©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Piggles the beagle plays with a youngster in an Afton, Virginia pasture.

Afton/Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia
By Kay Pfaltz
I received the urgent email that Piglett (or Piggles as she is now known) was in a shelter and her time was up. She along with nine other beagles were to be gassed to death on October 31st. That’s when I said let’s save them and so began the big rescue as rescue workers as well as transporters decided to intervene. Many hands helped out to allow these beagles a chance to live and to know love and Piglett found safety, security and love on a farm with her friend Dillon another beagle from the rescue. However this is only a foster and Piglett needs a forever home…soon. This Thanksgiving season, in the spirit of gratitude, please open your hearts and if you’ve been considered adopting a dog, please think about this sweet, two-year-old, very loving beagle. If you cannot take a dog, think about donating your time or money to one of the many shelters working to show animals that this world does include love and compassion.

Piggles takes a romp with a favorite toy!

Piglett is approximately two-years old. She is a spayed female, heart-worm and Lyme negative. She has had all her shots. She is lovable and good with other dogs and children. She is shy of gunshot however and would definitely need a fenced in yard. Ideally she would live with one or two other dogs in the house, with a doggie door and a secured back yard. Please help her have a second chance at life and love. Call: 434-277-9163. Thank you for caring.

Kay is a regular monthly columnist for Nelson County Life Magazine’s print edition and a noted wine expert at Basic Necessities Restaurant, Wine & Cheese Shop in Nellysford, Virginia.

Editor’s Note: Kay Pfaltz recently donated the proceeds of her books sales on Amazon.com to animal causes such as this. More on that story here.