Beagle Adoption Programme

Beagle Adoption Programme

This site lists older beagles that need to find new homes. Some, for a variety of personal reasons, can no longer stay with their owners. Others have been rescued from the Pound and are now being fostered through the Club. We simply put people keen to adopt a beagle in touch with owners (or foster owners) needing to find a new home for their pet.

Any beagle fostered by the club is vet checked to ensure it is in good health, fully vaccinated and assessed by their foster family to determine their suitability for adoption and the type of home that would best suit the nature of the beagle. Foster beagles are available for an adoption fee.

Interested in making a donation?

If you would like to make a donation to the Club's Beagle Rescue Fund all donations get put to good use. Donations help the Club to assist beagles that may need emergency Veterinary treatment or assist with the cost of fostering beagles (vet fees, feeding costs etc).

Please send a cheque clearly identified as "Beagle Rescue Fund" to:

The Beagle Club
PO Box 40 663
Upper Hutt

Interested in adopting a Beagle?

If you think you may be interested in giving an older beagle a home adoption may be the answer.

Go to Homes Wanted to check out the listings and see if there is a beagle that would suit you.

If you would like to know more about a listed beagle either contact the owner at the email address (or phone number) listed with the beagle's details or, if there are no contact details shown, email the Beagle Rescue Coordinator.

If we have no beagles listed and you would like to be contacted as soon as one becomes available for adoption please email the Beagle Rescue Coordinator and include the following information:

your contact details (email address and phone number)
any preferences you have regarding age or sex of beagle you would prefer
what area you live in
what sort of dog you think would fit in well with your family and life style
the composition of your family including the ages of any children
if you have previously owned a beagle
if you currently own a dog or cat. If so include some details about the character of your dog
if you section is fenced and property is secure
if anyone in the family is home during the day
if you are willing to meet the cost of transporting a beagle if the dog of your choice is living in a different area.

Make sure you have read the advice under Breed Information and be prepared to make a commitment for the life of the beagle.

Note:

The Beagle Club doesn't evaluate dogs for adoption and doesn't accept liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided or the choice of home an owner makes. The Club merely passes on the contact details for you to seek further information. It is your responsibility to decide if the beagle will fit into your family and the owners' responsibility to choose the best home to suit the particular needs of the beagle.

Interested in fostering a Beagle?

If you are interested in helping out with short-term fostering we would love to hear from you. Please contact the Beagle Rescue Coordinator for details.

Need to find a good home for your Beagle?

We are happy to help you find a new home if you are unable to keep you beagle for any reason. We can do this in 3 ways:

we can put you in contact with people who have registered an interest with us in adopting a beagle. This service is free of charge
we can also advertise a Beagle for re-homing on this site and in the next copy of the Club's newsletter. There is no charge for Beagle Club members however a donation of around $20 is requested from non-members*
if rehoming is urgent we may be able to foster your beagle and manage the process of finding him/her a good home. (usually this is only done in exceptional circumstances).

*Donations received go into the Beagle Rescue Fund. If you'd like to list your beagle please send an email to the Beagle Rescue Coordinator with the following details:

We can put people in touch with you but it's is up to you to vet all enquiries and make the decision regarding the best home for your particular beagle.

To help you do this we will send you a list of questions to ask potential new owners. It is also a good idea to think a bout the points listed below to ensure that you give your beagle the best possible new home and ease his or her transition.

think carefully about the character of your beagle
think about the home that would ideally suit you dog
be clear about what features would definitely NOT suit your beagle
never compromise, your owe it to your beagle to place him or her in the most suitable home possible
in any new home an adult must take the ultimate responsibility of your beagle's life with enthusiasm
check how much time the potential new owner can spend with your beagle. It is not ideal if you are told your pet is intended for the children –they can loose interest
an interactive Guardian is more important than the size of the back yard
be fussy, no beagle should ever be left 24/7 in a back yard, chained or caged. You will find the right home with patience
you may need to bide your time and wait until the right home becomes available
ensure that when your beagle goes to his or her new home you also send along their bed and any favourite toys as these will have familiar smells and provide some comfort for the dog
we would strongly suggest that you do not give your beagle away. If someone is willing to pay for him/her (even if only a small amount) they are more likely to genuinely want him/her.

Note:

The Beagle Club does not evaluate dogs for re-homing or the suitability of potential owners enquiring about beagles. The Club accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any information provided, the appropriateness of potential owners or the suitability of the home you choose.

There is no time limit. Your beagle's details will stay on the site until you advise he/she has found a home or the listing is no longer needed.

contact details of person listing Beagle
reason for Beagle needing a new home (e.g. marriage breakup, change of residential circumstances, inability to cope, dogs temperament etc)
name, age, sex and colour of Beagle (tricolour or tan and white)
whether your beagle is entire or neutered/spayed
whether your beagle is council registered and/or microchipped
name of breeder (where known)
at least one recent photo of your beagle
some details about the character of your beagle
any temperament problems
any health issues, allergies or sensitivities
if your beagle been socialized with other dogs and/or cats
if your beagle has been allowed indoor and is toilet trained
any training your beagle has had
date of last veterinary visit and weather vaccinations, worm treatment and flea treatment are up to date.

Thank you for your interest in and support of our Beagle Adoption Programme.