How to Adopt a Puppy From Beagle Rescue

By Jennifer Walker

Instructions

Step 1:
Make sure you are really ready to adopt a dog. Make your home and yard dog-safe with no avenues of escape. Know who will take care of the dog and when. When you adopt a puppy, someone needs to be home with it most of the time.
Step 2:
Locate the website for your local Beagle Rescue and peruse the listings on the site until you find a dog that would fit in with your family and lifestyle. Some dogs do best in a home with other animals; some do better if they are an “only child.” Some dogs are child-safe and others are not.
Step 3:
Contact the Beagle Rescue representative to indicate your interest in the dog.
Step 4:
Fill out an application for adoption and wait for approval.
Step 5:
Visit the beagle at its foster home. Bring everyone who lives in your home to make sure everyone gets along with the dog.
Step 6:
Participate in an interview with the dog’s foster parent or a Beagle Rescue representative. You will be asked about your experience with dogs (beagles in particular), your views on training and what the dog’s home life would be like.
Step 7:
If you are approved to adopt the dog, you will likely have a “sleepover” period, when the dog will live with you for one to two weeks to makes sure it is settling in and you and the beagle are happy. At this point, you will be asked to write a check for the adoption fee.
Step 8:
Finalize the adoption process after the sleepover. You will be asked to sign an agreement to abide by the Beagle Rescue’s rules. There will likely be clauses asking you to promise to train the dog and to return it to Beagle Rescue if you can not keep it for any reason. Your check will then be cashed and the dog will be yours!

Resources

More Puppy Pages

How to Find a Beagle Puppy

With its compact size, intelligence and friendly nature, the beagle ranks among today's most popular dog breeds. Members of the hound group, beagles were bred to hunt rabbits and other small game. While many still hunt today, most fill the role of...

Instructions Instillling Good Habits Early Step 1: Training a beagle puppy can present many rewards as well as challenges. Characteristics that made you fall in love with the breed may also be a source of frustration when you train your little dog. Being...

How to Adopt a Dog From a Rottweiler Rescue

A great way to add a new dog to your home is to adopt one through a rescue organization. Due to increased popularity in the past ten years, Rottweilers rank high on the list of dogs that end up in rescue. Both dogs and puppies are surrendered to rescue...

How to Look for a Couch Potato Dog That Is Great With Kids

Selecting a mellow family dog takes some careful research. Factors to consider include the size of your house and yard, the level of commitment and time you are willing to put into training and exercising the dog and what size and age dog you prefer. A...

Shih Tzu dogs are beautiful companions. They are an indoor dog that need companionship. They are lifetime companions that will be part of your family for the next 14 to 18 years. Shih Tzu dogs are a high-maintenance breed, requiring regular grooming and...