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I thought it was about time I thank BHRG for bringing Yoshi into our lives. Yoshi was a rescued by us around July 2007. He was very emaciated, had heartworms, several rotten teeth, deaf, and chronic allergies. Shortly after we got him home, to add injury to insult, he was attacked by a stray dog. He went through weeks of treatment for the wounds requiring daily bandage changing, but he never lost his spirit. We decided to adopt him when we couldn't fathom giving him up. Today Yoshi is definitely a momma's boy. His eyes light up when I walk into the room, and its apparent we may be the first true home he's ever had. Yoshi is a member of our family; he is slightly overweight, but happy for a 14 year old pup. I have attached some of the wonderful recent pictures I snapped of him. Thank you for bringing this wonderful man into our lives. We have definitely become basset family members for life.

Hi, my name is Eli, formerly known as Einstein and I love my new family! I was adopted in February 2008 when I was around 7 months old because my old family did not want me anymore because of my typical puppy habits such as chewing. I am so happy and spoiled with my forever family now. I was a surprise Valentine's Day present to my new mommy. She met me at an adoption, but was not looking for a new dog. She loved me and pet me, but decided to leave without me that day and I barked when she was leaving because I knew that she was supposed to be my mommy. After our first encounter, my new daddy said that mommy could not stop talking about me all week and she hoped that I had gone to a good home. My daddy contacted BHRG and found out that I had not been adopted yet and came and adopted me the next week and we surprised my new mommy with a big red bow around my neck for Valentine's Day. I love my new home so much, I have a golden retriever sister named Abby and I am even allowed to nap on the sofa! I am so loved and spoiled!! I adjusted to my family right away and we are living happily ever after! Thank you BHRG!

I just wanted to let you know how much we love having Baskerville (Arnie). He is settling in very well and knows his new name already! We even watched the Hound of the Baskervilles on DVD with him and he barked when he heard the hound howl at the beginning of it. He uses his dog door, loves playing in the yard, is getting much better on his walks (listening to stay and come), and has lots of dog friends in the neighborhood that he likes to play with. He had a great checkup at the vet and has already gone to the groomers and was very good there. He loves playing with the squeaky toys we buy for him (he likes to pull all of the stuffing out and the squeaker!) and he likes to sleep in the sunshine on our leather couch with lots of blankets. He has two dog beds (one in the living room and one in our bedroom) and he sleeps in them a lot, but he most prefers to sleep with us in our bed (and we love him there!). He has already brought so much joy to us and we are so thrilled that he is happy. Thanks again for bringing him into our lives.

Hi, I’m Spot! My adoptive family welcomed me into their home in February of 2007. My family consists of my furry mommy (Brandy); one calico cat who looks like me and I like to play with, and a bird who doesn’t like me much. Then there are my two-legged family members, Mom, Dad, and two sisters, Katie, and Rebecca. There’s a lot of love to go around for me, and I take advantage of it whenever I can. See, I was adopted because my new parents’ dog Brandy is almost 18 and was expected to go to the Rainbow Bridge soon. I was supposed to be a transition, but that’s not what happened at all. I’ve adopted Brandy, and I can be found during the day helping to groom her and just laying my head on her lap. I still tend to be a bit afraid of other dogs outside my home, but I’m getting braver. My parents never take me outside of my house without a leash— and that I don’t like much! But I do have a fenced in backyard I can run and play in. Because I’m height challenged, visiting dog parks can still be scary for me. But I LOVE other friends my size. Each night I sleep with my two-legged sister, Rebecca, who spoils me bunches. My family wanted to thank the Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia for not only rescuing my mom, Annabelle, but also for all of my brothers and sisters. I hope they all found homes as much fun as mine! I have the bestest life ever!

Hi my friends, here I am (Angel) in my forever home. I was adopted in July of 2007 at Petsmart in Marietta, GA. I have FINALLY begun to believe that I'm here forever. Boy what a relief.... My people have been so good to me and I really do like them. It took me awhile to get acclimated because I had been to so many places in my life time. I was wondering if this was just another temporary home. Well, my people have assured me that I'm here to stay. They give me chew toys and let me sleep on their laps and give me kisses,and rub my tummy and all that stuff. My Daddy plays with me and he lets me run & run till I'm so tired... I learned how to go up & down the stairs . Now I'm allowed to go up & down them whenever I feel like it.. I like to run up them fast too.. Mommy makes me slow down, isn't that just like a Mommy??? I just wanted to let all my friends back there at my foster homes know that I miss them, but I'm REALLY REALLY happy here. Thanks for taking care of me till my forever parents came for me, (and they came to adopt a boy...LOL). They got me a little girl instead. I knew they we're going to pick me and they knew I was the one, they said it was love at first sight??? Whatever that means.. This will be my first Christmas here and I think I smelled something good in a box under the tree... Can't wait to find out what it is. Well, Merry Christmas to all my friends at BHRG in Atlanta.

