Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/rescued-beagles-atlanta/

51 beagles, ranging from puppies to adults, are finally receiving the love and care they need.

The dogs, who were found living in unsanitary conditions at a facility that breeds animals for animal testing, were rescued by The Humane Society of the United States. Atlanta Humane Society welcomed the rescued dogs with open arms.

The dogs arrived in two separate groups with some of the older beagles coming first. As was to be expected, the dogs were nervous about their new surroundings.

A 7-year-old beagle named Savannah experienced a kind touch for probably the first time in her life. She is one of the oldest dogs rescued and the shelter shared, “Savannah’s sweet, greying face caught our attention when she arrived at our facility. She was understandably scared, as she’d likely had little human socialization in her past, but her eyes told us she was hopeful.”

The sweet pup is learning what treats are and has daily interactions with staff to build her confidence.

As the first group started to settle in, an additional 24 beagles arrived, mostly puppies, from the same breeding facility. Staff posted, “They are safe with us now, but the work has only begun. The moms are scared, their puppies are confused, and they all need your support.”

While many people have offered to adopt the beagles, they are not available at this time. Anyone interested in adopting is instructed by the shelter to sign up for pet alerts and watch their website.

“We do not know when they’ll be ready for those new homes, but you can sign up for breed-specific alerts at atlantahumane.org/petalert to be notified when beagles become available for adoption. We do adoptions on a first-come, first-served basis and do not place holds or pre-accept applications.”

For now, the focus is on their mental and physical well-being.

“They’d been through a lot, and it was now our job to help them feel safe,” wrote the shelter.

Willow was one of the first beagles to arrive at the shelter and like the others was worried and timid. Staff members are taking their time with each dog and showing them that they can trust humans.

“Our Shelter Medicine Team is doing further exams on Willow and her fellow beagles today, but preliminary exams show a mix of tartar buildup, dental disease, hair loss, masses, and lacerations/wounds. As such, we anticipate their care to be expensive,” stated the shelter. They are asking for donations to help cover their care.

Once the dogs are rehabilitated and up to date on vaccinations the shelter will begin to search for loving homes. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for adorable photos of the beagles as they begin to feel comfortable in their new space.

Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog