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Why Adopt, The Advantages and Disadvantages
Basset rescue groups are devoted to finding homes for Basset Hounds that have been abandoned or given up by their owners. Many of these Basset Hounds end up at local humane shelters and unless suitable foster or permanent homes are found for these animals, they are destroyed. For this reason, basset rescue groups have been formed in many parts of the country and local Basset breed clubs may support a Basset Rescue group which tries to find new families for these abandoned Bassets.
Advantages of Adopting a Basset Rescue Dog
- Many people find joy and pleasure in giving a "new home" to a dog that was deserted by its former owners. rescue groups are experienced at assessing whether a particular Basset is a good candidate for adoption.
- Most Basset Rescue dogs are adults and many are already housebroken as well as spayed or neutered.
- Rescue dogs are often an alternative for a loving family who truly wants a Basset Hound but may not be able to afford the price of a new puppy from a breeder.
Disadvantages of Adopting a Basset Rescue Dog
- In some cases rescued Bassets have been abused and severely mistreated by their former owners.The adoptive family may therefore need to be especially understanding and spend some time helping their new friend fit into its new home. Many rescue Bassets may be timid or shy until they have a chance to adapt to their new surroundings. With love and patience, most of these Bassets blossom into endearing pets.
By Claudia Waller Orlandi, Ph.D.
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What is the age criteria for adopting to families with children?
We here at the Colorado Basset Rescue love children; however, we will only adopt to families whose children are five years and younger on a case by case basis.
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What type of evaluation is done with the rescue dogs?
Rescue bassets are placed in a family situation with foster families. This enables the Colorado Basset Rescue and their members to evaluate a "rescue" dogs behavior, temperament, and characteristics in order to place them in the correct home that will aid and benefit both the rescue dog and its adopting family. Foster families are also there to answer any questions that adopting families may need to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
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Does Colorado Basset Rescue spay and neuter their rescues?
Rescued bassets are spayed or neutered before being placed up for adoption. Colorado Basset Rescue's sole responsibility is to find unwanted Basset Hounds loving homes, not to help create still MORE unwanted or neglected puppies.
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What is Colorado Basset Rescue's adoption fee?
This fee covers all the necessary shots which includes Rabies,and the heart worm test if deemed appropriate and preapproved by High Country Basset Hound Rescue and Adoption Services, Inc. The adoption parents will assume the heartworm treatment and preventive that is required each month.
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How can I get an application for adoption?
Click here and fill out the Adoption Application Form. You will be contacted by Colorado Basset Rescue.
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What are Colorado Basset Rescue's Adoption Polices?
Colorado Basset Rescue's Adoption Agreement is as follows:
- Adopting person(s)must be homeowners and have a fenced in yard or in some cases an invisible fence may be deemed appropriate in certain situations; However, it will depend on the "rescue" dogs that are currently in our care at the time whether an invisible fence is acceptable. Absolutely no rescue will be permitted to be adopted that involves them being staked or chained when outside. These requirements are to insure the over all health and well being of our rescues.
- Adopting person(s)will not permit the "rescue" dog to run free or off leash or out of immediate control.
- Adopting person(s) will provide indoor sleeping quarters for the "rescue" dog.
- Adopting person(s) agrees that the "rescue " dog will be provided with adequate food, fresh water, exercise, veterinary care, yearly inoculations, heartworm prevention and other treatment as recommended by attending veterinarian. The "rescue' dog must be licensed in accordance to all state and local laws.
- Adopting person(s) agrees that "rescue" dog will at all times, wear a buckle collar with current Rabies tag and Basset Rescue ID tag.
- Adopting person(s) will notify Colorado Basset Rescue immediately if the"rescue" dog becomes lost or stolen.
- Adopting person(s) will notify Colorado Basset Rescue prior to any change of address.
- Adopting person(s) will keep the "rescue" Basset Hound and will not transfer the ownership to any other person, firm or organization without first obtaining the written consent of Colorado Basset Rescue. If Colorado Basset Rescue deems the new ownership unacceptable then the "rescue" Basset Hound is to be relinquished to Colorado Basset Rescue immediately.
- Adopting person(s) takes the "rescue" dog as is with all defects, either observable or unobservable, and assumes full risk for the dog from the date of signing of this agreement. However, the Colorado Basset Rescue goes to great lengths to provide both care and physical condition and temperament evaluation of each Basset Hound that is accepted into Colorado Basset Rescue, and every possible effort is made to provide a "rescue" dog which is compatible with adopting person(s) home; however, no warranty is given to the physical condition or temperament of a 'rescue" dog. Colorado Basset provides all necessary veterinary care prior to Adoption.
- As of the date of this agreement, the Adopting person(s) assumes responsibility for the "rescue" dog's actions and shall hold Colorado Basset Rescue and its individual members FREE from all claims for personal injury, injury to others, and/or property damage associated with adopting one of our "rescue" dogs.
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