Basset Hound Rescue Chronicles

Shout Out For Relay Drivers In MB.. Sask.. Alb.

2009-12-22T06:44:00.000-08:00

... As rescues we sometimes have to move bassets to get them to their forever homes or to another rescue that has space.. One of our problems is we have no one in the prairie provinces.. We can get them through Ontario and met in Alberta but no where in between.. If you know anyone in western Canada that might be willing to work with Dog Relays.. please let me know..

Thanks..

Basset Mill

2009-12-21T17:30:00.000-08:00

.. Here is where those pet store pups come from..

Here is a back yard breeders like on Kijiji or craigslist.. look at the filth these pups are in.. and the Mom's face

So please think twice before you buy and keep this going

Your Petstore Pup...

2009-12-21T17:24:00.001-08:00

Cherish your new pet store pup -
Stand always by his side.
Mend his ills and give him hugs
and lots of fun car rides.

Feed him well and let him run
to build his body strong.
Play with him and give him treats.
Love him his whole life long.

You'll soon become his hero.
He will not ask you for much.
He'll trade his lifelong loyalty
for your kind word and touch.

Count him among your blessings,
as you are his blessing, too,
but then please do just one thing more,
When every day is through.

Take time to look into his eyes
each night you tuck him in.
I bet you'll see reflected there,
two other pups like him.

They've never had a family,
soft bed, good food, or fun.
They live life out in a wire box -
and never get to run.

They suffer searing heat at times,
at others freezing cold,
as weeks and months and years drag by
While they are growing old.

So think about his mom and dad
who shine there through his eyes,
and remember all the mill dogs
who are paying with their lives.

If they had ever had a chance,
they'd have grown up like him, too,
with years of love to give and get
before their lives were through.

You'll never see them face to face -
Such miracles are rare -
But pray for your pup's mom and dad,
'cause someone ought to care...

Here is a lucky one I just rescued..

Lost In Transport Relay

2009-12-21T06:08:00.000-08:00

.. It is a sad day for me as one of my rescues from Kentucky was lost in transit when he slipped his harness.. He is microchipped however that is all his harness stayed with the driver.. So barley the 8 month old 25 pound basset is somewhere in upstate New York.. this was my message yesterday morning before I left to go meet the relay in Cornwall..

MISSING IN THE COLDEN/BOSTON, NY

AREA:
Barley was on a transport from KY to Canada today and was at his overnight’s house and unfortunately, slipped out of his harness. He took off into the darkness. Margaret has called her neighbors, the state police as well as animal control. The area she is in is not well lit, but she is going with flashlights to see if she can spot him. If anyone is in the area of Boston/Colden, NY and can help go look for Barley, PLEASE DO! Please let’s help find this baby. It is VERY cold and is snowing. He might very well know his name, but might be too frightened to come when called.

AREA LAST SEEN:

“It looked like he was going into the horse pasture across the street but I think I caught a glimpse of him running down (south-east) on Lower East Hill Rd (town of Boston, NY). The bottom of the hill is 1 -1 1/2 miles down and it ends at State Road, Route 240. in Colden NY.”

BARLEY’S INFORMATION:

Approx 9 mo old basset hound mix. He is brown with white on his chest. Approximately 35 pounds . Does not have a collar on. He is microchipped and neutered.

Luckily I was able to get the mill dog Sally up here safely she is doing well..

^^^^ Sally..

If you are someone that prays.. say a small one for Barley's safe return..

Twas The Night Before Christmas.. Basset Edition

2009-12-20T17:24:00.000-08:00

Twas the night before Christmas and all was quiet and sound,
Not a creature was stirring not even my Hound.

She was snug in her bed all tucked in for the night,
Until she suddenly awoke when something gave her a fright.

It was the sound of some footsteps on the rooftop she heard,
Maybe it?s a possum, a squirrel, or a bird.

So she ran to the window not knowing what would appear,
And to her surprise she saw Santa with reindeer.