Hi: I want to update you on Temple, adopted some months ago. She was renamed Cookie, because she is covered in "chocolate chips!" She is quite a girl, loads of personality. Attaching her picture as she attacks a rawhide chewie. She is one of the pack, now, along with Rosie Posie, the basset we adopted from the pound. Rosie had hookworms, roundworms, and heartworms and needed to be spayed. It took several months to get her back to health, when she went from 35 to 51 pounds! She and Cookie are the best of friends, and often go on "basset patrol" in the back yard, keeping us safe from invading squirrels or other critters. Thanks and happy holidays.

I adopted Ellie Mae (Ella) in November 2006. There are so many words for how our family feels about her. I love her so much and so does my daughter. She loves to chase the rabbits, squirrels, and any other. Critters that lurk around our home! She has the “run” of the house and loves to sleep on the couch. She loves to be walked so that she can “sniff” out everything in the neighborhood. Everyone knows her where we live so I don’t ever have to worry about her getting lost or sneaking off because we have such wonderful neighbors. She loves to be loved and she gives love in return. She loves to go for rides in the pick-up and say “hi” to everyone in our little town when she hangs her head out of the window. She is very loved by her groomer as well. I just want to thank BHRG for giving me the opportunity to welcoming a new “child” hehe, to our home! I also wan to thank “Bones & Bows” for keeping her looking beautiful! Thanks Jenny - you are awesome! My life would be incomplete without Ellie Mae!

We adopted Lulu in June. She has been the greatest addition to our family. Lulu and Jacie (my 4 year old daughter) are inseperable; they sleep together,eat together. My daughter loves her best friend. For almost, 3 months we never heard Lulu bark, 4 months ago she started and it is the most hilarious thing. She chases my daughter down the hall and pulls her down by her pj pants. She loves to ride in the car. We are so thankful to have Lulu, and the adoption experience itself was great. Actually, we are thinking about getting LuLu a friend. Happy holidays from the Haggards.

Hi! I’m Trooper Pirkle, and my BHRG name was Ernest. I was adopted into my forever home Labor Day weekend 2006. My adopted parents say the past year with me made their new house into a home…OUR home. I had the best foster home in the world, and foster siblings I loved, and although it was sad to have to leave Momma Marjorie’s house, I have a great life with my Mom and Dad. I go for walks twice a day (I can’t wait to get my leash on!), get treats (especially from my softy Mom!), and best of all, I have the undivided cuddles and attention of my people! Who has who trained? Trooper’s Mom says: We can’t imagine life without our little man. We are so grateful to BHRG, and to Marjorie Holler in particular, in helping to complete our family. Trooper is such an affectionate boy – so gentle with children, and he loves to toss his bone around and run the Basset 500 around our living room! Of course, being a basset, that spurt doesn’t last very long, so it’s a good thing he has the run of the couches, our bed, and his bed for snoozes. Trooper absolutely lives for rides with Dad (he is a total Daddy’s boy), going to Big Trees trail area to sniff everything in sight, and going to the park. He is the protector of any dog park he goes to, running around acting as Playground Policeman for dogs being chased! Good thing he’s got that great Basset bark – arrooo arrooo! We look forward to many more years with our sweet boy.

We adopted Rosco (bhrg name Mo) in July of 2006. The past year has been wonderful. He has truly been a great companion. Our other Basset, Duke, has taught his new little brother all of his tricks (and his howl). They both enjoy running laps in the yard, barking at the cat in the neighbor's window and chasing squirrels that run down the fence. Rosco definitely lives up to his name while at the dog park. If you've been to Sweat Mtn Dog Park in Marietta and seen the a little basset hound barking at other dogs that are playing rough, it was probably the new "Park Sheriff" Rosco. Presently, Rosco is enjoying his favorite past-time of sleeping at my feet, under my desk in my home office.

