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Beagles rescued from suspected hoarder

 

after being taken from a home that could not support them all, and will become available for adoption in the next few weeks. Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 753-6413, or log on to sdpets.org. Courtesy photo
after being taken from a home that could not support them all, and will become available for adoption in the next few weeks. Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 753-6413, or log on to sdpets.org. Courtesy photo

ENCINITAS — A group of 35 beagles ranging from puppies to pregnant moms to adults arrived at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Feb. 23. A caravan of six vehicles will transport the dogs from the residence of a suspected hoarder to the animal shelter. Some of the dogs and puppies are expected to become available for adoption in the next few weeks at Rancho Coastal Humane Society and El Cajon-based Four Paws Coonhound Rescue and Friends.

RCHS President Jim Silveira said, “Four Paws Rescue contacted RCHS about these Beagles and also a female pug, her puppies, and five other adult pugs. The owner was no longer able to provide care for the dogs and she needed our help. Pug Rescue is in the process of finding homes for the pugs. The beagles were sent to RCHS. As soon as they’re examined, vaccinated, altered and pronounced to be in good health, they’ll be released by the center’s medical director. After that, half of them will stay here and the other half will go into foster care with Four Paws Rescue.”

Initial examinations indicate that some of the dogs are suffering from inner ear infections. Others will require dental care before they can be released for adoption.

The litters vary in size from an adult female with one puppy to another with a litter of seven. There are four pregnant females and another five adults with no puppies.

Silveira says that it’s a lucky coincidence that the 35 pups will be arriving just days after a beagle named “Miss P” won the title of “Best of Show” at the Westminster Dog Show.

“For these 35 beagles, the timing couldn’t be better. Beagles are in the spotlight. The attention should attract potential adopters to RCHS and Four Paws, helping to find homes for the Beagles and the other dogs in our kennels and foster care.”

Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 753-6413, or log on to sdpets.org.