In the spring of 2011, Bean was relinquished by her family of 10 years due to a move that did not include her. Her family stated that she lived outside and that she “loves to be outside.” Bean walked into her foster home, stopped at the door, looked around the room at all the Beagles, and spotted a sweet tri-colored Beagle in the corner on a bed. Bean said to herself, “If I make friends with that dog, I will get to stay!” And she did.

Bean became the one in the house who appreciated being inside, accepted no “foolishness” from the other younger dogs, and guarded the sweet tri-colored Beagle named Allie Madeline with everything she had. Allie and Bean became the duo whom rescue stories were made about. In every sense of the word, they became “sisters.”

Over the years they were together; they traveled, visited dog parks, made friends, and hosted several dog parties in their home. They were always together—literally. Bean and Allie made sure all new fosters felt at home right from their first day. Bean also made sure the rules were followed and did not allow much foolishness along the way.

Bean took her final journey to the Rainbow Bridge in 2014, surrounded by her family. She left a huge hole in our hearts and a desire to continue the work she started. Bean asked that we look after homeless Beagles and, in her honor, Bean’s Beagles Dog Rescue was formed.