Hi, my name is Sally and I have found my forever home. My mom and dad were very sad because their 13 year old basset (Bonny Belle) went to the bridge in June; and they didn’t think they were ready for another doggie. Little did they know that when they fell in love with me, I would heal their hearts. I have only been with my new family for a little while, but I feel like I’ve been here forever. I walk with my mom in the park every morning and every evening. I love to sniff everything and can’t wait to put my leash on! I sleep in the bed which is so cozy; and I have a football that holds snacks! When mom and dad leave the house, I get to roll it around until all the snacks fall out. Mom and Dad even took me to Brewsters for my first taste of ice cream! Am I spoiled or what? Mom and Dad cover me with kisses whenever they come in the door, and they have bought me a million new toys. And I am so lucky, because I get to visit my foster mom sometimes too! Thanks to Bassett Rescue and all of the wonderful volunteers! Because of all of you, I have a wonderful life.

WE LOVE OLLIE! Ollie has been a wonderful addition to our family. He has converted mommy, a once self proclaimed cat lover, to a bone-a-fide dog lover. We wondered how a dog would adjust to our household since we have 3 rowdy boys. But Ollie takes it all in stride. He either watches or joins in. We can't imagine our life without Ollie in it.

This is my precious Tucker, adopted from BHRG about 1996. Sadly, he crossed the rainbow bridge on July 27th of this year. He had developed cancer and it had metastasized to the brain. I could not bear to watch the seizures and his suffering. He was our constant companion and best friend. We had weathered storms, hurricanes, and moves together. He was a wonderful precious gift from God, and I had the privilege of providing him with his forever home. He will be missed and there will always be a place in our hearts that has his name written upon it.

Gulliver (rescue name Homer) was chosen by his baby sister, LowLa, to come home with her the minute she laid eyes on him. I cannot imagine our lives without him. He has helped us get through LowLa’s first year and been the most wonderful Big Brother we could ever have expected. Gulliver is absolutely the most loving little fellow; he never lets more than 30 minutes go by without taking a break from their puppy games to come back inside and “check” on us. After making sure everything is ok off he goes with a slurp and a promise to be back in a few minutes. No matter how many times LowLa grabs his ears, pulls his tail, or steals his chewy he has never snapped at her. He just wags his tail and starts playing again. Gulli is just happy to have food and water in his bowls, a house where no one hurts him, and most importantly lots of love. When Gulliver came home with us he was scared of just about everything and skin and bones. He has gained weight and is finding more and more courage everyday. Even though he had obviously been mistreated, Gulliver has always trusted us and loved everyone new that he meets. It has been so wonderful to see him come out of his shell and grow stronger and braver everyday…..but mostly being able to be such a warm loving guy after the rough start in life that he had. Our lives are so much brighter with our Gulliver in them. Thanks BHRG for finding our Gulliver!

Hey, I'm Teddy, and I just have to tell you that I have just found the most perfectist forever home you could ever want. This home came with two legged kids and quadrupeds til the cows come home but in just enough doses to make it like a preschool or something. I'm one of the original Sierra's litter of 8 pups that were born on Nov. 4, and we went to the foster home all 9 of us!! We had a great time messing up our foster family and putting them through their paces. They never had puppies before! They would take my brothers and sisters out and we would all play under the trees and play rip up the bushes. We would watch the kids and busses go by. We were pretty well known in the neighborhood. All the community watched us grow up. It was great being the poster pups while we were young. We melted many hearts including our foster Dad. He really was the easiest. But anyway, as we were getting bigger we all started to find forever homes but I got to stay right here. My family had spoiled me so much they couldn't let someone else have to end up with such a smart pup. At least that's what my Mom said. So here I am spoiled with my family of 3 two legged boys, Mom and Dad and Annabelle my older sister. I have straightened her to my ways and we actually have a good time together. And on top of that we have the ferrets in the cage above and foster bassets visiting all the time. Thank you for all that BHRG has done to make me and my family healthy and happy. If it weren't for all your hearts and hands we probably would be ... I don't want to think about it. Certainly not sitting on someone that loves me lap and being played with and taken everywhere with. Many thanks to all!

We arrived Back in Chattanooga safe and sound from the PETsMART adoption in Atlanta. Shelby and my Rat Terrier, Woody, are really getting along. Shelby loves to go to the dog park and walks with me each day in our neighborhood. Thanks to all your organization does!

