Beagles and Buddies

Love this rescue! They help us rescue dogs from TJ and surrounding areas. B&B is always helpful and incredibly knowledgeable about both puppies and adult dogs. I'm thankful for Beagles and Buddies!

This charity operates on a shoestring. They have no major supporting donor like many animal shelters. Nevertheless, they take all dogs and try to work with them to make them more adoptable. Of all Animal Shelters I’ve known, and I’ve known a lot, this one has the biggest heart ❤️. Brandon McMillan, American TV Personality, creator of Lucky Dog works with this charity. They are bursting at the seams with rescues of all sizes and personalities and so need a major or many donors to help these valiant employees achieve their mission.

I love Beagles and Buddies Animal Sanctuary. The volunteers are AMAZING and try to accommodate everyone’s needs, both hounds and folks! They are my number one RESCUE!

We had a great experience with our rescue who had been there for 2 years . They are kind, obviously care about the pups, and do the best they can for each one. We are monthly supporter and have also donated items several times. They use everything they can and are very easy to work with!

We love this organization. Our dear Mollie came from B&B and gave us 13 years of companionship and love. B&B has always been near and dear to our hearts for all the work they do with rescues.

We had a fabulous experience with Beagles and Buddies! We adopted our baby girl Marty now "Millie" from Beagles and Buddies in 2020; she has brought so much joy to our lives. I am happy we could foster her first to make sure it was a good fit, but we knew after day one that she was already ours. Thank you for giving us our baby girl.

Beagles and buddies is kind and caring And they are wonderful people who really put the dogs first. When my aunt died, she had two little dogs that needed a home. No one would help us except for Beagles and buddies. The dogs there are happy and socialized and if they cannot be adopted out, they have a home for life with lots of love.

My husband and I have adopted dogs from Beagles and Buddies over the years. We’ve always found them to be honest, reputable, hard working people. They are the one charitable non-profit that we have chosen to support because we have seen with our own eyes how they take their responsibilities seriously and go the extra mile for each animal in their care.
The advance work this great organization does in getting dogs ready for a successful adoption is impressive. They know each dog well and write honest and informative bios with pros/cons and possible concerns. A potential new owner knows ahead of time pretty much what to expect to determine if a particular dog will fit into their household.
We recently adopted a five year old red tick coonhound mix from Beagles and Buddies. The bio that they had written for their Website was so detailed and well prepared that we could almost just drive up, do the official meet-and-greet, and take our wonderful new dog home with us.
We did just that, and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect canine match for us. Six months later we are all (dog and humans)living happily ever after.

I have adopted several dogs from Beagles and Buddies over the years or I should probably say they adopted me! Connie is the most dedicated dog rescuer you will ever meet and has saved over 25,000 dogs since she started Beagles and Buddies - and that's an old count! I can't say enough about her and this organization but if I had to sum it up in one sentence it would be: B&B is my happy place and the place of hundreds of happy dogs!

I have visited the Beagles and Buddies campus in Apple Valley, CA multiple times. I am always greeted by the welcoming crew of little and big pups! This nonprofit deserves recognition for ALL the GREAT work and dedication to HELP rescue stray and unclaimed shelter dogs.

We got our two fur babies back in February of 2021 and we are so grateful for the experience Beagles and Buddies gave us! Our girls have settled in so well and we can't imagine them not in our lives. Thank you b&b team!

I met Connie Kramer and became acquainted with the Beagles and Buddies staff and operation several years ago.
It was a deeply moving experience, as a lifetime animal and dog lover.
I was able to visit the site where the dogs live , hear stories of happy adoptions and how they were handled, and to learn about goals for developing the site as the organization grew and thrived. Connie has provided expert advice to my household, which has harbored and nurtured rescue dogs, per my friend and room mate. Connie's self sacrifice and dedication to her animals and friends is unparalleled. It is no wonder that she has successfully placed and helped thousands of dogs. It is joy and privilege to know Connie, and to be included in the ongoing cares and concerns of Beagles and Buddies.

