ABR E27

Update on Alaska Beagle Ranch. Posting on Social Media. Beagle Stars.

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Alaska Beagle Ranch

Episode 27

Hello everyone and welcome to the Alaska Beagle Ranch. I’m Dave Dorsey and I manage the ranch located near Wasilla, Alaska. There are presently 16 beagles and 1 basset at the ranch right now. Alaska Beagle Ranch is the only rescue in Alaska dedicated to beagles only.

Thank you to all our listeners. This week we have new listeners from Frankfurt, Germany and Christchurch, New Zealand. In the US, we have new listeners from Richmond, Illinois and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Of course, our largest listener groups are in Wasilla, Anchorage, Palmer, North Pole, Fairbanks and Knik. Welcome and I hope you like what we have for you here. We do appreciate your support. The Alaska Beagle Ranch has over 920 downloads since we started doing our podcast last November. We are available wherever you listen to your podcasts at.

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Today’s show is dedicated to Macy. Macy is ABR’s first beagle and queen of the ranch.

We hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. Please take time to remember those who gave it all so we can have the life we have today.

ABR Update:

No changes since last week. All the pups are doing well.

Sorry if I’m slow in answering phone calls, emails, or social media messages. I’m retiring from my paying job at the end of the month. It’s been keeping me very busy, plus the number of pups at the ranch right now is taking up a lot of my free time.

One thing I’d like to talk about before we get on with today’s podcast. When commenting on social media, please think about what you are saying before you post it. On one of the pages I follow, a woman posted a photo of her lovely beagle and she talked about how much she loved her pup and how the world would not be the same without it. This pup means everything to her. It was obvious the pup was overweight. I don’t know why and no she never mentioned it at all. Some of the comments about the dog’s weight were totally uncalled for. Some were downright mean. For all you know, the pup has a medical condition which makes it’s weight a little challenging. The woman posted on how upset she was, and she was leaving the page. I didn’t see if the admins did anything at all. I messaged the woman, but I don’t know if she read it, because I didn’t get a response. I hope she’s loving her pup and she’s saying to hell with those other people.

Of the 17 pups at the ranch, I have a few that are weight challenged. Shiloh is the biggest success story. He came weighing more than 60 pounds and now weighs about 35 pounds. I still have two that give me a lot of fight for losing weight. Xena and Duke Two. Both have been tested for thyroid problems, but no. I’ve reduced their kibble amount and have them on weight management food. I’ve substituted some kibble for vegetables. Their treat intake is minimal. They do get fruit when it’s available. Walks have increased since spring has sprung. Xena has lost four pounds in the past month but needs to lose about 6 more. Duke Two hasn’t lost a once and needs to lose about 13 pounds.

I know that if my pups are at the right weight they could possibly live longer, have fewer medical problems or other issues. I try my darndest to get that weight down, but it isn’t easy. Don’t bash me because my pups are fat. I know it and I’m trying. But if I don’t tell you that, all you see is a fat pup. You draw a conclusion that I don’t care, and they’ll just get fatter and die way too soon.

Think about what you say. Think about how it might affect the person it’s directed at. I felt bad for that woman. I hope she and her pup are OK. Think!

Admins, monitor your pages. I had a post that I placed on another page for a pup that I had up for adoption. The admin didn’t approve it for 2 ½ weeks. The pup was already adopted. I messaged the admin asking if they needed help. I’d be glad to help. I never got a response. My next post took a couple days before it was approved. I don’t post on that page anymore.

On the Alaska Beagle Ranch Facebook page, I read every comment. You’ll know it because I’ll either comment on it or like it. I will delete anything negative or derogatory towards anyone. If I’m on a page and they aren’t on top of things, I’ll drop it. I’m here to have a good time, not to put up with bs.

Enough of my rant. Let’s talk about beagles in the movies. Here’s 5 Beagles who stared in movies according to beagleowner.com

There are hundreds of movies which feature animals. Of course, their is the cartoon Peanuts. Remember Babe the pig or Lassie the collie. Well, Beagles also have starred in movies too, and with some big stars.

Although Beagles have appeared in many animal films like Cats and Dogs. We’ve looked for films where they appear alone or as the star.

We’ve listed 5 Beagles that had a starring role in a film.

John Wick Gets His Revenge With The Passing Of His Beloved Beagle

If you’re a fan of Keanu Reeves you’ll know that different dogs appear in the John Wick movies.

In the first movie Daisy the Beagle doesn’t have much screen time as she is killed early on, but her presence is pivotal to how John Wick’s life changes. Daisy was left to Wick by his deceased wife.

Originally the producers were not planning to kill off Daisy in the movie. The producer’s quote was “You kill the dog, you alienate the audience, and the movie’s done.”

However, they decided it was best to give Keanu’s character the anger needed to start off on his journey of revenge.

Harrison Ford Recuperates With Buddy The Beagle

Harrison Ford stars in the drama Regarding Henry with Annette Bening.

Although the film received mixed reviews at the time the movie is still shown on late night TV.

Ford plays a lawyer who is shot when he interrupts a robbery at a convenience store, which results in brain damage. Ford struggles with his rehabilitation but is helped along the way by Buddy.

The role of Buddy the Beagle was played by Dennis, a Beagle named after his handler Dennis McCoy. Dennis was bred by Lanbur Beagles in Hollywood.

Lanbur Beagles have supplied Beagles to the TV and movie industry for many years.