Hi! My nane is Trudy (BHRG name - Camille). These are my "little humans", Maribee and Libby, and I even have a basset brother, Hogan. I love my new family and the cushy quarters I've been given. They even take us all on trips to the mountains. I also have a nice big fenced-in back yard with some woods to sniff through several times a day. Yes BHRG is wonderful, but there no place like home!

Just wanted to let you know that Sophie is a total delight. We rescued Rufus is April of last year after our beloved Arlo, a red and white basset boy passed away with liver cancer. I never thought that I could love another dog as I did Arlo. Two weeks after Arlo died our vet called and said they had a beautiful basset boy that was approximately 1-2 years old that the owners no longer wanted because he had heartworms and they were not willing to "spend all that money" on a dog. No matter that they had kept him outside all his life in a small wet muddy pen with a barrel for shelter. Well, when my husband and I visited the vet that afternoon and met Rufus (we named him, he didn't even have a name), it was love at first sight. We brought Rufus home and Maggie our 12 year old basset girl (who we adopted from BHRG in 1996) made him feel right at home. However, Maggie was older and had arthritis and really didn't like to play too much with this new, very rambunctious 2 year old. So Rufus just made the best of it and played with us alot but really never had a playmate. But he is such a wonderful uncomplaining noble dog. He was so happy to just have a family who loved him and a warm place to sleep (in our bed usually). But sometimes he seemed sad. Well our sweet Maggie passed away 2 weeks ago and we thought it would be so good for Rufus to have a real play buddy. He was so energetic, we could not play enough, even though his daddy takes him on long walks every morning and evening, he still gets bored.

Well did we ever find a play buddy. Sophie became ours this past Saturday and she fit the bill for a Play Buddy. She is 6 months old and has all the energy it takes to wear out Mr Rufus. They loved each other from the start. She follows Rufus everywhere he goes and he looks out for her. They are inseperable. We couldn' t be happier. Sophie is still working on house training and Rufus is helping her. He seems to know she needs a little help. During the night he goes out with Sophie and me and waits patiently as she sniffs and sniffs taking her own sweet time but finally she gets her business done and they both run and I clap and tell Sophie what a wonderful girl she is and tell Rufus what a big help he is.

Thanks to all of you at Basset Hound Rescue for all the great work you do and for giving us the opportunity to adopt Sophie and give her a forever home.

All his predecessors had been female. Time for a son. There's Barkley one day on the BHRG site, next day at our home. The greatest joy this 8-year-old gentle love brought to us:
tickling paw pads that had been walked into a bloody mush, watching him run to you at the sound of your voice when he had been deaf because of ear infections, taking the one who was too weak from starvation even to stand and putting him on a diet because efforts to get him well were too generous, seeing the love in eyes that had been glued shut in their own gook, taking him in your arms to cuddle and wondering what he must have felt when a dear woman he could not see, hear, or respond to took him from the side of a street into her arms and into rescue, having him snuggle up to you in bed as your stroke his soft dry fur and trying to imagine him on the side of the road cold, shivering, wet, homeless, and unable to be aware of anything or anyone around him, watching him welcome a new puppy into the home as if, for the first time, he now knows what it is to be a family man -- a daddy, watching him jump up and down on the bed in the morning to play when you know that an unattended injury from a car accident years ago must have left its painful mark on his spine, knowing that he woke up one morning after being with us for about 3 week and, in an instant, seemed to have concluded, "hey, this must be for real -- I think I'm home!", and finally, knowing that God sent him and me on a journey to each other that was filled with pain and injuries, but -- in the end -- got the two of us together: one injured, sad, sweet, longing basset and one priest who was just waiting for him to come in to his life.
The joy of Rescue is experiencing that unique healing love everyone seeks in life. Father Pat Dulcinea (cancer, but its not getting ME down), Lucy (dad calls me Popeye since my last surgery), LuLu (keep all the sickies away from me, I'm healthy), Lollipop (I'm just a pup -- everything working fine), and Barkley ("you want to see pictures of MY little girl?") Thanks Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia and the sweet woman who found and saved Barkley -- from all six of us!

