BASSETS FOR ADOPTION
We currently have three basset hounds for adoption. If you are interested in adopting Lulu, Molly or Hannah please complete the application below.
If you have any questions about adopting please give us a call at 619-286-8638 or send us an e-mail at
LULU
Lulu is a one year female who is ready for a loving home. She is housetrained and great with other dogs. She likes to chase cats though. She is very energetic and likes to go for walks.
MOLLY
Molly is a 4 year old female. She is cute as a button, house trained, great with kids and other dogs. Her family is bringing home a preemie baby and they cannot take care of him and Molly.
HANNAH
Hannah needs a home that can afford her medication for Addison's disease which is about $150 per month. If treated she can live a full life without any problems. Hannah loves kids and is very good with them. She will chase cats. She would do well with bigger dogs if she is going to a multi-dog family.
APPLICATION
If you are interested in adopting, please follow one of the links below to complete our application. We almost always place all of our Bassets in homes in the San Diego area. If you live outside of California or in the Northern or Central regions of the state, please see the links page of our web site to find the web site for a Basset rescue group in your local area.
THE ADOPTION
PROCESS
The search for an adoptive family begins with a review of the "Prospective Adoption Families" waiting list, and with a posting of information to our web site.
Potential new owners are first interviewed over the phone by Jerri. Her questions help determine if the people are good candidates for adopting a dog, especially a basset hound. She tries to match the personality of the dog as closely as she can with the family. Many of the rescued dogs have led pretty difficult lives and Jerri wants to make sure they are adopted by people who will truly cherish them and make them part of the family.
After the phone interview the family visits the Basset at the foster home to see if the personalities match, but the dog will not go home with the adoptive family that day. This is to prevent anyone from making an emotional or impulsive decision about adopting a Basset. There is a 24-hour waiting period in which the adoptive family decides if the dog is right for them. If the family decides that the Basset is not the dog of their dreams they will continue to meet other available Bassets until the right match is made.
Once a match is made and before the dog is placed a thorough house and yard check are conducted to make sure that they are both a safe, secure, and Basset-friendly environment. A dog will not be placed in a yard that is not securely fenced.
When the Basset goes to live with its new family, an adoption agreement is signed and a $250 donation is given to Basset Hound Rescue. The fee goes toward the cost to spay or neuter the dog, vaccinations, any needed medical care and the first year's license.