Spencer is one of several Basset Hounds available for adoption from Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue in Petaluma.
Addy Dawes of Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue in Petaluma says a breeder out of Red Bluff sent out a plea for help in placing the dogs, who were unsold from previous litters. “We actually suspected that we would be called in to help this particular breeder because word had gotten out in the humane community of their problems” with too many dogs and not enough money to care for them.
Before representatives from Golden Gate Basset Rescue get the dogs, they would like to have at least 50 foster homes set up. They have 20 so far.
“We estimate it will cost about $400 per dog to do a complete medical evaluation including spay/neuter, microchip, heart worm tests and vaccinations,” says Dawes.
“This place is a licensed and inspected breeding operation, but we knew they were in trouble and we were pleased the lines of communication were open so they could ask for it,” says Dawes.
Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue is accepting donations, potential foster homes and eventually, permanent homes for the rescued dogs.
Dawes says she personally is relieved the dogs are being rescued because “it gets them out of the breeding environment and into homes.”
“They are all living in outdoor runs so we do not know the extent of their health issues,” says Dawes.
I would love to adopt a basset hound or foster I have a 5 month old Female lab/mix she is a good dog but lonely I think she would do well with a partner
I would like to help by fostering and perhaps adopting a basset female hound.
I have 3 older cats that love my 7 year old schnauzer male and are friendly with dogs. I live on almost an acre of fenced property with my sister living in a granny unit. She has two older dogs that are very social as she has taken them for long walks every day for years at the laguna where they friendly interact with other dogs on the trail. We are both pet friendly people, all animals sleep indoors, doggies go on walks every day. Analy Vet knows us well as we try to intercept any problems that arise.
That’s terrific. How about contacting the Golden Gate Basset Rescue and they will get the fostering process started. Addy Dawes, a spokesperson for the rescue says dental cleanings are needed on many of the rescued Basset hounds, which will add to the expense of their care. And one foster of two of the rescued hounds says she suspects the dogs had never received baths because it took “lots of scrubbing” to get them clean.
This type of thing just makes me sick! How can this “breeder ” be licenced and inspected and have dogs that are neglected like this. They should be ashamed of themselves and so should the so called inspectors.
In this particular case, the breeder did the right thing in calling for help when she became overwhelmed with dogs.
We can debate human nature and denial, but ultimately the dogs were retrieved and found new places to thrive.
“licensed and inspected” means absolutely nothing. probably a trivial number of operations ever get inspected. a bigger question is: how come humane chargers aren’t brought against the puppymiller? because of rescue politics, that’s why. but without charges, including a probibition against owning or breeding in the future, there will be 50 basset hounds again in a few years from the same place.
And you are probably correct in noting very shortly there will be 50 unwanted Bassets soon.
It is the all too common side of animal rescue work.
I cannot speak for the Basset hound operation per se, but politics has often little to do with whether humane charges are brought against an operation. It has more to do with time, personnel and the dedication of local prosecutors.
Too often animal welfare issues are low on the priority list of prosecutable offenses.
I am looking to adopt two puppies. I gave a wonderful chocolate lab that’s needs some friends. A live on a large property that would be great for puppies to grow.