Royalty Enters My Life
March 12, 2012 by Pat Bean
Meghan
Beagle: An adoptable dog in Houston, TX
Small • Adult • Female
This sweet little beagle girl looks like a perpetual puppy due to her small size and her cute little mannerisms. She is only 12″ tall and weighs about 17 lbs! She was brought in to a Houston-area shelter as a stray and not claimed. The shelter guessed her age at approx. 5 – 6 years, but it seems she may be younger. She tested heartworm negative, has been updated on vaccines, has had her teeth cleaned, is now spayed, microchipped and dewormed.
Meghan is a little princess, and wants to be your lap-doggie. She will install herself on the lap of whomever happens to be sitting down at the time. Her dream would be to sleep in the bed with the humans. She loves humans, and believes her status to be above that of the other dogs in the household. There are no cats in the foster home, but we think she might chase cats if given the opportunity; after all, she is a beagle! Her favorite activity is taking a walk on leash, and she also likes to ride in the car.
At night she will sleep quietly (but reluctantly) in a dog crate at her foster home, ever hopeful of earning a spot on the “big” bed. During the day she is allowed to be loose in the house, as she does not chew things and she gets along with the other dogs. She WILL sometimes bark at noises outside, and makes quite a racket when the humans are either leaving or coming home — for such a little thing, she does have a very loud bark! Therefore she might not be a great fit for an apartment unless the neighbors can be informed that the occasional squeals are from a protesting dog and not a banshee! (grin)
She knows how to use a doggie door, but little princess that she is, she really prefers not to go outside unless accompanied by a human friend. The ideal home for Meghan will be a quiet one where there is not a lot of activity. She would not be comfortable with young children or super active dogs. There might have been some traumatic incidents in her past that led her to worry about her safety, so she worries about being picked up quickly or being bumped by rowdy dogs. She will be a loyal and loving companion to anyone who can give her lots of love and attention. To adopt Meghan or one of our other rescued beagles, please follow the instructions on our website and complete an application to adopt.
Princess Meghan
She's got melt-your-heart-chocolate-brown eyes and a regalness about her that prompted me to call her Princess Meghan. -- Photo by Pat Bean
I discovered the above notice on the Internet — and immediately knew I had found a perfect new companion for my RV travels.
It took filling out a lengthy application, a 120-mile round-trip drive through a Texas-sized rain storm the next day, a sales job to convince the beagle guardians that I would treat an adopted dog humanely, and finally writing a check for $225, but Meghan is now mine. It was an instant bonding. She crawled up in my lap as I was driving home.
I stopped at the first opportunity, stacked three pillows in the co-pilot seat and put her atop it. She was happy and alternated between looking out the window, howling at passing semis and snoozing.
She met three big canine cousins without fear, made friends with Pippin (see yesterday’s blog, proving she doesn’t chase cats), claimed a large comfy chair to snooze in while I played a game of Settlers with my son and his wife, dragged me around for a couple of walks, howled in response to the local hound’s passage, explored my RV and immediately claimed Maggie’s favorite spots as her own, and finally curled up beside me in my bed for the night.
Her actions told me she was no Maggie-Too as I had planned on naming any new dog. She’s a Princess through and through.
Princess Meghan I shall call her. Count on hearing a lot more about her in coming days.
Bean’s Pat: Bobby Harrison
http://tinyurl.com/869plkp This is a great blog for bird lovers. Bobby takes great bird photos, and I especially enjoyed these shots of a purple gallinule.
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She is adorable, Pat. Looks like a match made for both of you. Looking forward to hearing lots more about Her Majesty Meghan.
She’s sure got personality. And she’s adjusted well. Thanks for checking in Susan.
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Pat she looks like a sweetheart. She has a good home and you have a wonderful companion. I wish you both happiness.
Just got back from a walk. I actually got some exercise. I need it so she’s already proving her value beyond companionship. All old broads and farts need a dog to walk in my opinion.
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I am so happy for you and the little Princess. I follow your blog and live vicariously through your awesome travels and photos. My sympathies on your loss. I am glad though that Meghan has found her human.
Pat, I am so happy for you. Beagles are wonderful. I had never given that particular breed a second thought until we found, rescued, and adopted our Beagle mix, Molly. They are the happiest dogs on earth. 😀 Your Princess Mehgan will keep you in smiles and contentment. I look forward to reading many blog posts about your new family member.