She waddled outside hoping Santa would play,
When she finally made it to him, she let out a great Hound bay.

Santa stepped to her and gave a soft pat on the head,
Hush now little Basset, I think everyone?s in bed.

But Santa, said the Basset, I?m so happy you?re here,
I want to go with you tonight and spread cheer.

Well then, my little Basset as he held her by the paw,
He said to her come and we will spread it to all.

As she leaped into the sleigh she saw a great bag of toys,
Is this what you bring to all the little Basset girls and boys?

Why yes, said Santa, I show everyone love,
Now hold on tight he said as they flew high above.

Up higher, up higher she flew in the sleigh without fears,
As Santa looked to her, he saw her great flapping ears.

It was quite the adventure for the Basset Hound that night,
She brought presents to a cat and they didn?t even fight.

And to a Hound family of ten, lots toys did they need,
Ten Bassets in one house is a lot of mouths to feed.

Worn out with so much fun the little Hound did tire,
So Santa brought her home and laid her down by the fire.

A wooden house she lived in and the wind made it creek,
Before Santa could leave he got a warm lick on the cheek.

Santa just smiled and with a glimmer in his eye,
He winked to her once and he said his goodbye.

As she lay there in her bed, she glanced at the Christmas tree,
Underneath was a giant bone labeled To: Houndie.

She listened to his sleigh bells as he took off for his flight,
Shouting, ?A Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight?.

The Transport..

2009-12-19T16:43:00.000-08:00

.. Well the snow has slowed up the transport of my two rescues coming from Oklahoma.. but the relay drivers think they might be able to make up time in the am.. I guess I'll see.. I'll be patiently be waiting at my relay spot for them and welcome them to Canada.. I can't wait..

Oh and on another note wanted to Thank Maureen for the lovely Christmas card and update on JJ.. Its always great to get updates on how my adoptee's are doing..and in Maureens words JJ is doing wonderfully well.. and she loves him to bits..

Sally and Barley

2009-12-18T17:52:00.000-08:00

... Here is Sally she's a used puppy mill dog.. finally out of that life but left with the reminders on her figure.. How sad a life this girl had.. caged and pregnant months on end.. give birth.. 6-8 weeks later her pups gone.. and another male to impregnate her.. this goes on and on for mill dogs until they burn out.. Alas she now has a chance at a life of leisure I hope.. many will overlook a girl like this for she isn't quite perfect.. but with the wisdom of the Universe I hope that the right someone steps up for this girl..

Then there is Barley.. just 8 months old and already dumped several times.. why .. well basically the people who have adopted him have expected him to live crated 8-10 hours a day so the shelter that had him needed the room and asked if I thought I could get him a home with a family that would let him have a life outside of a cage.. He basically grew up in one and now that he has his freedom he really doesn't want to go backwards.. He's a good guy just needs to be with his family.. He's a real cutie.. I hope someone gives him a good life.

Opinions Requested..

2009-12-16T17:33:00.000-08:00

.. BHRQ has joined up with a Pet Search Site.. I received my approval tonight.. They are asking me to post the address and ask for people to write comments.. So if you can please go to the site and put your opinion.. So I can find more Forever Homes and people can find me.. Click below on Right Pet ..

Right Pet

Some Days I Shake My Head

2009-12-16T16:50:00.000-08:00

... Yesterday was definitely a day for that.. I received an email about Riley.. They said I hope we get him for free.. I was stunned.. You know people don't realize the expense with a rescue dog.. here is how most go..

