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BRSM was on the news on Friday (May 9)! Click on the link below. Scroll down to Fox 5 Pet Project and click where it says "Click here for more on this week's Featured Pets." On the left will be a list of the dogs in attendance and the very bottom link will say "Video-The Pet Project from 5/9/08." Click the bottom link and watch our Ewa NOT hyperventilate from stage fright, but do an excellent job of explaining why everyone should have a beagle or two!

http://media.myfoxdc.com/petcorner/home.html

Another of our BRSM alumnus has passed away. On May 11, Pepper Anne died from lymphoma. She had been in her forever home for less than two years, but she was loved and cared for until the end. Her "mom" writes, She was a tough, brave little girl, but the lymphoma and chemotherapy just wore her out. Scott had been deployed to Iraq and just came home a couple of weeks ago. I really believe she was hanging on to make sure he got home safe and that I would be okay."

Those of us a Beagle Maryland remember Pepper Anne as an exceptionally sweet little dog. Her "mom" continued, "Now I am sure she is chasing all the squirrels and rabbits she could wish for."

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Come join Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland in supporting
The Patton Veterinary Hospital at its Open House on May 17^th.

* Behind the scenes tour of the hospital
* Representatives from Rescues
* Kid's scavenger hunt
* Birds of Prey Demonstrations
* WARM 103 broadcasting Live
* Prizes
* Meet the caring staff & Doctors
* Police K-9 Demonstrations

All Proceeds will Go Toward the York Area Regional Police K-9 Unit to Purchase a New Dog.
Donations accepted or you can purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win an Ipod

Patton Veterinary Hospital
425 East Broadway
Red Lion PA 17356
Phone: 717 246-3611

Anna and Andrew Charles (who's family adopted Hunter from us oh so long ago) read of Misia's plight on the website and promptly gathered up their friends. Together they sold lemonade to raise funds to help pay for Misia's veterinary care. They generously donated all proceeds to the beagles!

Ben (right) is howling with happiness! A very generous Donovan Sachs donated a goodly portion of the money he received for his 9th birthday toward the care of our beagles! It was thoughtful, generous, and unselfish. We are very proud of Donovan and the dogs are grateful, too!

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Photos from the Canines & Cocktails event in Annapolis on April 25 can be seen in the
Family Album and on Webshots

In this space where we would normally ask you for money for a
sick or injured dog...or prayers for a an ailing pet, just this once...(don't
blink!) just this one time, we bring you a good giggle.

These would be the beagles of one of our volunteers...Sue...
who was inspired to name this photo "Optimal Use of a Chair."

Misia will be finishing up her treatment in just a couple of weeks and will then be off to live in her forever home! We are still soliciting donations to finish paying for her veterinary bills. Any donations, large or small are appreciated. To read Misia's story, click here.

Did you know that you can sign up to have a portion of your purchase proceeds benefit your favorite charity? (Your favorite charity of course, being Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland.) The link below will explain how to obtain an MVP card (you'll need one to participate), as well as allow you to choose your charity. Food Lion's Shop and Share program

https://www.foodlion.com/IntheCommunity/ShopAndShare/

3/29/08 Daisy (and her human parents) need your prayers! Daisy Calvert has been diagnosed with a large (really large) tumor on her spleen. Her vet and family are trying to decide whether or not to risk surgery given her heart problems. Daisy was a country breeding dog who was "set free" in the dead of winter when her owner was done with her. She was saved by a good Samaritan neighbor and made her way to Beagle Rescue. Daisy entered rescue with a mammary tumor that was so huge that it dragged on the ground. She survived (nay, thrived) after having her tumors removed and has spent the last several years as one of the few senior spoiled beagles living indoors with a great mom and dad.

This is Dolly Levy. She has been rescued and she has found her forever home, but for every great dog we have found a home for, we get urgent requests to help many, many more who come from horrible circumstances. All of our dogs are in private foster homes. We are at full capacity right now and need new foster homes. If you might be interested in fostering, please e-mail us at foster@beaglemaryland.org.

Live in the Baltimore/Washington/Annapolis/Southern Maryland area and looking for a good kennel?
Try www.countrysidekennels.com, home of the Annual BRSM Beagle Bash!

