WHAT IS BETTER THAN ONE BEAGLE HEADING TO RESCUE?

Oxford FINALLY gets his chance!

What is better than one Beagle heading to rescue? TWO Beagles heading North to a new beginning!

This past Thursday was an exciting day for PAWS volunteers.

Sweet OXFORD - one of our very long-term residents finally had his chance to shine.

Oxford headed off to our rescue partner in New England to find his forever home at last! Oxford is the best boy ever - but being an older Beagle with some special medical challenges - we just could not find the home he deserves locally. We are thrilled that he finally has an opportunity to find a family that will cherish him for his remaining years.

Oxford heading North!

One last good smell before I go!

Traveling North this week with Oxford was another special Beagle boy named Badger.

Badger was one of those unexpected rescues (not that we are ever expecting the dogs that come our way).

A few weeks ago we received the following email from Badger's Dad, Peter.

I have tried desperately to find a home for my beagle over the past 6 months. Due to my work commitments, it is very difficult to care for a dog. Foster homes seemed to be full and shelters only took-in abused or neglected animals. I had no other choice last week but to surrender Badger to the Marion Animal Shelter. Even though I surrendered him, I dearly care for him. If you know of anyone that could provide shelter for him or adopt him, please let me know. He had his yearly shots in December and has heart-worm medicine. He’s 5 years old and has never been sick and doesn’t have any behavior issues. I thank you regardless of any assistance you could offer! Peter

Of course we had to help Peter and Badger...how could we not at least try?

It is obvious that Badger has been a beloved companion to Peter and was very well cared for. Both human and pup deserved a chance at a happy ending. PAWS volunteers, Lisa and Leanne stepped up and took Badger into foster even though they were full to the brim at their house...


Badger is lucky Beagle number two!

Don't worry Dad - I am in good hands!


Thankfully - our rescue partner also stepped right up and found a foster space in New England for Badger Boy.

Both boys arrived safely in New England yesterday! We look forward to receiving and sharing updates on both!

Bet there was a lot of soulful hound music on that transport:)

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