Phone rings or email comes.. I have a basset I can no longer look after ( whatever lame reason I get ) .. well where are you.. usually its 60-100 miles away at the least I've picked up as far as Beaufort Quebec.. Almonte Ontario.. and all points in between.. So I say okay I'll come and get him/her .. thats gas both ways.. chances are they are not sterilized or vetted.. so a trip to the vet.. that can run $250.00 to $350.00 depending whats needed.. sometimes more.. then they need recovery time.. then they come here for who knows how long.. now all this time they are being cared for .. fed the best food to improve their health.. that can run $70.00 a bag.. then someone emails about fostering or adopting.. this means a home visit.. now some of my fosters are in Ottawa.. as are some of my adoptees.. So I run up and down the 417 frequently.. to show a dog or home visit.. Then if someone wants a " Trial " period.. again I must take the dog there.. more gas.. If it works out then its just a case of the final contract.. but if it doesn't I go back more gas.. this also may be in a time frame of weeks.. In the meantime I take out of my pocket to keep this rescue going.. Yes there are fees to adopt but rarely does it cover the costs.. I don't get many donations.. I cannot remember the last one.. No I'm not complaining.. it just BUGS me when people say " what he/she is not free " or " to expensive " If they feel that way then surely they cannot afford to keep that dog in good health as premium food and vetting yearly is not cheap.. and NOT doing it puts your pet in peril.. So I shake my head.. Sigh!!!!

End of rant..

A Rescued Bassets Christmas Wish

2009-12-11T19:22:00.000-08:00

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full - we are lost but not found,
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care,

They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!!
But now we sit here and think of the days..
we were treated so fondly - we had cute, baby ways,

Once we were little, then we grew and we grew -
now we're no longer young and we're no longer new.
So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,
they reacted so quickly - why were they so rash?

We "jump on the children:, "don't come when they call",
we "bark when they leave us", climb over the wall.
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.

If only they'd trained us, if only we knew...
we'd have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.
We were left in the backyard, or worse - let to roam-
now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.

They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye...
"Maybe someone else will give you a try."
So now here we are, all confused and alone...
in a shelter with others who long for a home.

The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat,
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer...
we know that they wonder how long we'll be here.

We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads..
of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.
Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears --
our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear.

If you can't adopt us and there's no room at the Inn --
could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year --
can you give more than hope to everyone here?

Please make a donation to pay for the heat...
and help get us something special to eat.
The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
and more of us will, if more people will give.

Snow Storm Today..

2009-12-09T15:16:00.000-08:00

.. Today we are experiencing our first snowstorm of the season.. so I thought I'd do a short video of the gang running around.. Even Darcy went out.. Click on Darcy having fun below vvv

Darcy having fun

Here is Max & Ginger

They also need a Forever Home..

Katie & Darcy Arrived

2009-12-08T05:57:00.000-08:00

.. The transport was on time.. both Katie and Darcy were pretty tired and anxious.. Luckily Katie had been adopted before her arrival by a sweet family in Saint Hilaire.. She is very lucky and happy there to be in the company of another basset .. It was great to deliver her yesterday.. ..
Darcy on the other hand was a very nervous wreck.. there was some abuse in her past as her tail was broken twice for fun.. She kept to herself once she arrived here.. however today she was out in the yard with the gang howling.. a good sign.. She still stays here in my home office as she seems more at ease and I don't mind.. She will come around with the others I'm very patient..
Brandy another basset came up with the transport but she too was adopted in Ottawa.. so this has been a successful run..
Now there are some seniors that are desperate to get out of the kennel they live in.. its rather grim but they are alive.. Its difficult to place seniors.. I really don't get that though.. They are so much easier to take care of.. they also so appreciate a second chance to have love and comfort in their lives.. I guess I'll have to put it out to the Universe to bring VERY special hearts to BHRQ for these seniors.. I put them on a special page on the website for all to see.. I hope not to have them there long.. they already have been waiting months for someone to step-up.. So I have my fingers crossed for them..

Bassets and Transport..

2009-12-06T05:14:00.000-08:00

.. Today I'm off to Ontario to pick up some rescued bassets from a kill shelter in the USA.. I think their economy is causing allot of dogs to be turned in sadly.. However I am hopeful for these girls.. They have been on a very long trip.. so they will finally be able to take a breath once they are here.. with no fear of being euthanized because they were unwanted..

Yup BHRQ will help bassets from anywhere.. I'm off..

