I always say I’m a beagle person by birth and it’s true. I truly can’t remember a time in my life that I didn’t have one. I also always had a goal of owning a home where I had the space (and yard!) to rescue and foster them. Having followed BRSM for years, I was finally able to take my first foster (and eventual adoptee) with them in 2021. My sister had also adopted her beagle from BRSM back in 2013.
In addition to fostering for BRSM, we are also active fosters with Homeward Trails, based out of Fairfax, VA. We have welcomed puppies as young as three days old, into our home over the last few years. While we can’t always have a foster in our home due to work/life schedules, we do it as often as we can. We are so lucky to have family who live close by to help out, who also share our passion for helping rescue dogs.
Our Current Foster, Abby
Abby was rescued from the PG County Animal Shelter in Maryland on July 1st and arrived to our home that day. She was found as a stray 2 weeks prior, still completely engorged with milk, clearly having given birth recently. There were not any puppies with her and the awful assumption was that she had been dumped. Abby was very sick when she arrived to us, having contracted kennel cough at the shelter, which quickly turned into pneumonia. Her first weekend with us was spent admitted to the Vet Hospital for around the clock care. Abby is since on the mend and doing well now.
After having a thorough dental exam and cleaning, the Vet estimates Abby to be 1.5 - 2 years old. She currently weighs 49 lbs and the Vet would still like to see her put on a few more lbs.
Due to her tough life prior to rescue, new people and many every day things are scary to Abby but she is making strides daily. It seems as though living in a house is new to her, but she is adapting quickly. Abby has already conquered her fear of the steps and quickly learned the human kiddo in our home isn’t so scary. However, men and young children outside of the home are scary to her still, but we are working with her on this and her overall socialization. We do believe with time she will conquer her fear of both. Abby very much wants to be with us all the time and doesn’t like being by herself.
*We are happy to update & report that Abby is successfully sleeping in her crate all night long with no issues and is content using the crate when no one is home (a max of 3 hours daily). Now that she is feeling better, her “puppy side” has come out and for her safety, we aren’t leaving her loose in the house unsupervised.
Due to her illness, Abby was not able to meet her beagle foster siblings until recently and as expected, she absolutely loves them! She loves to play in the yard with them and would greatly benefit from having a dog sibling (or two!) in her forever home.
Abby loves her bed, cozy blankets, and especially her toys! She regularly naps in her bed, surrounded by all of them. Abby is working on house training and following the resident dogs outside throughout the day, is helping her tremendously.
Abby‘s ideal forever home would be with a person or family who has dog experience, who has time to continue helping her acclimate to life as an inside dog. Another playful dog companion in the home is recommended as well. *Abby is a typical Coonhound and requires a 6 ft tall fence for her safety.
Interested in meeting Abby? We are currently fostering her through Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland (BRSM).
Submit an application to meet her here.