CBR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt, tax-deductible organization operated by volunteers who are dedicated to the welfare of the Beagle breed. The organization relies on donations to help with placement of a dog and the basic business expenses. Your donations help us with spaying or neutering, veterinary care, identification tags, administrative expenses, etc.
We do not have a facility to house any dog that is available for adoption. Dogs are kept in their own home, foster home, kennel, or shelter until adopted.
Mission Statement:
Colorado Beagle Rescue (CBR) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the welfare of the beagle breed, working to re-home homeless beagles and educate the public on beagle ownership.
Colorado Beagle Rescue does not discriminate and works with everyone regardless of their race, religion or gender.
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The CBR Giving Tree
In an effort to raise more funds for our beloved rescue beagles, Colorado Beagle Rescue volunteers have created The Giving Tree.
On the "leaves" of our Giving Tree we have listed various procedures that Beagle Rescue performs for dogs coming into our organization and the cost of these procedures. Our biggest expense for the year is always medical -- in 2011 we spent over $40,000 in treating beagles for the medical procedures that are on our tree.
So many beagles that are relinquished to us need immediate care. Many have never had vaccinations updated or their teeth cleaned. Other little ones that we receive from out of state need to be spayed or neutered, blood work done, heartworm checks done and many are put into boarding until a home can be found. Once they are placed into a kennel/boarding facility, we know that they are safe from being euthanized and can be cared for until a foster or forever home is found for them. This particular expense can sky rocket quickly because there are so many beagles who are just dumped by uncaring people. Because so many rescue groups have limited funds, there are no facilities where these little ones can be kept safe so they are sent to the pound and uncertain death unless we step in to help.
Please take a moment to look at our Giving Tree and make a donation so we can continue our work in helping those that have no voice. Donations can be sent to PO Box 2704, Littleton, CO 80161-2704 and checks should be made payable to Colorado Beagle Rescue. Thank you!
EVERY HOUR, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, IN THIS NATION ALONE - 575 COMPANION ANIMALS ARE KILLED. . .THEIR ONLY CRIME. . .THEY HAVE NO HOME.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GIVING TREE
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Featured Beagle
This tail-waggin' cutie is George. He is approximately 7 years old and he is looking for a forever home full of stability, patience and love.
George is crate trained and sleeps well through the night. He does well for short periods in his crate, during the day, but is also content just left napping on a doggy bed. He is not destructive and enjoys chewing on his Nylabone toys. He knows how to use the doggy door and loves a short walk and the occasional car ride. George is very quiet for a beagle and is not an overactive, rambunctious little guy. He prefers to trot around the yard a few times, following his canine foster siblings, and then retreat inside the house for a good nap. He gets along very well with other dogs, kids and people. He is a hearty eater and happily cleans his bowl twice a day.
George was diagnosed with Cushings when he came to Colorado last summer. His latest test results came back favorable and his cortisol/creatin levels are now normal. He only has to be given a dosage of a prescription drug with his dinner each evening. His prognosis is to live a long and happy life while continuing his prescription drug therapy. His medication is $137.50 every month. Of course he's worth every penny and Beagle Rescue will be glad to pay for this medication for the rest of George's life.
Overall, George enjoys a romp in the snow, a cozy nap, the company of his canine foster siblings and sunbathing on the deck on a sunny day. But, what George loves most is to be with his human family soaking up the love and attention he deserves.
Won't you open your heart and home to this great little beagle?
For more pictures, click here!
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CBR and Kindness Ranch
Colorado Beagle Rescue is collaborating with Kindness Ranch to find beagles and other animals new homes. Kindness Ranch is in Wyoming, three hours from Denver, and is dedicated to providing a "forever" home for animals who have been used in research. See www.KindnessRanch.org. Click here to see the animals at the ranch: http://kindnessranch.org/our-animals/dogs/
These animals just ask for a life that is normal and filled with happiness and love--they so deserve a chance at a good life. The folks at Kindness Ranch are extraordinary volunteers because they take these sweet little ones when no one else will. They have an amazing facility and do wonderful work in rehabilitating these animals so they are all ready to go to a forever home.
Proper breeding ensures the almost total lack of aggression in Beagles and the easygoing nature that allows them to be great around kids who will jump on them and pull on their ears and tail. Unfortunately for the Beagle, these amiable traits have led to them being used in animal testing.
Most dogs used in animal testing are actually bred to be scientific "guinea pigs", never having seen the outside world except for being transported from one facility to another. There are specific companies that specialize in breeding animals for testing purposes. The experiments in which Beagles are used are many and varied and include biological research, applied environmental science and human and animal medicine; they have been used in experimental surgical and dental procedures as well as toxicology tests. In the US, they are also used for cosmetic testing while this practice is banned in the European Union. The FDA has also been known to use Beagles in the testing of certain chemical substances and food toxins.
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