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Bella’s Tales of WHOA! Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California www.BassetHoundRescue.org MAY/JUNE 2012 Page 1 Hi everybody! WHOA! I am soooo tired, all this Olympic training is really cutting into my nap time. Ok, well, actually, my training is all about nap- ping… and howling. But really, how much can a poor hound take? I tried to tell Mom that I wanted to try the treat toss again, just to break up the regi- men. She never listens to me. I mean, it’s not like I couldn’t use a few extra treats, you know?! Sheesh, Mom! I am very excited about the Spring Games event, though. It’s so much fun to spend the day in the park with all of my friends, and get to compete in the events. And sometimes, Mom even wins a basket full of goodies for me in that big raffle-thing that the humans do. I hope you are all coming to the event this year; it’s going to be a wonderful day. Tell your humans that the information and registration form are on page 2, and that they need to get you signed up SOON! While you’re at it, tell them you need more treats and belly rubs… I mean, as long as you have their attention, might as well get a few other demands in; right? WHOA! I had quite a milestone recently; I turned 5 years old! Al- though Mom says she doesn’t know when my actual birth- day is (and I’m not telling her), she likes to celebrate it on April 1st. Something about a foolish day or something like that… I don’t know. Anyway, we did some fun stuff to cel- ebrate – we went to the park and saw all of our friends, and I got an extra special dinner – Mom cooked me some chicken. I’d like to know why we haven’t done that before, that was delicious! And I got to go to the pet store and pick out a new toy, too. It was a really fun day because it was all about me. I think every day should be a foolish birthday kind of day. I think I should get home-cooked chicken every day and go to the park every day, and get extra belly rubs every day. I mean, really, is it so much to ask? I think next year I would like to have a party like my friend Maggie did. That was fun, too. Of course, I wouldn’t mind if we had both a “ME” day AND a birthday party. WHOA! OK, that’s enough about me… for now, anyway. I have to get back to my training. There are more naps to take, more howling to be done, and maybe even a few treats to not catch, but eat anyway! I can’t wait to see you all at the 16th Annual BHRSC Spring Games! Bring your game face, friends… ‘cuz I’m coming in strong this year! WHOA! BHRSC Update! Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California has already taken in more than 40 homeless hounds this year, and the year is only a few months old! That’s a lot of houndage! In an effort to make sure we aren’t spending any money that we don’t have to, on stuff that isn’t directly benefiting the hounds, we have taken a look at all of our “non-hound” expenses. We discovered that we could save a whole lot of money by switching our hotline provider. Unfortunately, that means also switching our hotline phone number. So please make a note that BHRSC has a new hotline phone number - (949) 484-9065. We’ll be promoting this number in many ways so that everyone will know about the change, and the old number will advise callers of the new number for a few months. So if you meet anyone that is interested in adopt- ing, fostering, volunteering, or just wants to call us and say “HI”, please be sure to give them our new hotline phone number! And don’t forget to make the change in your phone book, your rolodex, in your contacts list in your cell phone and all those places you might be keeping phone numbers.
Transcript of Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California
Bella’s Tales of WHOA!
Basset Hound Rescue of Southern Californiawww.BassetHoundRescue.org
MAY/JUNE 2012
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Hi everybody! WHOA! I am soooo tired, all this Olympic training is really cutting into my nap time. Ok, well, actually, my training is all about nap-ping… and howling. But really, how much can a poor hound take? I tried to tell Mom that I wanted to try the treat toss again, just to break up the regi-
men. She never listens to me. I mean, it’s not like I couldn’t use a few extra treats, you know?! Sheesh, Mom!
I am very excited about the Spring Games event, though. It’s so much fun to spend the day in the park with all of my friends, and get to compete in the events. And sometimes, Mom even wins a basket full of goodies for me in that big raffle-thing that the humans do. I hope you are all coming to the event this year; it’s going to be a wonderful day. Tell your humans that the information and registration form are on page 2, and that they need to get you signed up SOON! While you’re at it, tell them you need more treats and belly rubs… I mean, as long as you have their attention, might as well get a few other demands in; right? WHOA!
