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Four thousand beagles are in need of homes after animal care concerns forced the closure of a Virginia-based dog breeding facility. These dogs have been shipped to different animal shelters nationwide. Fifteen of these beagles were brought in Friday night by the Pet Alliance of Grand Orlando. Animal care issues at the facility where the dogs were bred for medical research meant a scramble to find temporary homes in hopes of making those homes soon permanent. “Everyone does a little bit, then you fix the problem,” said executive director Stephen Bardy. just learn to do things with a dog. “We took them all out on the grass probably for the first time, they walked on the grass, getting them used to walking on a leash,” Bardy said. The folks at Pet Alliance say these dogs have spent their entire lives in a crate, never having had a home they can call their own. They hope to change that very, very soon. “I touched every single one of them. I played with all of their faces. They’re all really lovely. Some are a little nervous, but most have never been in a house,” Bardy said. local who loves dogs wanted to inquire about possible adoptions a few months ago,” said Steven Bussard. So when he heard that beagles were landing, he jumped at the chance. “I’m just looking for a replacement and coming here to save one is the best thing you can do for them,” Bussard said. It may take a few more days for those who want a chance at adoption. wormed,” Bardy said. No heartworms in the group, so that’s good, which means preparing them takes less time. “It’s just good to be part of the solution, you don’t get not always to be part of the solution,” Bardy said. The 12 adult dogs are between 2 and 7 years old and there are three puppies. Adoptive families need to know that this is a long commitment. We will let you know when adoptions begin.
Four thousand beagles are in need of homes after animal care concerns forced the closure of a Virginia-based dog farm.
These dogs were shipped to different animal shelters across the country.
Fifteen of these beagles were brought in Friday night by the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.
Animal care issues at the facility where the dogs were bred for medical research have led to a rush to find temporary homes in hopes of making those homes soon permanent.
“Everyone does a little bit and then you fix it,” executive director Stephen Bardy said.
Some just learn to do things with a dog.
“We took them all out on the grass probably for the first time, they walked on the grass, getting them used to walking on a leash,” Bardy said.
The folks at Pet Alliance say these dogs have spent their entire lives in a crate, never having had a home they can call their own. They hope to change that very, very soon.
“I touched every single one of them. I played with all their faces. They’re all really nice. Some are a little nervous, but most have never been in a house,” Bardy said.
A local man who loves dogs wanted to find out about possible adoptions.
“My little beagle is 17, and she’s not going to stay long, and I had to put her daughter here a few months ago,” said Steven Bussard.
So when he heard beagles coming ashore, he jumped at the chance.
“I’m just looking for a replacement and coming here to save one is the best thing you can do for them,” Bussard said.
It may take a few more days for those who want to try adoption.
“We’re getting them all checked by the vet, all the mothers needed dental work, so we’re doing dental cleanings, making sure they’re wormed,” Bardy said.
No heartworms in the group, so that’s good, which means preparing them takes less time.
“It’s just nice to be part of the solution, you’re not always part of the solution,” Bardy said.
The 12 adult dogs are between 2 and 7 years old and there are three puppies. Adoptive families need to know that this is a long commitment. We will let you know when adoptions begin.