Safe Hounds Beagle Rescue, Inc. is an all volunteer, nonprofit dog rescue founded in April 2005 for the purpose of saving abandoned, neglected, and stray Beagles and Beagle mixed dogs and adopting them into loving, permanent homes. Safe Hounds is dedicated to reducing the suffering and needless euthanasia of dogs in pounds and animal shelters by obtaining the majority of our rescue dogs from them. We occasionally take in injured or special needs Beagles from veterinarians that reach out to us for help, when foster space permits. We do not accept dogs from the general public, except under extreme circumstances, which will be considered on a case by case basis. Safe Hounds is supported entirely by donations, fundraisers, and adoption fees. Although the majority of the dogs we take into our program come from public animal control impoundment facilities and shelters, we receive no federal, state, or local funding of any kind. The success of our rescue and our ability to carry out our mission depends on the generosity of our members and supporters.
Our commitment to each dog encompasses both their physical and psychological needs. Our comprehensive care includes a veterinary exam, routine vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, heartworm testing and monthly preventative, deworming, and microchipping for each dog. Many of our Beagles come into rescue needing treatment for a variety of infections, injuries, parasites, malnutrition, and more serious illnesses such as heartworm disease. They often require diagnostic tests, expensive medication, and months of care, but we never turn them away. We provide appropriate veterinary treatment in combination with preventative care and proper nutrition for optimal wellness. For dogs suffering emotional trauma and those with behavior issues we provide rehabilitation and training in a supportive, nurturing, environment that prepares each dog to be adopted into a permanent home.
Our mission is to save dogs facing euthanasia in shelters and public impoundment facilities; to provide safe, loving foster homes and comprehensive care that focuses on the individual needs of each dog until they are adopted.
In addition, we strive to educate the public about Beagles with emphasis on the humane treatment of all companion animals, proper care and guardianship, the importance of spaying and neutering to reduce pet overpopulation, and to raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues.
We're making a difference...one dog at a time!