I had quite a milestone recently; I turned 5 years old! Al-though Mom says she doesn’t know when my actual birth-day is (and I’m not telling her), she likes to celebrate it on April 1st. Something about a foolish day or something like that… I don’t know. Anyway, we did some fun stuff to cel-ebrate – we went to the park and saw all of our friends, and I got an extra special dinner – Mom cooked me some chicken. I’d like to know why we haven’t done that before, that was delicious! And I got to go to the pet store and pick out a new toy, too. It was a really fun day because it was all about me. I think every day should be a foolish birthday kind of day. I think I should get home-cooked chicken every day and go
to the park every day, and get extra belly rubs every day. I mean, really, is it so much to ask? I think next year I would like to have a party like my friend Maggie did. That was fun, too. Of course, I wouldn’t mind if we had both a “ME” day AND a birthday party. WHOA!
OK, that’s enough about me… for now, anyway. I have to get back to my training. There are more naps to take, more howling to be done, and maybe even a few treats to not catch, but eat anyway! I can’t wait to see you all at the 16th Annual BHRSC Spring Games! Bring your game face, friends… ‘cuz I’m coming in strong this year! WHOA!
BHRSC Update!Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California has already taken in more than 40 homeless hounds this year, and the year is only a few months old! That’s a lot of houndage! In an effort to make sure we aren’t spending any money that we don’t have to, on stuff that isn’t directly benefiting the hounds, we have taken a look at all of our “non-hound” expenses. We discovered that we could save a whole lot of money by switching our hotline provider. Unfortunately, that means also switching our hotline phone number. So please make a note that BHRSC has a new hotline phone number - (949) 484-9065. We’ll be promoting this number in many ways so that everyone will know about the change, and the old number will advise callers of the new number for a few months. So if you meet anyone that is interested in adopt-ing, fostering, volunteering, or just wants to call us and say “HI”, please be sure to give them our new hotline phone number! And don’t forget to make the change in your phone book, your rolodex, in your contacts list in your cell phone and all those places you might be keeping phone numbers.
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Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California’s
15th Annual Spring GamesSaturday, June 23, 2012 - Arcadia Park, Arcadia, CA
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Corner of Santa Anita & Huntington Aves.
Treat Toss
Kissing Contest
Marathon NappingLongest Ears
Basset Boxer Relay
Person’s NameAddressCityState Zip Code
Phone #
The Following Basset Hounds will be ParticipatingHound NameHound NameHound NameHound Name
Registration fee is $15.00 for first Basset Hound, $10.00 for each additional Basset Hound
Total Registration $Total number Hounds ParticipatingAdditonal Tax Deductible Donation $
Total Amount Enclosed $Make checks payable to BHRSC. All proceeds go directly to Basset Hound Rescue of Southern CA
Due to personality differences among various breeds of dogs, we ask that ONLY Basset Hounds (and Basset mixes) attend & participate in this event. Keep puppies healthy - keep them home if they are under 6 months in age. Thank you!
In the Center Ring:Basset Hound Boxer Relay
Tail Wag OffKissing Contest
Marathon NappingTreat Toss CompetitionSynchronized Swimming
Hound Dog Howl OffCostume Contest
Basset Hound Agility
Cut this portion off & mail in with your check to BHRSC - PO Box 88, Whittier, CA 90608-0088
Hound Dog Howl Off
Synchronized Swimming
Tail Wagging
Total Donation
Register Today and Start Training!
Costume Contest
In Between Naps and Events, You and Your Hound Can:
Check out raffle prizes and buy some ticketsHave your hound create a work of art - $10 at the Tail
Painting BoothShop with your hound at the Spring Games Vendor Village
Meet with the Animal CommunicatorShop for BHRSC merchandise for people & hounds
Hound Counter - 2012 Event Recap - April Breakfast with Bassets
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BHRSC - Foster Volunteers
We had a fantastic turnout for our APRIL Breakfast with Bassets and Pictures with the Easter Bunny! We saw lots of familiar faces, met some nice new folks and their hounds, and even had an adoption! We also sold some lovely Easter hats and bunny ears, compli-ments of Sharon Nagy, which, combined with our do-nations for the day, gave us a grand total of $175.00 raised for the hounds! Thanks to everyone that came, bought some goodies, got their picture taken with the bunny, and donated to the hounds! Special thanks to Sharon and Dutch Nagy for putting such a lovely event together, to Melissa & Paul Ruthenbeck-Chiaramonte for organizing a fun Easter egg hunt, to Nancy Tim-mons for her photography skills, and to Paul Ruthen-beck-Chiaramonte for being our Easter Bunny!
