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Who We Are
The Hedgesville Hound group was formally established in 2003. We are a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of people who have several decades of combined experience. In fact, together we placed more than 120 wonderful dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes in wonderful homes across the Maryland and D.C. Metropolitan area last year!
Click here and here to view our 501c3 information.
Who are the Hedgesville Hounds?Although there is a Hedgesville, and we have definitely placed a fair number of hounds in homes, the term Hedgesville Hounds has become more emblematic than actual. It has its origins in one specific rescue that became quite inspirational to a number of volunteers. It has since captured in its scope the determination of many people with a common interest - dogs - and an uncommon commitment to helping them.
What began as an effort to help a single group of dogs in terrible need, gained momentum as these dogs were successfully placed in wonderful homes. The dogs became a kind of rallying cry, a challenge, and a cause.
Hedgesville Hounds exist everywhere. They are dogs of every breed - every size - every age - who by circumstance, ignorance, or cruelty and neglect, were put at risk. Sometimes they are cats, and even rabbits.
Our effort has been quite simple - to give them a voice. And a little help with arrangements.
And then let these wonderful creatures do the rest.Our Goal -- The Personal Touch, The Right Fit
These are the goals we strive to achieve -- our principles, if you will.
- One-on-One Communication: Once we have decided to pursue your application, we'll call you to answer your questions about the dog. If you have an hour's worth of questions, we'll give you an hour's worth of answers. This also makes applying a little more personal.
- Adoption Counseling and Followup: Once you have adopted one of our dogs, you are encouraged to contact us for advice. We have a network of volunteers, adopters and experts on different breeds who are eager to help you with some of the problems you might face with your new pet. We have loaned books, arranged for private training sessions, done Web research, consulted with behaviorists and otherwise tried to "be there" for our adopters when they need us.
- Networking: We strive for a strong working relationship with many other rescue groups. If we don't have the dog you are seeking, we can refer you to someone who does.
- Lifetime Commitment: We remain committed to our animals throughout their lives and are there to help out in any way we can.
- Wonderful Dogs: We are also a conduit to wonderful dogs whose existences are known only to a relatively small handful of other rescuers, and we make every effort to advertise those dogs to the public.
| THE ADOPTION PROCESS | WORD FORMAT ADOPTION APPLICATION | MEDICAL POLICY |
Where We Work
We place dogs in homes throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Northern Virginia, Maryland and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. (Unfortunately, we can't make exceptions to this rule.)
How To Get StartedMost of your questions can be answered by reading the information on our site, and if you are interested in one of our dogs, the quickest way to start the process is to submit a non-binding application on line, rather than call us.
Acknowledgement of ApplicationsWe will acknowledge each application or inquiry that we have received from within our service area within 24 hours. If you do not receive a response, please assume that your application was not received or send an email to follow up. After recent problems,we are pleased to note that we are back in business as usual and expect to be able to work in this timeline. Please note: Our Petfinder listings make it clear that some dogs are not ours, but are instead courtesy postings for other rescues. If we receive an email or application about another rescue's dog, we forward such emails on to the appropriate rescue, but cannot be responsible for their response time.
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Featured Pet: Monty
Winsomely handsome, Monty is also an extraordinarily affectionate and loving little fellow. What is special about Monty is that his loving outlook would seem to include the entire universe at large - he is as ardently happy at play with other dogs as he is curled up in his foster mom's lap, where he would spend the day were he given the opportunity, showering her with kisses. For a Chihuahua, Monty is a strapping guy at 13 pounds, which leads us to believe that he may be a Chi mix, although we will never know. He is slender and well built, a sturdy dog who is undaunted by the fact that he is quite tiny compared to the other dogs in his foster home, all of whom he regards as great friends. In fact, Monty has distinguished himself throughout his "rescue" career by his touchingly kind nature. He was a most cooperative and grateful "inmate" of the Tucker County Animal Control shelter, and he won their hearts and loyalty during his stay at that dedicated facility. He did not murmur a word of complaint about the fact that he was housed with cats, due to space limitations. Instead, he befriended cats. 
Indeed, it would be hard for any creature, great or small, to resist Monty's ways. He is intently responsive and interested in everyone he meets, and his soft brown eyes hold eye contact deeply and fully. His enormous ears make a legion effort to stand at attention in unison, however, one ear is always up, and the other lops over, which gives him a slightly comical and somewhat quizzical expression. Despite his diminutive stature, Monty has innate confidence and stability, primarily because of his open and honest nature. He came to Hedgesville Hounds offering absolute trust and willingness, and he has been a quick study in the basics of housetraining, leash work, and simple commands, such as "sit". He rides easily and well in a car. This is not to say that Monty will not need continued guidance and training - he will - but we are proud of any dog who navigates so many changes with such sweet faith and acceptance as Monty has evidenced. 
In Monty, you will meet more than the old cliche - a big dog in a little dog's body - you will meet a great dog who is big of heart, intelligent, and eager to please and learn. In a little dog's body. He will offer tremendous companionship, loyalty, and a profound bond to his committed adopter(s). |
New Column!
NEW COLUMN!
Click here for a new column from one of our directors on "Animal Welfare's Dirty Little Secret."
Click here for a column on "Adopting A Special Needs Pet."
Click here for column one on "Adopting A Senior Pet."
Click here for the column"What Some Vets Don't Know."
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Want to Make a Donation?
We now take credit cards! |
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Send a check made out to "Hedgesville Hounds" to: Hedgesville Hounds PO Box 2174 Hedgesville, WV, 25427 |
Friends, Funds and Benefactors
Click here to see a list of our friends or find out how to become a benefactor.This page includes information about the Brandy Hodges Fund, as well as information about our newest DogFather, Karen!
This section includes the In Memoriam page, which acknowledges the generous donations made in the name of a departed companion. Click here to visit the latest "In Memoriam" page, which includes a special page for Edward "Bud" Hawkens. |
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Contact Us
Hedgesville HoundsRockville, MD 20850
Email: applications@hedgesvillehounds.com
Please note that wehave a new phone number as of 12/5/07:1-301-576-8461.
OR write to:
Hedgesville Hounds
PO Box 2174
Hedgesville, WV, 25427
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