and has adjusted to life with a big brother very well. He does note that his big brother can make quite a mess, but he maneuvers around all the toys very easily and has not taken any.

We love Hunter and are so glad he came into our lives.

MacBeth (now Baliff): We received this note from Bailiff on 8/10/09
Dear Beagle Rescue,
I’ve been at my forever home for three weeks now, but who’s counting, it’s forever! I’m training my new family and they’re doing very well. I go on walks several times every day, and get to sniff as much as I want. I have my own doggie door, so I can sunbathe on the deck. I have two beds, one upstairs in the bedroom for nighttime and one downstairs in the family room with my new pack, so I’ve learned how to do the stairs. I get a bedtime treat every night, and lots of pets and hugs. I even have a playmate, another beagle called Tiller. She’s a girl, but that’s okay. She sniffs my ears, and my food. My people love me and take good care of me, so I think I’ll keep them.

Thanks to all the nice people who took care of me until I found my forever people,
Bailiff (Macbeth)

UPDATE 3/23/10
Macbeth (now Bailiff) has been with us about six months now and is the most adorable, precious dog. He has been very affectionate ever since he arrived, and loves to cuddle up with us on the couch. He sleeps on his dog pillow right next to our bed at night (and sometimes on the bed). He gets along wonderfully with our other beagle – they usually sleep piled on top of each other or curled up next to each other on their pillows, and share their kennel and toys. Bailiff is well loved, petted often, and happy. We are grateful to BRSM for saving him and for letting us have him in our family.

Olivia Bolivia: We received this note from Olivia not quite a week after she found her forever home:

I love my new forever family! They are spoiling me rotten! I sleep with my new ‘brother’ Jack in his comfy bed at night. I go for lovely walks where I sniff to my heart’s delight. Thought I would send you a couple pics of myself. Miss you!

Kisses, Olivia
Adopted 7/18/09

Mitchell (now Hershey): We received the following from Mitchell's new family:

We love having Mitchell....we actually changed his name to Hershey (because he is soo sweet!) and he already seems to know his name. He did get sick in the car, but was so good otherwise. The first day home he was kind of mellow, but has adjusted quickly. He and the kids run in the yard and they have him playing catch with the ball. The rabbits in the neighborhood are teasing him though by hopping through the fence :) He is so sweet and so lovable and just a good boy. We are so happy with him. He is already great on a leash too. We have been walking him to the bayfront at the end of our street and he has quickly gotten used to it. The only bad habit he has is jumping on the table during meals. I wondered if you fed him up high. Anyway, we are working on that. What did you feed him? You said he ate once a day, but he hasn't really been eating that much. He loves to lay out in the yard and then snuggle with one of us on the couch....he is a 'love bug' like his description. He hasn't even had any accidents in the house yet. We couldn't be happier with him and it feels like he has been part of our family all along.
Adopted 6/09

Luke 09: He's so very happy in his new home. Luke is our new alarm clock and he wakes us up EVERY morning around 6:45 to go play with his brother. He's got a tight schedule to keep! From Day 1 he has shown us how smart he is with his potty training and with going to bed. Every time we leave the house, we tell all the kids to go to bed and Luke is always the first to get there! We got him a BIG fluffy bed as a Welcome Home gift. He knows which bed is his, but is still happy to share with his siblings.

Initially Luke was a little distant while he was getting used to us. Now? He is a cuddly, loving and handsome young man! I included a picture of him snuggling with my dad, Luke's grandpa. Grandpa loves all of his fluffy grandkids, including the newest addition to the family!

All in all, we are so very happy with Luke. I don't think we could have found a better fit. Thank you!

Lucy Van Pelt (now Lucy): Lucy Van Pelt is now called Lucy. Adopted June 27, 2009.
Seems like I have been always part of the family. I have an older sister (German Shepherd) who is taking me under her wing and teaching me the ropes. I like to bite her fluffy tail. I am young and don't know any better. In my neighborhood there a lots of dogs to play with. My next door neighbor does Day Care so I am learning how to be nice to little kids. My mom and I are now in puppy class and I am learning to sit, watch mom when necessary and walk on a lose leash. After class mom and I normally come home and take a nap on the sofa. I am teething now and biting all sorts of thinks like rugs, lamp cords, magazines or anything I should not have. Before I eat my food I have to check out my sister's food bowl because I don’t want to miss anything. I have also learned to walk on the back on the sofa. Mom says she thinks I am part cat to do that with perfect balance. My sister is the queen, but I am a spoiled rotten little princess. I love my new family and they adore me when I look at them with my dark eyes and freeze at attention and give them my cute face look. My favorite place to relax in on the sofa for a belly rub and a small nap. Thanks Beagle Rescue for finding me such a great home.

Mylie: Mylie has fit into my home very well... She has a brother Chopper, my 6 1/2 year old weiner dog who adores her, and my 3 cats who also love her! She sleeps in bed every night, and is house trained. She loves to fetch and bring back. She loves being loved. Mylie loves going for rides, she loves being outside, playing with her new brother... She is very lovable, loves to be held - and she has not barked yet!

I LOVE HER!!!!!!

Adopted 5/14/09

Donkey (now Ringo): Donkey (now Ringo) went to his forever home in May 2009!

Izzy: When a volunteer went to pick up several dogs at a rural Virginia animal shelter, she was asked by the shelter staff if BRSM could take one more dog. They named her Oldie and said she was old, old, old. Well Oldie is now Izzy. She was found plodding down a rural southern Virginia road, coughing and alone. Izzy was a hunter's breeding dog and was thrown away because she was old and sick. She had a severe heart murmur which caused a heart condition, heartworm disease, and the cutest face you've ever seen. Well, the volunteer not only took Oldie, but she forever fostered her right on the spot. She's on medication for her heart condition and doing well. Izzy is a perfect example of why we rescue dogs. She is warm, fed, comfortable, happy and loved.

Bella St. Mary: 4/4/09

Bella & Lady Caroline were adopted by the same family on the same day.

January 10, 2010
Bella is, indeed, the "canine couch potato" we were told she was. The good news is that she's slimmed down from a rotund 43 lbs when we adopted her to 31 lbs now. She's friskier and quite a bit healthier and we continue to watch her food intake and her weight. A well trained "counter cruiser," she's tall enough to knock anything off the kitchen table and quite a few things off the counter, too. We're working on that but inevitably, we'll get one or two "Bella crashes" daily, and they vary only by what target she's gone for this time.

We've been empty nesters since our son moved out a few years ago and our two delightful girls are a very welcome addition to our family.

Thanks for all you and the rest of the Beagle Rescue folks do for these animals. We'll be forever grateful.

Lady Caroline: 4/4/09
Lady Caroline and Bella St. Mary were adopted by the same family on the same day.

January 10, 2010
It's been clear since she came to her forever home on April 4, 2008, that she's suffered from considerable abuse as we'd been told. Severely skittish and shy at first, she's warmed up considerably over the past 9 months and has become the wonderful loving dog we saw behind the initial facade of terror. A little TLC is all it took - that plus the developing knowledge that she'll never be abused again. An unexpected loud noise (a healthy sneeze!) will still send her running for the hills, though. Right now, she shares our bed in the evening and is a welcome "canine yule log" as cold as it has been.

Franklin Boss (now Comet): 4/4/09

Franklin and his brother Bingo were adopted by the same family on the same day.

Bingo Boss (now Brisco): 4/4/09
Bingo and his brother Franklin were adopted by the same family on the same day.

Flora Sunderland (now Zoey): Adopted 4/09

Hit and killed by a car after escaping her yard on April 15, 2011

Kiley: We are all absolutely in love with Kiley. We keep seeing a little more of her sweet personality each day. Ed just took her to our vet this morning and Ed said that he has never seen Dr. Bowersett and his assistant, Kathy fawn so much over a dog. The vet said she was in great shape and, after Ed told him her background, commended you on what a wonderful job you did nursing her back to health. He agreed with your assessment of her age, between 2 and 3 years old, and thought she was at just about her ideal weight.

Bailey Beetle: We adopted this little guy in Feburary 2009. He is the sweetest addition to our family. Bailey loves sunbathing and napping! He usually likes to nap in our laps or any body part he can find to lay on. Beetlebutt as we call him is protective of us and very loving. He enjoys playing and fighting with his brother Oscar. His favorite time of day is dinner time. As you can tell he has gained some weight in the past year. He is a very happy boy and we love him so much.
Thanks!
Bill, Nicole, Oscar and Bailey

Ollie Rock (now Ollie): Adopted 3/09

March 30, 2010
Ollie (formerly Ollie Rock) has spent more than a year in his new forever home and has adjusted to his new life incredibly quickly. Ollie is part beagle – and possibly part corgi – and lives quite the happy life. He lives in a condo in the District where the front door people spoil him daily with treats when he comes in and out to do his business, and he has lots of dog buddies in the neighborhood that he sees on many of his walks. Every night is spent sleeping in his human’s bed with most days spent lounging on the sofa.

Piper Charles: 1/09: Piper has settled in nicely. She is now much fitter and trimmer as you can see in the picture. She loves the long walks with Sadie and myself on the paths in the Columbia /Middle Patuxent River protected area. She is bounding over 3 miles a day and looks forward to the rattle of leads signaling walkies time. She has made herself comfortable in the house and likes to sleep on our bed along with Sadie our other Beagle. Piper and Sadie get on very well sometimes sharing a basket or making a Beagle pile on the sofa. Piper is very gentle and is becoming more curious and less timid about people and her surroundings. She has, along with Sadie, chased a fox at dusk on the golf course, with me following along as fast as I can run. Beagles can run.

2/13/10: Dear Beagle Rescue,
Piper is snuggled up against me as I write this. She has become more and more confident. She is definitely and “off –road” beagle, Sadie might get a bit wet and maybe some mud, but Piper will walk through the most mud and puddles.

Hayden (now Laney): Adopted 1/09
Update 12/13/10
We met Hayden at an adoption event in Glen Bernie, MD in January of '09. We fell in love with her as soon as she walked through the door. She was very shy and it took time and a zip lock bag of chicken to get her to warm up to us. At one point she even tried to crawl under the shelf at the pet store. We got her home and changed her name to Laney. It was a few months before she was comfortable enough to let us pet her without bribing her with treats. She warmed up to Sharon a lot faster than she warmed up to me. We were told when we adopted her that she was particularly scared of men. Now she is a member of our family and loves playing with our other beagle, Grant. They make a great pair, playing, sniffing and wrestling like only beagles can do. She loves belly rubs and of course...TREATS! She may have been scared of men when we got her, but she is now very eager to jump up on my lap when I get home from work. She's still shy around other family and friends when they come to visit but she has gotten so much better than she used to be. Laney has been a blessing and has become a beloved member of our family. She even has a stocking on the fireplace with her name on it! She is such a good girl we are so happy we found her. Thank you for all the work that you do to rescue these wonderful dogs.

Judson (now Chester): To all my friends at BRSM:
This is Chester here (formerly Judson/Buddy). I'm in my Forever Home (2 days now) and I'm lovin' life. I have a sister Shadow, and a brother Joe (formerly Guinness of BRSM). We love to play. I also have 2 kitty's that I get along well with. My foster family loved me a lot and were sad to see me go. I'll be able to keep in touch with them since they are my Forever Family's sister & brother! Ain't I lucky to have so many people who love me?

Colombo: We received this update on March 31, 2010. Unfortunately, Columbo crossed the Rainbow Bridge very shortly thereafter (April 24, 2010)

Adopted 12/08
Columbo came to live with me and my four other creatures in December 2008, when he was 12 years old. He'd lived on the Eastern Shore and I got him through BRSM and Sister Mary's Sanctuary House. My friends call him the Mighty Columbo. He's very sweet and calm, with a crook in his tail. He loves car rides and food and sleeping on very soft, cushioned surfaces (he's kind of like the Princess and the Pea). He's dealing with an aggressive nasal tumor now, but he has so much spirit. He had a rhinoscopy recently that gave him a little more time to enjoy life and for all of us to enjoy more time with him. I'm trying to take him on lots of car rides and walks and give him yummy food. He's a good one

Herbie: Adopted 12/08
Herbie found his forever home with us in December 2008 at just about 1 year old. He is a beagle mixed with what we think might be dachshund. We didn’t change his name because it fits his personality perfectly! He is a loveable boy who enjoys chewing rawhides, playing with his cousins Tasha and Trooper (also Beagle Maryland rescues adopted by my sister), and getting belly rubs from whoever he meets. He spends his days napping and saving all his energy to play when his family gets home. Herbie loves to take walks outside and sniff everything in his path. Herbie is not a very vocal beagle boy but when he does bark it is very entertaining. You can hear that he isn’t a full beagle, or a full dachshund but some mix between the two. On nice days you will usually find him lying in the sun on the porch watching the world go by. Herbie would like to say thank you to everyone who donates time and money to Beagle Maryland; they made his wonderful life possible!

