Welcome to Northern California Beagle Rescue!

Last summer Sparky passed away and Murphy became one spoiled Beagle Boy. Murphy was happy with the attention from the whole family now, but during the day I could see he was kind of bored. He'd go from the couch, to the floor, to my son's bed, to the yard, etc. Not sure what to do with himself while his boy was at school. I did some doggie daycare for a while and that worked out well, but when that job ended Murphy was bummed. Our family discussed getting Murphy a buddy, and after much soul searching decided the only way to go was to rescue another beagle. At the end of May we went and met "Barney" at his foster home. We brought the whole family and Murphy of course. The dogs did great so we decided to do a sleepover. My 5 year old daughter decided the dog should be named Steve, so the name change went into effect immediately. We realized he actually answered to Stevie better so that is what he is now lovingly called. Murphy will be 4 in November, but Stevie who we actually think is just about 2 (according to our vet) has him playing like a puppy again. Watching "the boys" together is so fun. Murphy still sleeps with my son, but Stevie has melted my husband's heart and worked his way onto our bed (a first for any animal).

Our two beagle boys are a wonderful pair, we can't imagine life without them. We are so thankful to all the volunteers at NCBR and the wonderful foster homes our boys lived in during their transitions.

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Nicole McNeil Smith

Two Years with Snoopy!

I adopted Snoopy on July 31, 2004. Since then he has become a wonderful friend and companion. He follows me from room to room and lays down and relaxes near me. I have a pillow for him in nearly every room, so I guess he's a little spoiled. I lived in San Jose, California when I adopted Snoopy, but have since moved to Spokane, Washington. Up here in Spokane I have about a 1/2 acre fenced in back yard. Snoopy just loves his expansive yard of grass to run and roll around in. I take Snoopy for a walk every day and if I forget he sits in front of me and stares at me to let me know. He really lives for those walks, they are his favorite thing.

Snoopy's previous owners lived in San Francisco and I hope that they see this message so that they can see that Snoopy is living a happy life and is very loved and well cared for. I got one of those electric dog doors that automatically open when he approaches. He absolutely loves that thing. It gives him the freedom to hang out in the house and go out when ever he wants. Snoopy will turn 10 years old at the end of this year. I look forward to many more happy years with my buddy Snoopy.

Mark
Spokane, WA

Toby and Rollo

My husband and I adopted Toby (aka Yen) and Rollo (aka Hamlet). Toby was a research beagle and we brought him home 2 years ago. He is a great, sweet boy. He has the odd phobia of grass but LOVES the beach... and REALLY LOVES the couch.

Rollo was a beagle that had been in the shelter. He is a lemon beagle that is rambunctious and loving. We brought him home 1 year ago to keep Toby company after we lost our first two beagles to old age (the sweet Tyler at 15 years and beautiful

Cori at 16 years). Rollo is teaching his research born brother the joys of the outdoors and how to play.

We love them both and enjoy those times in the evening we we can all pile on the couch and commune.