Adopting a beagle

Steps to adopt a beagle from Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue:

  1. Read about the beagle breed to be sure this dog matches your lifestyle and personality. While we think beagles are terrific dogs, we know that no one breed is perfect for every single family. Many people adopt or purchase beagles because they are small and friendly without ever finding out more about the breed. We encourage anyone who is considering adding a beagle to their family to learn all they can about these stubborn, playful hounds!
  2. Submit an on-line application. Please fill out the  adoption application  online. When you click submit we will automatically be notified.
  3. Approval of the application is based on a phone interview and vet check. You will be contacted by an adoption counselor after the vet check has been done.   All communication is done through email.  Please check your spam if you haven't heard from us.
  4. Visit with the beagles! You can visit with the dogs at adoption events, which are scheduled twice a month.  Adoption events are open to the public, but only pre-approved applicants will be able to adopt at these events.   Not every dog may be a good fit for your home.  Our priority is the set every dog up for success and an approved application may not qualify you for every dog.  
  5. Sign an adoption contract and pay the donation. The adoption donation is based on the age of the dog that you select.  This adoption donation covers the boarding and medical expenses incurred on all rescues, not just one. 
  • $400 for puppies up to 6 months
  • $275 for older puppies 7 months to 23 months
  • $200 for young dogs 2 years to 3 years old
  • $175 for adult dogs 4 years to 7 years old
  • $125 for senior dogs 8 years and older
  • Adopters age 65 and over who adopt senior dogs (age 8 and older) pay a special adoption fee of $65