Superhero Beagle – Leo Saves The City

It’s a bird, it’s a plane. No, it’s Underdog!!!

Based on a 1960’s cartoon, Underdog is an action-comedy superhero film starring a Beagle named Leo.

Sporting a red and blue sweater Leo is actually a lemon Beagle.

The story of Underdog sees Leo rejected by the police bomb squad after he accidentally sets off an alarm.

Leaving the bomb squad in shame, Leo gets abducted and taken to a lab.

While in the lab, Leo gains superpowers and the ability to speak, which he uses to save the city from the evil scientist that abducted him.

The film uses CGI and real footage.

Shiloh The Beagle – An Abused Beagle Finds His Best Friend

This film is based on a series of books that were written by author Phyllis Naylor.

The film is a tearjerker that begins with a Beagle who is abused by his owner, and so runs away, where he meets a young boy, and follows him home.

Shiloh is owned by a local hunter, and so the boy’s father won’t allow his son to keep him.

After returning Shiloh to his rightful owner, Shiloh is mistreated again and escapes to return to the young boy.

Knowing his father won’t agree to him keeping the dog. the young boy hides him away until there is an incident with another dog. He then must turn to his father for help.

The real Shiloh was adopted by friends of the author after they came across him in West Virginia. Sadly the dog died in 2000.

Rusty The Beagle – A Dog’s Tale

Never underestimate the brains of a Beagle is the strapline to the film.

Rusty is the hero of this film, and if you love Beagle puppies, you’re going to love this movie.

The premise of the film is that two orphans Jory and Tess who live with their grandparents are left a trust fund by their deceased parents.

Along come their cousins to take them away and get their hands on the money. The cousins kidnap the newborn Beagle puppies.

Rusty then steps in to save the day and rescue the puppies.

Beagle Spotlight: I mentioned Macy earlier in the podcast. She was my first beagle. I had decided after I was single again, that it was time to get a dog. I always had large dogs in the past like Doberman’s and labs. I wanted something smaller because I lived in a duplex in Anchorage. I went to a local coffee shop and Macy’s picture was on their bulletin board. It had her photo, a short bio and a strip of phone numbers to take one to call. I took the first one and called as soon as I got back in my truck.

I met the owners a short time later. Macy and I went for a walk and when we got back, she jumped in my truck. I looked at the lady and said that I think she’s going with me. Later, a good friend took a photo of Macy with her head out of the back window of my truck and called it “Driving Miss Macy”.

Macy is the sweetest beagle I’ve ever met. We’ve been through it all together to include medical issues, moving, camping trips, you name it. I say she picked the house I bought because we looked at many, but this was the only one she pooped in the yard.

Macy does have epilepsy. She gets her phenobarbital twice a day. We now have her seizures under control. At one time they were 2-3 a week. I believe I can count on one hand how many she’s had this year, and they are a lot milder than they were at the start.

About 9 years ago I got sick and was in the hospital for about a week. After I came back home, taking her for walks helped me get my strength back.

Her immune system failed about 8 years ago. We couldn’t figure out why. I thought I was going to lose her. Things started to turn around. I got pictures of me feeding her on my kitchen counter. Whatever it took, she got it.

She’s 13 years old now, having some issues with Cushing’s disease and showing the mature beagle white face. She still barks and bays at whatever threatens the Beagle Ranch. She’s the queen of the house and first in line for treats. She’s mellow, stubborn, a bed hog and jumps in my lap only when she wants to. She’s my Macy gal.

Rescue dogs are awesome. Check out an animal shelter or your local rescue today.

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Alaska Beagle Ranch is a nonprofit and we depend on donations to help us with our mission. What is our mission? Our mission and our goal are for every beagle, especially in Alaska, to have a happy home. For our beagles to be happy, they need to be healthy. We only adopt healthy beagles, so we need your help in paying their medical bills to get or keep them healthy so they can find their forever home. Beagles that can’t be adopted become resident beagles at ABR. Their medical, food and upkeep can be costly. We know that the economy isn’t as good as we would like it to be. Just a few dollars add up and goes a long, long way. You can find us on PayPal @Beagle Ranch907 or go to our Facebook page of Alaska Beagle Ranch and you can find links to PayPal and our Amazon wish list.

Looking for a sponsor.If you have a business or product that is dog related and you’re looking to sponsor or advertise on a dog related podcast and you like ours, give me a call Dave 907-202-4226. It can be dog food, treats, daycare, training or whatever. It doesn’t have to be strictly for beagles. Let’s talk about it. 

We are also looking for some wonderful fosters. There can be a lot involved in being a foster, so think it over. Some of our beagles might have special needs like having to go to the vet, or they might need to take meds and maybe it might need some additional training. Of course, they always need some good loving. Sorry, but you must live in the Matanuska Susitna Valley area, specifically near Wasilla or Palmer. Email me at akbeagleranch@gmail.comor call us at 907-202-4226 for more information. Remember, our goal is for every beagle, especially in Alaska, has a happy home.

Thank you for listening to the Alaska Beagle Ranch. If you know of a beagle needing a good and happy home, put the owners in contact with us. If you know someone who is looking to get a beagle, please share our podcast with them. All the episodes will tell you what you need to know about beagles. If you have any questions about beagles and if they are right for you, email me at akbeagleranch@gmail.com or call us at 907-202-4226. You can follow us on Facebook at Alaska Beagle Ranch or on Twitter at @beagle_ranch. 

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