I went to Beagles and Buddies in September 2018 to find a companion for my girl, Molly. Clara (fka Flossie Minnie) I agreed to see (but honestly I wanted a smaller, older dog who didn't like people much but I was wrong). Clara was shut down and had no interest in people but was younger and bigger than I thought I wanted.
She immediately glued herself to Molly and within minutes they were playing and barking. She fit into our family perfectly. Molly helped her come out of her she'll and she began to trust me and learned cars were fun (we hiked everyday at the time). Her and Molly did everything together up until Molly's sudden and unexpected passing Dec 29, 2019. Then Clara and I mourned together.
With the help of our expanded family, my newer partner and his dogs. She began to trust more people and heal from our loss. While I know she still misses Molly, she loves her brother and sister (Ruckus and Yatzi).
I'm so glad Beagles and Buddies brought us together. I couldn't imagine my life without her. She loves the couch, adventures, her weekly home cooked meals, peanut butter and her daily enrichment plan that keeps me going when I'm sad. Since I brought her home she's been perfect and watching her blossom has been the greatest gift.

I have adopted multiple dogs from Beagles and Buddies over the years. I have witnessed how hard it is for a rescue to manage the needs of so many dogs who were given up by owners for various reasons, it is truly overwhelming. Every dog has
been a good dog and a precious gift. Some have needed more love and care than others, but all have been worth whatever it takes. Beagles and Buddies fulfills a dire need in the high desert and is truly an oasis for many dogs who need a safe place until they find a forever home. Highly recommend adopting here.

We’ve had 3 great dogs from Beagles & Buddies and they’re definitely our rescue of choice! Healthy happy pups ������

We’ve been fortunate to adopt many dogs from Beagles & Buddies over the last several years. Connie and her team work hard to ensure that their hounds are placed with the right families. In addition, they vet and care for so many dogs that wouldn’t be given a second chance. The best thing about B & B is all of these dogs have a forever home even if they aren’t adopted out. As a no-kill sanctuary, the dogs can live out their lives feeling loved by Connie and her staff!

Beagles and Buddies is a great rescue that really knows their dogs! They seem to go a step beyond what other shelters do to really match the right dog to the right family.
My husband and I were looking for a dog as a Christmas surprise for our kids. Our son had had a couple of bad experiences with dogs, and was starting to be afraid of them, and our daughter seemed to be picking up on his fear. I didn't want them to grow up being afraid, so it was time to add a dog to our menagerie. Trouble was, the dog had to fit in a family with 2 16 year old cats, a 3 year old cat, a rabbit and a tortoise, along with a squemish 10 year old boy and a 5 year old girl.
I had heard good things about Beagles and Buddies, so I went online to look at some of their dogs. They all had a profile about them, their likes, and dislikes. I made a list of dogs that seemed like they would be a good fit, and then gave those dogs stars for how good of a match they seemed to be. A few of them got 4 stars, but only one got 5 stars, a beagle named Rover.
My husband and I went to the shelter, and was greeted by a man. I'm sorry, I no longer remember his name. We told him about all the requirements we had for a dog, and he stood there thinking and then looked through a list, and said "You know, I think a dog we have named Rover would be good for you guys." He had to go get a phone call, but led us to an enclosure where dogs were able to run loose, and said he'd be back in a few minutes. The dogs didn't have names on them, but we were petting and talking to them. One in particular kept getting our attention, and when we sat on a bench, he jumped up with us and laid his head and front feet in my lap. The man came back and said " Oh, I see you found Rover." We had no idea this was the dog on the top of my list, but it sure seemed like it was meant to be. We had picked him, and he had picked us. They said Rover had been cat tested and was fine, and had been kid tested, and came through with flying colors. They weren't sure about the rabbit and the tortoise, but said Rover was so mellow, they were pretty sure he would be fine.
Well, that was it, after we passed the adoption requirements, Rover became one of our family!
And it was true, he was (is) great with everybody. He didn't care about the cats, barked twice at the rabbit-then they were buddies, and ignored the tortoise. Best of all, he was very patient with the kids (and their friends) and put up with whatever they did to him. He has since had to put up with a four month old puppy and a six week old kitten, and he just wags his tail through it all. He is really as great for our family as Beagles and Buddies said he would be.

