Available Beagles

CAMERON

young (~ 3 years), Beagle/Miniature Pinscher (?) mix, spayed female

Cameron is a high energy young beagle who found her way to our rescue through a veterinarian's office in Northern New Jersey.  Cameron completed an evaluation at the University of Pennsylvania Behavior Clinic and does best when on some medication to decrease her anxieties. She is generally crate and housetrained, but will have an occasional accident due to her anxiety.  She loves to play with other dogs, and will play fetch with someone for as long as they are willing to play.  Cameron's ideal home is with a committed, child-free adopter - preferably with some beagle or dog training experience! Please ask about Cameron so we can find her the loving home she deserves!

GEOFFREY

young (~3 year), neutered male

Hi!  My name is Geoffrey!  I've had an interesting road in my short walk of life...

I was bred for research, and arrived at my laboratory when I was 1 year old.  Baseline blood and urine tests showed that something was a little "off" with my kidneys.  The lab kept me for a whole year - never using me in any studies - and after my last round of blood and urine tests about a year later decided that I just could not be used in any studies, and needed to leave the laboratory.  They were kind enough to ask CBR-East if they could take me to help diagnose my condition and find me a forever home.  So here I am! 

Update: Geoffrey had an ultrasound which indicated that there are no structural abnormalities to account for his kidney issues.  In some ways that is good, but in others, means that there is something wrong with the way Geoffrey's kidneys are functioning that we cannot really fix.

What Geoffrey has is called glomerulonephritis (GN). It is insufficiency of his kidney function, and causes him to lose protein (proteinuria) through his urine. There are dogs that can live many years with "GN" with just basic support, but adopters must understand that Geoffrey will need continued monitoring and treatment. He is currently taking ACE inhibitors (Enalapril), and takes EFA caps and Colostrum caps as his supplements.  He is on an all natural food, and has yogurt with his breakfast.  He is thriving with this combination and this should continue until a vet recommends a change. His kidney levels will need to be checked every 3 months.

Geoffrey is ADORABLE, and just loves to cuddle.  He is afraid of just about everything - including his own shadow and reflection in a mirror!  He is coming along nicely, though, and loves to play with other beagles.  If Geoffrey had been brought into a home when he was a puppy, you would have no idea that there is anything wrong with his kidneys.  He has no clinical symptoms.  It was really own caught because of the testing done in the laboratory which most veterinarians would not normally begin to do for a housepet until about 5-6 years of age! He is working on his housetraining and cratetraining, and would do best in a calm, quiet home with a fenced in yard, another friendly beagle to play with, and someone home a good part of the day. Geoffrey's fears would make him inappropriate in a home with children under the age of 15.  He is not aggressive by any means!  He is just afraid of a lot...

To learn more about retired laboratory beagles, please click here.

SAVANNAH

young (~ 1.5 year), spayed female

My name is Savannah! I was retired from a biomedical research experiment which left me with just 1 kidney!  Hey - I got to help some people with kidney transplant research, and now I get to find a forever home. :) How awesome is that?!

I am loving exploring this fascinating world outside the laboratory.  If I can tell you one thing, it is that I LOVE toys!  Balls are really cool, and I love to chew on nylabones. Once I get to know you, I am crazy!  I give kisses all the time, and I love to play with other dogs.  The problem is that when I first meet, I will run away.  I will need very patient adopters to understand this, and still be willing to adopt me and work with me.  I tend to "bolt" whenever I hear a sound, so a fenced in yard would be great for me so that if I bolt, I am still contained!

To learn more about retired laboratory beagles, please click here.

"T" - ADOPTED!

young  (~2.5 years), neutered male

What's in a name?  Really?  I mean, when the laboratory told me that they would be releasing a dog to us named "TrainWreck" I thought "Well, we definitely will need to change that...

and in the first 5 minutes of meeting "T" you understand how appropriate the name is, so we're keeping it!  "T" was voluntarily released to us from a research facility.  The veins in his neck are difficult to draw blood from, so he did not make a good candidate for studies.  SO, "T" was released to CBR to find him a great home!  In the short time T has been here, it is clear that he is not a typical shy, cautious, or even fearful retiree.  Um, no.  T decided to jump onto my file cabinet the first night home, decided to slide down a flight of steps since he was too interested in what was down there, and likes to put his head right in the refrigerator to check out what is in there.  I don't know if I have ever had a dog make me laugh more!

Update: T is such a great dog that any family would be lucky to have!  He is a bit anxious in new environments, and just tends to be very active, but he does settle down once he gets comfortable.  When you pick him up, he snuggles into you like a little stuffed animal and will stay there as long as you let him. :) T will need a patient adopter to continue to work on his housetraining and cratetraining. T seems to love everyone (other dogs, kids) and everything he meets.  He would greatly benefit from an obedience class.  He is taking in the "real world" with an amazing zest for life! He is so much fun and needs to go to a family with a good sense of humor!