You know, this rescuing business is a tough one. Every single day we receive requests from shelters pleading with us to take in perfectly lovely, lovable, healthy and not-so-healthy beagles, and because we operate at peak capacity 100% of the time (that's no exaggeration), we can't say "Please send them to us" very often. It breaks our hearts. When we do place a dog in a loving home, we are grateful to the the new "owner," and joyful for the dog. Occasionally we receive a letter such as this one. It is from Hugo Boss's new dad:

"In September I moved to Maryland from Chicago. It was a tough adjustment as I had only a few weeks to move and get my affairs in order. In October I decided to get myself a companion. I went to PetFinder.com and searched for a dachshund. One of the first entries was for a 28lb, 3-year old beagle-doxi mix named Hugo Boss. I have to admit, I wasn't looking for a beagle as I had never owned one before, I grew up with dachshunds, but what caught my eye was the name, Hugo Boss; so I clicked on the picture and there he was. Hugo Boss, one of the most oddly proportioned dogs I have ever seen... yet he seemed to have a very original cuteness about him. I immediately went to the beaglemaryland.com website to read on about Hugo. There were more pics and a bio. The pics showed that he was a very handsome beagle with a very good disposition, but he had been in foster for 6 months. That made me wonder, "why?" When I finally got to see Hugo at the PAWS pet walk and spend some time with him, it turned out he was used to test other dogs temperaments because of his overwhelming good disposition, and had a very loving foster family. The team at Beagle Maryland filled me in on the breed and what to expect should I decide to get Hugo. After my first walk with him, I fell in love and picked him up the following Friday, October 11th (my birthday coincidentally). Hugo turned out to be the best b-day gift I have ever received. Within two weeks he was completely house-trained, within a month he was able to go off leash in enclosed areas, and turned out, "yes" Hugo was very good with other dogs, children, strangers, cats...everyone. He truly is the most obedient, friendliest and loving dogs I have ever had the pleasure of having.

It is a testament to Beagle Maryland, their volunteers and fosters, who took in Hugo and fought for him to avoid being euthanized. The folks there know the breed, know how to work with strays and provide a great atmosphere for someone to let the dog of their dreams find them.

Thanks to all at Beagle Maryland, especially Ewa, for your help, time, and rescuing Hugo, the best looking, friendliest dog in Maryland and truly the greatest companion a fella could ask for.

Happy New Year from Patrick, Martha, and Hugo"

Thank you, Patrick! You have not only made one of our orphans a very happy boy, his adoption has opened the door for another to come into rescue.

Another great way to shop and support your favorite beagle rescue!
Colleen has agreed (offered, really) to donate 15% of the proceeds of each purchase to the rescue. Be sure to mention Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland in the comments section so that she knows to donate. She has some beautiful items!

Beagle Rescue needs your help and support. Right now 4Ever Pals will donate a portion of their sales to help these animals with whatever they need. From much needed medical attention to funds to help care for their everyday needs. 4Ever Pals is a business providing stuffed animals and accessories for everything from Birthday Parties to Weddings and everything in-between. Gifts for all occasions or no occasion at all. The great part is that while you are enjoying your new friend, you are also helping out an extremely worthy cause. I know. I've adopted three beagles from Beagle Rescue myself. So the next time you are thinking of a gift idea or a group activity, please consider purchasing from this website and enter "Beagle" as the promotional code at the check-out. This will alert me to the fact that it is a Beagle Rescue Purchase. Thank you again and visit at www.4everpals.com to help. ~Linda Woehlke

Dudley, an esteemed alumnus of BRSM, was fortunate enough to be adopted by a very gifted writer, storyteller, and hilariously funny mom. She has shared with us the adventures of Dudley, which we have posted on his webpage. To read the latest, click here and then scroll all the way down to the 6/12/07 entry. Or...if you've never read any of Dudley's adventures, start at the beginning. You'll giggle. We promise!

Do you have extra/old bed sheets fitted or flat (great nesting material for a crate) or old blankets or towels lying around the house? Too many trash bags or paper towels? Do you have an extra crate? Beagle Maryland could use all of these items, and your donation is tax deductible. Please consider helping us out! And CASH...don't forget cash is always acceptable...OR you can donate via PayPal right here on the web by visiting our Donation page.

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