Beagles & Buddies is an amazing rescue organization and ranch. I work at a socialized boarding facility for dogs in San Diego and made the 2.5 hour drive up to
B & B looking to adopt a beagle. I was so impressed with the facility, the dogs and staff.

It is obvious how much the B & B staff cares for every dog there, but they are also empathetic & caring to us folks looking for our new fur friend. Adopting a dog is emotional process, and I was treated with respect, understanding & compassion.
B & B founder Connie even called me several times to check in with me.
I can highly recommend Beagles & Buddies!

We have been adopting dogs from Beagles and Buddies for many years. So far we have adopted 4 dogs., Lexi, Stan, Felix and Twiggy. I will always be a supported or this organization, they do such good work.

When my parents divorced, I was forced to get rid of my best friend Peanut. Peanut was ~5 years old and blind with the sweetest personality. After finding out about Beagles and Buddies, my father and I drove 3 hours to check it out. The staff was extremely accommodating and although it was one of the hardest things i've ever done, I knew that he would be in good hands by the time I left. I am forever grateful for Beagles and Buddies and would recommend them highly to anyone.

We got our wonderful dog Lucky from Beagles and Buddies. He was an older dog with medical issues which this organization tended to. Connie taught me how to clean his ears and administer his eye medication before sending him home with us. This is an organization that really cares about their dogs.

I had a liver transplant. Before the transplant I had 3 rescue dogs.Two of these dogs,a beagle,and a basset would fight. I got bit twice trying to stop them. I had to rehome my basset,Emrys,after the transplant(so much harder than the transplant������) My daughter tried to Keep him,but her living situation eventually prevented this.She contacted Beagles and Buddies.They were willing to take him in and train him to get along with other dogs,to find him a home if necessary.My daughter was able to rehome him on her own. But Beagles and Buddies has contacted her to just check on him etc������

In July 2018, I had the pleasure of visiting Beagles and Buddies with my sisters to experience
my first adoption of our two dogs, Leo and Henry. The personnel there made the day go
very smoothly and were very helpful in introducing us to the right dogs that would fit our
personalities and needs.
The facilities are very welcoming and we could see immediately that all the animals were
well cared for and having a fun day interacting with each other. While the decision could
have been difficult to make, since there were many wonderful candidates, I was impressed
with the staff and their knowledge of every dog and their personalities.
Leo and Henry have been with us in Sun City West, AZ, for over a month now and know that they are home. We are so happy to have them in our lives. I would definitely recommend
Beagles and Buddies to anyone I meet and encourage them to consider a rescue dog. They are the best!!

I searched their website for dogs before coming in on a Friday morning to meet and greet. The staff was very accommodating and attentive, the facilities were clean and set up very nicely. I returned the next day to pick up my pup and had to wait for a bit due to a vet trip that hadn't been checked off the list yet and was able to relax comfortably and play with other dogs while I waited. I have recommended Beagles and Buddies to all of my friends!

I have been adopting from Beagle and Buddies since 1994. I don't know how they do it. They have saved so many dogs in that time. I just recently adopted 2 new beagles there. The staff is amazing. They knew so much about the dogs in their care, they were able to guide me through the shelter to the dogs that were meant to be mine. All of the dogs, even the ones that are still having issues, are healthy and happy. There is no doubt they are well-taken-care -of.
I brought my 2 sisters with me who have never visited a rescue. They were both amazed at the professionalism of the staff. With almost 100 dogs, they still remain calm and courteous walking you through. While the dogs bark and bay all around.
My beagles are settled and instantly part of the family. They are wonderful.

Beagles and Buddies has provided me with the two bestest friends I ever had. First we got a lemon beagle, Ginny, that was twelve years old, we took her because she was old and we figured she would not live long and we could provide her with a nice home for her senior years. Wrong! She lived 9 years and was a source of love and joy to all the members of our family. Then tragedy struck, and our 19 year old son died unexpectedly, what do you do to survive a loss like that? We turned to Beagles and Buddies, we adopted a daushand yorkie mix (dorkie) “Little Dog” . That little dog stayed by my side through all those endless sleepless nights of loss and sorrow. I thank God for an organization like Beagles and Buddies where one can find a friend for life. If not for the tireless volunteers and organizers, these no kill shelters would not exist. I truly believe rescue friends are the BEST friends!

