There is no national organization for animal shelters in America, let alone any monitor for Beagles rescue centers. One animal shelter will look drastically different from another. Although many animal shelters use the words “humane league” in their names, they are not affiliated with the Humane League of the United States (HLUS). You definitely do NOT want to support puppy mills by buying puppies from pet shops or Internet sites. So, how can you tell if one Beagle rescue centre is better than another?

You need to do your homework and be patient. If every large pair of brown eyes sways you, then perhaps you are better off visiting very small, specialized Beagle rescue shelters rather than a bigger, local animal shelter. Beagle information books usually don’t mention that sometimes members of their favorite breed are abandoned. The American Kennel Club (AKC) gives out only very generalized Beagle information.
The best place to start looking for a Beagle rescue center is on the Web. There is a website of a charity known as The Beagle Rescue Foundation of America, which tries to be a “one-stop shop” for you to hook up with a Beagle rescue dog. They do not do rescues, but help financially support Beagle rescue centers. They also have the most comprehensive link page of all Beagle rescue centers in America. They are not an overseeing organization of any kind.

When you contact a Beagle rescue center, you should not be pushed for any kind of commitment in money or taking a dog immediately. The shelter volunteers should quiz you extensively on your knowledge of Beagle information and dog care. The adoption process should take a couple weeks at least. Your home and your background (just for animal cruelty charges) will be checked out. Don’t take that personally.
Shelter dogs have a lot of advantages over little two or three month old puppies. You already know how big they are, they are usually already housetrained and neutered. With the small dog-to-caretaker ration in most Beagle rescue centers, a lot of time, training and rehabilitation have gone into making sure any dog up for adoption is ready to go to a forever home.

It may seem like you have to go through an awful lot of work for a dog, but you will be assured of a dog that gets along with you and your lifestyle. And rescue dogs seem to realize that you have saved their lives, and are just as loving and loyal as if you had raised them from birth. And, with anything having to do with dogs, you can never learn all there is to learn about Beagles. Each day with your Beagle leads to new discoveries.

This author adores all things Beagle, and has a soft spot for the volunteer workers of America’s Beagle rescue centers. The Internet and articles like this one are just some of the leading sources of Beagle information in the United States.

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