Cooper Has His Home..

2009-12-06T05:10:00.000-08:00

.. I'm thrilled once again.. Cooper has his forever home with a friend.. He is doing quite well.. Senior dogs are not always easy to place but I knew the Universe would find him a great home.. Thanks Craig..

YAYYYYYYYYYY

Sally..

2009-11-30T08:23:00.000-08:00

.. Sally is a millers dog who needs to come in after her last litter of 8 she was rescued.. but I don't have room at the present time.. She deserves so much more than she has lived..Its just not fair..

A Rescuers Answering Machine

2009-11-29T08:26:00.000-08:00

.. This was shared with me today.. I thought it interesting and could relate on some levels..
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hello: You have reached ___-____, Tender Hearts Rescue. Due to the
high volume of calls we have been receiving, please listen closely to
the following options and choose the one that best describes you or
your situation:

Press 1 if you have a 10-year-old dog and your 15-year-old son has
suddenly become allergic and you need to find the dog a new home
right away.

Press 2 if you are moving today and need to immediately place your
150 pound, 8-year-old dog.

Press 3 if you have three dogs, had a baby and want to get rid of
your dogs because you are the only person in the world to have a
baby and dogs at the same time.

Press 4 if you just got a brand new puppy and your old dog is having
problems adjusting so you want to get rid of the old one right away.

Press 5 if your little puppy has grown up and is no longer small and
cute and you want to trade it in for a new model.

Press 6 if you want an unpaid volunteer to come to your home TODAY
and pick up the dog you no longer want.

Press 7 if you have been feeding and caring for a "stray" for the
last three years, are moving and suddenly determine it's not your
dog.

Press 8 if your dog is sick and needs a vet but you need the money
for your vacation.

Press 9 if you are elderly and want to adopt a cute puppy who is not
active and is going to outlive you.

Press 10 if your relative has died and you don't want to care for
their elderly dog because it doesn't fit your lifestyle.

Press 14 if you are calling at 6 a.m. to make sure you wake me up
before I have to go to work so you can drop a dog off on your way
to work.

Press 15 to leave us an anonymous garbled message, letting us know
you have left a dog in our yard in the middle of January, which is
in fact, better than just leaving the dog with no message.

Press 16 if you are going to get angry because we are not going to
take your dog that you have had for fifteen years, because it is
not our responsibility.

Press 17 if you are going to threaten to take your ten year old dog
to be euthanized because I won't take it.

Press 18 if you're going to get angry because the volunteers had the
audacity to go on vacation and leave the dogs in care of a trusted
volunteer who is not authorized to take your personal pet.

Press 19 if you want one of our PERFECTLY trained, housebroken, kid
and cat friendly purebred dogs that we have an abundance of.

Press 20 if you want us to take your dog that has a slight
aggression problem, i.e. has only bitten a few people and killed your
neighbor's cats.

Press 21 if you have already called once and been told we don't take
personal surrenders but thought you would get a different person this
time with a different answer.

Press 22 if you want us to use space that would go to a stray to
board your personal dog while you are on vacation, free of charge,
of course.

Press 23 if it is Christmas Eve or Easter morning and you want me to
deliver an eight week old puppy to your house by 6:30 am before
your kids wake up.

Press 24 if you have bought your children a duckling, chick or baby
bunny for Easter and it is now Christmas and no longer cute.

Press 25 if you want us to take your female dog who has already had
ten litters, but we can't spay her because she is pregnant again and
it is against your religion.

Press 26 if you're lying to make one of our younger volunteers feel
bad and take your personal pet off your hands.

Press 27 if your cat is biting and not using the litter box because
it is declawed, but you are not willing to accept the responsibility
that the cat's behavior is altered because of your nice furniture.

Press 28 if your two year old male dog is marking all over your house
but you just haven't gotten around to having him neutered.

Press 29 if you previously had an outdoor only dog and are calling
because she is suddenly pregnant.