Merry Christmas and Hello to everyone at Basset Hound Rescue - and a special hello to Stacey, Madison's Foster-Mom! Madison came home to us February '03 and as you can see in this recent picture met her pal, Buddy. Don't be fooled by Maddie's coy demeanor, she definitely rules the roost. Madison entered the household and changed all of our lives for the better. Buddy has a pal to hang out with, chase squirrels, and snooze with in the den. We now know Madison to be the dog who will eat anything if given the opportunity (on occasion we refer to her as the "bird" girl - use your imagination!), will bark at hooting owls in our back yard in the wee hours of the night, and will flop down for a belly rub if you look at her long enough.

Buddy is Maddie's personal trainer and keeps Madison moving on our walks - but only on those days Madison deigns to go on a walk! Maddie is our funny girl and we couldn't imagine life without her.

At the November 06 Basset Bash, my heart was stolen. Who would have thought that my husband would have competition from a 1 year old red & white basset! On that sunny day, Harley (aka Portia) came to her "FOREVER" home.
Although her older sister Droopy was a bit overwhelmed at the party, Droopy jumped at the chance to teach Harley the ropes once we returned home. Harley's foster mother had warned us about the mischievous side, and we continue to be surprised daily with Harley's shenanigans. She has learned numerous acrobatic moves on the sofas and ottoman resulting in routine furniture rearrangements. The entire family (Brian, Kelley, and Droopy) can not imagine our life without the baby. Droopy, who is 6 years old, has new-found youth. Every night is play night in our home. When Droopy and Harley are not chasing each other, they are constantly wrestling and sharing tender moments. Unlike her older sister Droopy, Harley is always vocal about her thoughts and feelings. We are still learning all of Harley's vocabulary. Harley and Droopy shared their first joint vet and grooming visit not long ago. Both were very good patients and supported each other.
Words cannot express the joy that Harley has brought to our home. We don't even remember what life was like pre-Harley. Each day, my husband and I are anxious to return home and see our children. We are so very thankful to BHRG and the foster families. Without these wonderful people, Brian and I would not have had a complete family. We know you will smile as big as we do when looking at our Harley and Droopy. As you can see Harley is no stranger to the camera. Again thank you BHRG!!

Cupcake came into our family in 2005 and it has been wonderful. She is an awesome basset and great with our kids. She learns very quick and now even has her own recliner in our living room. Talking about spoiled rotten! We love BHRG! We talk about them to everyone we know. We try to help in any way we can. Thank you for making a great organization to help basset hounds!

We just wanted to give you an update on Libby. We adopted her on August 12th at the Petco in Roswell. We have given her a new name and her name is “Ollie”. She is an awesome dog. She is completely housebroken and she has really helped our 6 month old basset pup “Norman” with his housetraining. She is so laid back and the most loving dog. She is so tolerant of Norman, who pesters her every waking hour. They get along great and they love to run in the backyard. They also love to share a big bone that we have. Norman gets one end and Ollie gets the other. They are quite comical. She loves to ride in the car and jumps in and grabs her seat before anyone else.

We took her to our vet for a check up on Tuesday and she is great health. Dr. Baker said who ever had her before had taken really good care of her. We are so glad that she has come to live with us. I know who ever she belonged to is really missing her. Thank you Basset Rescue of Georgia for allowing us to share our home with such a wonderful dog.

We adopted Marcus, who we renamed Max - or Max the Moose - back in September 2005 from BHRG. This dog has taken over our home, our hearts, and our lives! After a couple rough weeks where I lost a good pair of high heels, the back of a fabric covered chair, a blanket, and pretty much everything in the yard he could get his mouth around Max settled down and decided rawhides and toys would suffice for his chewing needs! He is the sweetest dog you could ask for, and just wants to please everyone. He has deep soulful eyes which he uses on me to get extra treats or an extra pet every now and then! He loves to lounge in his big sleeping pillow, and he adores playing with his 2 canine sisters, Lulu and Diamond. He and our 7 year old son are as close as could be, and I always say they play just like brothers, wrestling around and having a ball!

Max has settled in so well, and we just couldn't imagine our life without him. He is the classic sweet, lovable clown of a basset, and he is always making us laugh and just brings us so much joy. Thank you for bringing Max into our lives, and for all the wonderful work you do placing bassets with families who will love them for the rest of their lives.

Duke, Daisy, and Kelvin were adopted in 2005 - Duke and Kelvin (the Kelvinator!) came from BHRG, and Daisy came from a rescue in PA. All three seniors are living large in Atlanta, (Kelvin quite large), and enjoy traveling and singing - as you can see. Well, except for Duke, who grumps. That's Duke, Daisy and Kelvin from left to right.