104 Homeless Basset Hounds have come into BHRSC since July 1, 2011.
42 Homeless Hounds have come into BHRSC since January 1, 2012.
20 Homeless Basset Hounds found their forever homes between March 1 and April 16, 2012!
KUDOS to our AWESOME BHRSC volunteers and gen-erous BHRSC donors! We can’t do what we do without your help, so THANK YOU and KUDOS to you for all
you have done, and helped us do this year!
Major Expenses January 1, 2012 - April 16, 2012:Boarding $9,551.00 Veterinary Care $17,073.84 Hospital Care $2,709.00 Spay/Neuter $2,834.50Shelter Fees $235.00 Microchipping $230.00Grooming $997.50Veterinary Discounts ($6,560.94)
We also have expenses for postage, printing, storage fees, supplies, insurance, training & other expenses that are not listed here. 100% of all donations to BHRSC go to cover the expenses listed above.
Michael Zurhellen & Jessi Santi - ANNAPaul & Melissa Ruthenbeck-Chiaramonte - RUBYAmber Gentry - MAXKristi & Eric Fletcher - BEAUErica Hong - MAX SR.Richard & Annette Florez - TUCKERCindy Snyder - MOWGLIBetty Vaughn - SAMMYMichael Davidson & Lucia Falcon - MILOSilvia Rubio - MAX SR. (#2)Nichole Rupp - TOBYShana Valmidiano - MAGGIE-MAYPat Hagler - SNOOPYPaula Sheridan - BRUNOMark Ashley - BOGIEAubrey Sheehan - TOULOUSEAmanda & Kevin Kaneko - OLIVERAnd more come in every day - please consider opening your home to a sweet hound while they await their forever home. Visit www.BHRSC.org today to become a foster-parent to a needy hound.
Hounds we haven’t met yet are counting on us!
In need of foster homes:BuddyTeddyMooseJedTylerWalter
Dale and Linda ManisDennis and Mary RoughtNancy and Donald BergmanOlive StuettigRonald & Darlene HackenbergSusan LaymanSusan MitchellWilliam GreenwallAetna FoundationAmber Gentry - for HerculesArthur and Susan Nissman - for HerculesAva Karady-TalakBarbara & Vincent Nemoseck - IMO ShilohBarbara Jacoby - for JedBarbara Salvitti - for JedCarol & Vic Dennis - IMO HerculesCarolyn Truong - for HerculesCaryl Weir - for HerculesCathy Brown - for Jed & IHO everyone at BHRSCCaz & David Brander - for Hercules & for JedChristine Masters - for JedCindy Ritchie - for JedCorinne Rigoni - for HerculesCrystal Bennet - for HerculesDaniel Simmons - for HerculesDaniel WilmothDavid Churchill and Nina Mae Clark - for JedDavid Glickman - for JedDr. Cari Cannon - from Love HoundsDutch & Sharon Nagy - for HerculesEllen Hongo - for HerculesElvia Irene Kelly - for HerculesGail AskewGary & Frances ZarubickGerald Dew - for Hercules, for Jed, and ILMO BetsyHarry Shodahl - for Hercules and for JedHelen Evers - IMO Farley AndersonIda Reynolds Jennifer Browning - for JedJennifer Pratt - for HerculesJim & Gina Van Vleck - for HerculesJoan Hartwig - for HerculesJudi Barsocchini - for HerculesJulie Mossberg - for JedJulie Spichtig - for HerculesKamie and Benir Ruano - for JedKatharine Cusato - for HerculesKathleen Butler - for JedKaylee & Zack Smith - for HerculesKelly Day - for HerculesKristin Stump - for HerculesKristina Vanderpool - for everyone at BHRSCKrys Moore & Tom Green - for HerculesKristine Rickerl - for Jed
Thank You for Your Donations!Thank you to the following generous folks who made much needed CASH donations to help our homeless hounds:
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Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California has gone to the SOCIAL DOGS! What we’re talking about is social media. We have a great social forum website just for Basset Hound lovers, supporters and rescuers. You can view and post photos and videos, post questions or funny stories, send notes to your closest pals, learn about upcoming events, and much more! Visit us at http://bassethoun-drescuesocal.ning.com/. Meet up with all of your “basset-y” friends online, or meet some new “basset-y” friends. There are folks on our forum from all over the world! And we’re averaging well over 1,000 visi-tors each month. So come join us one of these days, you never know who you may meet!
