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Read about some of our recently adopted out basset hounds who are touching the lives of their new owners! Click on the -> to see more Happy Endings

CLIFFORD

On July 15, 2015, we had to put our beloved Dixie, 10 year old basset, put down because her hip joints had worn out and she could not walk.
Samantha, our other basset,  was grieving over the loss of Dixie.  Her brown hair around her face turned whiter in 1 1/2 weeks and she was sluggish.
 
Jerry, husband, and I knew we had to do something quick.  We checked the NTBHR site for bassets to be adopted.
The first 3 photos we saw and called about were not available because of prior request.  Our fourth call concerned Clifford, 2 year old male,
photo.  I called  on Thursday  night around  8:30 PM .  Someone answered the phone and we asked about Clifford.  He was available
was in foster care.  To our joy, the foster parents brought Clifford to our home on July 25, 2015. (for home visit).  We bonded with Clifford.
Clifford bonded with Samantha and they have been together every since July 25, 2015.   They run together almost in sync, walk together on our daily walks, and sleep together.  The photo shows the love and bonding that has saved both bassets.  Clifford needed a loving home and Samantha needed companionship to save her from the grief she was in over Dixie's death.  We are a 100% basset family.  We got Samantha from the rescue program in Mineral Wells, Texas, when she was 1 year old. 
 
We love 'our kids' as we call them so much.  On walks neighbors comment
about what a 'good looking pair' they are.  Thanks so much for being there when Samantha was in such grief! 
This story has a happy ending thanks to NTBHR program! 
 
Triesha and Jerry Dix, Mineral Wells, Texas

OREO

  Oreo  is happy with his new family and doing well!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fledge (formerly Fred)

 Thought I would give you an update.  Fledge is doing well.  He has been working hard on training us.  However, we have established that we are leaders of the pack.  His one negative was a ferocious and insistent bark when he wanted food or a walk outside.  We tried the usual stuff with little success.  Bev said that maybe a newspaper.  Evidently, someone in his past as a puppy must have disciplined him with a newspaper, for just picking it up along with "no barking" established new behavior.
He is mischievous and wanted to romp, but in doggie fashion with a nip.  A little rough.  Had been with other dogs and evidently had room to romp, chase squirrels and cats (especially cats).  He gentled down, however, and now my granddaughter gives hugs that are returned without a rough doggie romp on the end.  I worked out a dog biscuit on a string for a wear him out romp.  When he wants a romp, he will come and growl, nip my toes, act out, and otherwise communicate.  We take a walk ever day, which he announces the time for faithfully.
He still loves his bed and curls up to sleep all night.  I get up early to work, and he goes back to bed.  However, during the day, he wants action.
All my bassets have been special, each in his own way.  Fledge is certainly special: active, fun, mischievous, but wants to please, adjusting to our schedule.  Very good about taking care of business outside.  Have crate trained him, and he wags his tail and goes in on his own when we must be gone a number of hours.
Have attached some photos.  He enjoyed the Westminister Dog show this year.
Appreciate the work you do.  Thanks for helping us find Fledge.

Don M 

 

 

bonnie

 

My sweet basset girl, adopted recently from NTBR, has moved in and taken over our house and my heart. Bonnie Belle has been given a new name. She was rechristened Magnolia Blossom as a good luck mascot for a Christian book manuscript Magnolia Monday. She answers (really) to Maggie and she has brought that good luck as the manuscript and writer (me) got good feedback and requests for chapters at the recent American Christian Fiction Writers Conference in Dallas. Maggie is now wearing a bandage on her front left leg to protect sutures after removal of cyst. She is playing poor pitiful me in true basset fashion, but is doing well. She loves the grandkids, still does not love other dogs and cats, which is fine since we don’t have any other pets, and eats like a real hungry hound. Also in typical basset fashion, she remembers her obedience training perfectly WHEN treats are involved. Otherwise, maybe, maybe not. She loves to go everywhere I go, especially in the car. Thank you, all who made this happy story possible. Dorothy Cummins, Oklahoma

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Heddy La Hound

Heddy LaHound came home on June 19th (we kept the name because it fit it her so perfectly.)  It did not take her long to adjust and make the house her own.  She is the sweetest, most even-tempered dog imaginable—everyone raves about how loving and well-behaved (not to mention adorably cute) she is.  She loves going for walks around the neighborhood (she takes her time—she has to sniff all those wonderful smells!), getting her belly rubbed, and lying on the couch.  She is definitely an attention-seeking hound (and who can resist that face?) Every so often calm, mild-mannered Heddy throws us a curveball by racing around the house or chasing after a ball or other toy.  Such bursts of energy do not last long but are great to see.  Her foster mom did a wonderful job nursing Heddy back to health, and I am pleased to report that she has gained a few more pounds in her “fur-ever” home and looks great.  It has only been a few months, but it is already hard to imagine life without Heddy.   We can’t thank basset rescue enough for Heddy and everything the organization does for bassets.

David K.