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Interested in Adopting a Basset?
NTBHR adopts bassets to individuals living within the North Texas area. If you live outside of North Texas, please refer to Helping Hands Basset Rescue, in the Austin area, Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas in the Houston area.
Since most of our Bassets come from area pounds and shelters, they often times suffer from separation anxiety. For this reason, our Bassets are not usually suited to apartment style living. Basset hounds frequently howl when the owner leaves for work, and so apartment living is not the ideal situation for our dogs. We prefer for our dogs to be placed in a home with a well fenced yard. For more information about the breed and to find out if a Basset Hound is right for you, please read About Bassets
Find out why adoption is better than getting a puppy- Top 10 Reasons to Adopt
Find out about rehoming issues - Common Rehoming Issues
Find out about house breaking - House Training Your Dog
Find out about crate training - Crate Training Your Dog
Find out about introducting your dog to your cat - Cat to Dog Introductions
GOT KIDS????? Here are a couple articles you need to read before getting any dog
Children & Dogs
Important Information for Parents
Interested in Adopting a puppy?
Please read "Raising a Normal Healthy Puppy" before applying.
How does the adoption process work?
The first step in the adoption process is for you to fill out an online adoption application. You should receive a confirmation email within 2-3 days that we have received your application (if not please fill out the application again). An adoption coordinator will contact you to discuss what type of basset would work best in your home. We work very hard to match the right dog with the right forever home. A successful adoption depends on both the selection of the right Basset for your household and the understanding of the Basset's caretaking needs. So that we may assist you with this selection, please answer the following questions as completely as possible.
Our adoption process involves at least one phone interview, a veterinary check, and a home visit.
If you are interested in in being considered to adopt a Basset Hound, please click here for our online application and more information.
Adoption Application
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