On June 17, 2005, my life changed for the better. That was the day that my future mommy and big sister met me. Mommy was just going to transport me from Macon to her house in Fayetteville, but she fell in love and had to keep me. There are a lot of people who are foster failures, but Mommy was a transport failure. Here's my story:

I'm Stitch. My friend, Lilo, and I were to be used as a breeding pair for a backyard breeder. They kept us out in a filthy, muddy pen with no grass and they never cleaned it, but then BHRG rescued us. Mommy and Layla picked us up in Macon and took us to their house. We were only supposed to stay for the afternoon and then another BHRG person was going to take us home and foster us, but Mommy fell in love.

Mommy begged Daddy to let her try fostering, but he and Layla were afraid that Toby Marie (Layla's dog) would not like me since she didn't like other dogs. Little did they know that Toby Marie would become my first bestest friend. Finally, Daddy said that Mommy could TRY fostering me, but that if Toby Marie didn't accept me then someone else would have to foster me. Of course, Toby and I got along great, and Mommy couldn't possibly let me leave, so she adopted me. Layla and Toby moved out in November and then Mommy became a foster parent. She really loves it 'cause she gets to help homeless hounds find their forever homes. She and Daddy say that I am an am-basset-dor for BHRG because I teach the other hounds how to play and have a good time. Daddy says that I am his dog, but Mommy says that I am hers! They both love me very, very much and they say that the best $200 they ever spent was when they got me. Thank you BHRG for getting me away from the bad people and putting me with my Mommy and Daddy!

My name is Irene and I have found my forever family. I was in foster care for almost a year. Some people said I was too aggressive. I just needed a family who needed just me and let me be myself. As you can see I am as big of a baby as they come. I go everywhere with my family. There's Daddy, Mommy, Ariel and me.

I spend all day relaxing. I need my beauty sleep since I am a senior basset hound. I have full run of the house and a doggie door to go out when I please. I am the Queen of this Castle. I even sleep with my Parents. I am adjusting to the good life quite nicely and my family showers me with kisses. My habits are eating, sleeping, snuggling, sleeping, oh, did I mention sleeping. My family is just as laid back as I am and we seem to like this way. It is still nice when Senior dogs can be adopted like me and have a family to keep me for the rest of my doggie days!

Hi. I’m Lizzie and I wanted to let everybody know what a wonderful home I have. I had a few problems when I came to BHRG: heartworms, dry eye, cataracts and a little bit of Old Timer’s disease. And I barked a lot because I’m so small and I wanted people to notice me. My foster folks welcomed me after heartworm treatment and my new brothers taught me about the huge doggy door. I learned about waiting my turn and about ear scratching and tummy rubs and adoring my people. Here’s my picture, see? I’m smiling!

We went to all the adoption events for many, many car trips but no one paid me any attention, barely even patting my head, so I curled up in a little ball and tried to hide myself. Finally, my foster family decided not to put me in that stressful position anymore and they adopted me! For almost a year now I’ve enjoyed a home and safety and treats, and I finally learned how to play although I can’t understand why my dachshund brother just sits there when I bark in his face telling him to play with me.

Thank you BHRG for taking me in when I needed a helping hand. Thank you foster family for showing me there is still love in the world, even for an old, forgetful houndy like me. Thank you foster brothers for giving me the time and space to become the happy carefree old girl that I am. Aroooooh!

We adopted Marvin in 2003 and had our first child in 2004. We had no idea how Marvin would behave around our son as we never saw him interact with children. We are so happy to report that he is so gentle and kind with our son - we couldn't be happier. It's as if he knows to be gentle whenever our son approaches him and Marvin just happily falls over to his side wagging his tail in anticipation for some hugs and pets. Our son is now a year and a half old and they are the best of friends. They like to sit at the window together and check out what is going on outside. They really enjoy just sitting together hanging out. We are looking forward to years of friendship and companionship with Marvin. :) Thanks BHRG!

We adopted Lucille about three years ago. She is such a wonderful, creative, curious, and loveable basset. She is one of the three bassets we have. I'm so grateful for the foster parents of Lucille and for Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia. Lucille loves to chase rabbits, squirrels and anything that flies. She is the only one that doesn't get into trouble by getting things off the counter tops. She is creative in the way that she asks for treats. She has taught herself how to talk and how to sit up strait when she wants anything. Thank you Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia.

