George
           

       

George is a very relaxed, easy going boy.  He adapts very quickly to new situations and people.  He is comfortable with other dogs and cats and loves children.

George is definitely a "people dog".  He would be best suited to a family where someone is home most of the time, or can take him with them when they go out.

George loves to go for rides in the car, and of course he loves to go for walks.  He is simply happiest when he is with his family.

George is only 2 years old, so he still has his playful times and loves to chase balls or chew on toys or play tug with a rope.  He is very tolerant when it is bath time!

The family who adopts George will realize instantly that they have made a new best friend for life.

If you can give George the loving home he so deserves, please complete an adoption application.... or let us know if you already have one on file.

Banjo
        

                 

Hi there, my name is Banjo and I am a very affectionate little guy.  My foster mom and dad think I am one of the handsomest little guys they have met in a while (I am too cute for words).  I am definitely a people dog and will follow my foster mom or dad around the house until they finally settle down and then if they are on the couch I'll jump up and join them for pats or if they are working on the computer I'll curl up under the desk on their feet.  If they are too busy I'll just go and find a quite corner to curl up in until they settle down and then I'll join them.

I love lots of affection, petting and brushing and give doggie kisses to remind you that you are supposed to be petting me right now.  I am fearless in the house and noises don't scare me, I'm fine with the vacuum cleaner being used even when I am trying to sleep.  I don't need a crate as I am a well behaved little guy in the house and don't chew anything except my favourite squeaky toys, am fully housetrained and don't go looking for food on the counters or in the garbage.  I sleep in my foster mom and dad's bedroom on the floor at night, I like company at night and find it comforting to have people round me.

I am very social and love to meet new people and dogs.  I also love to greet people as they come through the door, my foster family is working on getting me not to jump up on people's legs as they come in but I just want to give kisses and let them know that they can feel free to pat me anytime they want.

Right now I am living with two Bloodhounds and another Basset Hound.  At first I wasn't too sure about them, I was used to being the only dog in the house, but now I know that they are OK and I am learning how to play with the biggest of my foster brothers and love to bounce around and play attack him after inviting him to play.  I also love to play fetch with my squeaky toy, or chew the chewy bones my foster mom gives me to keep my teeth clean.

I love my walks and am an energetic boy.  If I think it has been too long since my last walk I'll remind you by going to where my leash is hanging and nudge it with my nose while softly whining (hint, hint).  When I am on my walks my nose tends to take over and I'll trot in front of my foster mom with my nose to the ground, I don't really pull on the leash, but I like to lead the group and be in front all the time.  My foster mom says she will never have to worry about gaining weight with me in the house - I like to walk quickly, no strolling for me.

I am currently learning house manners, like the command down and stay.  I am pretty smart and learn quickly my foster mom says.  I can be pretty determined to get my way on occasion and will follow my nose when outside tracking things down so a fenced yard would be best for me so that I won't stray away and get into trouble.

If you can give Banjo the loving home he so deserves, please complete an adoption application.... or let us know if you already have one on file.

Babe
           

Babe is in a trial situation!

Sassy May
        

Sassy May will be going into a trial situation!

Cooper
              

Hello my name is Cooper; I'm a five year old neutered male.  My foster mom really doesn't want this write up to be posted because she knows someone will want to adopt me after reading all the improvements that I have made.  I have greatly improved with my guarding; I have improved so much that I barely guard anymore.  I tend to get upset if I'm on the couch with my foster mom and one of the other dogs come up to us.  Since I know that barking and getting upset is unacceptable, I will jump off of the couch and go lay on my dog bed.  I'm actually so aware of my guarding that I very rarely ever go up on the furniture.

I'm still afraid and timid towards things; but I have greatly improved with this, an example of just how timid I am would be, if you were to bounce a ball, I would try to run and hide.  When playing with me, it's best that you toss a toy away from me and not towards me. I'm learning that I don't have to be so afraid and get on the defensive.  When I do mess up (which is rarely ever) my foster parents just ignore me and walk away.  My foster parents also find that sticking with a routine works best; when things happen that aren't a part of my routine I tend to get my nose out of joint.

Now I know that in my previous write up it said that I was a challenge on walks, well not anymore folks.  I know the wait command and I will not leave the front door until my foster mom says that it is okay. I walk on a 6' leash with a gentle leader.  I tend to walk beside my foster mom but sometimes she walks slow so I will walk ahead of her but I rarely pull and once I realize that I'm about to pull, I either slow down or wait for my foster mom to catch up.  I do this out of respect for my foster mom.  I generally wear a remote controlled citronella collar on walks, the reason for this is because I get excited and bark when I see other dogs.  I just want to smell them and introduce myself.  As soon as I hear the warning beep, I know to keep on walking and not to bark.

I'm a pretty smart boy; honestly you can ask my foster parents.  When it comes to breakfast and dinner, I tend to wait at the far end of the kitchen while the other dogs get to be right beside my foster mom while she prepares our meals.  If she feels that I'm not far back enough, she will point her finger and tell me to "Back up".  When I hear that and see her pointing I know that I'm too close and will walk further away.  I will then sit and wait to eat my food.

I'm great with baths and getting my nails cut although to be honest I'm really scared when I get my nails cut.  My foster parents always muzzle me for these two things just to be on the safe side and I will sit there like the good boy that I am.  That being said I can be a bit of a challenge when cleaning my ears, I should always be muzzled for that and I prefer if you warm up the cleaning solution before you put it in my ears.  I don't like having things cold put in my ears but can you really blame me?

My foster parents have also been taking me to the dog park; we usually go every other day so I get the best of both worlds; walking on a leash and running free.  I love the dog park, I especially love when there are dogs that like to run and I get to chase them.  I'm a super fast runner and it takes a lot to tire me out, that being said I'm definitely not a hyper dog by any means.  I guess my only down fall is leaving the dog park, I hate leaving but I'm learning to come to my foster parents when I'm being called.

Lastly I have a heart murmur which is rated as a grade one my vet said that you can barley hear it at all but it is there.  My vet also said that it could be one of those things that has always been there and most likely won't cause me any problems.  I also have a bit of a wonky left front leg which down the road may be susceptible to arthritis so my foster parents have started to give me glucosamine.  You would never know that I had a wonky leg after seeing me run at the dog park, let me tell you.

As you can see I have improved a great deal and my foster parents are extremely proud of how well I'm doing.  Oh yah, silly me, I almost forgot to tell you that I love belly rubs they are my favourite.  I will also be at this years basset bustle if you would like to meet me in person or ask my foster parents any other questions that you may have.

If you can give Cooper the patient and consistent loving home he so deserves, please complete an adoption application.... or let us know if you already have one on file.

Stay tuned for more bassets coming soon . . .