Beagle Paws
Monetary Donation | Article by: Cindy Cherry
The Founder, Sheila Lewis, had a vision, and made it her mission to bring the beagle breed indoors in the Provence of Newfoundland and Labrador. Her promotion of the Beagle as, “more than hunting dogs, they are pets too!”, attracted a lot of attention. Other passionate Beagle lovers came forward with offers to help. In January of 2003 Beagle Paws organization was officially launched.
Since then over 2300 beagles have been adopted out. 78%of the dogs that they rescue are not spayed or neutered and/or require extensive veterinary care. They have an average of 50 dogs in their care at one time. All have to spayed and neutered and in overall good health before an adoption can be completed. Once again, this is another whole category of unwanted or used up animals: The Hunting Dog.
Once its usefulness to its owner is over, what becomes of them all? Thank goodness there are organizations like this to see the problem, and act on it. That is why it is with much pleasure that we could assist them in their never-ending stream of vet bills.
Please check them out at: www.beaglepaws.com
Location: St. John’s, NL -24/7, “the life of a hunting dog”
Location: Conception Bay North. One purpose in life. How sad.
During Rabbit hunting season, ( who knew there was a season for that, the things you learn when doing these write ups!) it is a common sight to see Beagles being transported in a plywood box on the back of an ATV.
Check out this trailer from Ontario spotted at a rest stop in NL. The beagles are in plastic tubs with holes punched in them for air. They are then wrapped in plastic to secure them to the ATV’s. Check out the lower picture with the beagle’s nose sticking out to get fresh air. It’s amazing what some people do for fun. I just can’t figure it out, what they must be missing in their “real” life, to engage and justify such cruelty.