cause of Gus. Gus was found wandering Tampa's streets by Ginny, whose household includes two rescued hounds. Ginny tracked down the owner. His story was that the dog was given to him by a friend as a hunting prospect. But Gus was coughing alot. His solution? Kick the dog out on the streets and be angry at the friend for giving him a defective dog. He wanted nothing to do with the dog and relinquished him to Ginny. She contacted Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue who promptly came to take Gus for veterinary care. He tested positive for heartworms and underwent treatment. Unfortunately, Gus' condition had progressed to the point of compromising his heart. He will probably require heart medication for the rest of his life. His heart condition puts him at higher than normal risk were he to undergo anesthesia, so future elective surgeries, such as neutering are not likely. But he is a happy, playful, congenial fellow who has easily stolen the hearts of Ginny, his foster Mom, Sylvia and all who have met him at TBBR. He deserves a loving home, one he can count on for the rest of his life. To learn more about Gus, see his webpage on the TBBR site.Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue was started in 1999 by a single woman, Betty Roberts. By 2003 she had gathered volunteers and they forged a non profit organization. They are the only non profit rescue group in Florida dedicated exclusively to rescuing beagles and beagle mixes from shelters and abusive or neglectful situations. Their goals are to care for, rehabilitate and rehome dogs regardless of age, medical or behavioral problems. They also strive to educate the public about the Beagle breed. They require their volunteers to be knowledgeable about the breed and work to make sure beagle adopters are aware of the breed's traits and requirements. TBBR is working to be a continung resourse of information and training to new owners after adoptions. Long term, they hope to acquire permanent property where they can hold their own adoption events, meet ups, fund raisers and training. In 2007, TBBR found new forever homes for 253 dogs. As with most rescue groups, their ability to care for dogs relies on the number of foster homes they have. If you are a beagle lover and are interested in fostering, volunteering, or donating, contact TBBR.
