Dogs Available for Adoption

Dogs Available

(Dogs will go to approved homes only)

Rocky	Jesse	Hugo	Nick
Jingles	Ferdinand	Bella	Maddy
Charlie	Shiloh & Lucky

FOSTER HOMES ARE NEEDED!

Have you been considering adopting, but just aren't sure. How about trying fostering? You can find out if a basset is the right breed for you and play a very important role in helping them finding their forever home. Please consider fostering.

Foster Information

Forever Friends Program

Hound Hero Program

Benefits of Senior Dogs

Rocky
FOSTER HOME NEEDED

Have you been considering adopting, but just aren't sure. How about trying fostering? You can find out if a basset is the right breed for you and play a very important role in helping them finding their forever home. Please consider fostering.

Rocky came into WBHR as an owner relinquishment. They’re having a baby soon and said Rocky jumps up and plays rough. He is around three years old, a big basset, around 65 pounds, current on his vaccinations, house trained and neutered. Rocky does really well with children and loves the attention. He didn’t like a mellow, male basset hound he met, so we think he may be best in a family with no other dogs or maybe only female dogs. He’s great with cats, rides well in a car and sleeps all night. We hope to have updates on Rocky soon, so if you would like more information on Rocky, please contact Holly at (307)272-8089 or email at bassetrescue@tctwest.net or click here to for our adoption application.

Jesse

This is Jesse. He appears to be a Shepherd/Basset Hound mix, we’re not too sure. Jesse was dumped by a lake in Nebraska and has been up for adoption for 5 months with no luck, via another rescue, Pawsitive Endings Dog Rescue, so we’re trying to help them out. He is 1 ½ years old, house trained, neutered weighs 53 pounds and is current on vaccinations. He is great with cats and best with submissive dogs. Jesse prefers older kids, too, and rides well in a car. Jesse is a real sweetheart and very mellow. If you would like more information regarding Jesse, please call Julie at (308)762-3499 or email her at pawsitiveendings@hotmail.com.

Jingles
FOSTER HOME NEEDED

Have you been considering adopting, but just aren't sure. How about trying fostering? You can find out if a basset is the right breed for you and play a very important role in helping them finding their forever home. Please consider fostering.

Jingles came into the Park County Animal Shelter as a stray, so very little is known about him at this time. He appears to be a basset hound/red heeler mix, and he is very friendly. The Shelter thinks Jingles is around 1-2 years old. He is neutered and current on his vaccinations. He is fairly good with other dogs and we don’t know about cats. He weighs around 30 pounds, but he is a bit thin. He’d be good with another five pounds! He doesn’t have the “hound” bark, but just your normal bark, which isn’t heard very often. He’s shown no signs of digging. To learn more information on Jingles, please call the shelter at 307-587-5110.

Charlie

Charlie is a handsome 4 year old male basset who was relinquished back to WBHR after some growling incidents. It’s not known exactly why the growling occurred, as no food was ever involved or being on furniture, etc. His primary owner is ill, so we’re wondering if he sensed that and was at times protecting her. Charlie is a happy, go-lucky type basset, great with other dogs and could care less about cats. He weighs in around 45 pounds, is neutered, current on his vaccinations and house trained. He has a slight limp with his left-hind leg, which has been x-rayed, but the x-rays showed no bone problems. We are monitoring it though. Charlie rides fairly well in the car, but whines when you slow down! Rubbing his ears or simply touching him calms him right down. He prefers to ride shotgun! Charlie loves toys and to play with other dogs. He walks on a leash rather nicely and all in all, just loves to be around people. He actually can be quite squirrely! If you would like more information on how to adopt Charlie, please contact Holly at (307)272-8089 or email at bassetrescue@tctwest.net or click here to for our adoption application.

Bella

Bella is sweet, sweet, sweet! She is 5 years old, good with kids, dogs, but barks at cats. Bella is house trained, medium sized and current on her vaccinations. She is spayed and micro-chipped, too! Bella was relinquished to a kill shelter in Nebraska and we got her out of there before it was too late! She is doing very well at her foster home and gets along great with their two basset hounds. She loves to play and play with other dogs and she is a very good girl. She is a little shy, but warms up quickly. If you would like to find out more about Bella, whether to foster her or adopt her, please contact Holly at (307)272-8089 or email at bassetrescue@tctwest.net or click here to for our adoption application.

Ferdinand

Ferdinand is a Rottweiler/Basset Hound mix, who we think is around 6-8 years old. He quiet and friendly and he is great around people and other dogs, but we don’t know about cats. He is very calm and gentle and walks well on a leash. He really enjoys going for walks! Ferdinand’s previous family took him to a shelter as a result of them having to go to rehab. If you can help this much deserving boy out and give him a forever home, please contact Holly at (307)272-8089 or email at bassetrescue@tctwest.net or click here to for our adoption application.

Maddy

Maddy is a 4 year old Basset Hound/Australian Shepherd mix with one of the softest coats. Her family is having a baby soon and they said they didn't have time for her. Maddy is current on her vaccinations, spayed, weighs around 45 pounds and is house trained. She is doing very well at her foster home and has learned how to use a dog door. She plays well with the two dogs at the foster home and is totally fine with their cat. She has a lot of energy and greatly enjoys playing fetch for as long as you can handle it! But Maddy has her calm side, too, as she sleeps all night without having to get up and go outside. She loves lounging on the sofa! The foster home thinks Maddy would make a great Therapy Dog, as she loves to be around people and make them happy. Maddy is good with children, rides well in a car and knows some basic commands, including sit, down and waiting to be told "okay" before she eats! She loves attention and is a very sweet girl! She will make some lucky family a great, new friend. If you would like more information regarding Maddy or would like to find out about adopting him, please contact Holly at (307)272-8089 or email at bassetrescue@tctwest.net or click here to for our adoption application.