Pollyanna: Adopted with Tinkerbell on December 13, 2008. She was adopted so quickly that she never got to be posted on the website.

Milkbone: Dear Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland,
Its been a while! Almost a year! But I told mom the other day, "we should write to them mom, ya know, let 'em know how I'm doin". So THANK GOODNESS she understands Beagle or I wouldn't be getting this chance to tell you I LOVE MY FOREVER HOME! I have two four legged sisters, Heidi and Peanut, they are so nice. Heidi and I have a lot in common, we pretty much can't bear to be separated. I must admit I get a little anxious when mom leaves to go shopping and stuff, but I just owe that darn lady so much ya know. Life is good, I spend my days lounging on the sofa, sleeping in the bed, the food is GREAT! Don't tell mom, but I HATE CAR RIDES. Gosh they make me so sick. I go if I have to just to make my mom happy but geesh, the whirl of the engine and passing cars gets me every time. Mom's a sweet lady so I gotta pacify her sometimes. She talks to me all the time. She always says "Boy Boy (yeah, that's my pet name, we all have to have one ya know) where did you come from? What was your life like before mommy got you?!" You know I can't tell her where I was then the mystery would be solved, and every relationship has to have a little mystery. So I cock my head and give her the old Pound Puppy eyes and she kisses me until my cheeks are wet and shriveled, yeah like one of those California Raisin guys....hmmmmm, Milkbone Raisin Guy....naaah I don't think it flows good, anyway, you know what else is cool about MY mom....when your bad she yells for like a second and them kisses you to death, yeah I said kiss. So cool getting into "trouble" around here I must say. Mom gets in trouble by dad, he says "yeah Milkbone shouldn't have did that, so why don't you go kiss him to death", hehe! Ahhhhhh, I got it made. This is the life! I wouldn't change a thing!

But I don't want you to think I have forgotten the lady with the super big open heart who got me where I am today...THANK YOU MOMMA MARA! If you hadn't seen my picture that day, I wouldn't be where I am today. For that I am eternally grateful and will never forget what you did for me to get me healthy and happy and to my new mom!

And thank you Roisin, because if it weren't for you answering the beagle line that day and telling mom how she needed me and not another girl, I wouldn't be here either. Thanks for telling mom what a special boy I was and that I was the only one for her, and for convincing Momma Mara to bring me to Petsmart so mom could meet me. Mom tells me the story all the time. She says I loved you from the moment I met you Boy Boy!

Well I'm gonna go, I hear a Milkbone calling my name. "Milkbone"....come get your Milkbone, yep I still love those things!

Thanks so much for all you do BRSM, we the adopted and fostered would have truly been lost without you!
Adopted 12/08

Kayla Harford: Update 6/19/10
We've now had Kayla Harford for a year and a half, and she HAS settled in! Kayla is almost a failure as a beagle, because she is more interested in birds in shrubs than bunnies 10 feet away, has to be coaxed to eat, and hasn't once done the trail barking. But we LOVE her! She has finally begun to 'speak' to us, but in a playful growl rather than a bark. We've actually only heard her bark a few times, and usually when our daughter's beagle Spice is around. Kayla he has done very well with both of us at work, because we've learned that she loves ROUTINE - out first thing in the morning, breakfast after business, snuggle time when we get home from work, dinner, and then WALK. After the walk is treat time! She plays with them, pouncing on them and tossing them around before she finally eats them.

Kayla is the only dog I've ever known to have a runny nose.....it started after the blizzards, and she is now taking Claritin like me.

Shortly after her adoption:
We adopted Kayla on December 14, 2008. Kayla is a totally sweet and loving girl. At first she was very scared of her surroundings but slowly has gotten used to her home. She has some strange behaviors such as not drinking much water and most of what she drinks is in bowls outside. She is very sensitive to sounds but that works out well since our home is fairly quiet. Kayla loves every person she meets. She is happy to be with our granddog on visits and is wonderful with our one year old grandson. We can take her anyplace because she is so sweet she loves everyone. Kayla feels like she has been apart of our family forever. We are so happy to have her. She seems pretty happy too.

Guinness (now Joe): 12/08
Hi to all my heroes at BRSM!

This is Joe "Rockhead" (formerly Guinness) checking in to let you all know I'm settling in to my Forever Home just swell. I've been here for 4 weeks now. My mom, dad and both my 2 legged brothers love me a whole lot! I have 2 two legged sisters who don't live with us but they're cool too! My 4 legged sister Shadow and I hit it off right away. We get along so well, and my mom & dad love me so much that they decided to adopt a brother for me too, Chester (formerly Judson/Buddy). I love to play with my friends in the backyard. They're are lots of things in my yard to smell. I like sniffing so much that sometimes my mom has to come and pick me up to come in the house. I still like to chase the cats! They still haven't gotten used to me, but they will. I love them so much that they don't realize that all I want to do is play. P.S. All my boo-boo's have healed well. Thank you for taking such good care of me!

Sadie Bright Eyes: 11/09 Update:
Dear Beagle Maryland, I've launched a new career as a super model. Mom is handing them out to friends and family, but I really think we're on to something here. You named me right, it's all about the eyes!
Love, Sadie

12/08 From Sadie to Beagle Rescue:

I am happy in my new home where I am spoiled rotten as the little princess I deserved to be all my life. My new vet is very impressed with all the medical attention and expense that was given to me by the rescue. I feel great! Mom says that anyone thinking of adopting a senior dog like me should know there are many benefits. I let her sleep in because I'm not a morning person. I'm quiet and well behaved in the house. Who has time for all the chewing and mischief puppies do, when there's a soft cozy bed waiting and treats are brought to me? Thank you so much to Mara and my foster mom Roisin for all you did to turn my life around. I'll never forget what you did for me! Kisses!!

Toby Fulbright: Meet my boys – BoBo and Toby

BoBo was my first adoptee. I got him shortly after losing my 10 year old beagle, Freckles, to cancer. Mind you, after Freckles, I swore up and down that I’d never get another dog. But, my friend and I stumbled onto BoBo’s picture on the website and it was love at first site.

When I got BoBo, it was apparent that he had been mistreated. I tend to think his former owners were clueless when it came to housetraining and general puppy behavior. He’s definitely come a long way. He’s no longer hand shy; he’s housetrained and, he’s definitely a “momma’s boy”. But, I have to admit, his energy level is off the Richter scale. Playing with him for 5 hours everyday after work was absolutely exhausting. So, I decided both BoBo and I needed a playmate.

Toby, who I initially took in as a foster, was the answer. Never meant to adopt a second dog but, by day 2, I was out buying him a dog bed and his own set of bowls. At that point, the dye was cast – he wasn’t going anywhere. He’s no angel, mind you, but he’s a sweetheart nonetheless. Initially, I was afraid that BoBo would be jealous or that Toby wouldn’t be able to keep up with BoBo but my guys have become like two bookends. They compliment each other – what one doesn’t do, the other will. Definitely keeps me on my toes!

Now, I’m kinda the odd man out -- instead of playing with BoBo everyday after work, I just sit and watch my boys play. What could be better?
11/30/08

Lily Halifax (now Nancy): Adopted 11/08

January 16, 2010
We have three senior girls from BRSM. Judy Dee, now just "Judy" or "Ju jus" or Jujubee" is the "adult" of the group, behaving well and mostly sleeping. Little Miss Sunbeam, now "Piglet" is the one with the outgoing personality, needing all the attention and wanting to play or be near you. Our newest is Lily Halifax, now "Nancy." She is quiet and sweet and still a little timid and shy, but she wags her little tail a little more each day. We feel like we have three different flavors of beagles and we never get tired of gently squeezing them. They are our kids and we love them so much!

Snoopy Winkler: 4/13/09
Snoopy has been a real handful, but in the same note, a real delight. We love him and he is so well behaved... especially for a beagle. (Ed. note: Hey! We resent that!) He loves the snow, as a matter of fact we cannot get him to come in, even if he is shivering. He likes watching 101 Dalmatians the movie, and it is the funniest thing to see. He goes right up to the TV, sits up and looks up at the TV. I am very happy with him and have no regrets. Everyone who comes to meet Snoopy has nothing but good things to say about him. He love to greet everyone with a smile and a lot of licking.

Max Smart (now Bogey): Bogey is such a gem...perfect manners and is great with the cats (i.e., he couldn't care less! Just what I wanted.)

He has also discovered that the window seat in the dining room makes a terrific viewing area. So... I put a mat there and he spends a lot of time looking at whatever is happening outside (which isn't much). It's really nice to see him there when I get home. He recognized the car now and starts wagging before I get out of it!

He doesn't get excited if he sees a person, dog or squirrel...I guess he knows it wouldn't be too smart to jump thru the window! And he never barks. He truly is the perfect dog.

The crate is no longer needed as he is fully trustworthy in the house...so I'm folding it up today and putting it away. (He clearly hated to get inside of it when I left the house.)
12/08

Hobbes: 2/23/09 Update: Hobbes is doing very well. He's a happy dog. He's not only a big hit with our family, but also with the neighbors. He has transitioned well!

11/08: Hobbes (we kept the same name) is doing very well and has warmed up nicely. He was just as you described (a bit shy and nervous when first introduced to my wife, Jackie and me). He is a couch potato and likes a lot of attention and affection. He has met all the neighbors and has made a nice transition into our home

Emma Rose (now Keebler) : 12/08
When I was adopted my name was Emma Rose (formerly Two Cents) and no one could seem to figure out my age. I ditched that name in favor of a moniker that better represents my youthful exuberance, Keebler, but my family calls me Keebs. Grandma calls me Keebies. I turned out to be seven years old, but no one ever told me that before, so I'm living life like I'm much younger.

I love living in Centreville with my mom and playing with all the neighborhood dogs, especially the really big ones. I love to play with my cousin Izzy, a big golden Labrador Retriever. She's teaching me to play with toys. I never had any before, so I'm learning now. I used to live with lots of other dogs at my foster mom's house, but now I'm an only dog and it sure is nice to have my own bed and no one stealing my food.

My mom hides the trash can from me because I like to look for goodies inside. Mom says I'd eat the drywall if it was peanut butter flavored. I took over a chair at my new house all for my very own, and now everyone has learned not to sit in my special chair. That's where I nap and listen to the radio, especially classic rock.

I just had my first Christmas with my new family and I wanted to share my Christmas pictures. Don't let my sad eyes fool you. I'm a happy dog, full of charm and love. I turn on the sad eyes to try to talk my mom into just one more treat.
Thanks BRSM for helping me to find my fifth and final home.

Spike: Spike has become a well adjusted little boy. He loves Mackenzie, his five year old companion. The two of them can play quite rough, but he knows not to nip, chew or bite her. She has managed to get him to wear a pink collar and pink leash, but he isn't interested in being dressed up. Spike is very clever. He has found all of the hiding spots in our house, and tends to bury his treasures in the special spots. He loves dogs and cats, and all humans. He things everyone wants to be his friend.

Spike has hundreds of nicknames including Spike Johnson, Spikalicious, Spikie, Puddles McGee, Lishy Lish and Porkchop.

Here is the report on Spike from his favorite 5 year old:

"Spike is so cute. He likes to play around and he likes the snow. I like when he cuddles in bed with me when I go to sleep. I try to make him sing, but he only does it a little bit."

We can't imagine life without Spike, and are thankful for the volunteers who made is possible.
2/08

Laura Lee Hope: Laura Lee Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, May 11, 2009

Update received 2/19/09: Laura has definitely settled in -- she is very vocal with me, almost bossy, in fact! She lets me know that she's not happy about my being gone at work, when it's time for petting, for sharing my meals (that's so not allowed, but she never stops trying), and pretty much anything else that she wants. We've got most of her urinating problems under control, and would you believe that she can hold it for up to 10 hours?!?!? Provided we're on the bed and sleeping in on weekend mornings. :-) I have to watch her diligently the rest of the time because as long as I have my eye on her, she won't piddle in the house, but if she thinks she's been left alone, she'll surely take a squat. I'm just not sure if she does it because she's annoyed that she's been left alone or because she thinks she can get away with it...

