Standards of Adoption

Adopters will allow for a minimum of 30 days adjustment

period for the beagle to adjust to his or her new environment and family.

Beagles will be placed with adults to be kept as companion

animals. They are to be accepted as family members, receiving proper

nourishment, medical care and attention. Continuous outdoor confinement is not

acceptable. Doghouses, pens, and runs are unacceptable.

All male and female beagles and beagle puppies will be

neutered or spayed prior to adoption.

We discourage the adoption of puppies to homes with children

under the age of 4 because of the nipping and chewing tendencies of puppies.

We will not place puppies under the age of 6 months old into

homes if no one is home during the day. It is cruel and inhumane to leave

puppies home for long periods of time unattended. If you are considering a

puppy and are away from home for more than 4 hours at a time, you will need to

make arrangements with a dog walker. Exceptions will be taken into

consideration.

A fenced yard is ideal for all dogs but not a requirement

for adoption. This protects the dog from roaming and owners from liability

their loose animal may cause. Dogs should never be left unattended in a yard.

Chaining is not acceptable. Dogs will not be placed in homes where they will be

allowed to run at large. A BBR representative will visit your residence to

confirm proper confinement requirements.

Adopters must be at least 18 years of age. All adults in the

household must agree to the selection of the chosen beagle: including parents,

relatives, roommates, etc.

Beagles cannot be adopted as gifts. Beagles shall not be

given away or sold to another individual. They must be returned to BBR if the

adopter can no longer care for the beagle properly.

All beagles must have collars with owner identification

tags, rabies and license tags. If your beagle is lost, a tag may be the only

way to have him/her returned to you.

Currently owned animals should be up-to-date on

vaccinations. All mature dogs and cats in the home should be spayed or

neutered. Your veterinarian will be contacted to verify your pet's health

record.