ABR E33

Top 10 reasons to adopt a shelter or rescue dog.

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Alaska Beagle Ranch

Episode 33

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 17 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 welcome new international listeners from Den Burg, North Holland and Lienz tirol, Austria. In the US, we have new listeners from Syracuse, New York, and Redondo Beach, California. Of course, our largest listener groups are here in Alaska. Welcome and I hope you like what we have for you here. We do appreciate your support. The Alaska Beagle Ranch has over 1180 downloads since we started doing our podcast last November. We are available wherever you listen to your podcasts at.

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Things are better around the ranch this week. We’re having a rainy summer. We did get a break for a couple days this past week with some nice sunshine and higher temperatures in the 70’s. 

While I’m thinking about it,will you take a moment and write us a review. Tell us what you think, how we are doing and maybe what you would like to hear more about. Help us get the word out about the Alaska Beagle Ranch.

You also can help support our podcast by donating on PayPal @Beagle Ranch 907.

Today’s podcast is dedicated to Milo. A little beagle that came via a special trip.

Remember David Letterman’s Late Show’s Top 10? Some of them were pretty funny. Well, here are the ASPCA’s 10 Reasons to adopt a shelter or rescue dog. No, they’re not funny reasons, but it can open your eyes or maybe your heart.

Deciding to adopt a rescue pet or shelter dog is an important decision. It can be tough to take into account everything you’ll need to be prepared for (both expected and unexpected), but the rewards of adopting a four-legged friend outweigh most concerns and fears many people have concerning adoption. Still not convinced. See our top 10 reasons to adopt: 

1. You’re Saving More Than One Life 

It goes without saying that when you adopt a rescue pet, you’re saving a life—but you’re actually saving more than one. By adopting, you’re helping make space for another animal in need and helping to give them the opportunity to become beloved pets. 

2. Unconditional Love! What Could Be Better? 

Many people worry about connecting with a rescued dog, but shelter dogs have so much love to give—and they won’t ever stop giving it to you once you let them into your heart!

3. You’re Giving a Second Chance to a Deserving Animal 

Beyond just helping an animal in need, you’re giving a rescue an opportunity to find their voice; to be themselves and get a second chance to become a dog beyond the walls of shelter or rescue. You truly give them the keys to start anew in a life where second chances can often be hard to come by. 

4.  You Get a Chance to Stay Active

Maybe you’re trying to live a more active lifestyle, or maybe you’re just looking for a new adventure. Either way, a new four-legged friend gives you a reason to get outdoors more and stretch your legs!

5.  You Have Someone New to Shop For 

It’s always fun to spoil your pets and bringing home a new furry family member gives you a reason to do just that. You can enjoy all the retail therapy you want while making sure your new rescue dog is living in the lap of luxury.

6. You’re Fighting Back Against Cruel Breeding

Puppies purchased at pet stores almost always come from cruel breeding facilities where dogs are confined to small, filthy spaces and receive little to no veterinary care. By adopting from your local shelter or rescue, you are giving back to your community instead of helping cruel breeders profit. 

7 Life is full of stresses, but your rescue dog is always there to listen.

 They won’t ever judge you or let you down. Taking some time to destress with your furry friends can help you unwind and keep you at peace. 

8. Increase Your Social Interactions

Getting out there with your pet can also help you make new human friends, too! You can befriend other pet parents, or even meet someone special when you’re making the rounds at your local dog park or dog-friendly café. 

9. You’ll Have a Lifelong BFF

What could be better than having a lifelong friend? In your time with your rescue dog, you’ll have a confidante, a pal and ultimately—a beloved family member. You’ll never feel lonely, and in return neither will your shelter dog.

10. Life Will Never Be Boring Again

One thing that’s for certain, is that life with a rescue dog brings big changes—in the best way! Say goodbye to predictable nights and your boring routine and say hello to a new lease on life. Your new pet will keep life exciting, fresh, and full of love. 

The beagle population here in Alaska is not as large as in the southeast. From Maryland south to Florida and west to Oklahoma and Texas, you’ll find beagles every day in shelters or at rescue organizations that need that second chance. They’ve been left there for many different reasons. Some like they don’t hunt, they’ve got slow with age, they keep escaping and so on. Well ones that don’t hunt and have gotten slow because of age make good house pups. There isn’t one beagle that doesn’t like being a lap dog while you watch your favorite movie eating popcorn. Escaping too much can be a challenge, but it can be controlled. It’s only escaping because it’s trying to do what it was bred to do. Hunt! Whatever the reason why they are at the shelter or rescue, there’s a way to keep it happy at your home. It’ll also make you happy having such a loving pup and knowing you gave it a second chance at a happy life.

BEAGLE SPOTLIGHT:  Towards the end of last year, Angus now Milo found himself at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Control. He was overweight, had separation anxiety and what turned out to be kennel cough. His human is no longer able to take care of him, so he was put up for adoption. He was adopted by his next human in February, who is an at home mom with a growing family. Milo was very active, and his weight dropped to where he was very skinny. He wasn’t eating like he should. A new baby arrived to be fostered and now there’s wasn’t any time for Milo. Milo’s human posted his situation on FaceBook and it was brought to my attention.

Milo’s human worked with me to get him to come to ABR. Fairbanks is a 5-hour drive one way. I raised gas money on PayPal to pay for the trip. I delivered a pup in Fairbanks for another rescue and then picked up Milo. He was full of energy, running all over the place. We had a good drive back to the ranch. It was a full day.

Things we’ll work on with Milo. He definitely has separation anxiety. He’s not a fan of being kenneled. His recall is so, so. He needs to put some weight on. Milo is a real sweetie but a typical stubborn beagle. He fits in the pack well.

Shoutout! We have some fans that are really being affected by the crazy weather in the lower 48. The hot temperatures out west and the heavy rain and flash floods in Pennsylvania. Our thoughts are with you, and we hope you are staying safe.

While I’m thinking about it, will you take a moment and write us a review. Tell us what you think, how we are doing and maybe what you would like to hear more about. Help us get the word out about the Alaska Beagle Ranch.

You also can help support our podcast by donating on PayPal @Beagle Ranch 907.

Remember, your next forever pooch can be at the local shelter or rescue. 

Adopting an animal from a shelter or rescue organization not only saves that one animal’s life, but it also saves the life of another animal who can now take the empty spot you’ve opened up.

The 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, has 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 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. Go to our Facebook page of Alaska Beagle Ranch and you can find out how you can donate through PayPal or Amazon.

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