Basset Rescue
Rescues are organizations with the goal of helping unwanted bassets find permanent homes. They are operated by volunteers dedicated to the welfare of the breed who find new homes for abandoned and relinquished basset hounds.
Unfortunately there is a great need. Reasons for relinquishment are numerous! A change in lifestyle or a move to a situation where a pet is not allowed to name just two. The rescued dogs may have been strays with unfound owners, from pounds/shelters or relinquished by their owners who no longer wanted them. Most rescues have the dogs examined by a veterinarian, have the dogs’ shots updated, spay/neuter if not already done and treat any medical conditions they may find present. The dogs are placed into private “foster” homes where they become members of the family until a permanent “forever home” is located.
Those persons interested in adopting a basset will be typically asked to go through an application process which will help determine if adoption is appropriate. It can be a long process. The Daily Drool Rescue Info Page sums this process up: “Basset Rescues are very careful about the homes selected for their dogs. We have the welfare of the bassets in mind, first and foremost. These dogs have already lost the security of their original homes and some have been either abused, abandoned, or neglected. We need to place them is stable homes where they will be allowed to live out the rest of their lives being loved and well-cared for. Being shifted from one home to another, or worse yet, to a pound/shelter is confusing and can be traumatic to the dog. This can cause severe behavior problems, especially separation anxiety. Also, many of these dogs do not cope well with the quick unpredictable movements of small children. For these reasons, we look for homes where there isn’t a lot of stress.”
If you are looking for a Basset rescue whether it be to find help in re-homing your own Basset, getting support with the Basset in your family or in your search for a basset to add to your family here are a few places to start!
The Daily Drool – an internet list for the Basset hound owner and enthusiast has a wonderful rescue page to help you find the nearest Basset rescue!
Your Pet – another great site to locate a Basset rescue near you (as well as other pets)!
PetFinder.org – locate a basset available for adoption in your area from a variety of shelters and rescue organizations!
Do you think you are ready for a Basset hound?
It is important to carefully consider everything before adding a basset to your family. Are you aware of their characteristics? Do you know what health issues bassets may face? Are you willing to train? Where will you get your basset? BuckBasset has important information available to help you with this decision. Please take some time to review this information. For a successful match between dog and owner it is important to truly know the breed you are interested in.
The Basset As A Pet
General Description of the Basset Hound
Basset Health Issues
Training and Behavior Issues
All About Breeders
BuckBasset supports rescue. Please always consider rescuing a basset if you have determined this is the breed for you!
Can you help?
Every Basset rescue is in need of assistance in one form or another. If you would like to help please check your local rescue and let them know! Here are just a few of the ways you can be involved in Basset rescue:
Adoption – the number one way of helping out a rescue.
Fostering – individuals or families who have agreed to open their home and their hearts in order to provide a safe and loving environment for these dogs until a permanent home can be found.
Transportation – Often times a dog that is being relinquished needs to travel a distance to get to their new foster home…sometimes it is a lucky hound on his way to his forever home. There is also the need to get hounds to and from vet appointments.
Supplies – There is always a need for supplies. Could you donate: collars, leashes, dog food, bowls, toys, crates, etc.? Contact your local rescue to let them know you would like to help!
Monetary Donations – Basset (and other breed) rescues are run by volunteers. There are adoption fees but these just begin to cover the medical and other cost incurred by the rescue when taking in a relinquished dog. Many times fees are paid by the rescue’s volunteers themselves. All rescues accept donations and most of them are tax deductible. Contact the rescue for more information!
Administrative – including advertising, correspondence and marketing.
