I think you're doing a great job. I want an outside-only dog. This document contains answers to questions that either are or should be frequently asked about the Triangle Beagle Rescue of NC, beagles, and dog rescue. We operate through a network of foster homes to rehabilitate abandoned beagles and find them new homes. How to Adopt page for specific instructions on how the adoption process works.
Dogs are extremely family-oriented and establish very strong ties to the people they live with.
Consequently, most dogs suffer greatly when separated from their human 'pack'. Although many people think they must give a dog up because they don't have enough room for it to run, almost every dog would rather be confined with its family than roaming with only occasional human contact. Giving a dog up is taking a huge gamble with its life. Most municipal and private shelters are forced to kill thousands of dogs yearly becasue there simply are not enough homes for all of them. You have no guarantee when giving up your dog that it will live even one more day.