Are you on Facebook? How about Twitter? BHRSC is on both! On Facebook, search Basset Hound Rescue Southern California... and give us a “like”! On Twitter, search BHRSC Volunteers and give us a “follow”!
Get Social!
Thank you to the following who made donations of merchandise, services, or veterinary care to help our homeless hounds.
Thank You!
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Animal Care Wellness Center - Dr. Susan Holt - San Bernardino - http://animalcarewellness.com/Animal Friends Pet Hotel - http://www.animalfriendspethotel.com/ Back Bay Veterinary Hospital - http://www.bbvh.com/ Dogma Pet Portraits Community Vet – Garden Grove - http://www.communityvet.com/home/Eye Care for Animals – Tustin - http://www.eyecareforanimals.comDr. Cari Cannon - www.lovehounds.etsy.comDutch & Sharon NagyKristin LauverJennifer HassPam SchmidtNancy & Tom TimmonsArmondo VelasquezKelly DayStephen & Amy Duncan
Please visit the websites provided here for our donors and support those that support BHRSC!
Put all those Internet hours to good use for a homeless hound! Every search you do on GoodSearch.com raises funds for BHRSC! Visit www.
goodsearch.com to get started, then enter Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California into the box below the ques-tion, “Who do you GoodSearch for?” and then click verify. That’s it, then just enter whatever topic you wish to search for into the search box above and you’re off and running! It’s an easy way to help a hound!
Surfin’ For The Hounds!
Calendar of Fun Events !
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California AngelsWe’re not talking baseball here... we’re talking about virtual adoption! Seriously, the hounds in rescue could really use your help; visit us at BHRSC.org and sign up to virtually adopt one of our wonderful rescue hounds. Become an Angel for a homeless hound today.
Eileen Viera – Angel for MAX SR.Hannah & Brent Crowley – for BIG MAX & FLASHGary & Frances Zarubick - for TUCKERJo Jennings – for MOWGLIKamie & Benir Ruano – for MOLLY & JEDNatalie Parsons – for SNOOPY & MAGGIE-MAYTiffany Marzullo - for MAGGIE-MAY
Saturday, May 5 & Saturday, June 2 - Breakfast with Bassets! Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a sunny morning with the hounds of BHRSC! There will be snacks, coffee and lots of sniffing! Huntington Beach Dog Park at HB’s Central Park (off of Edwards Street at Inlet, just south of Slater Ave).
Saturday, May 12 & Saturday June 9 - Unleashed By Petco In-store Adoption Event! Join us from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a fun afternoon with the hounds of BHRSC at Petco’s Unleashed store in Long Beach, located at 6331 E. Spring Street.
Friday, May 18 - NoHo Dine-Out Food Truck Fest! Join us from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in North Hollywood (at Burbank Blvd. & Lankershim) There will be great food to try, and other fun stuff to do, too... not the least of which is hang out with the hounds of BHRSC!
Saturday, June 2 - Taylor’s Wish 5K! Join us from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a great event in Anaheim Hills. More details & direc-tions coming soon!
Saturday, June 23 - BHRSC’s 15th Annual Basset Hound Spring Games! Arcadia Park, in Arcadia, CA - corner of Santa Anita & Huntington Aves., just across the street from the Santa Anita Race Track - right off of the 210 Freeway. The games begin at 10:00 a.m., so don’t be late! We’ll have lunch, cold drinks, amazing raffle items, great vendors, and of course, the competition ring! More information can be found on page 2 of this newsletter, including a registration form. Sign up today!
