Basset Hound Rescue
There is a group of people that work hard, most times
for no pay, to catch the Bassett Hounds that fall through
the cracks of life and it is these people that make
up The Bassett Hounds Rescue Organization. If you want
a wonderful family pet you should consider looking to
this group of dedicated people. They can help. They
are the premier group that specializes in saving and
adopting out Bassett Hounds in the United States and
in some other counties of the world.
The Bassett Hound Rescue Organization is made up of
people that give of their time to make sure that Bassett
Hounds are not left out in the cold, literally. They
were founded to rescue, rehabilitate and place Bassett
Hounds that have been given up or abandoned.
The organization is not setup to judge why the dogs
are in this situation but to help the Bassett Hounds
recover from it. Their aim is to expedite the rescue
of Bassett Hounds by assessing an incoming dog, providing
interim foster care when needed and then re-homing the
dog with a new individual or family that matches the
dogs needs.
They want these adoptions to be life long, and take
it very seriously! To accomplish this goal they rely
heavily on qualified foster volunteers.
The dog may need transportation to a vet during the
foster stay plus grooming as is required. Most importantly,
the dog will need human attention to minimize the stress
of the adjustment to this new environment and during
this time of transition.
Some rescue groups will have experienced volunteers
to treat the dogs brought in and others will have a
vet they work with to examine dogs entrusted to their
care. After the health of the dog is established and
their needs are assessed, he or she is matched with
an available foster home.
After the Bassett Hounds are placed in the foster home,
every attempt is made to make the Bassett Hounds feel
comfortable and secure until a new home can be found.
An adoption profile is often used to match the needs
and requirements of the dog with those of the potential
adopting family.
Each organization has its own set of rules for adoption
and there usually is some sort of contract that formalizes
the agreement. Each group may have varying guidelines
but they usually include at least something like the
following:
1.The dog is to be housed inside at night and may be
outside during the day provided there is a place to
protect them from the elements.
2.It is strongly suggested that the Bassett Hounds have
a fenced yard not only for their enjoyment but for their
safety.
3.If there is a swimming pool it must be fenced as Bassett
Hounds tend to have trouble navigating in a pool and
may drowned.
4.If the dog ever has to be given up again, he will
be returned to the rescue unless the subsequent new
family is approved by the Bassett Hounds Rescue Organization.
Every potential adopting family is encouraged to make
sure this breed of dog is right for their lifestyle.
They are not disposable objects. This animal relies
on you for their total existence and it is important
that that trust be fulfilled.
If you have made it this far in this document you must
surly have some interest in these beautiful dogs. If
you decide a Bassett Hound is the dog for you then think
of adopting through your regional rescue organization.
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