The Princess does seem like a very happy dog. We’ve already bonded. She loves being able to see the world nearby just outside my RV, which is one of the best features of living in one. The world outside is always being showcased.
She looks like a sweet heart. Glad you have a new traveling companion.
Lucky Princes Meghan to have found a home-on-the-road with you, Pat! I am thrilled (not a word I use lightly) to know that you have a new heart’s companion–something I know that Maggie would wish for you. In fact, she probably had a paw in getting you and Meghan together.
Wishing you and your new puppy many happy miles together!
Congratulations on your new companion,. She sounds like a sweetheart. I’m looking forward to hearing more about her in the days and weeks and years to come.
A Princess beagle! I would never have guessed that you’d end up with a beagle, but she sounds like a great fit. You’re both lucky…
Happy camping Pat,
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Jim
A princess who howls–I’d love to hear her. I’m so glad you found each other. Beagles love adventuring. Happy travels!
Thanks Karhy. The princess seems to like her new home. And I wish you could hear her howl. It’s really cute, but thankfully not continuous as it is loud. But I’ll know now when anyone approaches my RV. I lost that when Maggie went deaf.
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My heart is happy dancing at the thought of Princess Meghan traveling with you through the days of your seasons. Oh, how happy you’ll be. Hugs
Oh Pat I am THRILLED!!! Welcome to Princes Meghan- what a wonderful addition to ‘our’ family- oh it warms my heart to hear the smile in your words- little Maggie made sure you saw that post- our babies have a way of sending just the right ones along to help take care of their humans when they have to leave.Blessings dear friend to you and Princes Meghan- i look forward with great happiness to read your continuing travels with your newest little co-pilot
chery
Oh Pat, my parents were Beagle’s people! We loved both Boomer and Sooner
and they did love to travel I do know that!
My heart is happy that you have another traveling companion already!!
What a sweetie Pat-enjoy her and happy travels with your little Princess-beagles are great pooches.
We’ve had quite a few beagles over the years, and they’re characters! I mean that in the best possible way. 🙂 We had a brother-and-sister pair. Our youngest daughter was walking them on leashes when she dropped Jack’s leash. Gal picked it up, and that’s how they went for their walk: human walking girl dog walking boy dog!
We had another one who sat on the porch and howled and barked. We said he was hunting by remote control.
Oh, I do love beagles! Can’t wait to hear all about the Princess!
Oh Pat, I think I’m in love with your new pup. You’re absolutely right not to call her Maggie-Too, as I’m sure there is no substitute for Maggie. Your new friend is unique and pretty as can be.
I adore beagles! She is absolutely lovely, and I’m glad to know she howls now and again. I think we all feel better knowing you have a companion on your travels, Pat. I’m so happy for her, too, knowing she’ll have a great pal for life. Good job all around!
She looks like a keeper! I’m so glad you have a new companion. BTW – the link to Bobby Harrison’s blog takes you to a Hotmail sign in and not to bird site. Hopefully you can repost!
Thanks. I will redo Bobby’s post. Thanks for letting me know. And the Princess is definitely a keeper. She dragged me around for some good walking exercise this morning, and now is snoozing beneath the covers on my unmade bed. She did the same yesterday, too.
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I corrected the link AZ. Here’s the new one
http://tinyurl.com/869plkp
I’m so glad you found such a sweet dog. She looks like a perfect fit for you!
Morgan Mandel
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
Just a note from Meghan’s rescuer. . . we are SO happy that Meghan and Pat found each other! What a perfect match! We are looking forward to stories of their happy travels together. Wow, the little princess has a castle on wheels. What a lucky beagle. By the way, we always have beagles available for adoption so those of you who are reminiscing about past beagle buddies should check out our list of those waiting for homes, and there are always more on the rescue waiting list.
Congratulations on your new family member, sounds like a perfect match.
How wonderful, Pat, that you’ve found a Princess of a traveling companion. I hope she will soothe the sorrow of losing Maggie as she makes her way into her new family’s heart.
What a beautiful story, and a beautiful dog! Congratulations Pat! ~ Lynda
Sadly Princess Meghan came to an untimely ending, from which I am still recuperating. And I haven’t had the courage yet to even change my blog information about Maggie. For now I’m traveling alone.
Oh Pat, I am so very sorry!