The Real Florida Basset Rescue

The Real Florida Basset Rescue! Saving Hundreds of Florida Bassets Since April 2003!

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All of these wonderful dogs were adopted by loving families from Florida Basset Rescue, Inc.

If you have the room in your family and in your heart to adopt one of your own start by filling out the adoption application HERE

Our family could not be more complete then the day we came home with Nuncey. We adopted him on April 13, 2008, and we cannot believe how perfectly he fits in. There is no doubt that he was meant for our family, and he knows it. From the moment we brought him home, he has been so loving and adjusted immediately to his new "big" sister Jinxie (our dachshund). Thank you FL Basset Rescue without you we would not have our Nuncey, and our son would not have his "little" brother.

Anna and I adopted Doodles last August. Anna had sent in a picture of Doodles with our other Basset, Sandy, but we haven’t seen an update on the website. Maybe it didn’t go through. Who knows. So, here’s another pic for the Past Adoptee section of the website (Doodles on left, Sandy on right).

I hope the rescue work is going well.....it sure keeps you busy, and I don't know how you can keep up with it!! Do you remember that I adopted Rosie last year, I think, in September? Well, I just had these photos taken of her and her "brother" here, and thought of you the other day, and wondered how the rescue is going....and thought I would send them, and an update on her. She is quite happy living here, it seems. She has gotten a bit "bossy" at times, and "bays" at us if we don't do what she wants fast enough!! (usually, that would be, getting her a treat, when she "demands" it!!) :-) And she sometimes runs as fast as those fat little legs will carry her, around and around the house in circles......she makes us laugh a LOT.......she has a REAL HAPPY and SPIRITED personality. I THANK YOU SO MUCH for fostering her so that we could get such a wonderful doggie. She is a GREAT dog. I hope things are going well there with you and all the bassets!

Take care!

Gail Cogswell

Finally, I have uploaded some pictures for you!!! Attached please find our beloved girl!

We are so happy to have her here with us. She is such an amazing part of the family!!!! And, I bet you’d never guess it, but she is SPOILED so very much!!!

Enjoy the photos… I will send you more as we take them! Thanks again for bringing us a wonderful basset to cherish!

Warmest regards,

Ashlee Sprague

We adopted Ollie (known as Toby then) right before Christmas last year. As the parents of 3 previous bassets, he was the first we had adopted. What a joy he is. After settling in, fattening up, and learning the rules, he is the source of many laughs. Our Thanks to all at Basset Rescue for the wonderful work in saving the precious hounds. The first pic is on adoption day and the second is Ollie adjusting to his new bed and toys!!!

The Heiders

Here are some pictures of Charlie, our cat Sunshine and me. No pictures of my husband as he is the photographer. Charlie is feeling very much at home, follows me around the house, and is generally doing great. We are very much in love with this dog.

This is me, Charlie & Sunshine taking a little siesta. Another time the 3 of us were together in my living room.

Charlie always likes to snuggle with me when I sit on the couch.

self-explanatory. Charlie & Sunshine are getting used to each other.

Another picture showing that Charlie & Sunshine are getting along OK. They are becoming friends and are learning to respect each other's space.

Hi!

In August of 2006, we adopted Sweet Pea (the red & white basset) and renamed her Bella Mae. She is a very sweet girl that is about 1.5 years old now. She enjoys swimming, playing at the dog park, chasing lizards and is a joy to our home. She can chew on bones for hours until she falls asleep and is a true companion to our 2 year old basset, Bailey - they are best buddies & love to snuggle. We are so thankful for the care you give to bassets and talk about FBR all the time.

Thank you!

Sara & Jared Lamason

This is Chloe, adopted a year ago this past May, in her cowboy costume. She won first place at the Sumter County Fair and boy did she put on a show! Is she a beauty or what? Also pictured is Chloe with her two favorite boys, Robbie and Matthew, although she is and always will be mama's girl! We adopted Chloe after losing our beloved basset, Rachel, and I cannot say enough good things about Basset Rescue. What a wonderful organization – they are amazing in all that they do and I thank God every day for my precious Chloe. She took over the minute she walked into our home and immediately started to heal our broken hearts. She is Queen Bee of the Hall household and she loves her new family as much as we love her.
Tricia Hall

LUCY
Adopted March 3, 2007 is Lucy by Bryan and Donna B. Lucy now has a Basset brother named Bubba. Many thanks goes out to Lyn, Lucy's foster mom while in Miami.

DEXTER
From being left alone for days in a garage to life on the lanai.....Dexter has found the home he has always deserved. Loved and adored by Karen H, Dexter was adopted from Florida Basset Rescue on December 31, 2006. Dexter now spends his time lounging on the lanai, walking Karen around the neighborhood and when summer comes, will be travelling the USA in their motorhome. Congratulations Dexter and Karen!

BABY LUCY & LONGSHOT
Baby Lucy finds a new home with Will, Debbie, Long Shot and Penny. April 27, 2007

DAPHNE
Daphne Adopted 4/29/07 by Maraya G. Daphne is pictured with her new Mom and new sister Molly!

DAISY
Daisy Adopted 4/29/07 by Jenna R. Daisy has a new sister Basset who looks just like her and is also named Daisy!

PENELOPE
Greeting from the Sheelers in Clearwater. We adopted Penelope (now known as Sydney) from Basset Rescue back in April. She is doing just fine and we truly love her. She has a canine sister named Lupin who can be seen in one of the photos. Sydney has adjusted really well to her new home. She loves to go for rides in my husband's truck (inside the truck of course!) Loves belly rubs and attempts to get one whenever the oppurtunity arises. She has a bunch of small stuffed animals that she treats like puppies. My daughter picked out a fancy leash for her and of course she loves to go on walks. I want to personally thank Basset Rescue for what they do. Most people can't do what is required of a rescue group like Florida Basset Rescue. It requires too much time, expense and sacrifice to make it work. Yet somehow you all do it. I was humbled upon meeting Sandy in Parrish and the couple in Odessa that is also part of you rescue alliance. Pam of course was my contact member and we shared many emails back and forth until adopting Sydney. Everyone was extremely helpful in navigating our way through the adoption decision. As some of you know, we lost our beloved Basset last May and the event was traumatizing for us as a family. We realized upon meeting Sandy and her entourage in Parrish that the best way we could honor Daphne, was to save another Basset just like she was. We love Sydney and she is safe. Thank You.

ZOE
Zoe who was adopted by Shelley K. and her daughter at the Adoption Expo on May 19th. Zoe looks like she has a new best friend!

DUNCAN
Duncan the brindle pup. Adopted on May 19th by Patricia Miller and family. Duncan will be keeping his new parents busy!

COPPER AND CASSIE
Glenn G. and his family came to our Adopt a thon on May 27th to pick out their new Basset. They came for one and left with 2!! Copper and Cassie (brother and sister) will continue to grow up together with this great family. Its going to be a house full!

SARABELLE
Trina C. adopted our little Sarabelle on Friday 6/1/07. Sarabelle will have a new life, (and maybe a new name) and not ever be confined anymore. She has a new Basset brother, Jupiter and a new Basset sister, Bella! We know Sarabelle will enjoy this new freedom and pampering she will receive.