This is a great dog rescue that truly cares about the animals and families that surrender and also adopt. Highly recommend and hope people support this terrific organization

Love B&B for all the wonderful work they do! We have the BEST doggie in the world because of them and all the time they took to rehabilitate him.

I have had such a phenomenal experience when adopting my youngest pup from B&B. The staff were so friendly and I wanted to do more after seeing what great efforts go into caring for such a large facility. Thank you B&B and you are and wil always be a household name for my family and I.

The team at Beagles and Buddies are wonderful. They give exceptional service and really help the rescued homeless dogs around the clock. It is delightful to be a part of such a big mission and I encourage everyone in the community to come get involved. Projects and duties don't much seem like work when you are building relationships and cuddling those fur babies in need of our love.

We adopted our little Puggy Sue from this facility. The process was very informative and hearting. The love and care given to the animals is so obvious. The staff are an amazing group of people. Our Puggy Sue now has a forever home with us and Beagles and Buddies will always have a spot in our heart as well.

We, unfortunately, had to give up our eight year old beagle (Ginger) after we had to move in with our elderly mother-in-law and Ginger's food aggression became unmanageable around other dogs. The B&B team was informed, compassionate, and professional while we went through the emotional process of giving up the dog we love. Ginger has a new home more suitable for her personality, and we feel much better knowing that even though we no longer have her, she is loved and cared for. B&B provides a valuable service that is humane to both pets and their human family members!

I cannot believe how out of their way B&B goes to help out dogs who need it - they do everything humanly possible. They have saved THOUSANDS of dogs since their start in 1992. I have seen many dogs come in from terrible places and go out to a wonderful home. It's a beautiful place to be!

Beagles & Buddies has been rescuing dogs for many years. Their Apple Valley facility is large with plenty of room for the dogs to run and play. All types of dogs are rescued so if you are looking to adopt, you have lots to choose from. Many are rescued from the kill shelters just before their time is up. B&B is a no-kill shelter.

Exceptional hard work in finding just the most compatible family that will be able to live, love and respect the companionship of all in the household. Some dogs have special needs and some families have special needs. It is imperative that all aspects of the adoption process is followed so everyone is happy. Many dogs find these homes at Beagles and Buddies. It is a great adoption center and a sanctuary for many dogs who can live our their lives there. Lots of space and play areas for all.

AMAZING how much these people care about the dogs they rescue. I adopted my beagle from them 15 years ago just because I saw a picture of the young dog on the internet. Only problem was that I lived 3000 miles away. After many long emails and telephone conversations, they agreed to let me adopt the dog and then helped with the arranging of transport. Beagles and Buddies made such a positive impression on me 15 years ago, that I have continued to follow them and am still amazed at their selfless generosity in caring for the animals as long as their need exists. I finally, after 15 years, was able to make a personal visit to Beagles and Buddies in Apple Valley and was really taken aback by what I saw. Dogs running around everywhere - enjoying life, free to roam, play and explore... dog utopia. The animal's welfare was paramount, addressing the dog's social and medical needs. Elderly or dogs with special needs were doted on and kept in quieter areas away from the noise an activity of the younger ones. A residential home was open for dogs to wander in and out of, jumping on sofas to get better views out of windows or napping under tables... a content, comfortable home-life for the dogs. Beagles and Buddies has created a unique kennel model; by largely eliminating the kennel, they have created an environment whereby, even if never adopted, the animals will live out their natural life in a very pleasant, social and free environment. While able to offer a small monetary donation to their wonderful cause, I know it takes serious money to sustain such an operation. I can't even imagine what their annual dog food and veterinary bills look like, let alone all of the other costs involved in keeping their doors opened and providing a caring, quality life for so many homeless dogs. There is a desperate need for organizations such as Beagles and Buddies to care for abandoned, lost or unwanted animals. After spending time at Beagles and Buddies, it is clear that they are deserving of every cent bestowed upon them. They do this work for the sheer love of the animals and I do not know what the animals would do without them. The dogs at Beagles and Buddies were not frightened and stressed. They were happy and safe and they seemed to know it. There is a special place in Heaven for Connie Kramer and her B & B team of deeply caring volunteers.

