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

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

2008 Events

Yes, we CAN!!! Yes, we CAN save more beagles in the year to come! THANKS TO YOU!!! This year, at the 3rd Annual BEAGLE BASH FOR CASH, you helped us raise over... $4,000 for our Homeless Howlers!!! Words cannot fully express our incredible gratitude for this life-saving gift, but we’re gonna howl about you anyway! Our thanks to all of you who attended the BASH and made it the biggest, paw-stompin’, ear-floppin’ success in all of BOB History!!! We’d also like to recognize some truly wonderful people who generously contributed to the BASH by way of donation, time and talent! Important Newsflash from Beagle Tailquarters: After this year’s inspirational BEAGLE BASH FOR CASH,BOB Rescue Beagle, “Clark Can’t”, officially changed his name to “Clark Y.W. Can”!!! When asked why, he shrugged his tail and howled “Because I CAN, silly!” Words cannot fully express our incredible gratitude for this life-saving gift, but we’re gonna howl about you anyway! Our thanks to all of you who attended the BASH and made it the biggest, paw-stompin’, ear-floppin’ success in all of BOB History!!! 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: Elizabeth Abbott for her new book Gordon Stimmell of “Gord on Grapes” for the Ice Wine Bob Derham (Maxi’s foster daddy) for the Port & the Tower of London Michelle Brunet (my nextdoor neighbour!) for the Fairmont Monopoly Game Al Ridley for the Sadie’s Diner Gift Certificates Elaine Lindo for the Dr. Maggie Baskets Wendy Cooper for the Rogers Luggage Jenn Hobbs & Steamwhistle Brewery for the Steamwhistle Tour Prize Jenn Hobbs for the Hot Docs Festival Passes Nina of Canvas Dog Studio for the Gift Certificate Paul Aiello (Hazel’s Favourite Uncle!) for his painting Laura Aiello & Andrew Douglas for the Brangelina Coolers Shana Hillman for the Tafelmusik & the Factory Theatre Tickets Dawn Morden for the Sony Big Picture Walkman Ady Ng for the iPod Nano & Raffle Bed Basket Mary St. Mary of Peke Rescue for the Beagle Pillows and Poker Dog Bags Pat Wright for the beautiful hand-knit beagle blanket Marilyn Murray for the Bed Basket filled with goodies Alex Thomson for his Cool Beagle T-Shirts Kyle at VIP Sitters for the Gift Certificate Muddy Paws in the Guild for the tasty contest prizes Global Pet Foods in the BEACH for the Raffle Gift Bags & Beds Kelly at BARK & FITZ for the Consolation Prize cookies! Duke & the Gang at Long & McQuade for the generous discount of their sound system!!! Cheryl of Urban Dog for her nail-clipping talents! Susan of Urban Dog for allowing us to go Overtime! And, last but not least, Maxi for looking so good & his foster parents (Bob & Karen Derham) for making it happen! 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 (50/50 Draw Guy & fill-in for Randy The DAWG Jackson!) Robin Hicks (Cake Lady for the masses – a sticky job!) Denise Mikiver (The Raffle Ticket Queen!!!) Jennifer Darby (Part of our wonderful Welcome Committee & Raffle Donor!) Jen Darby’s friend, Joanne (Working that Welcome Table too!) Mary Connolly & Jan Gale (the Silent Auction Ladies!) Beth Spigelman (Official Floater while watching over her foster baby, Clark!) 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) Tailwags to all the Talented Beagles that Participated in our Contests – You’re ALL Winners to Us! Duke - This Year’s Canine Idol! Koby - Honorary Mention Freddie - Honorary Mention Rowan - This Year’s Smoochiest Poochy! Penny Lane - Honorary Mention Riley - Honorary Mention Cooper – This Year’s BADDEST BEAGLE IN THE UNIVERSE! St. Nicholas - Honorary Mention Surfin’ Benny - Honorary Mention Once again ~ Our Thanks to All of YOU for being there! ******************************************************************* If you couldn’t attend our BEAGLE BASH this year, but 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 holidays! 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! 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!

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

WHEN: Sunday, May 10, 2009 starting at 1:00pm
MEET-UP SPOT: The Sir Winston Churchill Off-Leash Dog Park!

We're getting pumped up for the K9 Rescue Me Walk at Woofstock on Sunday, June 14, 2009!,Read all about it by visiting our BYOB page on meetup.com - just click the above link!

Come One, Come All and 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)

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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:

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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Big On Beagles (B.O.B)