Dean and Lewis - Fostered in KC

Meet Dean & Lewis: A Dynamic Duo Looking for Their Forever Home <br/><br/>Dean and Lewis are a bonded pair of young beagle boys, approximately 18 months to 2 years old. They arrived at a southeast Missouri shelter in heartbreaking condition—but thanks to the caring staff (who cleverly named them after the legendary duo Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis), these boys have made an incredible comeback.<br/><br/>Today, Dean and Lewis are playful, affectionate, and eager for the good life they deserve.<br/><br/> Their Personalities<br/><br/>These boys are smart, friendly, and very food motivated, making training a breeze. True to beagle form, they enjoy activities that engage their brains and their noses—puzzle toys, sniff games, enrichment feeders, and, of course, learning new tricks. One of their favorite hobbies? Relocating toys from the toy bin to the yard for safe keeping.<br/><br/> More About Dean<br/><br/><br/> <br/> 34 lbs, sturdy and muscular<br/> <br/> <br/> Affectionate: his signature move is resting his head on your shoulder with a dramatic, contented sigh<br/> <br/> <br/> Remarkable counter-surfer—his reach should not be underestimated!<br/> <br/> <br/> Recently mastered sitting politely before mealtime<br/> <br/> <br/> Gets anxious in the car but is gradually improving<br/> <br/> <br/> Has a wonderfully deep, classic beagle bay<br/> <br/><br/><br/> More About Lewis<br/><br/><br/> <br/> 31 lbs, slightly smaller with adorable outward-turned front paws<br/> <br/> <br/> Sweet, gentle, and a bit more reserved<br/> <br/> <br/> Believes shoes, dish towels, and newspapers are delicacies<br/> <br/> <br/> Hasn't mastered “sit,” but has learned that staying still gets dinner faster<br/> <br/> <br/> More vocal than Dean, with a higher-pitched bark<br/> <br/> <br/> Rides in the car like a pro<br/> <br/><br/><br/> What They're Looking For<br/><br/>Dean and Lewis are housetrained, affectionate, endlessly curious, and just need a little time to warm up in new situations. Once they do, their goofy, loving personalities shine.<br/><br/>The boys will be undergoing heartworm treatment beginning around Thanksgiving. With proper care and rest, they should be fully cleared and ready for adoption by early February 2026. They are both neutered and up-to-date on all vaccinations.<br/><br/>Their ideal home is one with:<br/><br/><br/> <br/> Experience with the beagle breed<br/> <br/> <br/> Plenty of enrichment and activities<br/> <br/> <br/> A safe environment that keeps curious noses out of trouble<br/> <br/> <br/> And most importantly... room for two, because these brothers are truly inseparable<br/> <br/><br/><br/>Dean and Lewis have already weathered so much together. Now, they just need one last miracle:<br/>a forever family ready to give both of them their happily ever after. Their combined adoption fee is $550.

Meet Dean & Lewis: A Dynamic Duo Looking for Their Forever Home

Dean and Lewis are a bonded pair of young beagle boys, approximately 18 months to 2 years old. They arrived at a southeast Missouri shelter in heartbreaking condition—but thanks to the caring staff (who cleverly named them after the legendary duo Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis), these boys have made an incredible comeback.

Today, Dean and Lewis are playful, affectionate, and eager for the good life they deserve.

Their Personalities

These boys are smart, friendly, and very food motivated, making training a breeze. True to beagle form, they enjoy activities that engage their brains and their noses—puzzle toys, sniff games, enrichment feeders, and, of course, learning new tricks. One of their favorite hobbies? Relocating toys from the toy bin to the yard for safe keeping.

More About Dean



34 lbs, sturdy and muscular


Affectionate: his signature move is resting his head on your shoulder w

Meet Dean & Lewis: A Dynamic Duo Looking for Their Forever Home

Dean and Lewis are a bonded pair of young beagle boys, approximately 18 months to 2 years old. They arrived at a southeast Missouri shelter in heartbreaking condition—but thanks to the caring staff (who cleverly named them after the legendary duo Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis), these boys have made an incredible comeback.

Today, Dean and Lewis are playful, affectionate, and eager for the good life they deserve.

Their Personalities

These boys are smart, friendly, and very food motivated, making training a breeze. True to beagle form, they enjoy activities that engage their brains and their noses—puzzle toys, sniff games, enrichment feeders, and, of course, learning new tricks. One of their favorite hobbies? Relocating toys from the toy bin to the yard for safe keeping.

More About Dean



34 lbs, sturdy and muscular


Affectionate: his signature move is resting his head on your shoulder with a dramatic, contented sigh


Remarkable counter-surfer—his reach should not be underestimated!


Recently mastered sitting politely before mealtime


Gets anxious in the car but is gradually improving


Has a wonderfully deep, classic beagle bay



More About Lewis



31 lbs, slightly smaller with a