Every easy to work with. I enjoy their post on Facebook.

I volunteer for Beagles and Buddies by running their Facebook page. I've volunteered for a local shelter and there is no comparison the good that Beagles and Buddies do compared to the local shelter. The local shelter only wants to horde their money in Wall Street stocks and bonds (millions of $) and only spends about $40,000 a year on the animals.

I would spend one day a week transporting dogs for Beagles and Buddies from the high kill shelters in the Palm Springs CA area. That was the highest level of satisfaction ever....I stopped counting how many animals that I saved after 18 months. Each of those dogs were so fearful when I would pick them up for their 2+ hour drive to the shelter. Once they got to the shelter, they were overwhelmed with all the love and kindness they received from all of the volunteers.

For over a decade, I have assisted many 501(3)c animal rescues. I can tell you that there are VERY few animal rescues that operate with the COMPLETE, LONG-TERM EXCELLENCE & RELIABILITY that defines Beagles and Buddies in SoCal.
Beagles and Buddies would be an exemplar animal rescue for Lowe's to both help and be associated with.

This shelter is the best in the area! The dogs at Beagles and Buddies seem to be happy little characters. I remember one day I was there looking to adopt a dog and I sat down on a bench under a tree just as they allowed the big dogs out for a little exercise. The dogs surrounded me and they were all so friendly and wanted to give me a lick. It made me think that if Heaven is half as nice, that would be wonderful!
I got two of my dogs here and I always send friends who are looking for a dog to B & B!
Sincerely,
Joyce Gibson

They may have good intentions, but their follow-up on customer calls, and emails are sub standard. Lets just say that Ms. "C" has never responded to my concerns regarding a Beagle we had to surrender to the shelter back in 2007. My kids have always wanted to know how our former pet, and family member of 6 years was doing. We missed her, but circumstances forced us to give her up. I am very unhappy on how our concerns were never addressed, and our sincere feelings ignored. There's a few reviews on a site called ripoffreport.com that my be of interest to those who are about to embark on a quest to pet adoption. Sorry, but it is what it is. As for Ms."C", I hope you are reading this right now, because you have failed the test, and am issuing you, and your facility a big fat red "F"!

I adopted my first beagle, Bone-Jovi “Buddy” Boo in 2007, after losing my BFF (beagle friend forever) Crawford to cancer in March, 2005. I was actually at the dog pound looking for a dog to adopt and just happened to see Beagles and Buddies in the parking lot that day loading about a dozen dogs into a truck, all of them were on the list to be destroyed that very day but instead, Beagles and Buddies was there to rescue them. The dog I was interested in adopting from the shelter was among those rescued. I went to B&B the next day to adopt the white and blonde gal but immediately connected with Buddy (formerly Google) who was running about the grounds, playing with his pals with a personality that I could not resist. I was so impressed with this rescue group that I decided to become a volunteer and have since adopted 2 more Beagles one of whom was 9 when I adopted him, now going on 13. I have seen first-hand that unlike some non-profit, no-kill rescues who only rescue “marketable” dogs, Beagles and Buddies routinely rescues those who are wounded, ill or elderly as well as those Heinz 57 mixes…many of whom may never get a second chance because they are disabled or not pure bred. This rescue group is honest and sincere in its consistant efforts to rescue and rehome shelter dogs and adopt them to the most befitting home. If a dog is not adopted it will stay at the sanctuary for life, hence the small pack of seniors living it up in their golden years in Apple Valley. Many lives (in the thousands) have been saved since it has been established and many more continue to be saved by the energy and efforts Beagles and Buddies. I pray for more funding support and volunteers join in this effort, especially B&B's new neighbors in the Apple Valley community, so that this shelter continues its operation for many more years to come...how many more lives will be saved as a result?!!!. Thank you. - - Kathryne, Buddy, Scooter and Cricket.---- "We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less because of that missing drop." -Mother Teresa...
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