I thought this was an especially cute picture -- I'm amazed at how both Mattie and Laura know exactly what pillows are for! I took this photo the other night when we were snuggling on the bed. Laura is the ultimate cuddle-bug, and Mattie is my little explorer. While they're still not the best of friends as I had hoped, they're definitely tolerating each other better, and the more Mattie establishes herself as the dominant doggie, the fewer fights they have. They're still both far more interested in me than in each other. Makes a girl feel kind of special! :-)

10/08 (The following note was written within a week of Laura's adoption)
I just wanted to send a couple of photos of Laura Lee and Mattie (formerly Lady J). Laura Lee seems to be adjusting pretty well--with the exception of wanting to urinate everywhere. But...we're working on that. Every time she goes outside, she gets a big fat liver treat (She LOVES them!). While I'm home, I get nothing done because I just hang out with the girls while watching and waiting for Laura's next urge. Mattie is very happy with the urinate/liver treat arrangement because she gets a treat also.

Just like Mattie, Laura Lee is enjoying retirement. We took a walk on the towpath today, and she kept stopping. I finally figured out that she was tired, so I carried her all the way back to the car. Not sure if she was happier about the attention or not having to walk, but she was happy nonetheless. At the moment, they're both snoring away, so I guess the walk did it's job!

Mattie has definitely claimed Laura Lee as hers and is primed and ready for Laura to start playing, which actually happened a little this morning. I fear the destruction from when they both start running around this place!

Sassafrass (now Charlie): Charlie has been with us for almost two months now. She is a funny little girl with a mind of her own. She loves playing with her new found toys (some of which aren't toys). I guess pens look like rawhide sticks. She spends her days hanging out with her sister Molly, nights curled up in the middle of "her bed". It gets confusing around the house some days, Molly and Charlie have very similar markings, people think they are biological sisters.

12/2/08

Sassafras passed away in January 2011.

Darren (now Wrigley): Wrigley crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in June 2011. He died of cancer. He was only 4 years old. His family is grief-stricken and our hearts and prayers go out to them.

9/15/09: I adopted Darren last October, and he has been renamed Wrigley since his daddy is a big Cubs fan. Since his adoption, Wrigley has been a happy and healthy member of the family. He is a lazy boy and loves hanging out with his dad on the couch watching TV. His day care even called him the perfect lap dog! He's still a little timid outdoors and doesn't like the loud traffic noises in our neighborhood and can get anxious and have accidents when his dad leaves him alone, but he's getting better with that every day. When he goes to the dog park, he's a little shy but always gets excited when he sees another beagle. He is very much looking forward to his one year anniversary party near Halloween.
Adopted: 10/08

Hobo Arundel: Well... when Hobo first came to me he was about 10 pounds over weight. His nails had never been clipped, his ears never cleaned, and I could bet that he had never been bathed. I took care of all of that right after we walked in my front door. Its safe to say that Hobo didn't move very fast. In fact it took him quite awhile to get up and down the stairs...

Well after a few months Hobo lost 10 pounds from all our daily walks. He has mastered jumping up on the couch all by himself. He loves his roommate Harley (yellow lab) and his sister Gizmo (cat). We are actually getting ready to move back to Bowie with Hobo's Foster Grandparents (my parents) and they have a beagle too (Madison). They are best friends!!! They just LOVE each other! Hobo loves to sunbath and roll around in the grass, typical beagle! I feel that Hobo is having the BEST days of his life! I believe he has many many more to come!

Thanks to the BRSM Hobo is now safe and happy!!!

Uma Thurman (now Maggie Moo): Maggie Moo is doing great! She has been a little ball of fun and excitement since I picked her up almost a year ago, and loves to be by my side. Maggie is very playful when outside. She loves to run around, chase after balls (not necessarily bring them back), and play with other dogs. While she is very energetic outdoors, for the most part is very calm and relaxed indoors. She really is the best for both environments.
8/08

Sherry: 6/17/09 Update:
"Fluffy" Sherrie looks a lot different from that kennel shot from last year! Her favorite word is "cookie," and her favorite places are on top of whatever quilt I'm working on, or on a pillow on our bed. She's sure that princesses are supposed to sleep on pillows. She's a real sweetheart! She's made friends with all the humans on our block (they recognize royalty when they see it), but she wishes the cats would disappear! Other dogs are okay as long as they don't trespass on her yard. She's on a diet now. Our vet wants her to lose 3 or 4 pounds.

Sherrie found her forever home in September of 2008. In November, she sent us an update on her home life:

"Just wanted to give you an update on my new home. I've had a great time playing with the toys that other dog left me. Now I'm selectively shredding them - along with the pillows on Dad's side of the bed (that's what he gets for not letting me sleep on the bed!). Otherwise, my new family says I'm very good. They said it's okay to shred the old toys as long as I don't shred the furniture & Dad wishes I'd leave his pillows alone. They even promised to buy me some new toys when I finish with the old ones. And, yes, I still love to shred paper!

I'm taking my new family to obedience school -- Boy, do they need it! The instructor says that I'm to sit the first time they say "sit" --- not the 5th time. Otherwise, I did just what she told me to do. There are 2 other beagles & a coonhound in my class. Somebody wondered why there were so many hounds in the class. I don't know - we all have much better manners than the poodle who's in the class!

Oh - Mom says I should tell you that I'm asking to go out! Of course I'm asking to go out -- I'm a smart girl!"

Gooseberry ("Goose"): 9/08
Gooseberry's dad sent wonderful photos to us. Suffice it to say, Goose is safe and loved - a LOT!!!

Brogan: Brogan was adopted on /25/08

Brogan is doing exceptionally well and myself, my husband and our other beagle, Scout, are thrilled to have him in our lives. He is a sweetie and melts the hearts of everyone he meets.

Most importantly for my husband and I, Brogan has been the greatest gift we could have ever given Scout because they're very close and play with each other all day long. They really have a tight bond and are always by each other's side.

He's still a little bashful around strangers and is scared of things he's never seen or heard before but he's made a great deal of progress and we couldn't be happier with him.

Brogan absolutely would love to spend 24 hours a day outside, chasing after squirrels, and burrying his nose in the ground on a scent. I take him and Scout on walks in the park near our home and that has to be his favorite thing to do, other than going over his grandparents house to get spoiled with love and treats, because he and Scout go bonkers in the car when we make the turn into the park...it's quite a sight to see!

Two of the cutest things about Brogan is that he doesn't really run...he hops like a rabbit. Or glides like a gazelle, like his Grammy says. Also he absolutely loves to use his paws. It's like he's boxing with you, or waving hello, it's the cutest thing I've ever seen, I've never seen a dog use their paws as much as Brogan does.

I can't tell you how much of a pleasant experience my husband and I had while working with Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland (particularly Sherri) when we were looking to adopt another dog. We currently live in an apartment but hope to be moving into our first home this summer. When we do, please keep us in mind for fostering as we would love to give back to BRSM what you have given us....Brogan!

Chance Tolove (now Rover): April 2009 We’ve got great news to share. Chance Tolove (now Rover) passed his American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) test today. The 10-step CGC evaluates dogs for basic good manners at home and in the community. Monica, Rover, and Kimmy practiced what Kimmy calls the “down game” for six months to get him ready. Lying down on command, a test requirement, was his Achilles’ heal. He’d mastered the other nine requirements after two or three months of training, but he just wouldn’t go down on command until about a month ago. We’re so proud that his training progressed enough to reach the CGC achievement.

We purchased Rover a coat and booties (which at first might seem silly) because when the weather got cold he started having accidents in the house (he had almost none between August and October, his first three months with us). The coat, along with putting him in a crate for a few hours in the evenings, helped refocus him on doing his business when he was outside. Thankfully, he hasn’t had an accident in several months now, and we’ve stopped crating him again.

We want to once again thank BRSM for recommending such a wonderful dog for us. He continues to be just perfect with Kimmy. Even if she hits him with a toy or climbs on his back before we can intervene, Rover just kisses her or, at most, walks away. We’ve gotten so many compliments from relatives and friends about his wonderful temperament, how sweet and loving he is, and how great he is with Kimmy. We’re so happy that we found BRSM, and BRSM matched us with such a great dog!

Jim, Monica, and Kimmy

P.S. Kimmy, by the way, instigated the name change. We’d planned to keep Chance as his name. But she started calling him RoRo (what she used to call Romeo, our basset hound who passed away last summer) from the day we brought him home. She was so happy that RoRo came back, and RoRo just kind of stuck (how do you explain to a toddler that it isn’t the same dog). Then RoRo turned into Rover after Kimmy got a DVD with a song on it about a dog named Rover. Now she corrects us if we call him RoRo.

Bella Cinderella: Dear Beagle Rescue,
I love my new home! At first I missed my foster home, but my forever family is so loving and playful! My family gives me lots of hugs, walks, and tasty treats! I even get to sleep in their beds! I take turns and go from bedroom to bedroom. My family likes to play catch and tug of war with me, and I love giving them lots of kisses. My family often has friends over who seem to like me too. I find them all very interesting!

I have a new dog brother, Oliver, who is a big yellow lab. He can't see anymore, but my new dog sister Pippy and I still like to play with him and with each other. During the day I keep busy chasing my tail, butterflies and anything else that moves. There are deer outside our home sometimes, and my sister and I try very hard to keep them away, but they just don't seem to be frightened of us. My mommy has a very pretty garden and sometimes my sister and I play with the zucchini plants, but Mom doesn't seem to be too happy about that.

My new family also loves to travel and we recently took a trip to Virginia with all five people and all three of us dogs! We had fun meeting our grandparents and our dog cousin Skippy. Skippy seemed nervous at first, but we had fun after awhile. I loved getting attention from everyone and exploring new places.

I'm SO excited that I've found my forever family! I love them and they love me, too!
From,
Bella

P.S. From the Abrahams/Broadbent Family; We love Bella! She loves to play, is full of energy, and is happy all of the time. More people in the world should emulate Bella!

Pippy: Dear Beagle Rescue,

I'm so happy to have found my forever home! I missed my foster mommy at first, but my new family is very nice. There are five of them, so it's pretty easy to find someone to play with. My family has lots of tennis balls and fun toys. I love getting my tummy and neck rubbed and getting treats!

I have a new dog brother named Oliver, who is a big yellow lab. He can't see anymore, but he's still lots of fun to play with. My new dog sister is named Bella, and she's a beagle like me from Beagle Rescue. She's smaller than I am, but that only means that I win more often in tug-of-war. We love to fool around and get into mischief. My mommy has a nice garden, and the zucchini plants are fun to play with, but Mom isn't too happy about that.

The house is very intriguing. I think the garbage can is positively exquisite. My family says I'm going to something called "obedience class" soon. I don't know what that is, but it certainly sounds interesting, too!

I love traveling and exploring new places. My family takes me on lots of walks in the woods where there are really cool sights, sounds, and smells. My family and I took a fun trip to see relatives in Virginia recently. I was a little nervous on the car ride down, so I made myself a nice cozy nest of blankets that my family brought for me. They are so kind! I also like to bundle up at night in pillows and my very own purple blanket.

This is the best! I'm SO happy to be here!

Love, Pippy

P.S. From the Adoptive Family: Pippy was very shy at first, but is getting more comfortable every day. She is a sweetheart and is very affectionate. We love having her in our family! 7/08

Lizzie Rock: Lizzie just completed the last chemo and now we wait a month to return and schedule the hernia re-repair. She took them all very much in stride, and only had a little upset tummy for this last one. She is still free of metastases, so I think we know the cancer is gone for good. We will have Dogs and Cats do the hernia because her abdomen must be very weak to rupture twice. She still takes charge of the waiting room as she prances in, and they all love her so much. They even comment on the discharge papers how sweet she is.

Lizzie just met her "cousin" from Florida, Lizzie's mom's sister is moving back to Maryland and her rescued lab Tess was here on Halloween. Lizzie and Tess got to know each other and decided that they approve of their extended family. After "Auntie" moves back permanently, we envision lots of visits with Lizzie and Tess playing in the fenced yard. Lizzie has told us that she LOVES her chew toys, as you can see in the photo, and through her persistent chewing, she has removed all the thick tarter from her teeth. No need for scaling. Her teeth are now shiny bright! She is getting very insistent in letting us know when she wants to to out and find more rabbit scent. It's hard to say no to her warbling "arrrooooo!" She really is a rock star.
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7/14/08: Lizzie Rock was operated on for the thyroid mass on her neck and came through with flying colors. She is such a trooper...just keeps on going even with that silly E-collar attached. They had to use a hard one, as she was determined to get to those stitches with the soft one on!