Hello there, my name is Porkchop (it was Kalhoon when the nice person I live with adopted me back in 2002). I just wanted to send you an update on how I am. I live near woods and me and the person I live with take lovely walks in them all the time. In fact, we do all sorts of stuff together. I like to go for rides in the car and camping the most I think. My days are filled with naps, belly rubs, walks, more belly rubs, playing with my toys, and chasing squrriels. I am a very happy dog. Thanks for helping me out BHRG when I needed it!!

We adopted Avery at the end of November 2005. He was a quiet, nervous dog with worms, fleas, two broken teeth and a fear of loud noises and dark shapes. Now, he's bulking up, eating happily (after a little dental work), and is becoming more trusting of humans. He loves running around sniffing scents and playing with other dogs in Piedmont Park every week. He has the run of our home and is very happy with us. Whatever we do, he's very happy to be a part of it, sitting on our laps or by our feet at all times - he'd rather do that than eat! He's very much a family member, and everyone who has met him has fallen for him. Even my friend who's wary of dogs said he was the lovliest dog she'd ever seen!

My name is Winston. I was adopted a year ago this past summer. My mom and dad already had another basset, Flash, at home when they came to see me. Mom went up to the adoption site just to "look" at the other bassets. See she thought that she really didn't need another...but I knew better. When she saw me, she fell in love. What can I say? I'm a good lookin' man!

I must say I wasn't in very good shape at the time but Mom, Dad, Flash, and lots of love took care of that. I went from 34 pounds to 60 in no time flat. My hair was horrible with spots missing and my nails were brittle at the time. Now I am sporting a shiny new coat, and my nails are back to the original hardest substance known to man. My mom gave up on cutting them a few months back so now me and my sister, Flash, go to have our pedicures about once a month. The person that found me said I was tied up to a machine outside of an abandoned gas station. It was a very sad state of affairs. Since I was left outside for so long with no love, I am now afraid of lightning storms. Mom and Dad cuddle with me when I am scared now . Flash just looks at me like I'm crazy. Most of the time now I spend working on my snoring technique, hiding bones in the backyard, sneaking naps on the couch, and playing with my sister. Thanks BHRG for making sure I found the loving home I deserved!

Just wanted to share how Reagan (adopted August 2004) is doing. As you can see, he loves being an indoor dog, sleeping on all the furniture, including mom's cream velvet chair! But one look at those sweet eyes and we let him go anywhere! He has gained weight from being the skinny boy that was found tied up at a Kroger (who could do that?); he is now about 45 pounds. Very healthy though, all the neighbors ask how we got a basset that isn't overweight! But our other four-legged child, Rufus (basset/shepard mix) takes the overweight role, he eats everything in sight and Reagan gets very few extras. Mom & Dad have to guard Reagan's food bowl while he eats! Reagan is as sweet as he can be, loves everyone (sit down and he is in your lap)! One of his favorites is his two-legged cousin Jack, who loves his "Ray-ray" very much. Reagan has also accepted his newest brother (two-legged) who showed up in May 2005. Baby Ryan loves his puppies, and already wants to pet them! Thanks to BHRG for bringing Reagan into our lives!

My old Oreo went to the bridge recently after some 20 years on this Earth. When rescued by BHRG, he was blind, flea ridden, and heartworm positive. When I adopted him in 1999, we all figured he might have a few years left. Those years turned into quite a few years. Thank you BHRG.

My husband and I adopted LillyAnn (red & white) in March of 04' after she recovered from heartworm treatment. She is a joy to have as a part of our lives! She is the sweetest dog; I can't imagine anyone EVER letting her go, but now that we have her, she is here to stay! We already had a Basset named Savannah(tri-color) and she was so happy to get a new friend. They love each other as you can tell by the photo. Thank You BHRG, for not giving up on this precious girl!

We adopted Maple(formerly known as Gladys) one year ago. It was a long drive down to Perimeter Mall to pick her up, but that has to be one of the best days of our lives! She came into our lives somewhere between 6 & 8 weeks old, weighing 11 lbs and so small she couldn't fill up a lap! Here we are one year later with a crazy 45 lb Beasset Hound, Basset-Beagle mix!

