This little guy was running around outside our fence, and of course, our dogs let us know of the intruder! Once I was able to grab him, I found he didn’t have a collar and wasn’t neutered. He was also a little freaked out by the human species. He’s not a neighborhood dog, and I took him to the vet today to check for a microchip … none. He was found off of Arcado Road in Lilburn. If you know who his owner is, please email me at michele@atlantabeaglerescue.org.
This week has been crazy already … and it’s only Tuesday! Today was mostly a work-crazy day, but with a little rescue bit to finish the evening.
This is Dharma. She came into my local animal control facility with her sister as a stray. Her sister was adopted, but Dharma was left behind … left to an uncertain fate. Thanks to the wonders of Facebook, Atlanta Beagle Rescue was able to circulate Dharma’s picture and story, and within days, we had a foster and a sponsor for this sweet girl. I picked her up tonight and took her to her foster home. She had just been spayed this morning, so that’s why she looks a little loopy in her pictures. I’ll share more as her foster home gets to know her!
Dharma enjoying her “freedom” ride!
She much prefers grass to that yucky concrete floor at the shelter!
Some pictures are worth 1,000 words — and this is one of them. Today is Bailey’s fourth adoption anniversary. He came from a metro Atlanta shelter, rescued by Atlanta Beagle Rescue, and in horrible health — not neutered, heartworms, upper respiratory infection, prostatitis, yucky teeth, and what turned out to be e-coli in his blood. He also appeared to have been abused and shrank and urinated when someone reached out to pet him, wasn’t housebroken, and had (has) pressure sores from spending way too much on hard surfaces.
But I fell for his big, soulful eyes. Wouldn’t you?! ABR took care of his health, while I worked with him to overcome his past. Now, he only urinates when strangers try to pick him up, but he’ll love on anyone … just don’t pick him up. I can pick him up with no problem, and he usually prefers me to pick him up instead of walking. The above picture is Bailey to a tee! He’s lovable and lazy, and I am so thankful to have him in my life!
I asked Finnegan if he remembered what happened about this time last year. He said, “No, I barely remember what I had for dinner.” WELL, buddy, to refresh your memory … You went MIA for 9 days!!
This time last year, just as I was finishing up at an event for Atlanta Beagle Rescue, I received a frantic call from my mother (aka: the dog sitter). She said that her and my dad couldn’t find Finn. They had looked all over the backyard, and he was nowhere.
Finnegan was 6-weeks out of the shelter and barely came to me. As a very scared little Chi boy, he was not very trusting of new people. I headed home and my 9-day search began.
We still have no idea where he went. We think he got out under the gate and have since closed up the hole. Our suspicion is that a neighbor had him because, after 9 days, he wasn’t dirty and wasn’t starving. He actually ran in my parents’ back door one morning, so somehow he got back in the fence … hmmmm … yes, I think he may have had human help. Either way, I’m very thankful he came back. He’s an amazing dog and such a big part of our family!
Sing it with me (based on the tune of Paula Cole’s “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” In our case, it’s Where Have all the Adopters Gone?! To say that adoptions have slowed is a vast understatement! I know it’s the end of the school year approaching here in Georgia and many families are making plans for summer trips, but we still can’t believe the extreme slow down in adoptions. Thankfully, Atlanta Beagle Rescue has two events coming up this weekend — an opportunity for two different metro area communities to meet our fabulous beagles looking for home. But more about that in a minute …
First, let me remind you of the beautiful, loving beagles looking for their forever homes with ABR.
Ellie
Annie
Emma (new to ABR)
Wesley (new to ABR)
Noodle
Fez (who has already lost 20lbs since this picture!)
Biscuit
Tilly
Sandy
Isabelle
Sophia
Chance
Bertram
Carter
Sam
There are several more I don’t have pictures of yet, so stay tuned! Atlanta Beagle Rescue will be at Hodgepodge, 720 Moreland Ave, SE, Atlanta, on Saturday, May 12, and at Tucker Pet Supply, 2382 Main St., Tucker, on Saturday, May 12, from 9am to 4pm. Come visit us and meet some of our awesome pups looking for their forever families!
Peanut is trying to perfect her circus act — getting from the kitchen to the back door without touching the family room carpet! Not quite there yet, but I’ll keep you posted.
Also, just to give you some things to look forward to: Upcoming posts for this week will include an update on a once MIA dog and one of my fur crew is celebrating his fourth “Gotcha Day.” Stay tuned!!
Are we happy that it’s Friday? Um…YEAH! We were totally stoked about an event for Atlanta Beagle Rescue this weekend, but sadly, it’s been canceled. So more time for momma and her fur crew! To start the weekend off right, I wanted to share one of my favorite pictures of Emma Kate captured by the amazing Leesia Teh.
Have a great weekend! And don’t forget to love on some fur babies!
Here are some beagles currently in metro Atlanta shelters waiting for adoption or rescue!
Senior Male, Pen 167, at Gwinnett Animal Control
Beautiful Female Sister #1, Pen 179, at Gwinnett Animal Control
Beautiful Female Sister #2, Pen 179, at Gwinnett Animal Control
Busta at Fulton County Animal Services
Badger at Cobb County Animal Control
Saving a shelter dog is an amazing, life-changing experience. It’s such a gift to be able to take a homeless dog and give them the chance at a new life of love and companionship. Of course, they give you back 100-fold and the bond you build is priceless!
The stigma surrounding black dogs translates worst in county shelters where numerous black dogs sit, homeless and awaiting their fate. People aren’t drawn to, are afraid of, etc., black dogs and therefore most don’t make it out of the shelters alive. This is so prevalent in Georgia that a movement has started to help address the problem, aptly named Georgia Black Dogs. Of course, I don’t get it.
Our big, beautiful, black Shadow was a love and faithful companion for 15 years. I still miss her soft fur and her smile (yes, she really did smile!). I would love to have another big, black dog … well, maybe one day when we don’t already have 5 at the house!
Here are some black dogs waiting for homes in shelters in Atlanta. For more information on these dogs, please visit the shelters or call them.
Jeeves at Dekalb County Animal Services
Female Lab Mix, ID47032, at Dekalb County Animal Services
Cody at Fulton County Animal Services
Fefe at Fulton County Animal Services
Male Lab Mix, Pen 171, at Gwinnett County Animal Control
Male Hound Mix, Pen 163, at Gwinnett County Animal Control
I ended up spending most of the weekend in bed — yucky health! The boys did their best to take care of me, mainly by keeping my lap warm (even though it was record high temps in Atlanta). But it was good for the snuggles. As you can see above and below, I tried to spend some time outside in the sun and took my camera with me. Bailey decided that he’d rather sit in my lap than pose for more pictures.
I had to stay home from work yesterday but am feeling much better today. Hopefully the crappy health is behind me for a little while (life with an autoimmune disorder is never completely healthy!).
In rescue related news, Atlanta Beagle Rescue did it again! We rescued a blind beagle and a senior beagle. I love that we take the dogs that no other rescue really wants to take. And while it sometimes takes longer for them to get adopted, it’s definitely worth it!
The yet-to-be-named blind beagle came from Dekalb County Animal Control.
Emma, our new senior beagle, came from the same shelter my Bailey came from – Fulton County Animal Control.
Welcome to these two awesome beagles!