Lizzie is having fun sorting out all the rabbit scents in the large green areas next to some small woods. They are still part of the apartment complex, but the rabbits come out at night and leave the most interesting scents! When the scent is fresh, Lizzie lifts her head in the appropriate beagle half-howl out of the excitement of the moment. She's in beagle heaven!

Lizzie is recovering from this surgery very well and we expect no problems. If she requires chemotherapy to be sure that this will not recur, I'm sure she will take it in her bouncy stride as she does everything else--in true beagle fashion. That's one reason we love these dogs. They take life as it comes and enjoy just living--something we try to learn from every day!

7/8/2008
Lizzie Rock came to us after recovering from hernia repair surgery. She was a little bit unsure at first, but with lots of treats, lots of petting, did I mention treats?, she made herself at home. She is still afraid to come into the bathroom when there is water running, but her nose has explored every corner of the apartment. Lizzie has figured out that when Mom goes into the kitchen it is a time of high interest for her.

Pete, her boy, has become her possession. She sleeps with him on the floor at night. He has to mo

Carolyn: FOW Forever Fostered. "My humans took the pantry doors off when they painted the kitchen. That was very handy! I'm not sure why they put them back on."

JJ (now Frisco): We received the following note from Frisco's "mom" on July 6, 2011:

My sweet little boy, Frisco has passed on to the Rainbow Bridge. You may remember that he had two bouts of pneumonia - the first one in November 2009 and then during the second blizzard of 2010. I thought we were going to be OK when almost a year went by without any signs of coughing, but in January 2011, he came down with a really bad case, and even after seeing a specialist at VCA in Montgomery Village, he was never able to completely shake it. He was on every antibiotic and even used an inhaler twice a day (he was such a good little patient - never fought me on anything). Over the past 6 months, he had pneumonia 4 times, each time worse than the one before. He was such a little fighter. At the end, his back went out and he couldn't walk and could barely stand. The pain meds didn't do anything for him, and the doctor said that if they gave him prednisone, it would negate the 3 antibiotics he was on to keep the pneumonia from coming back. He was already coughing, and there just wasn't any hope. He went peacefully in my arms on Monday, June 27th.

These past 3 years with him have been a blessing and I have felt a connection with him that I've never had with any other dog. He was such a "lovebug," always up for a cuddle, following me everywhere, and making friends with everyone he met. Even the staff at VCA fell in love with him. His doctor was hoping to cure him so that I could train him to be a "service dog." She said he would have been perfect. He was perfect. I will miss his silly moments of running all over the house while we watched and laughed. I will miss his "conversations" when he clearly had something important to say -- I swear he was talking to me! Most of all, I miss having him "squashed" up against me on the sofa or in bed at night.

Frisco and Snickers became almost like a married couple. He cleaned her ears and eyes almost every day and she came to depend on him completely. Whenever he wanted to go outside or downstairs, she followed him. She would wait for him to start eating before she would take a bite of her food. He was her rock. She's so lost without him, but I'm hoping that as each day goes by, she'll come back to us. Every now and then, I can see a sparkle in her eyes.

I've attached a couple of recent pictures of "my handsome boy." God Bless little Frisco. He was the best dog anyone could ever have. Our family will miss him always and he has a special place in the hearts of everyone he touched.

Posie: Posie joined our family only three weeks ago as a foster and we can’t believe from day one we even entertained the idea of only “fostering” her. She has already learned that ability to trust humans and loves her new mom and dad more than anything. She has made great strides in enjoying life; her tail wags constantly, she walks so proudly around the neighborhood and she plays nonstop with her bestfriend next door, a puggle named Ruca.

Posie loves the dog park more than anything. She gets to go twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. She loves sniffing and running with all types of dogs and has found she loves to swim with her dog park friends too.

We are so grateful to have been connected with Posie. She has been such a joy in our life and we have loved bringing her into our family. A big thank you to Judy for going to get her and being the “connector” for us – she’s a perfect fit! We may be bias, but everyone in the dog park seems to know her and adores her – we can’t blame them! We have included pictures of Posie in her new home. It may look like she sleeps a lot but she really looks adorable after she has played hard in the park and rests up. One of the pictures is Posie getting dried after a long and hard swim. One of our favorites is Posie with her dog toys. When we are gone she loves to take various toys and “arrange them” in an order that makes complete sense to her. She even likes to sleep with or on her toys – just in case she needs them. She’s one happy beagle! 6/08

Spaghetti (now BoBo): Meet my boys – BoBo and Toby

Now, I’m kinda the odd man out -- instead of playing with BoBo everyday after work, I just sit and watch my boys play. What could be better?
11/30/08

Elmo (now Bandit): I've been meaning to send you an e-mail thanking you and Colleen for all the work you did bringing us together with Bandit. I have to say that I'm a little surprised how well adjusted he is after only a few days. He truly is a sweet little guy and we love him. After some accidents in the house the first day, he's been on his schedule and he only goes outside now. We make sure to take him on at least two long walks a day and so far he seems to have plenty of energy if we decide to run. He never pulls on his leash; just basically walks beside us or follows us. We don't know how much hound he really has in him because he seems almost oblivious to the rabbits, birds and deer when we walk him (which makes us laugh a bit). He already has his favorite couch and loves sitting on the cool air duct. He cried his first two nights in the crate, but hasn't made much of a peep in the last two. He also loves watching TV with us. I can honestly say he's one of the best dogs I've ever seen, especially for a puppy and we are so happy to have him. I know I mentioned before how great I think your organization is and I want to thank you again for all that you guys do - especially since I can see it firsthand now.
6/08

Jodie Montgomery: 7/08 Jodie was adopted by her foster family.

Derby Lou: Derby Lou was adopted by her foster family. They never stood a chance.
4/08

Sally Belle (now Oona): 8/08: Oona took her first vacation. She loved running on the beach. The ocean? Not so much!

5/08: I think that I found the perfect dog for me in Oona. After weeks going to adoption events and of looking at cute beagle faces on the website, the ones that caught my eye were already adopted and I was getting frustrated. When I inquired about Sally Belle I got a quick response from her foster mom, Roisin, and headed up to Catonsville the next day in a blinding rainstorm. Sally was even cuter than her picture, but was firmly attached to the couch. However, when she saw the leash, she bounded to the door overwhelmed with excitement. She thought a walk in the rain was a great idea and I thought maybe she's not the couch potato that she appears to be. So I took her home.

Oona is a terrific dog and is blossoming in her new environment. She is extremely friendly to all dogs and people that she meets. While she has tried out every couch, chair and bed in my house, she also enjoys sitting on the deck watching squirrels. She loves her walks and car rides and is exploring the yard cautiously. I would love to hear her howl, but all she can manage are little cries "erp, erp." I think she likes being an only dog and is extremely respectful to my senior cat Romeo. It turned out pretty good all around.

Thank you Roisin, and thank you Beagle Maryland!

Grover (now Suds McDuff): Grover was adopted in April 2008
So far all has been going great! Bailey is warming up to Suds...but they are still defining their own limits. Suds has been doing very well with his crate training. He's had a few accidents, but that is to be expected. I do my best to just keep him in the same room as us so we can catch him and take him outside. I think Bailey has been showing him the ropes in the yard. Suds is getting really good at fetch! I'm so excited about this. He loves to chase after things and play tug-of-war. Feeding both dogs has been a challenge, but I think we've found a system. We feed Bailey during the day while Suds is in his room, so Bailey can eat in peace.

I feel like we definitely made the right choice...he's such a great guy! He's really everything I wanted in a dog, I'm so happy with him.

Hyacinth (now Lucy): I think Lucy has hit full size (hopefully). At 8+ months, she's topped 60 pounds! If you ever have time to get on the Catahoula website - she's a classic in every way - from body build to disposition.

She's as rugged and imperturbable as they come! AND, she has a wonderful sensitivity. She recognizes old and young dogs and people, and adjusts her strength and size to play appropriately. She does well with a 10 week old puppy and a 13 year old Grand Dame (gentle, gentle), as well as with her frequent playmate, a stocky Bassett Hound. They body slam and roughhouse with never a nick. She plays hard with my husband Val because that's what he wants, and is gentle and obedient with me, because that's what I want. Four year old grandson Colby gets accidentally knocked down once in awhile, but then is kissed and it's all over.

She's never flinched at anything: tractors, big machines, air compressors, squirrel guns, fireworks, kayaks, swimming, riding in the car, one wedding, and one four year old's birthday party. And she has learned her invisible fence so well that she screeches to a halt while chasing a squirrel when she gets too close to her boundary.

We regularly take her to "Thursdays," a Galesville restaurant that welcomes dogs on their outside dining deck, and with two to four strange dogs and strange people, she's never misbehaved.

I'm so smitten with the breed that I Google Catahoulas once in awhile. In this tri-state area, there are about 75 up for adoption! I can only imagine this must be a result of rescue organizations saving dogs after Katrina. After all, they are the Louisiana state dog! I think it would be wonderful for Lucy to have a 24/7 sidekick, but Val wisely says our house is too small. One Catahoula effectively anchors us to the sofa when we watch a movie, and Lucy's middle name is "Underfoot." Her last name is "On-the-foot." It might be impossible to cook dinner with two of the same breed in the kitchen!

I guess this is one big thank-you note for the good work you do. The breed was a total surprise and accident, but the three of us are very happy with each other.

Lucy was adopted in May of 2008

May Flowers (now Molly): Hi Beagle Buddies!
I was just writing to let you know how my first week away has been. It's been a lot of fun and interesting. After I was picked up, I had no idea what riding in an SUV would be like. It's actually pretty comfortable and pretty spacious in the back seat. I even fell asleep on my 45 minute ride home.

Once I arrived to this place, I went out in this HUGE yard, and my new dad had not cut the grass. I was actually getting tired from hopping so much. I couldn't see because the grass was so high. He said he usually doesn't let it get this high, so we'll see... Well, after running around for awhile, we decided to go inside and check out what they call my new home. Pretty impressive, I have to say. I mainly hung out in this one area they call the "family room." I guess I am part of the family, so that's where we hang out mostly. I sniffed around and before I knew it, I hat to go. So I dropped a nice snickers bar in this corner. Maybe I was excited.

So after I checked out the new digs, we kept going back outside in the yard to explore.

I smell all types of stuff. I think there's something living under my mom and dad's patio, but I'm not sure. I smell and smell. He said something about a chipmunk, but what the heck is that?

I finally met what they call the neighbors. I guess my mom and dad are that, too. I'm not sure yet. They seem to have some very friendly neighbors, so I introduced myself as "Molly." They said "Oh, Molly, you're so nice and cute." Oh, I tried chasing this thing flying around Saturday. It was yellow and kept swooping down and up and down and up. I heard my mom say it was a butterfly. That butterfly sure is fast. I don't think I'll be catching it. I hear many birds and my dad said two ducks landed in the yard. Ducks? Now I'm getting confused.

Over all, the week has been great. Lots of toys, a big yard to run in , I smell some good food cooking, but I only get to lick their faces when they're done eating. That's not fair.

Well friends, that's all now. Just thought I would write about my first week. I'm also including some photos.

Love,
Molly
May went to her forever home on April 26, 2008 P.S. I fell asleep watching Dr. Phil.

Gabriella: Hello! It's Gabby! Remember me? It's been four months since I left Beagle Rescue, so I thought I would write and catch everyone up on what has been happening.

Life here is very nice. I go for a lot of walks and see a lot of squirrels. I can't catch any because they are too fast (and oh yeah, there's that leash thing, also). I get to walk in a couple of fields and boy, are there some good smells in there! Beagle Heaven, I tell ya!

I don't do much during the day...just lay around while the human is at work. I bark at Bubba (the other dog) sometimes. I have to remind him who is the boss. I am on something called a "diet." It is to help me lose weight. Don't they know that "full figures" are in?

Bubba chases the toys when the human throws them, but I don't see the point, so I just snuggle with the human. That is much more funner.