Laura Wong - for JedLauren Whorley for Hercules & for JedLouis and Wendi Lay - for Jed, and IMO MaggieLucia Falcon - for Hercules & for JedMargaret & Elizabeth Hessler - IHO DodgerMarguery Covarrubias - IHO Katie FerrariMarie and Kenneth SannerMark Lackey - for Jed & for HerculesMarlene & Ed Hargrove - for JedMarty & Julie Moody - IHO BogieMelinda White - for HerculesMeredy Hughes and Bryan RockoffMichael Petrie - for JedNancy and Craig Forsell - for HerculesNatalie & John Gordon - for Hercules & for JedPam Schmidt - for HerculesPatricia Young - IMO Betsy DewRight Angles Technologies - for HerculesRobert & Gloria Storovich - for JedRobert Adachi - for HerculesRobert Rodriguez - for HerculesRon & Leah Murphy - Annie’s donation for Hercules and JedSandy Geniesse - for JedSherry Mulgrew - for JedShirley Knopf - for any hound in needStephanie Guerrero - for JedStephen and Amy DuncanStephen Crapentier - for Jed, from BoswellSusan Rennie - for HerculesTanis SugdenTerese HenriksThomas A. Fox Charitable Trust - IHO Krys Moore & Tom GreenTom Delaney - for HerculesTrevor DuVall - for JedVicki & Walt Reeves - for little boy Hercules
Thank You for Your Donations!
Check this out!BHRSC is proud to announce the completion of our first promotional Basset Hound Rescue video! You can check it out on our website - www. BHRSC.org just scroll down to the third feature & hit the “play” button. We want to thank Dogma Pet Portraits and Chainwhip Productions for help-ing us make this possible. Please take a moment to check it out; we think you will enjoy it!
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Shoppin’ For The Hounds!Are you a Ralph’s Grocery Store shopper? If so, do you have a Ralph’s Rewards Program card? If you do, you can sign up to raise funds through the program for Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California! Just go to Ralphs.com and sign into your Rewards Program page, then click Community Contribution and select BHRSC (organization code # is 80080) and you’re done, it’s that easy. You get all the benefits of Ralph’s Rewards membership – coupons, special deals and more, and while you shop, you also help raise funds for the homeless hounds of Southern California.
Basset Hound Rescue of Southern Califor-nia needs your help - we’re rescuing more hounds than ever before, 42 hounds already in 2012! But we can only do it with the help of our amazing volunteers and donors.
Please make a donation today, in honor of a beloved hound, a hound that has passed, or a family member... help us give the gift of life and longevity to a home-less Basset Hound today. If you can’t afford a mone-tary donation, you can help by taking in a foster hound or by helping out at any one of the many community events that we are participating in this coming year, to help promote rescue and adoption, and spread the word about BHRSC. Visit our website today - BHRSC.org. You can make monetary donations via PayPal, or mail directly to PO Box 88, Whittier, CA 90608-0088. You can even sign up to participate in our events or to foster a homeless hound. Every little bit you can give helps, no matter how small the amount, or how little the time. Ways to help BHRSC today:* Donate much needed funds - you can donate via PayPal or mail a check to our P.O. Box, the address is on the last page of this newsletter. Or come join us at one of our events and help fill up our donation jar.* Donate time to work community events or do home visits for potential adoptive families.* Volunteer to do a shelter pick-up or other transport.* Volunteer to foster a homeless hound until he or she finds a forever home - it’s one of the most rewarding roles you can play in the rescue process.* Check out our list of open Executive Committee positions and volunteer for one of them - you might just have some fun!* Shop or Surf for the Hounds - info on these programs is in this newsletter!* Visit our site & sign up to become a California Angel.