Press 30 if you have done "everything" to housebreak your dog and
have had no success but you don't want to crate the dog because it
is cruel.

Press 31 if you didn't listen to the message asking for an evening
phone number and you left your work number when all volunteers are
also working and you are angry because no one called you back.

Press 32 if you need a puppy immediately and cannot wait because
today is your daughter's birthday and you forgot when she was born.

Press 33 if your dog's coat doesn't match your new furniture and you
need a different color or breed.

Press 34 if your new love doesn't like your dog and you are too
stupid to get rid of the new friend (who will dump you in the next
month anyway) instead of the dog.

Press 35 if you went through all these 'options' and didn't hear
enough. This press will connect you to the sounds of tears being
shed by one of our volunteers who is holding a discarded old dog
while the vet mercifully frees him from the grief of missing his
family.

Please Help Me Get Bassets Out.. Help by Fostering..

2009-11-27T16:06:00.000-08:00

Here is what I mean.. Click Its just not fair.. lets get some " Home For The Holidays "

Its just not fair..

Folks I Really Need Fosters

2009-11-26T17:07:00.000-08:00

.. I have 5 bassets come in that need fosters.. So if you have any room in your heart and home PLEASE be in touch..

Tis The Season..

Two More Bassets Arrive

2009-11-26T17:01:00.000-08:00

.. This girl is Pokey she is three.. her owners left the country and her... She certainly is a sweetie..

Then there is Mya.. a two year old also sweet but shy for a basset.. mind you when their lives are turned upside down its expected... tomorrow she will be vetted and spayed.. as per usual..

Two lovely girls..

3 Bassets Coming In

2009-11-23T07:20:00.000-08:00

.. Well what can I say 3 bassets surrendered need new Forever Homes besides the ones I already have.. They will arrive Dec. 6th. I'm not sure how much vetting they will need but that will be done.. Here they are..

Bruno

Katie

Dodger

I will need fosters for them.. so PLEASE if you have room email me..

Thank You..

Christmas Pet Fair December 5th.

2009-11-20T20:09:00.000-08:00

.. Once again BHRQ will be at the Hudson Community Center in Hudson for the pet adoption/pet fair.. Included will be The Blessing Of The Pets.. as well as some surprises.. It will be on from 11:00 to 3:00 .. Why not drop by and say hello.. I'd love to see you.. we can swap basset stories..

Millie Gets Her New Home With Caduc

2009-11-16T14:17:00.000-08:00

Caduc left.. Millie right

.. I am never happier than when I place a basset with another one.. Millie has just that.. she is just 13 months and her new buddy is a year and half.. Since her placement sunday I've already heard that they are doing great together playing ectra.. Yahoo.. I love these endings..

The Two Walker Sister's Get A Home

2009-11-16T14:03:00.000-08:00

.. Well I must say that the Universe came through once again.. Sassy and Mimi have their forever home with a wonderful family.. who I know will love and take great care of them.. I admit I miss them but thats all a part of being a rescue.. cannot let your feelings get in the way.. However the family promised to keep me updated on their progress.. I can't ask for more..

Max & Ginny & Oscar Jelly Beans

2009-11-11T15:44:00.000-08:00

Ginny

Max

These two are a bonded pair of sweethearts really.. they tragically were the victims of a divorce .. but they are a resilient pair and have settled in well here and are playing all the time.. They will make fine additions to anyones home.. its so much easier with adult bassets they are past all the "puppy" craziness.. they are just pleasent to have around.. no muss no fuss..

Then there is Oscar Jelly Beans.. he is just 6 months old and full of beans hense the name.. but sweet none the less.. he is a little clingy as he is the victim of abandonment and shuffling around.. so he needs stability in his life and will be a fine companion ..

Sister's Have Their Forever Home..

2009-11-11T15:37:00.000-08:00

.. Well BHRQ has been Graced again with a couple of wonderful folks that are adopting the two sisters ( walker hounds ) together.. That was my wish I did't want to separate them I couldn't be happier for these two..

Thank You