To learn more about retired laboratory beagles, please click here.

WALKER

adult  (~4 years), neutered male

Walker just arrived to CBR-East. :) He is an adorable little beagle who was used in biomedical research studies.  There are no anticipated short or long term effects expected from his "time of service."  Now, we just need to find him a loving home!

Update: Walker has had quite an adventure here at CBR-East.  After being with us for less than a week, Walker accidentally got out of his foster home and was lost in the woods and on the busy streets of Princeton, NJ for 8 long days.  With the help of our amazing volunteers, the Princeton community, the Animal Control Officer, and about $1,500 in supplies and reward money, Walker was trapped in a humane trap on the 8th day and came back to CBR-East.  He is settling in nicely in a new foster home, but has some weight to gain, and needs to work on his housetraining.  Walker is quite terrified now when he goes outside, and really wants nothing to do with the outdoors at this point in time.  We think Walker would do best as an only dog in a home since he is challenging the  more dominant dogs in his foster home.  We see the potential for Walker to have some separation anxiety, so someone who is home, or who can give him a lot of attention and training would be the best fit for him. We think an active home with young children will be too overwhelming for Walker.  He is a great little beagle who experienced an 8 day adventure long before he was ready to do so, and now needs to find some security and stability in a wonderful and loving adoptive home.

Update:  Walker is doing fabulously!  He is very much a "boy" - loves to wrestle with other dogs (although we still think he would do best as an only dog, but with playdates!), loves to chew on nylabones, is quite muscular and just looks like a handsome boy.  He enjoys being outside again, and has reacted well to new people he has met.  He is cratetrained and housetrained to a schedule.  He still loves his dogbed and would make a great companion for the right adopter!  He is initially cautious with new people and new environments, but with patience and time, will do great!

To learn more about retired laboratory beagles, please click here.

HAPPY- COURTESY POSTING

adult (~6 years), male

PLEASE NOTE THAT HAPPY IS NOT WITH CBR-EAST, BUT IS WITH HIS OWNER IN EDGEWATER, NJ.  HE IS SIMPLY BEING LISTED AS A COURTESY.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAPPY, PLEASE CALL IVETTE at: 201-543-4226.

We have a 6 year old male beagle, Happy, that we cannot keep. We have been looking for a home for him privately for quite some time and have not had any luck. He is up to date on all his shots and is a friendly, fun loving dog. He is great with kids and simply needs an owner that can give him the attention he deserves. Our circumstances have changed significantly and we are unable to continue caring for him. Please help! He is not fixed and suffers from seasonal allergies which we
treat. I am attaching a recent photo and hope that you will be able to help us place him in a loving home. We are located in Edgewater, NJ. You can reach me by phone at 201-543-4223. Thanks very much in advance.

If interested in learning more about Happy, email his owner here.

OLIVER- COURTESY POSTING

young (~3-4 years), neutered male

PLEASE NOTE THAT OLIVER IS NOT WITH CBR-EAST, BUT IS WITH ANOTHER RESCUE IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY. HE IS SIMPLY BEING LISTED AS A COURTESY.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OLIVER, PLEASE CONTACT JACKIE at BAMA'S NATURAL INSTINCT BY CLICKING HERE.

ONLY NJ APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED, AND NONE WITH AN INVISIBLE FENCE.

Oliver is about 3-4 years old, neutered, up to date on all shots, good with other animals. He has some hind leg weakness. The vet thinks this is from a previous back/disc injury. His hind leg weakness does not keep him from walking around, or going to the bathroom. He is a little wobbly on the hind end -- no iron beagle competitions for him ;0) -- but he gets around just fine. He can chase a ball, but does get tired after a bit and then sits down. Overall he is a very happy boy.

A report from his foster home includes: "He is pretty active -- for a boy with sort of wobbly hind legs -- and has been getting around the house just fine. He walks well on a leash and loves the park. He gets along fine with other dogs and loves kids and sunning himself in the yard (so a fenced-in-yard is a must.)

With that said, I think a home where he has to go up multiple levels throughout the day is not going to work. While he can do stairs, he is somewhat unsteady going up and down them and I could see him taking a spill if left unsupervised. (We kind of "spot" him on the stairs and, when going out, make sure baby gates are up on all stairways.) Also, after doing the stairs a few times-a-day to go in and out to the bathroom, I have noticed that he gets extremely tired.

We hope to find him a home with someone who understands his limitations, but also the fact that he is a young boy who does not let his rear-leg unsteadiness get in the way of running and walking. He is a GREAT gentle dog and sweet soul. Very affectionate. Loves to be hugged and kissed.