I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something,
and I will not refuse to do something that I can.Helen Keller
Board of Directors:Melissa Ruthenbeck-Chiaramonte - President
Andrea Forsell - TreasurerJill McLoughlin - Recording Secretary
Joanne Stoecker - Vice PresidentRobin Budd - Voting Member
Executive Committee:Adoption Team:
Adoption Coordinator - Jill McLoughlinHome Visit Coordinator - Andrea Forsell
Adoption Follow-up - Carol DennisApplication Review Coordinator - Jill McLoughlin
Intake Team:Foster Coordinator - Jillian Dunaway
Transportation Coordinator - Pam Schmidt Owner Surrender Coordinator - Robin Budd
Shelter Coordinator - Randi RubeShelter Coordinator Assistant - Cathy Hughes
Hotline Coordinator - Barbie NatAsk-A-Basset & Petfinder Coordinator - Karyn BakerMedical Liaison 1 - Melissa Ruthenbeck-Chiaramonte
Medical Liaison 2 - Andrea ForsellEvents, Fundraising & Publicity Team:Fundraising Coordinator - Annette Florez
Events & Publicity Coordinator - Annette FlorezEvents Staffing Coordinator - Cindy Snyder
Events Assistant - Nichole RuppGrant Researcher - OPEN
Volunteer Coordinator - Andrea ForsellMerchandise Coordinator - Joy Turner
Grant Writer - Melinda WhiteGrant Writer - Linda Crawford
Webmistress - OPENNewsletter Editor - Denise Dochnahl
Historian/Annual Statistics - Nancy TimmonsAnd there are many more wonderful volunteers that don’t
hold “official” positions. We appreciate every single thing that all of you do - no matter how big, or how small; how much time, or how little you are able to give - everyone
counts, just ask a rescued hound!Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California is an
ALL VOLUNTEER ARMY of hound rescuers - nobody gets paid, except in slobbery kisses!
Want to volunteer for one of our open positions? Contact us via the website - www.bhrsc.org.
You can also find contact information for everyone listed above on our website!
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Need New Basset Hound Stuff?Love Hounds, an Etsy store, is donating 100% of their profits from the sale of their beautiful and unique Bas-set Hound creations to BHRSC! So check out their site and do some shopping!
Basset Hound Rescue StoreCome shop with us at BHRSC.org/shop! Pick up a new BHRSC logo T-shirt or sweatshirt, grab a few of those great ‘Got Love’ decals, one of those cute license plate frames, and
check out our brand-new BHRSC necklaces! They’re beautiful, and you can even have them personalized with your beloved hounds’ name(s)! New items will be appearing often, so visit regularly!
20 homeless Basset Hounds were placed in their forever homes
between March 1 & April 16, of this year!
AJAX adopted by Monica TalamantezBANDIT adopted by Dawn & Christian Keeney
BELLE adopted by Steve & Amy DuncanBELLE adopted by Karly Young
BENTLEY adopted by Larry HorowitzBRUNO adopted by Paula Sheridan
BUSTER adopted by Rob & Kimberly KurlandCHLOE adopted by Katrina & Larry Belford
DEXTER adopted by Charlotte MarshallDODGER adopted by Laura DiazFLASH adopted by Laurie Vlach
HEIDI adopted by Megan HoffmanLULU adopted by Bill & Linda SchuesslerMANDY adopted by Laura Campagnolo
MOLLY adopted by Dr. Erik Tolmachoff & Krista Zabor
MONTY adopted by Andy & Martha AndersonROSIE adopted by David Gabrielson
TANK adopted by Max Hayter & Tiffany GettnerTEDDY adopted by Lynn Brindle
TOBY adopted by Alan & Jeanette Reville
Congrats to the lucky hounds and their wonderful families!
Thinking about adding a hound to your family? Visit our website at www.BHRSC.org and check out all of our beautiful hounds available for adoption. And if you see one (or two) that you think might be a good fit for your family, fill out the adoption form! Your new best friend just might be waiting for you... visit today!
Hercules, you came to us very, very sick. We tried our best to save you, but you left us before we could get you well and find your forever home. We love you and we will miss you,
Sweet Boy. This is a sad reality in rescue.
Forget Me NotIn loving memory of those we
have lost...
HERCULES
You left paw prints on our hearts... Until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.
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Do You Have Room for Me?
