~ A Note from the President ~

Arizona Beagle Rescue is operated solely by volunteers and we do our best to get things done in a timely manner. We take great pride in each placement and we want to make sure that each dog is medically cleared for adoption prior to moving to their new home. All the dogs that come through AZBR need to be spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, and heartworm tested before they can be placed in forever homes. (Please note that some medical conditions may take longer to clear than others). While they are in foster care we also assess their personalities so that we can better match each dog with the perfect forever family!!

~ HOW TO ADOPT A BEAGLE ~

AZBR is proud to be able to have so many wonderful beagles coming through our organization. Your patience with our adoption process is very much appreciated! Follow the below steps below to start on your way to saving a life.

1. Download the adoption application: Download and save one of the adoption applications below.
2. Complete and Submit: Fill out the form in its entirety, and resave to your computer, then email your application to adoptions@azbeaglerescue.com
3. Home Visit: Our home visit coordinator will contact you to set up a home visit
4. Interview with our Adoptions Coordinator: After an APPROVED home visit and application, our adoptions coordinator will contact you to begin the selection process.
5. Meet the Fosters: Set up a time to meet with one of our foster dogs, or join us at one of our adoption events
6. Make the match: Once you have selected the beagle that stole your heart our adoptions coordinator will complete your application process with an adoption contract.
7. Happily Ever After: Set up a time with the foster parent for you to pick up your new beagle.

Below is a list of fees associated with the adoption of one of our beagles. Please keep in mind that the adoption fee does not cover AZBR’s costs to rescue and care for a beagle prior to adoption. Therefore, AZBR relies on donations from the public to make up the difference. AZBR is a non-profit organization and all adoption fees and donations go straight to the rescue’s fund to continue rescuing more beagles.

Adoption Fee Donations

This adoption fee includes, but is not limited to:

• Spay or Neuter (value of $70-$100)
• DHLP vaccination (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza & Parvo) (value of $20.00)
• Rabies vaccination (value of $25.00)
• Bordetella vaccination (canine upper respiratory disease, tracheobronchitis or “kennel cough” (value of $20.00)
• Microchip & pre-paid registration (value of $65.00-$75.00)
• Routine 3 in 1 testing for Heartworm, Tick Fever, and Lyme Disease on any dog 2 and over (value of $45.00)
• AZBR identification tag (value of $7.00)
• A dental cleaning on any dog with excessive tarter build up that is considered to be a health concern (Determined by our partner vet) (value of $200.00)

• Vet visit(s) on any dog needing routine care or any dogs that may have been showing any signs or symptoms of illness while in our foster care program (value of $80.00-$infinity!)
• Training assistance from a professional trainer (Invaluable!)
• Peace of mind that AZBR has done their best to evaluate each foster beagle while in their care, and they will be as thorough as possible about each dog’s personality and any health issues if known to them (An exceptional & consistent approach)
• Consistent breed education (Beagle 101)
• AZBR Beagle event notification via AZBR Alumni & Friends Yahoo group! Multiple events throughout the year to bring your beagle to! (Priceless)

Minimum Adoption requirements include:

• A loving home environment where animal companions are treated as members of the family
• A fully fenced, secured yard
• Access to an air-conditioned home environment
• Arizona Beagle Rescue approves applications from apartment residents on a case by case basis. We believe that an apartment home can be a fine home for one of our beagles, BUT not just any beagle. We are very careful about which dog we place in apartment style living. A young beagle can become very vocal and destructive if left in a small area without access to the outdoors. We will only place an older beagle who is calm and has the personality to enjoy the confines of an apartment without a problem. Beagles are very active, even in their older years, so any apartment approved family would be required to walk their beagle on a daily basis for their welfare and well-being. We will require a landlord letter stating that they are allowing you to adopt a beagle from AZBR prior to your home visit being scheduled. If you are an apartment renter and want to adopt an older beagle who we can recommend for your apartment living, then please feel free to submit an application.

Not ready to adopt? Consider Fostering a BEAGLE!

Please give a homeless Beagle a new leash on life!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT FOSTERING

Our goal is to find a loving, prepared and permanent home for each of the dogs we place.