Hugo

Hugo is 8½ years old and came to WBHR due to his family moving and they couldn't take him along. Hugo is a big boy, weighing in at 70 pounds, but he is not over weight! He is housetrained, current on his vaccinations, micro-chipped and knows how to use a doggie door. Hugo gets along with other dogs and he enjoys playing. He has been around cats and children in the past, and does well with them, too, but would be best in a home with older children. Hugo has learned some basic commands, including "sit", "stay" and "lay down". Hugo loves people very much and he has learned to be patient and wait his turn for treats! If he forgets his manners, he quickly looks at the floor and gives the "I'm sorry" look. Hugo is a huge mass of puppy love. He craves attention and human contact and wants to please. He is a great dog and will provide a family lots and lots of joy. He is a sweetie! Hugo's world has taken a 180 degree turn coming into our Rescue, but his improvements have been incredible and every day he becomes a better rounded and balanced dog. If you would like more information or to find out how to adopt or foster him, please contact Holly at (307)272-8089 or email at bassetrescue@tctwest.net or click here to for our adoption application.

Nick

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WBHR would like everyone to meet Nick! Nick is a 10½ year old basset who came into our Rescue as an owner relinquishment due to a divorce and no one could take him. Nick has been neglected, in that he needed his teeth cleaned about two years ago, as well as a lump on his right-hind leg removed around the same time. The lump you see in the picture is ulcerated, infected and the size of a grapefruit cut in half! WBHR had Nick fixed up and the lump is gone and as you can see from the post-dental picture, his teeth are much better, too! He had to have 11 teeth pulled. The one thing we did find out about Nick, from his pre-surgery blood work, is that he is diabetic. Between the infection he had going on in his leg and mouth and the over 440 glucose level, it’s no wonder he wasn’t feeling good when we got him! Nick does requires insulin shots twice a day. Nick has dropped well over 10 pounds in the past 8 months and now weighs 54 pounds! He is neutered, housetrained and current on his vaccinations. He is doing great with the foster homes four bassets, both male and female! He's great with their cats, too. Nick rides well in a car and really loves people. If anyone has questions about Nick, please contact Holly at (307)272-8089 or email at bassetrescue@tctwest.net or click here to for our adoption application. He’s a great boy, current on vaccinations, neutered and a love.

Shiloh & Lucky

Shiloh and Lucky are ready for a new home!

Shiloh and her daughter Lucky came into WBHR as owner relinquishments, due to a divorce and no one wanting the girls. Shiloh is about 6½ years old and Lucky will be 6 years old in mid-June. They came from a backyard breeder and Shiloh was only 8 months old when she had her litter of 7 puppies! Another breeding female at the house killed all but one puppy, who is “Lucky” in many ways. We’re very happy to get these girls out of a situation where they’re not getting the life they deserve. Shiloh is petite, weighing in at 38 pounds and Lucky weighs 46 pounds. Both girls have gotten their vaccinations, are spayed, are micro-chipped and had a check-up. Both girls are house trained and are great with kids. We would like to place them together, as Shiloh is very attached to Lucky and when separated, she looks for her and appears very concerned. With what they have been through, it’s no wonder. Both are extremely friendly, lap dogs who give smooches if you let them! They ride very well in a car, as they took a four hour road trip to where they are now. Lucky would love to be your co-pilot! If you would like more information about Shiloh and Lucky or would like to find out how to adopt them please contact Holly at (307)272-8089 or email at bassetrescue@tctwest.net or click here to for our adoption application.

Please read these comments from other families who have adopted a pair of bassets on why two at once is wonderful!

The best thing about adopting a pair of bassets is their loyalty and dedication to each other. Those two dogs are in love and they would never be the same without the company of the other. Of course, they still have plenty of love left for their human family, too. We chose to adopt a pair so that the dogs would keep each other entertained while we are at work and the boys were at school. But were finding out that adopting a pair has meant double the entertainment for us -- and for our neighbors -- and for the walkers and bikers that pass -- and for the kids walking to and from school.
I do think it's great to adopt a pair of basset hounds. I must say they adjusted quickly to our home and I believe it is based on they had each other. They learned to trust us and understood how we wanted them to act. What one learned, the other learned. A new dog in a home can go through a depressed state where they feel alone and scared, Molly and Buster did not go through that having each other. Basset hounds are easy to take care of, so 2 of them at once was not a problem at all. I would adopt both Molly and Buster together again without a thought.
I recently adopted two dogs that came into WBHR, a twelve-year old male, and an eight-year old female who had lived together all their lives, and couldn't be separated. I am so blessed by having done so: First, I have the loving devotion of two very grateful dogs, and then I am rewarded with seeing the love these two dogs have for each other, and the satisfaction that I helped them be able to stay together. I liken it to my love of ice cream....two scoops are always better than one, but with two dogs, there are no extra calories!

If you are interested in adopting one of these dogs, please contact person listed with the dog. or you may email us at bassetrescue@tctwest.net . Receiving materials from us does not obligate you in any way. We do try to match dog and owner, so you may be on a waiting list until a good match for you comes along. All dogs are or will be neutered, we do not place dogs for breeding purposes. We ask that you keep the dog in a fenced area (Bassets like to track scents, and then get lost), provide adequate medical care, and sign an adoption paper at the time of adoption. If the adoption does not work for whatever reason, we do ask that the dog be returned to Basset Rescue and we will place the dog in another home. There will be an adoption fee to be collected at the time of adoption.