How to Reach BHRSC:P.O. Box 88 [email protected], CA 90608-0088 www.Bassethoundrescue.org(949) 484-9065 www.BHRSC.org
Basseteer Staff:Editor - Denise DochnahlContributors - Nancy Timmons, Jan Schrufer, Andrea Forsell & maybe you! Contact Denise at [email protected]
There are many more on our website - www.BHRSC.org. Please visit & see if one of our sweet hounds catches your eye!
TOULOUSE Well, hello there, I’m TOULOUSE and my name says it all: I’m a sophisticated, 7-year-old gentle soul. I’m not a puppy anymore, so I won’t be causing any of that commotion, but I do still have energy and would enjoy a good walk each day, and I’m a good walker too... and a great sniffer. I look forward to finding my forever home and getting to know my new family. Could that be you?!
Hi there, my name is BRUNO and I’m a 6-year-old guy. Boy, did I just have a close call. The shelter ran out of room and I was asked to leave – pronto! Thank heavens, a very nice lady from BHRSC rushed over to pick me up. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you. I love snuggling and just sitting right next to you…or on you. And, I could use some tender loving care right about now. Car rides are also great fun for me; not sure I understand it, but I do love it. I’m sure I’d be a laid back addition to your family. So, let’s meet! Call BHRSC as soon as pos-sible so we can set up a meet-and-greet.
Hello! My name is ANNA. I was found wandering around San Diego looking for love. I heard about this great website for lonely hounds and thought I would give it a try, so I joined BHRSC. I am a sophisticated and mature girl. A real lady doesn’t give her age, so let’s just say I am about 10. I am a real people hound and would adore it if my new person was loving and affectionate (because I love to snuggle and be touched). If you have kids or other pets in the house, that would be okay with me. I love everyone! As you can see, I am a tri-color female with beautiful eyes and a nice coat. Oh, and I love walks and behave my very best on a leash. I am a little tired of the singles scene; won’t you be my forever human?
BRUNO
ANNA
Hi there, BUDDY here! I’m about 6 years old and I have a very distinctive characteristic – one blue eye! It’s just one of the many very cool things about me. I also like to snuggle with my family and I’m happy to hang out with older chil-dren too. I love to play fetch and I really appreciate a good, long run. (It’s great to get outdoors and see the world!) I’m house-trained, but I may need a refresher course, as my previous family kept me outside all the time. I’m also a good watchdog. Most of all, I’m eager to meet you, so please contact BHRSC soon.
Want to meet a sweet, mature little lady? Then hurry and get in touch with BHRSC soon! My name is MAGGIE-MAY and I’m just about as sweet as they come. I was surrendered because my family was moving and unable to find accommodations for me. I like other dogs, older chil-dren and just hanging out with the entire family. I’ve been told I’m a mellow gal that doesn’t get ruffled about anything – one of the nice things that comes with age. I’m house-trained and I walk nicely on a leash. I do enjoy a nice saunter where I can do a lot of sniffing. If you would be so kind as to give me my forever home I would be most grateful.
MAGGIE-MAY
BIG MAX here, checking in … I’m a cool, 7-year-old basset guy. My name is really only Max, but because I’m a tad over my ideal weight (okay, more than a tad), folks have started calling me Big Max and I kind of like it. It makes me sound important, and lately I haven’t felt that way very often. You see, my owner couldn’t afford to keep me, so here I am. I love sniffing, eating and sleeping. I’m hoping to add daily walks to my list of hobbies. Think about it. We could get in shape together. … And, to those of you with fancy phones, there’s an app called “Map My DOGWALK” we could use to track all of our walks! Maybe I could even rate the routes by sniffability and, well… I’m getting ahead of myself. But please call BHRSC as soon as possible so we can start our fitness regime together!
Hi, my name is BOGIE. I’m a true hound at heart! I’m just a 7-year-old boy looking for a new home. I’d like to find a family with a play buddy, as I do get somewhat lonely. I’ve lived with cats and I’m fine with them, but they don’t really like to play much. Also, I’m house-trained and I know basic commands. I love going on walks and sniffing all the neat stuff we find along the way. And another bonus, I’m a mature boy, and I promise not to chew your things or be destructive while you’re away. Companionship is really important to me, I just want to spend some time with you, and I promise you’ll be first on my lovin’ list!
