UPDATE - 2 JANUARY 2026 (from foster mom): Sarah has been in her foster home for 2 weeks, and she is doing very well! She is so sweet and loves attention from me. She is timid and submissive, so she needs a gentle touch and time to adjust to change. She gets along with the other dogs in the home but would do fine as an only dog. Her tail wags constantly, and she loves getting head scratches and belly rubs.
Regarding housetraining, Sarah has only had two accidents in the house and follows the other dogs into the back yard to do her business. I always go outside with the dogs, and she likes to follow me around. Inside, she sleeps well in her crate and LOVES tossing toys and making sure every squeaker is removed! Check out this video of her playing with a ball:
She will bark when the other dogs bark and sometimes at the TV (strange people are always on the screen!), but, overall, she is not too noisy. She definitely has a bark rather than a howl and a little whine when she is ready to get up in the morning.
Overall, I have found Sarah Lee to be a very sweet love bug who has been an easy foster. She would probably do best in a quieter home. Sarah Lee is timid and needs extra time to adjust to change and new people. She loves having a fenced yard, but I think she could be trained to walk on a leash, if needed.
UPDATE - 20 DECEMBER 2025: Sarah Lee is now in a foster home, so stay tuned as we see how this sweet girl adjusts to living in a house for the first time!
NEW - 3 DECEMBER 2025: Sarah Lee is a chunky beagle girl who is slightly taller than your average beagle. She ended up at the Amelia County Animal Shelter in Virginia, who said her living conditions had been horrible. She is overweight because her only food was day-old bread. She was also heartworm positive. Sarah Lee came to BREW a few months ago and is doing much better. She completed her heartworm treatment. She’s super sweet, submissive and great with people and other dogs. This girl is ready for another chance at a life filled with love. Sarah Lee is available for fostering or adoption.
Questions?
Q: Can you tell me more about a specific dog? Is s/he good with kids / housetrained / good with cats/ etc?
A: What we know is in the write up. Our knowledge about any dog that is not in a foster homes is limited. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will work with you to match you with the right dog.
Q: Can I meet a specific dog?
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Q: How can I adopt a specific dog?
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Q: Can I add another dog to the list on my application?
A: We don’t hold you to the dogs you listed on your application. It gives us an idea of what you are looking for. Plus it will let us know if someone is interested in one of our special needs / hard to place dogs.
Q: I indicated that I was interested in a specific dog on my application, but I see that s/he has been adopted. What happened?
A: We do not hold dogs. Applicants in the queue before you are being approved and may adopt the dog you are interested in before you are approved. But we are always getting new dogs in and your adoption coordinator will help you find the perfect match.
