A caravan rolled up to an Encinitas shelter on Monday, filled with wiggly, barking, adorable beagles.
The beagles, more than 35 of them, were taken in by the Rancho Coastal Humane Society and many of them will be available for adoption once they’ve been checked out by a vet.
The owner of the beagles contacted shelter workers because she was overwhelmed by the sheer number of pets; she had more than 40 beagles and pugs.
The beagles that showed up at Rancho Coastal are in good condition, said John Van Zante, spokesman for Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Some of them may have an inner ear infection, but will get checked out by a veterinarian.
“The dogs are really in good condition,” Van Zante said. “These animals: they are friendly. They are social.”
Van Zante said the shelter expects to have puppies available over the next few months, as some of the dogs are pregnant.
Not all of the 35 beagles will stay at the shelter, Van Zante said. Some will find homes in foster care and some will go up to a dog day care in the LA area.
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The shelter planned to have dogs available for viewing on Monday afternoon, and you can learn more about the adoption process here.
