Lisa's Puppy #4

My husband and I adopted one of Lisa's puppies (#4) back in March of 2006. We named him Sassafras and have been loving him ever since.

Kirby

I was adopted on February 14, 2009, what a terrific date, right? My new family says that I am the best dog in the whole world. I am so happy with them. I´m always on their side because they are always giving me a lot of love, hugs and kisses. They treat me like a member of the family, not as a pet. I am very spoiled, because I follow all the instructions my mom and dad tell me. I know what is sit, down (because I can´t go upstairs yet...) I am so good that they add privileges every week. They reward me with new toys, new clothes, new flavor treats, doggy bed, crate mattress, and more. I like to run and play with the girls in the backyard, and I also have two beagles friends (Oli and Libby). Definitely I am very grateful to Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue because they took me when I was abandoned. Thank you to my foster home, because they prepared me for my new house. Thanks for everything you did for me, and most of all for finding a home full of love for me. Thank you. Kirby Villafane

Gazou

Hi everyone! Gazou here! Just thought I would hijack my dad's email and say hi and tell you how much fun I am having. I had it rough to start but now life is great! After being stuck in a boarding facility, Mom and Dad did a foster to adopt agreement so I could get my heartworm treatment. I finished the treatment and feel like a whole new puppy! It was a rough few weeks but well worth it! I have finally come out of my shell and love playing with the loads of toys I have gotten. Sometimes its hard to pick just one! I still have my independent Beagle personality at times though. That’s why I don’t bark much. Sometimes Mom and Dad doubt my Beagle heritage cause I don’t bark. I have them fooled! Ha Ha. I have taken to my crate quite well I am told. I just like it cause its soft! Not as soft as my parents bed though, which I have been known to sneak in sometimes. Dad got in trouble for letting me in the first time and now he says he created a monster! I'm innocent, I swear! Just look at the sappy face I give them! They just melt in my paws! And they are impressed with the fact that I know how to sit and stay...such simple minds they are :) Mom and Dad are so proud of me! I guess I have come a long way since they first met me! I think they have come a long way too! I just want to give a special Thanks to Angela and Jack for helping me find my new parents! Life really is fun now! Anyway, I’ll let you get back to pampering all your furry friends! Thanks again for all you do! Gazou

Lady II

Our success story: We adopted our little girl on Jan.31. She is a perfect addition to our family. She has a great personality, and the cutest under bite. Her bottom teeth always stick out. We have nicknamed her ms. underbite. She loves to snuggle and sleep and when you try to move her she will not help you, her whole body goes limp forcing you to do all the work. We even have to literally put her on her feet to take her out! Once we coax her to her feet she goes into playtime overdrive. Thank you Beagle Rescue for allowing us the opportunity to give this special girl a home. ~ Felicia and Dwight

Reno

Reno & Lucas We adopted Reno on May 17, 2008. We chose a beagle because they are more of a family dog, while our previous dog was mainly a one-person dog; however, Reno actually chose us. We arrived at the adoption event with a list of dogs we were interested in, which did not include Reno, but every time we would bend down to greet one of the dogs, Reno would put himself between us and the other dog … so Reno, it was! We soon discovered that Reno can not be left in the house uncaged and alone as he gets in to everything, so we located a nearby doggie-daycare for him for the occasions where we are both gone all day. That worked well for both us and Reno as we had the peace of mind that he wasn’t locked in a cage all day or chewing up the house, and he got to spend the day playing with the other dogs. Because Reno has so much fun with the other dogs, in October, we decided he should have a playmate. We attended the adoption event on November 1st, again armed with a list of dogs we were interested in. Again, we ended up with a dog not on our list when Lucas joined our family that day. Just like children, what one doesn’t think of, the other one does! Reno knows how to open doors with the lever-type handles. Fortunately, those were only on interior doors, but we’ve had to change them all to standard door knobs. And Lucas is an expert at getting things off the kitchen counters, no matter how far back you push them. Now, about 6 weeks after Lucas joined us, I think he is finally feeling “at home” as it is only in the last few days that he has starting getting on the beds something Reno has been doing all along. “The boys” still go to doggie-daycare on the days we are gone all day and both come home exhausted every time. The employees of the daycare tell us that although they start out in the medium dog area, Reno likes to jump over the 4 4 ½ foot wall to play with the big dogs. They are a constant source of amusement (and sometimes frustration!) in our house; even when they are in trouble, they tend to bring a smile to your face. Jamie Danker & Steve Walter