Maple is spoiled rotten, with her own stairs to "our" bed, her own pillow at the foot of the bed that she will not go to sleep without, and the love of our entire family. My sisters and parents argue over who get's to Maple sit when we go out of town.She's learned that at Nana and Papa's she gets to sleep on the bed, and Papa make "special suppers", so if we ask if she wants to go to Nana & Papa's she starts to cry and goes to the door. She definitely has a wild streak, and a penchant for electrical wires! Maple keeps us on our toes and has provided countless hours of entertainment and undying love. We have the Basset 500 nightly around here, and we play drag o war instead of tug o war, we are her keepers of bones and greenies, and the givers of belly rubs and the receivers of welcome home kisses!

Hello, my name is Emily. I was adopted in August of 2004. I first want to thank Lisa for helping me find my new home, she knows me as Sally. I have an abnormal thirst for water which makes me a rare dog; I was the specialist’s first case. This makes me have to go out every half an hour, so I was fortunate that Lisa found me a great home who doesn’t mind my need for the great outdoors. I also want to thank Rebecca for being such a great foster mom and taking really good care of me until I went to my forever home. I have a great new family, who takes care of me and changed my name to Emily Rose; they also call me Ms. Barkity-Bark.

My four-legged brother, Max, and I bonded instantly, but my four-legged sister, Chelsea, is still the boss. I am very social and I like to try to make friends outside, but I love that I am an indoor dog and can cuddle with my mom and human sister. By the way did I mention my human sister is wrapped around my finger, all I have to do is bark, and she does whatever I want? In fact, I once got a whole shelf of treats, but now I have lost my girlie figure. I do love to eat, and when my bowl is empty, I just take it to my mom and she gives me more. Now, she is tricking me with non-fat, no calorie ice cube “treats”. I love my new family, and they just got me a new four-legged sister, Molly. She and I both have long ears. I am very happy in my new home!

Hi! My name is Molly Anna, formerly known as Brandy, and I was adopted in November of 2004. I would like to thank Michelle for finding me my new home and transporting me here. Mommy doesn’t understand why someone put me out in the streets because I am a very sweet girl, but she says their loss is her gain. It rained the first week that I was here, and when mommy let me outside I hid underneath the sliding board. I stayed underneath the board, because I didn’t realize I could come in, and my mom had to come out and get me. I stole my mommy’s heart that day, and now I don’t even go out when it is raining. Why get wet when you don’t have to?
I gained 10lbs in the first month. I still dump my food dish, because I cannot eat out of the bowl. I love remote controls, even more so than my dad does. I have eaten three; they taste really good! If you want me to do something, you better have a treat. I enjoy Beggin’ Strips, ice cubes, and pepperoni treats, but my favorite is Tiny Bones. Please do not leave the trash can out, because I will get into trouble. I am nicknamed the Nibbler; I will nibble on everything including you if I want your attention. I am a true basset hound unlike my sister, Emily Rose, I run the show! If you have a lap, I will sit on it. I love my forever home!
Note from my mom: Basset Hound Rescue is a wonderful organization. Thank you for my new daughters, Emily and Molly.

How could anyone have ever been mean to my little BoBo (Bocelli)? It took him two weeks to not be afraid of the dark anymore. He has gained about 3-4 pounds, and now has a few basset "rolls" on his body...no more ribs sticking out. He has his own recliner, but he prefers my off-white brocade couch. He sings when you hug him or rub his neck. He sleeps with his sister, Ouisa Belle, in between us in bed every night.

I adopted this wonderful dog on December 6, 2003, and what a blessing this dog is to my life. He has a big personality with a gentle demeanor. Satchel has been everything a dog could be to his human, but most of all he's family! I had some doubts it the very beginning that had nothing to do with Satchel's behavior - I was so stressed during my first month of taking care of him. But because of many wise words of encouragement from the foster mom and the people at BHRG, I was able to overcome my self-imposed stress and began discovering the awesome dog that was now in my life. Very soon, Satchel and I became like peas and carrots, and it's never been the same since.

Some of his favorite things to do are to go on hikes, take long sun shine naps, and socializing at softball games - but most of all he loves Jeep rides to the neighborhood Dairy Queen. Satchel's made an impression on every one he meets and people just fall in love. He even went on a business trip with me and was in a photo shoot with human models. You should have seen the way we worked that set! We're a walking billboard for this rescue organization... we just have to pass along our story! All I have to say is, "What a dog!"

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