As you can see, I am kind of living the life here, so I guess I will stay. Well, it is time for another nap, then a walk (my favorite thing next to getting treats), so I must say goodbye!
Gabby
8/08

Allie: My name is Allie. I found my new family at Petsmart on April 5th and four days later I was on my way to my new home. I was a little scared at first, but it didn't take me long to be comfortable in my new surroundings. My family just adores me, especially my mom. But what's not to love? I haven't had to worry about being lonely because I get to go on outings almost every day. If I am not in the car with my mom, I am following her around the house, or going for a walk or visiting Buddy (my Beagle cousin, whom I love). Mom spoils me rotten, so I'm certainly not going to let her out of my sight! The girls are fun, too. They play with me and I get to go to their sporting events. Mom walks me around the field and lets me sniff during part of the game. The rest of the time I am admired by other parents for my good looks and because I'm so sweet. Dad is not too bad, either. It only took a few days of my good behavior before I was given permission to sleep in their bedroom. He says I am no trouble at all!

Wow! What a life! Thanks BRSM for finding me on that rainy night. Thank you, Yvonne for fostering me until I found my forever home. And thank you Mom and Dad for adopting me!

April 2008

Dotty Charles: Adopted April 2008

Dotty has settled into her new life in suburbia very nicely, thank you! She loves her new house and yard, and sometimes she even lets us on the furniture

Maggie Blueridge: Spring 2008
Hi to all my friends at S.M.B.R. it’s Maggie Blue Ridge checking in.

As you can tell, I have finally found my forever home! My new family keeps telling me that I am here to stay, forever. At first I really missed my foster family, because they took such good care of me. My new family gave me lots of hugs, let me sit with them on the sofa, and even sleep with them in bed! It made me feel loved and wanted! I have a new dog brother, his name is Teak and he is a big yellow lab. He has been so nice to me. Teak and I go for long walks in our big yard. We get to run and play and have fun. My new mom tells that Teak was lonely after his older sister went over the Rainbow Bridge and his real sister, Torrie moved to Delaware with my new grandmom. Torrie comes back for visits, so it is nice to see her every few months. My mom told me that this summer we will get to go to Delaware and visit Torrie. It sounds like fun and I am going to get to go to the beach too.

I really knew that I found my forever home when my mom showed me the special collar she had made for me with my name and new phone number on the tag. Teak has one just like it. My mom told me that maybe I can go to some rally shows this summer since I am such a smart girl. My mom loves to train and show her labs and now wants to do the same with me.

I also got to meet my new vet. He told my mom that I was a beautiful dog and that she made an excellent choice in getting me! I was so proud of myself. All the office girls wanted to keep me too!

I am soooo happy now, and look forward to seeing my friends this year at the Beagle Bash!

Maggie Blue Ridge

June 22, 2008
Wow, I just got back from my trip to Delaware. Teak and I rode together. He told me the ride was going to be long, but I did it. We got to stop at really cool rest stop for dogs too. I had a great time and can’t wait to go back. We got to wear our special beach collars with sea turtles on them for our trip!

Maggie Blue Ridge

I wanted to thank BRSM for taking in a treeing walker coonhound! I was thrilled when I was accepted to adopt Maggie. She has transitioned into my family seamlessly. It’s like she has been with us for years! Maggie has such a sweet loving nature; I am surprised that it took so long for her to find a forever home!
Thank you again

Dream Weaver: Weaver is also known by his fancy pants show dog name: Ch. Weaver Beaver Baby Boy Stinking Little Beagle Joy
His dad reports that he has earned the title.
Adopted March 15, 2008

Chagall (now Shaggy): 6/1/08 Update:
Dear Beagle Maryland,
I cannot believe it has been almost four months since my forever family took me home. I am one very happy dog. And I have had a number of adventures.

One day, for example, the younger of the two boys who lives with me took me to a friend's house to play when he had a day off from school. My boy, the three children who live in the house I was visiting and their mom went for a walk to the store and left me in the backyard -- and they forgot to close the gate tightly. So I saw my chance, and as they say, I took it.

I walked around the front yard for about thirty seconds when I spotted a lady two houses down who was unloading her groceries. And her front door was wide open. So I put on my best beagle face, wiped my feet, sauntered into her house and plopped down in the middle of the living room. I thought I was being polite and that she should at least offer me a meal--or a cup of coffee -- but she just read my tags, called my vet who got in touch with the big fellow who lives in my house. And then she brought me home. My boy was very happy to see me, and to tell the truth, I was happy to see him.

My vet is very nice, but I don't like it when she puts that thing behind me that takes my temperature. And they have this really neat, shiny table in the examining room that goes up and down so I don't have to be picked up. I've been there twice -- once for a general exam (and I am in perfect health, thank you very much, and the vet complimented me on my trim figure) and once because I was having trouble, well, you know... But they gave me some medicine and I am okay now -- but I am very tired because it seems like my tail is ALWAYS wagging.

My people are very, very good to me. My boys sometimes argue over where I am going to sleep at night. They each want me to sleep with them -- but I usually end up sleeping next to the big fellow, who still doesn't seem to understand that I like to stretch out and I need a lot of room. I think he needs a bigger bed.

We go for a lot of long walks and we go to the dog park on the weekends. I am very popular there -- lots of other dogs come up and sniff me. And we like to play together -- they run around real fast and I trot along after them.

I've had some interesting cuisine, too, but they leave it for me in strange places -- like in the garbage can and on top of the nightstand. I have tried to impress upon them the Law of the Beagle -- if I can smell it and I can reach it, I can eat it, but they seem to think the only thing I should be eating is the food that is in my bowl. But I showed them! I already disposed of one steel trash can in the kitchen and I have my eye on the new one. I haven't figured out how to work the pedal yet, but I work on it when I am home alone.

They tried to take me swimming in the hot tub a couple of times - it was okay, but not my favorite thing. I'll stick to baths. And I've foun

Angelina (now Angie): 3/9/09: Hi everyone! It's hard to believe that it's been nearly a year since BRSM brought three wonderful hounds into our lives. We wanted to fill you in on the Three Musketeers' latest adventures.

Last year was very busy --- one of our cats, Guiness, came down with triaditis during the summer, and had to be fed through a tube (at first through his neck, then through his abdominal wall) for several months. We're happy to report that he's completely recovered and back to his furry, rambunctious self, and the beagles were very patient and indulgent with him during his convalescence.

The Musketeers have become regulars at the Quiet Waters Dog Park, and have made some fast friends, including three basset hounds, a pug and a puggle, a miniature greyhound, and half a dozen other beagles of all ages. As much as they love their backyard and walks around the neighborhood and downtown Annapolis, they "brooooo" with special enthusiasm whenever we head to the "Bark."

Shiloh, who came to us as a little 17 lb waif of a pup, is now taller than Angie! Angie has slimmed down and become quite athletic, and Spencer, who was initially very timid of being handled, is turning into a lap dog. With patience and creativity, we've also managed to train all three of them together in some basic commands --- "sit," "wait," "crate," "outside," and "bed." They're developing quite a vocabulary!

We hope all the humans and four-footeds at BRSM are doing well --- all our best wishes to you, and thanks again for bringing such loving companions into our lives.

3/17/08: Angelina Joins the Pack!
Spencer and Shiloh were getting along just fine, but something seemed to be missing. That "something" turned out to be Angelina, who joined the pack after a *very* brief fostering period (less than one week). We took Spencer and Shiloh to a meet and greet at the BRSM adoption day at PetsMart in Silver Spring, and after encountering Angie, the Dynamic Duo soon became the Three Musketeers (for the curious, we've decided that rambunctious Shiloh is Porthos, sometimes melancholy-looking Spencer is Athos, and kissy Angie is Aramis; Guiness the Cat with Thumbs often tags along as D'artagnan, while Joey the Shy Cat plays "audience" and stays away from the main action). Little Angie joined our fur family with a minimum of fuss, and has become a high-energy playmate for Shiloh and a good companion for Spencer.

While Spencer and Shiloh sport the pointier noses and the black-and-tan and tricolor redtick/bluetick coats common in hunting lines in the southeastern U.S., Angie looks more like an English-type tricolor beagle with her boxier nose, square head, and round freckles. For those unfamiliar with her story, she came to BRSM with the number 8 bleached into her fur on each flank and her tail docked, legacies of field trials and being penned as a hunting beagle. Her "crazy eights" seem to be fading as new fur replaces the old, and even though she came into

Daphne (now Maggie): Update 3/09: We wanted to send you guys an update on Maggie (formerly Daphne) now that she's been with us for a little over a year. I've attached a couple of pictures from one of our walks down to the beach in our neighborhood.

Maggie is such a joy! It's amazing - because we see more and more of her personality unfold, even now after a year! She has a "big brother," Gus, and they are so attached to each other. They don't like to be separated from each other - even for separate walks! The dog park is one of their favorite places to go; to socialize and meet up with other dogs. They especially enjoy meeting fellow beagles!
That's all for now. We'll update again soon! Thanks for all of your help bringing us together with Maggie! We're so happy to have her in our lives!
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I wanted to send you a few pictures of Gus & Daphne (we've been calling her Maggie, though). They're getting along fantastically!!! Getting Gus a sister has been one of the best decisions we've ever made. I really believe that they've bonded because we can often see them sitting together and cleaning each other's ears, or Gus will snuggle up to her and put his head on her. They love to chase each other around the backyard, too!

I don't think that Daphne enjoyed coming out to Petsmart yesterday...although she traveled very well in the car, she put up such a fight going into the store I have to wonder if she thought we were giving her back. :( She was kind of mopey on the car ride back, but once we got into the house she cheered up considerably! She's been in hog heaven ever since. We're so happy to have her as part of our family, and she is so very well behaved (except around human food, which we're working on), and we haven't had too many accidents lately. I want to thank you and everyone at Beagle Rescue for helping us find her!
4/6/08

Lady J. (now Mattie): Update received 10/08: It's been about 7 months since Mattie took over my household, so I thought it about time to send an update. I continue to enjoy Mattie's company immensely and she has lapped up the luxurious life of a beagle who's found her retirement home.
While she loves lounging on the sofa, my bed, or her bed, but never the floor, I'm sure she thinks there are not nearly enough games of "chase." We only see her chase partner - my mom's new adoptee, Homer, a young (8 months or so) sheltie-collie mix -- a couple of times a week. Since I'm no good at the game, Mattie politely consents to my attempts a chase in the house, but she can't wait to get to the best place (the only place, in fact) for the game, which is my mom's 1/2 acre backyard. Now, when she bolts out the front door of our home, she stops and sits by the passenger door of the car -- I assume in hopes of traveling to the chase venue.

The game always begins with Mattie's very thorough inspection (i.e., sniffing) of the playing field, with Homer not-so-patiently following along. Once she's given the all-clear, the race is on (see photos). It's hart to tell who is actually the faster dog, because Mattie must always be first, and if she feels she's close to being overtaken, she outwits poor young Homer (who is twice as tall as she) by running under the deck furniture that he ends up sliding or just running into at full speed. Homer likes to play other games like fetch, or keep away, or whatever, but Mattie lays down the Beagle Law that dictates sniffing or chase. That's it. But, Homer doesn't seem to mind because he adores her, and she feels the same about him.

We often spend time with the neighbors, and Mattie continues to tolerate (mostly ignore) the yappy Pomeranians across the street, but recently established the very strict rule of "You're risking life and limb by coveting my treat -- grrrrr -- you better not sniff at it either. In fact, don't even look at it OR me while I'm eating it." The rule was enforced with a very quick and toothless (Mattie has no front teeth) throw down, of which Mattie was the emphatic victor. When offered treats now, Hansie, the offending Pomeranian, graciously accepts his and wisely exits the room to avoid tempting Mattie's wrath. He would never admit it, but he was quite humiliated by the reprimand as he had previously coronated himself King of the Street.

