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THANK YOU for continuing to help us make our dreams come true!!!

The fur is finally starting to settle since throwing our fabulous little shindig, the 4th Annual BEAGLE BASH FOR CASH! on Nov 15th! What a tail-waggin’ great time we had this year! Best of all, you’ve put us in the pink again by helping us raise over... $3,000 for our Homeless Howlers!!! There are not enough words in the dictionary to express just how much this means to us. So thank goodness we don’t have to rely entirely on words. We’ve got happy beagle faces to say it all! You absolutely must have a peek at Bonnie-Pearl under our Pet Listings! She has been one of the first to arrive following our Beagle Bash! The first of many to follow in her paw-steps, thanks to your friendship and support. On behalf of Bonnie-Pearl and the rest of the BOB beagles (past, present & future), our thanks to all of you who attended the BASH and made it such a life-saving success!!! We’d also like to recognize some truly wonderful people who generously contributed to the BASH by way of donation, time and talent! Our thanks to the following fab folks: Gordon Stimmell of “Gord on Grapes” for the Ice Wine! Mai Tran for raising close to $300 through her Necklace Raffle! Kim Hancock & her lovely boss, Randy Bennett, for the Maple Leaf Tickets! Al Ridley for the delicious Sadie’s Diner Gift Certificates! Elaine Lindo for the Dr. Maggie Basket! Helen Sheedy & the Gang at Wellington Brewery for shaking up our Raffle! Jenn Hobbs & Steamwhistle Brewery for the Steamwhistle Tour Prize! Jenn Hobbs for the Hot Docs Festival Passes! Shana Hillman for the snazzy Dublin Dog Collar and Doggy Wall Decal Jen Darby for the iPod Shuffle & Doggy Christmas Basket! The Talented Rob Girard for the Pet Portrait Session! Leisa Peacock for the Reiki Gift Certificate for one lucky dog! Christine Fiorelli for the dazzling Disney Gift Basket! Deb Parry for making such lovely things for our Bash each year! Luanne Pelletier & Rusty-Dawg Pet Products for the awesome collars! Allan Ryan for generously donating copies of the book, “Last Will & Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog” Anna “Slave to the Chihuahuas” Lopez for the BOB Buttons! Marianne Urvari & George Sass for the yummy donation of Benny Bullies! Global Pet Foods in the BEACH for the amazing Raffle Gift Baskets! Muddy Paws in the Guild for one darling Doggy Bed and tons of Cookies! Urban Dog for splitting the proceeds from their Nail Clipping! Cat Fawcett of Cat PR for spreading the word with the media! Our Friends at CP24 Breakfast Show for inviting Briar and me on the show to hype the Bash! BIG THANKS to Our Incredible Volunteers: Erica Murray (my rescue partner & beagle buddy!) Erica’s Husband Rob (Beagle Bouncer & Fearless Protector!) Rachelle (“Rocky”) Gordon (Welcome Ambassador with the great smile!) Rachelle’s pint-sized assistant – her dog, Sophia! My Husband Bill (for too much to mention here!) Robin Hicks (Cake Lady and so much more!) Anita (Raffle Ticket Queen!) Denise Mikiver (Other Raffle Ticket Queen!!!) Jennifer Darby (Part of our Whimsical Welcome Committee & Raffle Donor!) Jen Darby’s friend, Lynn, from Tiny Paws Rescue (Welcome Table) Mary Connolly, Jan Gale & their pal, Chris (the Silent Auction Ladies!) And all our friends, foster parents, adopters who came early to help with set-up and cheer us on!!! We love you all! Hats Off to Our Graphic Designer: Kathleen Easton (Web Designer Extraordinaire! for our Annual Beagle Bash Poster) And Last But Not Least, a big round of Appaws for this year’s BADDEST BEAGLE IN THE UNIVERSE! The Lovely & Terribly Talented…Miss Charlie Connolly-Gale! Once again ~ Our Thanks to All of YOU for being there! WAIT! THERE’S ONE MORE THING THAT MONEY CAN’T BUY. . . LOVING FOSTER PARENTS!!! Thanks to you, we’ve got more money in the beagle fund than ever before! But, just like a famous beagle once said…MONEY CAN’T BUY ME LOVE!!! We need MORE LOVING FOSTER HOMES! If you’ve been dreaming about the rewarding experience of opening your HEART and home to a down-on-his-luck beagle, then don’t waste another moment! --- Fill out a Foster Application TODAY or pick up the phone and let’s chat about it!		The Proof is in the Tail! But, if you couldn’t attend our BEAGLE BASH this year and would still like to support our work and get us closer to our dream goal of $5,000, please consider a donation to help bring the WAG back to a homeless beagle’s tail in time for the Howlidays! You can make your donation on-line to receive a tax-receipt, or directly to us through Paypal or by mail! Check out your payment options through our web site! Year after Year, Beagle after Beagle, We’re saving lives… THANKS TO YOU!

>>Join Our B.Y.O.B. Meetup Club, fetch here!

WHAT IS BYOB?: BYOB stands for Bring Your Own Beagle! It's our very own beagle meetup group! We try to schedule our beagle meetups once a month at both outdoor and indoor facilities! Become a member today and you'll get your monthly invitation to all our beagley get togethers!
MEET-UP SPOTS: There are so many options! Our favourite fully fenced outdoor park is Toto Park in Mississauga but we're checking out others too! When we want to go indoors, you can't beat Pawsway!!! Become a BYOB member TODAY and join in the fun!

Every meetup brings more members to our BYOB club and oodles of ideas on party venues! Of course, we've got ulterior motives. The more beagle lovers we connect with, the more opportunities there are to save beagles in need. So many of you have become more than friends - you've become adopters and foster parents and volunteers. Because of you, so many homeless howlers are no longer homeless.

Come One, Come All and ALWAYS have a Beagle Ball!!!

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)

You Can Help!!!

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:

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

(If you're making a donation In Honour or In Memory of a beloved beagle, do let us know so we can send an acknowledgement card to the recipient! Please note that BOB is not yet 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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Big On Beagles (B.O.B)