10/06/2026
‼️‼️‼️🚨URGENT URGENT 🚨‼️‼️
💔 BEYOND HEARTBREAKING 💔
Bolder 4 yo male Beagle Hound Cross.
As many of you know, Lilly and Bolder came into our care due to circumstances no family should ever have to face.
Their dad is battling a devastating cancer diagnosis, and their parents were forced to make the impossible decision to find new homes for the two dogs they love beyond words.
Sadly, the home we found for Lilly and Bolder didn't work out.
Through absolutely no fault of the adopters, who tried everything, Lilly and Bolder, both became extremely stressed. We worked tirelessly alongside the adopters to try and help them settle, but despite everyone's best efforts, it became clear things were not improving.
Lilly struggled immensely.
For four days she paced relentlessly, drooled, shook, cried, tried desperately to get to the door and even attempted to dig her way out of the garden. Day and night she searched for familiarity and simply could not settle.
Once all options had been exhausted, we made the decision to seek veterinary assistance. After some light sedation and, most importantly, much-needed sleep, Lilly was moved to a highly experienced Ridgeback foster home in South Australia with one of our rescuers.
Thankfully, she responded quickly. Surrounded by people who understand the breed and given the time and support she needed, Lilly is now recovering well and slowly finding her feet again. We know now that Lilly will need a very specific home when the time comes.
What this experience also showed us was something unexpected.
Lilly and Bolder were not as bonded as we had originally believed.
In those first few days, it became clear that Bolder was heavily influenced by Lilly's stress and anxiety. At mealtimes he would often walk away from his food while Lilly enthusiastically inhaled hers and then attempted to help herself to his.
Once they were separated and Bolder was fed without pressure or competition, something wonderful happened.
His appetite returned.
Like any true Beagle Hound Cross, he suddenly rediscovered his love of food and mealtimes became enjoyable again.
Unfortunately, the stress didn't completely disappear.
Even after Lilly was moved, Bolder continued to struggle. He remained unsettled, anxious and unable to fully relax. It became evident that the environment and experience level of the home simply wasn't the right fit for him.
With no time to spare, we contacted his parents.
Without hesitation, they cancelled flights, cancelled the sale of their caravan and immediately collected him.
Their plan was to take Bolder with them as they travelled to Queensland for his dad's next major surgery and somehow juggle his care around hospital stays and treatment.
Then another devastating blow arrived.
Just two days ago, they were informed that the accommodation they have been approved to stay in for the surgery does not allow dogs.
Their hearts are shattered.
But they know they cannot make it work.
They have run out of options.
We have run out of options.
Beagle Rescue have exhausted every avenue available to them.
And now we are desperately searching for a safe, loving home for Bolder before his family reaches Queensland.
Please remember why this family is being forced to do this.
This is not abandonment.
This is not lack of love.
This is a family facing the unimaginable.
In their own words:
"We know he isn't coming through this. This operation is about buying extra time."
The reality they are facing is beyond heartbreaking.
Not knowing where Bolder will go. Knowing Lilly and Bolder are unsettled. Feeling powerless to help the two dogs they love so deeply while trying to navigate what may be their final chapter together.
It is impossible to imagine the weight they are carrying.
Today they begin their journey from Adelaide through Mildura, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Moree, Toowoomba and then into Queensland for surgery.
They MUST be in Queensland by Wednesday.
They will divert anywhere along that route if it means getting Bolder safely into a loving home.
🐾 BOLDER 🐾
Bolder is a 4-year-old Beagle Hound Cross with a heart of pure gold.
He is affectionate, social, dog-friendly and absolutely adores people. He loves adventures, camping, travelling and being involved in family life.
He is playful, funny, gentle and one of those dogs who leaves a lasting impression on everyone he meets.
What makes this even harder is knowing where Bolder came from.
His first two years of life were horrific.
When his parents rescued him from the RSPCA at two years of age, they committed themselves to helping him heal and teaching him what love, safety and security looked like.
They succeeded.
The beautiful boy we see today is because of the love they poured into him.
And now, when they need help the most, we are asking our village to help him again.
Please.
If you have room in your heart and home for a beautiful, loving boy.
If you know someone who does.
If you can share this post.
If you can help us reach the person who is meant to find him.
Please reach out urgently.
Bolder desperately needs a safe place to land.
Let's make sure this beautiful boy doesn't lose everything all at once 💞
Bolder 🦮🐾💔