Since Mattie demands nightly belly rubs -- often several throughout the evening -- we were very lucky to discover a teeny, tiny, just beginning mammary tumor. It was literally smaller than a pencil eraser. The vet was amazed that we found it, and it was removed without incident a few days ago. Other than that and a little tartar build up, Mattie continues to enjoy excellent health. Z Update received 4/26/08: Mattie continues to settle in nicely and provides me with many laughs. She has lots of quirky little rituals -- things like trying to hide the

Rachel Anne Arundel (now Diana): The search for Diana was a long one. After losing my beagle, Maggie, to old age I thought I would not want another dog. She was the third dog we had lost to age and it was always difficult. My husband, his father and I sold our 2 houses and built one together so we could care for my father-in-law. Prior to Maggie's death he became very attached to her. While my husband and I were working she was his buddy. He is now 86 years old. After Maggie's death I noticed he seemed lonely and mentioned getting a dog. Well that was really a challenge. We did not fence our yard when we built and it is a large yard. We were turned down by several other rescues. When we first came to your organization we were told we needed a fence. We got estimates which were around $4000. Not having the money for that we decided to keep going to the pound. Then we received a call from your organization wondering if we would be interested in Rachel. The online profile said she must have a fence so we questioned why she would be an option. Well apparently this little angel scaled a rather large fence. We had already agreed to either leash walking or a run line. The foster parents came to see our house to make sure it would be safe for Rachel. Well we fell in love immediately, they were so pleased with her new possible house that she got to stay with us that day. My father-in-law was in love. He changed her name to Diana. He thought it a much more regal name for such a beautiful dog. She is very healthy, weighs in at 23 pounds and loves to sit in Dave's lap all day. She sleeps in his bed and follows him everywhere. He lost his wife of 54 years, 11 years ago and Diana is now the light of his life. We believe she has been the reason he gets up everyday. 2 years ago my daughter and her husband moved in with us so she could attend a graduate program in Baltimore. They came with their dogs Jazz and Lola. It was amazing how they all got into a pack. Diana is in charge, Lola (the brown one in the attached picture) wants to be lead dog but accepts her role as next in line. Jazz, the black dog, just loves them both. He tries to give Diana kisses but she is not interested and gives him the brush off. As you can see from the group picture they are a really cute bunch. Well that is our story. Thank you very much to bringing Diana into Dave's life. She truly is a blessing.

Sasha Cohen (now Slightly): Mara,
My new foster dad is doing the typing because my paws are muddy from our morning hike, and I don't type too well either.

Things are great here at Caledon Natural Area in King George, Va. We aren't too far away from your place and my new mum and dad said they are going to take me to visit you and your pack to pick out a new brother or sister. They really would like this place, tons of toys, a great back yard, miles of hiking and nature trails that I go on everyday, and the best food. My mum and dad are real beagle people, they know that I should be on the couch with them during t.v. time, and sleep in the big dog bed with them at night. They really love me and are always cuddling, petting, and kissing on me. They think my ears are the softest in the world. My new doctor at Fredericksburg Animal Hospital agrees too, as I got my first check up yesterday (actually I had a tummy ache from one of my mums daylilies that I chewed on). Everyone there was really impressed with my mum and dad for having such a beautiful beagle (the staff are beagle people too!). My mum and dad told them how great Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland is, and I gotta agree. If you all hadn't saved me and found me my new mum and dad, I probably would be just a faint memory. Please thank Kelly and Jim (and my foster brother Solomon whom I miss a lot) for me.

My mum and dad must be health nuts. I don't get to eat from their plates no matter how much I try. No amount of beagle plea's or cuddliness gets me any of their food. My dad does carry around biscuits in his pocket, which is cool. I run to the door to see him when he comes home late at night. Its never too late at night for him to walk me in the woods, and every morning mum and dad take me on the hiking trails and let me sniff and drag them a couple of miles. Sundays are the best as we spend half the day hiking and playing.

Dad is a photographer (or thinks he is) and is always carrying a camera and taking pictures of me. He has pictures all over the living room of his first beagles, Peter and Wendy. I think I would have liked to meet them. They must have been great beagles as mum and dad have alot of pictures of them. He said he would have me added to the other pictures as soon as I sit still long enough to take a decent picture(usually when I sleep).

Well, gotta go now. Dad has to replace his work pants as they got mud on them while he was typing this letter for me (I was sitting on his lap).

Thanks for my New Mum and Dad
Sasha Coen Cox (my new last name!)

Judy Plumb (now Sugar): I met my beagle Sugar (Judy Plumb) a little over a month ago at PetSmart for a beagle meet and greet. Miss Sugar was standing in the middle of a crowd of tail wagging beagles, just staring at the door. She was shy and quiet, but greeted me with sniff then resumed her position and stared back at the door. There was something about her, I could tell she had a lot of potential, and I wanted to be the person to walk her through that door. I spoke with her foster mom, and I told her how I had lost my beagle Winnie to cancer. When I met Winnie, she was about 2 years old, underweight, infected with heartworms, had a raging urinary tract infection, and was scared of her own shadow, but when I looked into her big brown eyes, I could see she had potential, and we shared 13 wonderful years. After speaking with Judy about my interest in Sugar, she spoke to her fellow rescue crew and they let me take Sugar home that day after checking my veterinary references and coming to my house for the inspection after the meet and greet at Petsmart. Sugar has really blossomed since I've been fostering to adopt her. She has a big sister named Yoshi, who welcomed her to the pack and the cats love her laid back disposition and will often curl up next to her for a cat nap. She loves belly rubs and cuddling up on the couch or in bed. And now that she understands the leash, she loves to take long walks through the neighborhood. Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to give Sugar her forever home.
4/3/08

Bambi: Bambi has been a great addition to the family! She comes with me to work every day and sleeps by my desk. Our children (ages 9 and 12 love her and give her tons of cuddles and hugs. My husband, who never owned a dog before, can be found most nights snuggled with Bambi on the couch in front of the TV.

I work at a school and when I take Bambi for her noon walk, she gets lots of attention from the students of all ages. She is sweet and very affectionate. We are lucky to have her. Thanks Beagle Maryland!

Hickory: Hickory was adopted in February of 2008 at the Silver Spring Pet Smart Adoption Day. We liked the name so much, we decided to keep it. Fits him to a tee. He has now joined the pack of Solomon (Tri-County Animal Shelter) and Wexford (formerly known as Dimitri) from BRSM.

Winston Garrett: Winston carries his teddy bear, above

Winston is doing great. He looks like he has lost a little weight. His butt doesn't look so big and he runs a little better. He loves to raid my laundry baskets for socks and stuff. The girls love playing with him. He stole a dish rag, so now we use it for tug of war with him. He's like a kid, needs his play time every night! He has to be right in the middle of the action when you're doing something. My husband and I were putting furniture together and I was sitting on the floor. Winston decided to sit in my lap, so now he truly has become a lap dog.

Winston's teddy bear is the only thing he will not rip apart. All he does is toss it up in the air, give it a couple of chews, and toss it up in the air some more. Then he won't bother with it until the next day. We are teaching him to sit and stay with treats--which piggy will do anything for treats! I have taught him to "speak" to me when I'm done fixing his meal and ready to give it to him--so he gives me a couple of barks. He is such a love bug and loves attention!
3/24/08

Kenzie: Kenzie's foster family loved her so much that they couldn't let her go!
12/07

Marissa: We adopted Marissa in January of 2008, and although she had had some health issues, she is doing great now. She was very sad, shy and cautious when we first got her, but she has come out of her shell and loves to wrestle and play with her beagle mix brother Sparky.

She has a wonderful delicate, but loud beagle howl which she turns on when she smells the bunny or fox tracks in the neighborhood.

She sleeps with her human sister Lily every night and has to be coaxed out of bed every morning just like a teenager.

She has learned how to "sit," but still won't exactly "come" when you want her to. She doesn't run away like most beagles - she just sort of stands there waiting for the magic word - and we don't know the word!

Anyway, we love her! We now call her Miss Marissa Potts, Miss Potts, or Potsy!
9/08

Hattie Ethel Dubois: Adopted by her foster mom. 1/08

Lady: Adopted by her foster family. 12/07

Michael: Adopted by his foster family. 12/07

Phoebe Winkler: Adopted by her foster home, who just couldn't give her up.
12/07

Little Nell (now Daisy): Adopted 11/07 Daisy (Little Nell) is doing fantastic! Dear Beagle Rescue,
In November 2007 my wife and I adopted Little Nell. Her story was absolutely captivating. Since then, she has been so much fun. She and her new brother Dexter have been racing, wrestling, and playing non-stop. We changed her name from Little Nell to Daisy. She has gained a few pounds and is looking great! What's interesting is, she's been chewing at her scar tissue on her arm. She has succeeded in clearing a small area exposing new skin. Over the past several weeks, I have noticed new hair growing where scar tissue was formerly. Other than that, she has been a half beagle/half monkey wonder. She learned to climb fences and trees and keeping her in the yard has been interesting. We're moving soon and the first addition to our new home will definitely be a wooden security fence. My wife thinks not even a ten foot concrete wall could hold her, though.

Kiara (now Key Lime Pie): Kiara's foster mom turned adopter calls her "Key Lime Pie."

Gracie Crowe: Hi! I'm Gracie, mother to countless numbers of beautiful beagles like myself. After a long career as a breeder dog I am enjoying a happy retirement. Here's how it happened:
I was dropped off at a shelter and then was brought to Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland. I was sick and easily frightened. When I was let out in to the yard in the evening, I dug a hole in the dirt to sleep in. The rescue gave me to a new foster mom who took me for a car ride. I was terrified until she gave me half of the meat in her hamburger. Then, every fear disappeared!

I have been to the vet many times. My mom doesn't understand why I am so tired all the time, but she never had to live in an outdoor pen. My mom took her other older beagle "Wish" and me for an "old dog walk." We covered two blocks in forty minutes with lots of sniffing along the way. She put dog stairs by her bed so I could climb up, cause I can't jump. My back legs barely support my weight.

In April of 2008, Pearl and Marney (my beagle sisters) and I went to a BRSM fundraiser in Annapolis. I saw Pearl going up to strangers to be petted. I tried it. People petted and adored me. It was a fantastic experience; the first time in my life that people cared about me like that. I went up to people over and over and I really appreciated their kindness. This is a very different life than the one from my past and it's nice!

My foster mom moved in May and officially adopted me. She takes her three younger beagles on leash and puts Wish and me in a dog stroller. We relish the fresh country air without having to walk. The rest of the time I wander in the yard or sit on the bed looking out of the window. I'm fed, cared for and allowed to sleep indoors. I'm also loved. It's quite the life!
9/08

Shiloh Blue: 3/9/09: Hi everyone! It's hard to believe that it's been nearly a year since BRSM brought three wonderful hounds into our lives. We wanted to fill you in on the Three Musketeers' latest adventures.

We hope all the humans and four-footeds at BRSM are doing well --- all our best wishes to you, and thanks again for bringing such loving companions into our lives.

3/17/08: Shiloh is indeed proving to be something of a swimmer. During a recent visit to the dog beach at Quiet Waters Park on a warm day, several retrievers were splashing in and out of the water. After baying and carrying on along the water line for a few moments with a frisky beagle-retriever mix, Shiloh bounded into the South River after the dog, then casually paddled back to shore. Spencer and Angie prudently stayed above the high tide mark, watching the antics from the comfort of dry sand.

2/20/08: A Day at the "Bark"
Spencer and Shiloh are enjoying their frequent outings to Quiet Waters Park, and their preferences are becoming clearer. Shiloh has become quite the "rocket dog" at the small dog park, making the social rounds, then joining (or more likely, inciting) the chase. Italian greyhounds, small fuzzy dogs, other beagles --- it doesn't matter, as long as they're running around with her at top speed. She also stuck her paws and nose into the South River during her first visit to the dog beach; we may have a swimmer on our hands. Spencer endures the dog park with good grace, preferring the attention of people to that of the dogs, but loves walking the miles of paved and unpaved trails and "sounding" at the occasional whiff of a wild critter. We've introduced them to the ritual of a post-park snack at Grump's cafe, where the owners are always ready with dog biscuits,

Spencer: Spencer & Shiloh Blue were adopted together. See Shiloh Blue's Success Story page for more updates.

Spencer and Shiloh Blue are doing very well. We're amazed at how quickly they're adapting to their new home and settling into their new routine! We took them for a walk at Quiet Waters Park the day they came home and heard their beagle voices for the first time--Shiloh barked at a collie, Spencer at a squirrel. During the weekend they went for their first downtown walk-around in Annapolis and met some of the humans in the "extended pack" for a movie night at home. Diplomatic relations have begun with our more outgoing cat, Guiness, and show much promise. Our shyer cat, Joey, has even crept down the stairs to check them out. They've met their backyard-fence-neighbor Maggie (a large terrier), and they love chatting with her and scoring dog biscuits and pats from her humans.

