Miren

Status: available for visits!

Information: female, Beagle, approximately 1 year old, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, spay scheduled

• Adoption fee: $500 - helps to cover medical & daily shelter care

IMPORTANT: Miren is one of 20 beagles WAHS took in from Ridglan Farms, a facility that bred beagles for research. She and her companions come from an environment with extremely limited exposure to normal dog life, and welcoming one home will be a rewarding, time-intensive, gradual, hardworking experience. All potential adopters must be fully informed of these facts before applying, so this bio includes Miren’s observed personality traits, ideal home match qualities, what to expect, and finally the application link.

Notes about Miren:

• Affectionate girl who absolutely loves chin scratches

• Enjoys spending time with her people and soaking up attention

• Loves running and stretching her legs whenever the opportunity arises

• Confident and aware of her surroundings

• The self-appointed neighborhood watch captain

  • Miren takes her fence-monitoring duties very seriously and is quick to let everyone know when someone is passing by

• Curious and engaged with what's happening around her

• Full of personality and never misses an opportunity to keep an eye on her kingdom

• Older, respectful children recommended

• No known medical concerns

• Cat-friendly status: unknown

• Comfortable spending time with other dogs in social settings, but she prefers not to share her space full-time with other dogs and would likely thrive as the center of attention

What to Expect:

The decision to adopt a Ridglan beagle should not be taken lightly. We encourage thoughtful self-reflection and honesty about your lifestyle, time availability, home setting, financial flexibility, and commitment to this unique experience. 

While they’ve come a long way already, possible initial home behaviors include being fearful, shut down, under-socialized, vocal, difficult to leash, uncomfortable with handling, unfamiliar with household objects, or distressed when alone. Some may not seek any affection right away, and others may be anxiously attached. Potty training accidents in the home should be expected and patiently handled over time.

Decompression time, structured routine, anxiety support, flight risk prevention, and LOTS of patience are critical to their long-term success. Approved adopters will be those who are prepared, committed, and understand the expectations. The ultimate goal is securing stable environments for these beagles to safely rest, heal, and begin learning what normal life looks like.

If you’ve considered the factors above and wish to move forward, fill out the application below. We’ll follow up with best-fit applicants for a questionnaire and group visit scheduling.