BOB - Big on Beagles

BIG ON BEAGLES HAS A DREAM! Thanks to you, it's coming
true...one paw step at a time!

Toronto, Ontario | Phone: 416-693-5590 | Email: bigonbeagles@primus.ca

>>CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION THROUGH K-9 RESCUE ME
(*Be sure to indicate BIG ON BEAGLES as the recipient of your donation where it asks for Fund/Designation!)

I suppose BOB is no different than any other private rescue group ~ We want MILLIONS OF $$$$ in our beagle rescue fund and an endless supply of wonderful beagle-lovin' foster parents to call upon whenever a beagle needs our help! Okay, okay, we're dreaming a little too big. But, some of our dream is starting to come true! It started with Woofstock and the Rescue Me Walk back in 2006! This was our very first fundraising event! Thanks to all of you, it was a HUGE success! But, we can't stop there! Below is the round-up of events for 2007!

WHEN: Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
MEET-UP SPOT: UrbanDog Fitness & Spa!

We're taking it INDOORS this time! Pawing up the volume for Vada at UrbanDog Fitness & Spa! We're asking our members to make a special contribution to help us with Vada's medical costs. Thanks to two dear friends of BIG ON BEAGLES, the rental cost for the play room that day has been completely covered! That means EVERY dollar we receive can go directly to Vada's care! We cannot thank these two individuals enough for their generosity and kindness. On behalf of little Vada, it's appreciated more than you'll ever know! But then again, if Vada is able to attend this party in her honour, she'll make sure you know by covering you with a gazillion kisses!

Come One, Come All and Have a Beagle Ball...for Vada!!!

Foster Parents - Urgently Needed!Thanks to you, we’re raising more money for the beagle fund! But we also need MORE LOVING FOSTER HOMES! The emergencies keep arising so we’re on the hunt for dedicated foster parents to open their homes and hearts to beagles with nowhere to turn. Please consider filling out a Foster Application TODAY! (Downloaded from our Home Page)

No room at home to foster a beagle? You can still help by supporting our special work with a financial donation! BIG ON BEAGLES is pleased to announce our new on-line donation service! Thanks to our friends at K9 Rescue-Me, you can make a tax deductable donation to our little howlers any time of year through Rescue-Me's Canada Helps charity donation page! Just be sure to indicate Big On Beagles as the recipient of your gift by scrolling down and clicking on Big On Beagles where it asks for Fund/Designation! Make your on-line donation today.

Of course, if you prefer to send your gift the old-fashioned way, you're more than welcome to send your cheque made payable to:

Marna Gale
c/o 35 Glen Manor Drive
Toronto, ON
M4E 2X4

(Be sure to indicate "BOB donation" on the re: line of your cheque. If you're making a donation In Honour or In Memory of a beloved beagle, do let us know as we would be happy to send an acknowledgement card to the recipient! Please note that BOB is not a registered charity and, therefore, cannot issue a tax receipt. If you would like a tax receipt for your donation, then please feel free to make your donation on-line through our friends at Rescue-Me as indicated above. THANK YOU!)

You'll be putting a wag back in a beagle's tail!

All About Big On Beagles

B.O.B is Big On Beagles - an assistance agency for beagles experiencing troubled times. Rather than a nose with a dog attached, the beagle is best described as a heart with a dog attached - a fact that drew B.O.B's founder, Marna Gale, to this silly but undeniably addictive breed over 10 years ago when she fostered and adopted her first beagle, Darwin.While one must admit the beagle will follow its nose at any opportunity, it is also certain that he will follow his heart. The beagle is sensitive, loving and inexplicably happy-go-lucky. Such glowing characteristics make it easier to overlook the high food drive and endless passion for the common garbage can --- at least for fellow beagle enthusiasts. Sadly, misunderstood beagles wind up in animal shelters at a constant rate. But beagle lovers are everywhere as so many find it hard to resist their adorably angelic faces. Healthy young beagles are little to no trouble for animal shelters to place into loving homes. If the novice beagle owner educates themself in advance and trains their new companion using positive reinforcement, that beagle will (paws crossed!) enjoy a wonderful life in their FURever home!

B.O.B is there to help the not so fortunate, i.e. special needs beagles like older beagles - some with health issues and even some terminally ill, overweight beagles, beagles lacking in confidence with an assortment of emotional baggage in tow, the list goes on. In a nutshell, B.O.B lends a paw to those needing a second chance. Beagles entering B.O.B's program are usually coming from animal shelters that have not been successful in matching them with families. The kind staff working at these facilities will call B.O.B for assistance. Giving up on an unwanted beagle is not an option for these caretakers and B.O.B is always grateful for their phone calls. Sometimes, it's quiet on the rescue front and B.O.B can focus on the rehabilitation and later placement of 2 or 3 beagles. Other times, the calls are pouring in and there are not enough B.O.B foster parents available. That's why B.O.B is always sniffing out reliable, dedicated beagle lovers who are willing to open their doors and their hearts to a down-on-his-luck beagle until a permanent home can be found. Fostering is not easy, mind you, but your efforts are rewarded tenfold when that beagle finds the perfect family - all because of YOU!!! [To learn more about fostering, contact the B.O.B hotline at 416-693-5590!] If you are looking to adopt a beagle, all beagles currently available through B.O.B will be featured on this web page. But don't despair if there are no beagles to view! B.O.B is often aware of other beagles looking for good homes, so don't hesitate to leave a message!On the other paw, if you own a beagle and can no longer care for him, you are also welcome to contact B.O.B We understand that unforeseen circumstances can lead to such a heartbreaking decision. B.O.B will lend support and good advice on how to find a new home for your companion. In fact, B.O.B may have a prospective owner looking for a beagle right now and your dog may be the perfect match!

The work B.O.B performs for the love of beagles is not without sacrifice and an unwavering commitment to the cause. Veterinary care for B.O.B's beagles is expensive, but B.O.B makes a promise to every dog that enters the program, ensuring the dogs get all they need right from the start. If B.O.B is instrumental in placing your beagle or in finding you the beagle of your dreams outside of its own adoption program, please consider making a donation to B.O.B so that more beagles may benefit from its rescue services. Your support, no matter the size, means so very much and without a doubt helps make fairytale endings come true for all our little howlers. Please contact the B.O.B hotline to learn how to make your gift and touch the life of a beagle in need. On behalf of the beagles, thank you for visiting B.O.B's Petfinder web page! Tailwags Always,
B.O.B
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