Thank you for helping to bring such wonderful dogs into our lives! We'll keep you posted.
1/21/08

Marney: Hi. I'm Marney and I'm very "marneyish." Marneyish has to do with being the most intelligent beagle ever to do dumb things like sleeping at the top of the stairs. So obedient, I do business outside in pouring rain. So disobedient I recently opened the zipper on my mother's backpack and ate her Chinese takeout. It was very good. Marneyish is being the most shy and cooperative animal except when I choose to growl to get my way. I just have a distinctive way of doing things that mom calls marneyish.

My previous foster mom took me to adoption days where I hid under her chair. I was shy and fat. Nobody adopted me. My new foster mom continued my diet and walked me with her other beagles. One Saturday morning she slept in past dog-feeding time. How could she! We beagles set off a terrific commotion to get her up. Somehow I hurt my neck. People doubted I would survive. A couple months later I sat on my haunches to beg and fell over on my back but wasn't hurt. In marneyish fashion I showed I had recovered.

While I was injured and pitiful I became so attached to my foster mom that the only way she could respond was to adopt me. Now I'm one of her five beagles, at 23 pounds the biggest and I know it. I go for walks, sleep on her bed, warm myself by the propane fireplace and ride in her car. I love to romp in the yard and roll on my back. Thank you to BRSM for finding me a home.

6/08

Dolly Levy (now Bayley): In June of 2010, Bayley's mom sent us the photo on the left. There was no write up attached, but we think the photo says it all. Bayley landed a home where she and her beagle siblings are allowed on the couch!

Nigel Appleseed: Since coming into our lives two months ago, Nigel has gotten much healthier and now weighs a healthy 20 lbs. He is just the most perfect dog that we could have asked for. He has such a wonderful little personality and squeaks with excitement in an adorable way when we get home in the afternoons. He still inhales his food like a little vacuum cleaner. Nigel loves going for long walks and sniffing everything in sight. We just cannot imagine our lives without him.

Boscoe: Boscoe is a treasure and a joy! Since we picked him up before he had really gone through the entire vetting process, we knew we had a few bills to pay, but it was actually not that bad! He has a slightly impaired thyroid that he takes a very inexpensive medicine for, normal arthritis for his age, and he had some terrible teeth. Once he was fit and in shape, he had his dental and he is feeling fine and looking sharp! (He officially had 4 pulled, but others sort of fell out and he is missing a total of 18 teeth.) When I think of it, I get a little riled up at the conditions these wonderful dogs had to endure, but then I look at how happy he is now and know you all do hero's work.

Every single day I'm thankful for the Boscoe man. He still does the hustle dance and loves to be sung to. He can chase a rabbit or a squirrel like a pup and he's made friends with two ducks in our yard. In short, he is a delight! Thank you! Thank you!

November 26, 2007: Even though we had arranged to look at all cat-friendly (or cat ignore) beagles, when I walked into Mara's and stood at the gate, one big guy just popped right out at my heart. It was Boscoe. Mara said Boscoe is a good and quiet, non-demanding Beagle, but it is always the squeaky wheel that gets greased, so he had been overlooked to that point. I really couldn't understand because there he was, double chinned and smiling so hard his eyes crinkled, and so happy that he was bouncing his front feet back and forth, like he was marching in place. For me, it was love at first sight, but what would Gigi think? We decided to take him outside to meet her and he took to his leash right away, leading the way to that special front yard where all the best things happen.

Gigi was a bit dubious, but then they sniffed, gave each other looks from the corners of their eyes and Boscoe made that first move by sticking his nose right into the heart of the matter. While Gigi remained a bit reserved, it was clear from the way the Bos looked back over his shoulder at us that he thought Gigi was the bee's knees.

After his introduction to Jordan and Vanna, a bit of walking and socializing, we decided we needed to see Gigi's reaction to other dogs. After all, if there was a chance for her to fall head over heals for a new companion to wile away the lazy days with, who were we to curtail that? We brought out lovely Jenny and Toulouse, but Gigi responded poorly with both of them, though we found them to be a human's dream-come-true. After bringing Boscoe back out (he was waiting so patiently in a crate doing his Boscoe dance), and cat-testing him real quick, he and Gigi seemed to be the match. They stood together, sides pressed together while looking in opposite directions while us humans gabbed. It was a done deal. I was never so happy to sign a contract!

He looked a little confused when he started to go away from the house in the direction of the parking area, but once Gigi st

Dixie (now Penny): I adopted Dixie (now Penny) in late November (07). She's only been with me for 2 months, but she was a member of the family after two days! She adores her new sister Pacey (a black lab/beagle mix) and the cats Hubbell and Matilda. Penny is really sweet and loving, but she rules the house. She keeps Pacey firmly in line and never hesitates to let her opinions be known. She tries to eat everything (remote controls, clothing, a pair of my glasses...luckily the lenses were plastic) and some of the trouble she gets herself into baffles, but she's so cute and she does it with style! Pacey and Penny are the best of friends, even sleep cuddled up with each other. Pacey is so happy to have a playmate and is extremely protective of her. I'm so lucky to have found her. She's a great dog and a wonderful addition to my home.

Ivy: This update from 9/21/09: Ivy is doing very well. She's still nervous around most men, but I suspect the always will be. We just love her. She is so quiet and so gentle. And she's the snuggliest couch potato ever!

Anna Marie (now Annie): We picked up Annie (Anna Marie) this past November (2007) and our lives haven't been the same ever since. She's been such a joy and brightens our day, especially the way she greets us when we get home from work.

Freckles Goodpup (now Tammy Goodpup): They say that the third time is the charm ,and that goes for Freckles Goodpup (now Tammy Goodpup). She had a few false starts while trying to find her forever home, but everything happens for a reason. Now living in Manassas, Va, Tammy spends her free time looking for squirrels in her fenced 1/2 acre yard with her big brother Travis, a beagle/Jack Russell mix. During the day, Tammy heads off to work at her mom's real estate office and on breaks, gets to walk the Manassas Battlefield trails, home to hundreds of deer and small animals. In the evening she gets to walk again around the country-like neighborhood, satisfying her instinctual urges to smell the wildlife. She's overcome her initial fear of the dog park and seems to enjoy meeting the other kids there. Tammy has blended well into her new life. She is learning her new house manners quickly and is virtually housebroken. She loves to display her stuffed animals, in various states of half-chewed and heartless (no squeaker), all around the house. She loves to sneak into her mom's bed in the middle of the night and sleep near her head...just to be closer to the loved ones. Her only flaw? She snores like an old man.

Thanks to Maryland Beagle Rescue for uniting this beautiful puppy with us.
11/20/07

Sabrina Spellman (now Ruby Lyons): Hi, I'm Ruby Lyons, The Beagle Previously Known as Sabrina Spellman. On October 27, 2007 I went to live with my permanent family in Severn, MD. Although I miss my foster family (who are great folks) and my three sisters, I wouldn't trade my new family for anything!

Our family consists of Mom and Dad (as I like to call them) and three cats who are getting used to me. Two or three times a week we go visit Max, a Westie, who is part of my extended family.

I've got a big backyard to run and play in and lots of neighbors who think I'm adorable. What a life! Thanks to BRSM, I've got it made!

Thanks,
Ruby Lyons

Breeze : Breeze is such a great dog; so friendly and full of life. He has become a true member of our family. He greets my kids at the bus stop each afternoon, and is great friends with all the neighborhood dogs.

Thanks so much for raising him during his early months. You certainly did something right because he has not one aggressive bone in his body, and it is so nice not to have to worry about any potential biting from him.

If anything, he's too friendly! He especially loves meeting other dogs and is always shocked when a dog doesn't return his howling with friendliness. I've had to pull him back a couple of times when the other dog is obviously not so friendly.

Anyway, Breeze (yes, we kept his name...we loved it) will be going out to the beach a lot this summer and I look forward to introducing him to the evening beach scene where dogs can run free and have a party in the sand and waves.
6/08

Pearl: "This is the good life! We have taken over the entire car except for the driver's seat."

Since her adoption in Sept, 2007, Pearl and her beagle family have been travelin' dogs, seeking adventure and biscuits.

Rose : We wanted to take a minute and give you a follow-up on our two children you helped us adopt. Hershey and Rose. We were adopted as parents to Hershey, in 2004. She filled a void in our lives and took to our house instantly. With her, came other news- she was having a sister soon. My wife and I found out within days of Hershey's arrival of our pregnancy. We had always wanted a child, and one raised with animals. Our dream was coming true. Hershey turned out to be a daddy's little girl. She sits on my lap, and sleeps with me both in bed and on my recliner.

As our daughters grew (hershey and new playpal Kylie), we found we had the room for maybe another addition to our family. You see, the love between my wife and myself has only grown deeper with the additions to our family. Hershey was actually our second puppy. Big brother Bailey, was our introduction to beagles. He still rules the house (then mommy, then kylie, then maybe me) and he said he was comfortable with us having another baby- beagle that is.

So, as painful as it is to look at the 4 legged friends on your site (since they are all lovable), we found our dream addition- Rose. One look and we were hooked. We thought with Kylie turning 2, this was a perfect age to have another.

Rose has become a perfect match to our family. She has taken to being the baby of the house, and uses that to win people over. She uses her puppy-dog eyes to get her way(sleeps where she wants, extra bones, kisses, you name it).

She sleeps mainly with Kylie, and is never further than 5 feet away from her. It's fun to watch then grow up together. Rose (why answers to Rosie) has changed color a bit in her face, and has started to get her true 'beagle' shape. I have sent a bunch of pictures to show our children, and the happiness they fill our home with.

Thanks a bunch, and keep up the great work of both helping deserving animals as well as making families complete.
Hugs to everyone involved. 3/2/08

Tina (now Jazz): Well, it's been just over two weeks now, and I wanted to give you an update on Tina. First, we 've renamed her Jazz! She's just so mellow and easygoing, it seemed like a perfect name. Jazz has adjusted very well to her new furr-ever home. On the very first day when we were showing her around the house, after she saw her crate, she seemed to realize this was her new home and she got all animated. Later that night, she saw herself in my dresser mirror and thought it was another dog. It was the first time we heard her voice, as she barked once at the other dog. We took it as a good sign that Jazz likes and wants to protect her new territory.

Jazz knows her new name. She loves going for walks with me, and she adores getting attention from everybody--me, my husband, my stepsons, friends of ours, etc. She likes to hang out with me as I work in my home office. We've had some housetraining accidents, but they are getting fewer in frequency. We just had a session with a trainer yesterday, and besides giving us some advice on housetraining, the trainer helped us start to teach Jazz some basic commands. Jazz did very well; she is a smart, sweet, gentle girl who wants to please.

I'm sending along a few pictures of Jazz with me, my husband, with one of my stepsons, and with friends of ours as we played cards the other night (gives credence to that whole "dogs playing poker" thing. hahaha) We just love her! Thank you for fostering her until we came along!
9/3/07

Lucas: Very shortly after finding his forever home, Lucas passed away. 11/07

Macquire (now Scout): Scout (formerly Macquire) is doing great in his new home. It's been two weeks now and he's adjusting to the new surroundings, the big back yard and a steady supply of chewies (which our cats have now convinced him doesn't include them.) The first time he went out into the backyard, he approached our fish pond at full gallop. Thinking it was the same 3 inch deep wading pool his foster home had in their backyard, he just ran right in... only to do what can best be described as a hound belly flop.

Scout is a quick learner though. He has only had a couple of accidents in the house and he already knows how to come, sit, lie down and roll over thanks to some hard work on the part of our kids. This doesn't mean that the beagle doesn't come out in him once in a while though. He can be a little stubborn about going into his crate for example. But he's a very playful and handsome addition to the family and the kids

Thanks for the great save.

Valerie (now Valley Girl): Adopted in late 2007, we received these photos of Valley Girl's first Halloween and Christmas with her forever family. (Santa treated her well!)

Chester Ray (now Chess): We officially got Chester, whom you have listed as Chester Ray (his original name from the Rescue Agency was Ray, but it seems a lot of blind dogs get named for the late Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder, great musicians in their own right, and who happened to be blind as well, but my family and I didn't care for the name and the direct association with blindness,) on Sunday July 1st. My wife and I drove to Mountain Lakes, NJ (a sort of half-way point that we had been to previously,) and met Ewa, Chester's foster mother there. Ewa had driven up with her charge from Virginia. Chester's photo didn't do him justice particularly where his personality is concerned!

