Archie

Archie is enjoying his new family and his new home in Fair Oaks. His skin condition has cleared and he has gained some weight. He is sleeping and eating well and enjoys taking walks and snuggling on the sofa! He seems very happy in his new home and it feels as if he has always been a part of our family. Thank you Golden Gate Basset Rescue for bringing us together. Archie has been a wonderful addition to our family! Robin & Ralph

Rosie (8/11)

I am so happy to say our Rosie is part of our family. When she came to our house she would not play with anyone or any toys. She was not really interested in treats and it was like she did not know how to be a dog. She has come a long way. In November we took her to the dog park for the first time and she has not been the same since. It was like a light bulb went off. She now plays with toys, begs for treats, plays with the whole family, does raceway sprints through out our home and provides many moments of laughter. She talks, tap dances, runs like a jack rabbit, stirs up all the dogs at the dog park and thinks she is part human. My husband recently heard an aquaintance say that they don't have a dog, they have a bassett hound. That just pretty much sums up Rosie. We love our RoRo to pieces. Thank you for all the work you all do for these dogs. Best wishes, Jennifer Einweck _______________

Lucy (8/11)

How we found Lucy We have a mini Australian Shepard and had taken him to Animal Kind to get a tooth pulled. Since we were there I asked to see the boarding facilities for future use when we travel. When I go into the kennel I see Lucy there lying on a blanket. I started talking with Michelle and found out she was a rescue which was a huge surprise. Michelle let her out and she jumped right into my chest and bowled me over. (In more ways more than one) I knew she was the dog for us and immediately said “we’ll take her” At that point I called my wife (details, details) and she came down to meet Lucy and the result was the same. We took her home for a test weekend and she has been with us ever since. She is the perfect dog and gets along with Aussie so well. She fits right in and after a few training sessions she is just awesome. It’s amazing to think someone let this little girl go…what a mistake that was! Robert

Rosebud (8/11)

When not sleeping or sniffing things, Rosie is busy at UC Davis making sure the students learn! She comes with me to class and is already top dog on campus. Strangers come up to me and say, "I don't remember your name--- but this is Rosie, right? Can I pet her?" . She is the best dog I could imagine-- sweet, loving and calm but with an independent streak. There is no tricking this lady! I loved her the moment I I met her and can't imagine life without her now! She is my first pet and I'm working hard to make sure Rosie has a wonderful forever home. We are working on some separation anxiety issues and she is already improved. We are looking forward to enrolling in tracking classes in the near future to hone her skills. (At home, we practice by playing hide-and-seek with treats.) I'd like to think her life with me is pretty sweet. There are lots of wonderful smells and people, as well as yummy treats and comfy places to rest. She only has one indignity to suffer-- letting me paint her nails. The result is a very sassy, flirty Basset that stops traffic! Thank you so much to Golden Gate Basset Rescue, and especially to Cait & Mike (Rosie's fosters). - isabel

Beau (4/11)

We've had Beau for about three months, and we can't imagine a life without him! He adjusted very well to his new home, he especially loves his big backyard where he can lay for hours and soak up the morning sun. This is our first basset, and he is everything and more than what we expected. His favorite activities include long walks and adventures, sleeping, eating (we learned this little boy cannot be in the pantry unattended), people watching, hunting, and cuddling. He is unbelievably loving and affectionate, and craves human attention around the clock. Lucky for him, he is very spoiled and found out early on that all it takes is one look at those sad eyes and he can melt anyone's heart. He can be slightly stubborn and strong willed at times, but we think these qualities are cute also. He had some issues with marking indoors when we got him, fortunately that habit has been broken although the training is ongoing. He also had some intestinal issues at first, which have greatly improved. He is a healthy and happy hound, and watching him run and jump with those flopping ears brings much joy! We just adore Beau and feel so lucky to be his forever home. Liz