Basset Hound Club of AmericaFounded 1933, Incorporated 1935, AKC Member Since 1937
Basset Hound Rescue Groups
While BHCA does not engage in basset rescue activities, there are basset hound rescue groups around the country working to find homes for homeless bassets. The groups whose links can be found on this website are supportive of our efforts to promote ethical practices in basset hound rescue.
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Rescue groups want to make placements that will last. They work hard to find a good fit between the dog and the home it goes to. They ask applicants to fill out a detailed application that typically asks questions about the potential home, such as the number of children and their ages, the presence of other animals, whether there is a fenced yard, your experience with bassets and other dogs, whether the dog will be alone in the home and for how long, what you are hoping to find in a pet. This information is helpful in determining what age and energy level will be the best fit, and whether you might be prepared to work with a dog that has some behavioral problems or need a dog that is well-behaved.
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Occasionally rescue groups have puppies to place, but most often the dogs available through rescue are adults.
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Dogs available through rescue groups should have had a recent veterinary check, treatment for medical problems, up-to-date vaccinations, and will be spayed or neutered. The rescue group will tell you about any known medical problems so you can make an informed adoption decision. However, rescue groups cannot guarantee the dog's future health.
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If, after you adopt, you need advice or help with the dog, by all means contact the rescue group. If they can't help you, they should refer you to someone who can.
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If, for some reason, you have to relinquish a rescue dog, contact the rescue first.
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Rescue groups are run by volunteers. The costs of health checks, veterinary care, vaccinations, and spay/neuter are considerable. Rescue groups charge an adoption fee that covers only part of these expenses. Any donation you are able to make when you adopt or relinquish a dog will help other dogs find new homes.