He is a handsome blanket back Beagle with a very sweet disposition. We already had experience with a blind beagle as our 10 year lemon and white beagle, Noble, went suddenly blind from SARDs in 2006. When I heard of Chester's plight, abandoned possibly due to blindness and in a Kill Shelter 24 hours away from certain death, I knew in my heart what I had to do without hesitation, particularly after I saw his photo.

In the 9 months that we have had Chester join our family of five, he has been a real treasure for us. At first he and Noble had some difficulty establishing a "pecking order," but after a couple of weeks, Noble being the much older dog handled that very swiftly, and Chester whom we affectionately call "Chess," soon after began sticking close to Noble, licking his paws and face, and just seems to adore Noble. The two now get along very well. Chester is a very sweet dog and we are so glad to have him as part of our family. In fact, he wasn't completely blind when we got him and so he got a chance to "map" our home and our neighborhood for about 3 months before, unfortunately progressive retinal atrophy (which is incurable, but less devastating than the SARDs that Noble contracted,) set in and made him permanently blind. Chess of course has his bad habits and one of those is "taking over a sofa" and not letting any of us move him off! We have to share it with him! We gladly do that because he is just so adorable.

Banjo: Banjo passed away in May of 2008.

4/19/08 Update from Banjo's Mom: I just realized that I never let you all at BRSM know that Banjo was diagnosed with cancer back in February. He went in to have his teeth cleaned, and when they did his pre-op blood work they discovered several abnormalities. He wasn't able to get his teeth cleaned, and was later diagnosed with cancer. He is starting to go down hill, but is still loving life. He has been enjoying the beautiful weather; spending as much time outside as he can. I just wanted to give you an update on him.

September 9, 2007: I just wanted to write to let everyone know how I'm doing. I've been in my forever home for two months now, and I'm really loving it. I am the only dog, which is how I like it. I don't like sharing with other dogs or being disturbed by them while I sleep. I love going on long walks with Mom, an car trips. We visit my friends (a Boston Terrier and a lab/beagle mix) at Grandma's house almost every weekend. It's a lot of fun, but it's nice to come home and be the only dog again. About a month ago one of my friends (another Boston Terrier) passed away from Cushings disease and cancer. Mom got really worried about me at that time, because she said I did a lot of the same things as him. Therefore, she had a bunch of tests run on me. Those were not fun. Doc told us yesterday that I have Cushings disease. Mom said that she will take good care of me and get me treated so I can have a "good quality of life." I don't know what all that means, but I'm sure she'll do what is best for me. I still feel fine, always got my tail wagging!
Love,
Banjo

Lollie Marie (now Rousseau): Rousseau has started obedience classes today. She probably thought she was in heaven with all the treats she was getting! She is a wonderful and affectionate dog and we feel lucky to have her.

Peggy Sue (now Audrey): Audrey (the beagle formerly known as Peggy Sue) has found a special place in our hearts (and on our couch!). From the timid dog who we had to lure with treats to the silly girl who now chases us around the yard, we have loved watching Audrey's personality blossom. She is curious, funny, and full of life! She has become a footwarmer in our daughter's bed and a companion to our son while he plays video games. She is beautiful and dainty and loves treats. We are pretty sure she is the best beagle ever. We are so thankful to have her as part of the family, and we can't wait to see what else she has in store for us. Now there is only one more question...should we find her a friend???

Lizzie Beth (now Adie): Adie has become the center of our home. In a few months she has blossomed into a more confident, active and happy beagle. At first she would be submissive to all the dogs in our neighborhood. However, with some dog training she is much more confident; not to mention she can now heel, sit, and stay! Her favorite activities are eating (anything), playing with her duck or octopus squeeky toys, and sleeping on our bed, in that order. She also loves to hike and dance the salsa! We have a tough time keeping up with her!

7/16/07

Ralph: We adopted Ralph four months ago. He has completely adjusted to his new home. He has two big sisters who love him and play with him all the time. While we are at work and school, he enjoys daycare with some new friends. He has gained some weight and just loves to hang out with the family. When his foster mom brought him over, she said that he didn't give kisses or sit on the couch... Well, times have changed! He owns the couch and gives kisses occasionally. He loves to go for walks at Great Falls on the weekends. And he always enjoys a game of fetch in the back yard. He is a great dog and we can't remember what it was like without him. 9/6/07

Scute (now Scoot): We wanted to give you another quick update as to how our little Scoot (Scute) is doing since we rescued her last April. The little girl is quite affectionate although still tentative when people move around too fast. She loves to sleep on the master bed when strangers come by. I guess that's where she feels safe. It may be time for a diet and exercise program, because she's filled out quite nicely! She and her sister Mollie (our beagle rescue from 2002) get along very well and enjoy their meals and snacks! We thank you all for the wonderful service you provide to the beagles and we are thrilled that we found Scoot!

Denny: Denny came to BRSM in March of 2007 and was adopted soon after. His family sent the photos on the left in January of 2011. We think pictures speak a thousand words! It looks to us like Denny is happy and thriving!

Joel (now Toby): Toby (formerly Joel) and his person found each other in April 2007. By all objective accounts, Toby is the perfect dog. (It’s not just biased me; ask our friends, neighbors, and even the vet!) He’s painfully adorable, fervently loyal but friendly to all, and equally ready for a long walk or a warm snuggle.

Toby especially likes to walk while singing beagle songs such as "I Smell the Ground" (to the tune of Tom Petty’s I Won’t Back Down), "It’s Just a Squirrel" (to the tune of Gwen Stefani’s I’m Just a Girl), and "Everyone Knows It’s Toby" (to the tune of Windy).

Also, Toby has really stepped up this year in his important role as big brother to our new mutt puppy, Bella (a Basenji, Australian Shepherd, Beagle, Jack Russell mix according to the DNA test).

Thanks forever to BRSM and Toby’s foster mom! 12/08

Hoagy Carmichael: Hoagie came to live with me in Northern Virginia in March of 2007. Mara thought we'd make a good pair, and boy was she right! I'd planned to foster him, but after two days I realized I wouldn't be able to give him up. he is a sweet, gentle, loving boy. And since getting his teeth fixed up, he feels like a new man!

Hoagie loves getting his belly rubbed, snuggling up to me in bed and on the couch, and going for long walks in the woods. He wants to greet everyone who crosses his path; and nobody can resist him. He also likes hanging out with his little cousin Joey (pictured). I just can't get enough of him, and he can't get enough of me, either. He goes wherever I go and never takes his eyes off of me. Hopefully, with time he will realize that I am not going to leave him. He make me laugh constantly, too. I love being his mommy!

Thanks BRSM for caring for my baby for so long. Hoagie and I are both grateful that we found each other. 5/29/07

Sigourney: 10/08: No story on Sigourney, but her daddy brought her to Petsmart one Saturday afternoon to show her off. We snapped these photos while she was there. She looked happy and healthy!

Tesla: Tesla was adopted by her foster mom, who adores her.

Natasha (now Tasha): In June 2010, Tasha's mom sent us this photo. There was no story attached, but as they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words!"

Bindi: We think she may have been one of those “hippie-vegetarian Beagles”, because she LOVES to eat fruits and vegetables: watermelon, bananas, corn on the cob, apples. She is very quiet but sneaky at times and we think she might be part “Were-Beagle” as she has been known to wake up between the hours of 1-3 am and become mischievous and get into trouble. Daddy found her one night standing on top of the dining room table eating bananas! Other than that, she is the perfect “daughter” and we treat her like our baby. She is well-behaved and very quiet (especially for a Beagle) and is learning to walk well on the leash and knows how to “sit” and “stay”. She loves to explore her surroundings and has become obsessed with catching a baby rabbit that lives under our shed. But what she enjoys most is getting rubs on her belly and scratches behind her ears and basically any attention from Mommy & Daddy. Thank you for helping us find our lovely, perfect Beagle Bindi!

Merry Christmas (now Roary): Roary (formerly Merry Christmas) has been with us for 7 months now. We love having her with us and she is just as energetic as the day we brought her home. She loves to run around and play with her brother (Kefka, a yorkie). She loves to eat anything she can reach and is very mechanically intelligent (she can open her crate from the inside, so we have to put a bungee cord around it to keep her in!) She has learned a lot in these past few months, and has become a great part of our family. We love having her, and from her commitment to our laps every evening (particularly mommy's), we know she loves being here too. We've included a few new pictures of her to show how much she has grown (she weighs about 11 pounds, and we think she's pretty much done.) Thank you for helping us find this important member of our family!
9/8/07

Nina (now Paisley): Hi, my name is Paisley (it used to be Nina.) Even though I started my life on a farm in Virginia, I am now a big city girl. I go to work every day in the Capitol and I even get to ride on escalators. I have a friend named Chavo who I love to play with (even though he sometimes steals my toys). As you can see from the pictures, I love Diet Coke and football just like my mom.

One of my favorite things to do is sit on top of the couch and watch the birds fly by outside (well, I would prefer to run after them, but I'm not old enough to cross the street by myself yet.)

The best part is...I am almost housetrained!

Jingle (now Teddy): February 10, 2010
Hello all at Beagle Maryland,

We are having a great time at our forever home ! We spend most days napping with our brother Lester, the border collie, and our cats, Bubba and Diesel. Sometimes we play outside in the snow for a couple of minutes and hurry back inside before we get too cold. When the weather is nice sometimes we go to the beach. We play in the sand and surf then take a nap on the long drive home. We can't wait for this snow to go away so we can get back to the beach.

Each night we sleep on our big comfortable bed if we are not sleeping on the sofa. Our grandmom and grandpop also bring us homemade dog biscuits when they come to visit. They love us too !

Thanks again for giving us a great forever home... We love it !

Jangle (now Benny): February 10, 2010
Hello all at Beagle Maryland,

Each night we sleep on our big comfortable bed if we are not sleeping on the sofa. Our grandmom and grandpop also bring us homemade dog biscuits when they come to visit. They love us too !

Thanks again for giving us a great forever home... We love it !

Mistletoe (now Misty): We received this update in November of 2008:

Misty came into our lives over a year and a half ago. She is a part of the family, joining us here for my son's first day of sixth grade. We just love her, and don't know what we would do without her. She is the most loving, and sweetest dog ever!

Luciana (now Luci): 1/27/07: Luci is doing great! She has really made herself at home. Yesterday and today she has had her cousin Kylie (another beagle) visit. They ran around the house chasing each other at 100+ miles per hour. It was really funny to watch. When Kylie left for the day, Luci fell asleep right away, totally exhausted. She has a good appetite and loves her water. She follows me everywhere and whines and cries when I leave the house. I guess she must be "daddy's dog." Of course she sleeps with us each night at the bottom of our bed and sleeps at least eight hours without moving. When she wakes up, she crawls between the two of us and puts her head on my shoulder for another brief nap. She has had no accidents in the house. She enjoys the yard, but loves the warmth of our sofas. We are so happy with her and I believe she is very happy having found a permanent home.

Liam (now Tucker): Tucker says:

I am getting used to my new home and I love my mom and dad, though there are lots of strange and loud noises everywhere that still scare me sometimes. I like to play with my sister Nellie, but sometimes she still wants to play when I just want to relax, so I'll go lie in my den or jump in Mom or Dad's lap to chill out. I love it when we get to stay outside for awhile. We sniff around the whole yard and chew on that yummy grass stuff! I'm learning fun things, too, like to roll over and give high fives. Mom and Dad are so proud!

Mom & Dad say:

Both the pups are doing well. They are very sweet to all our friends and our friend's dogs - which they love to play with. They still need work with the house-training, but are getting better. And we love cuddling with them on the couch. They are both so cute! 2/13/07

Mary Margaret (now Beasley): Aug. 2010 - My husband and I adopted Beasley in December of 2006. She was extremely nervous around people and had just had puppies. We were a little worried about adopting her at first because she was so jumpy, but I fell in love with her and knew I couldn't change my mind and go for another dog. Four years later, I can honestly say she is our best friend. I have had dogs my entire life and Beasley is hands down my favorite :) She is the most loving and sweet dog I have ever known and we just absolutely adore her!

Nettie (now Nellie): Nellie says:
Mom thinks I'm part ferret cuz she says I jump around sideways like one. I just like to jump and play and wrestle! My new parents are fun, but I LOVE to play with my brother! he's the most fun cuz we take turns being the best when we wrestle (although I think I'm always better!), and we chase each other around the kitchen. Mom and Dad laugh when I slip all over the floor trying to run, but it doesn't bother me! I like playing outside, too, and I'm getting used to leaving the yard to