....Rescuing Basset Hounds in Northern California for the last 14 years (for available hounds click here)
Support us by becoming a MEMBER (click HERE)
Our membership year starts in February! Do you know about our 'Members Only' social events and newsletters? See our "Membership Information" web page HERE.
Whether
you adopted a basset hound from us, own one you bought from a breeder,
or are just thinking about owning, adopting or fostering a basset
hound.... come and meet us. We'd love to see you! Check out our
special 'members only' events - our Spring Fling picnic day in the
middle of May, our Annual CampOut Weekend at the beginning of August,
and our Howl-O-Ween special celebration. Enough reason to join as a
member! These events are purely for fun.... games, watching the hounds
play and just getting to know each other.
Also, do make use of the sign up box at the bottom of each page, to sign up for our emails. Also, please log in/register on the website so I can make sure I have your email address for our newsletters and mailings, so you know where we will be and what is going on with the Hounds!
UPDATE: We raised $300 through this fundraiser... and Donna and Bob Funk of Moon Doggie Coffee Roasters Artisan coffees have offered to continue their support indefinitely. Just put "for GGBR" in the comments box and we will get a monthly check from them!!! We hope our supporters will continue to support their business in future! (click on the Moon Doggie image to reach their order form!)
RECENT KENNEL INTAKE:
WATCH OUR STORY ON CBS13, SACRAMENTO - CLICK HERE - now a direct link!!
AND ON CBS12, CHICO - CLICK HERE (it's about 5 and a half minutes into the January 5 5pm headline news)
HERE'S ANOTHER ARTICLE... JANUARY 4, 2010, SF CHRONICLE. CLICK HERE.
AND THE PRESS DEMOCRAT ARTICLE OF DECEMBER 18, 2009. CLICK HERE
UPDATE: All 61 Bassets are now safe in foster homes!! Due to the volume of adoption applications received recently, there may be a wait of several weeks before you are contacted by a volunteer. At the moment we are focusing our attention on applications received before 12/31. Once those applicants have been matched with a hound, we will move on to January applications. NB These kennel hounds need particularly calm homes as many are timid and are taking time to adjust. If you are not successful in being awarded one of the kennel hounds, we will continue to look for another suitable hound for you.... we have dogs coming into rescue all the time. Thank you for your patience.
To donate to the medical costs for these hounds please send checks to PO Box 4958, Petaluma, CA 94955 or use the PayPal "Donate" button to your left.
Here is the link to the webpage, where you can read more about this 'GREAT BASSET RESCUE'... all the dogs' photographs are up now and we're beginning to update their status as they are adopted.... CLICK HERE
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Watch this space for our 'Featured Hounds' series... coming soon!
GGBR is proud to be a member of West Coast BROAD (Basset Rescue Organizations Allied Division) - a basset rescue network of 501(c)(3) organizations based on the west coast of the USA, that works together to ensure that every possible hound is rescued.
Thank You - to Melissa and John for this WADDLE VIDEO!!
Why Rescue? And why a Basset Hound?
Watch the video and listen to the great song!
We always need Foster Homes... don't think you could never foster... whether it is a couple of days while we arrange a transport to a longer term foster, or whether you want to take an older dog for a possibly long term foster, or if you think you have the patience to deal with a behaviorally challenged hound, or just want to 'try before you buy', you are NEEDED. Golden Gate pays the vet bills and all we ask from you is food and a soft lap in a loving environment. Read more here.
In 2008 we were proud to be awarded a grant from:
This grant has been used in 2009 and has paid for behavior assessments and behavior management
plans for several dogs to date. Some dogs had aggression and apparent
personality disorder issues... some just needed that little bit of
discipline and balance that comes from some structured training. The wonderful news is that no dog has been euthanized or deemed unadoptable for lack of funding in identifying and treating their training issues. Thank you so much....
See all the Dogs!
Please take the time to browse our site, check that adoption of a Basset Hound is right for you, and/or see how you can help in other ways. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact ggbassetrescue@hotmail.com.
If you would like to run your own fundraising campaign for GGBR, please click the button below, when you will be taken to our "starter page" on Firstgiving.com. This is a great way to get donations for the annual Waddle, in Novato on July 4th each year!
Why Rescue?
Your Petstore Pup
Author Unknown
Cherish your new pet store pup -
Stand always by his side.
Mend his ills and give him hugs
and lots of fun car rides.
Feed him well and let him run
to build his body strong.
Play with him and give him treats.
Love him his whole life long.
You'll soon become his hero.
He will not ask you for much.
He'll trade his lifelong loyalty
for your kind word and touch.
Count him among your blessings,
as you are his blessing, too,
but then please do just one thing more,
When every day is through.
Take time to look into his eyes
each night you tuck him in.
I bet you'll see reflected there,
two other pups like him.
They've never had a family,
soft bed, good food, or fun.
They live life out in a wire box -
and never get to run.
They suffer searing heat at times,
at others freezing cold,
as weeks and months and years drag by
While they are growing old.
So think about his mom and dad
who shine there through his eyes,
and remember all the mill dogs
who are paying with their lives.
If they had ever had a chance,
they'd have grown up like him, too,
with years of love to give and get
before their lives were through.
You'll never see them face to face -
Such miracles are rare -
But pray for your pup's mom and dad,
'cause someone ought to care...
Don't buy your basset hound over the internet or from a pet store. We can advise you about buying a well bred basset hound from a reputable breeder, and if your heart is set on a puppy, we occasionally get these in rescue also. If you are looking for a reputable breeder in California, check out this website:
Basset Hound Club of America - CA Breeders List
