The Beagle Brigade

So, I'm reading this book: 

Being a regular peruser of the pet shelf at the library, I was surprised to see a whole book dedicated to one of our favorite breeds. (It must be new...or else there is a serious beagle aficionado in town!) 

Did you know that the word "beagle" is similar to French and Gaelic words for "useless, of odd appearance, of little value"? Not so! They make enchanting companions and... did you know that beagles are used in airports to detect contraband food goods? Finally - the Beagle stomach put to use! Yep, they're called The Beagle Brigade and have nice little vests and everything. You can read more about it in National Geographic.

There are two great beagle boys down at the shelter this week: Cliff and Cash (like, you know, Johnny). Cash was the newspaper's Featured Dog of the week and, since he's a sweet baby, I'm sure somebody will snatch him right up. Beagle Brigade dogs are judged by

• Self-confidence
  
• Soundness
  
• High food drive
  
• Sociability
  
• Adaptability 
  

I think that Cliff would fit right in. 

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Princess

Princess is our...7th foster pup (3rd if you don't count the puppies or the two that were here for just a few hours). She was turned into the shelter with her mum and two siblings - having markings and color, she was the odd one out and her big brown eyes got to us every time we went. 
So when things got tight and no one came to rescue this Princess, we swooped in. Daddy could handle a little companionship up at the old house, right? Of course! 

Turns out this pup is another real sweetie: she stays quietly in her crate during the day, goes out nicely on the leash for walks. She's a funny mix of shyness and confidence. She hasn't barked yet, but makes tiny purr/grunt/snorts when she kisses you. 

I have a feeling that she'll be going to her forever home soon, (seriously - a dog this good?? Someone has to want her!) but we'd still love to know what's what in her mutt-DNA.

So, Q&A time:  what breed do you think Princess is?

Leave a comment and let us know what you think!

(Clue: her mum/siblings were black with white muzzles and upright ears.)

Photos by ActuallyLaura.

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Newly Listed

Check out the newly adoptable dogs listed on our Petfinder!

Life of Riley Rescue

We've got two sweet pits, a REALLY CUTE beagle boy who just won't sit for pictures, a noble Great Dane and his friend Cedar (whose coat is pure gorgeous), and two old Lab girls who were out on an adventure.

Adopt me today!

(Remember: if you see something you love, let us know right away! Time is short for these babies. The TC Animal Shelter is really small and really full. Act now!)

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Life in the Doghouse

For a few hours yesterday, we were a 5-dog house.

How did this happen? Simple enough. This week, we got to work with the local animal shelter, photographing the pups and then putting them online at Petfinder. The results: %100 of the adoptable dogs that week were placed! How wonderful is that?? Of course, we can't take all the credit. Cute puppies help a lot. ;)

There was a family of beagle/dachshunds among the lot. Two of the puppies were adopted right off and while the mum and dad waited for their transport to a foster home, they sat in our den. The third puppy, Ginger, a golden fluffball, has excited adoptive parents coming to pick her up on Monday. So guess who gets to keep her until then? Yup. You should see me now, Bebe on one side, Judy on the other, little miss Ginger snoozing in her crate just a few feet away....

We're a 3-beaglemutt house. And it's pretty awesome.

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February is for Bunnies

It's slightly late notice, but Eli and Abby (the resident house bunnies) would like for you to know that February is Adopt-a-Rescue-Rabbit-Month. If you are looking for a pet, rabbits are a quiet (usually), clean and lovable addition to a home. Giving them time and attention, you will find them full of personality. (Not much tops a bunny kiss.) Search for 'rabbits' at www.petfinder.com or your local shelter/rescue.

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Judy and the Jacket

This little gal, she likes to quilt (and to sit upon quilts). She curled up behind me today in the floor and snoozed while I worked on part of Bebe's jacket.

(...Continued @ QueSara...)

Meanwhile, Judy the Pocket Beagle says that she would like one in yellow paisley, please ma'am. She pulled the fabric out of the stack herself!

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The detectives - aka vacuum cleaners

Tis most amusing having two hounds in the house.

I think if we ever own another beagle . . . we need to name it something like Oreck, Kirby or Roomba.

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