Polly flies into New York

On January 9th, 2013 the call came in to our Intake Coordinator, John Morrison, that a senior hound needed ABC's help. It seemed that Polly's mom had passed away and her elderly dad couldn't continue to take care for her without his wife's help. He contacted Carolina Basset Hound Rescue to take her, but they didn't have any room for her in foster care. So, ABC was contacted to take Polly and John couldn't resist her pretty face. 

The problem was...How to get Polly from Carolina to New York? Ava from CBHR had an idea. Maybe Pilots 'n Paws could help out. They agreed to fly her to Buffalo, New York but she was on a waiting list. In the meantime, she stayed in a temporary foster home in Carolina. She made friends with 2 other bassets and a 3 year old human (who sent an amazing drawing with her paperwork). 

Finally, on February 2nd she hopped a flight from Carolina to Virginia, but due to weather she missed her second flight and was stranded in Virginia. That is when BROOD basset rescue stepped in to find her a temporary foster home. She stayed with Dave Pasqualini for a week where he went out of his way to make her at home. He even took her to the vet when he noticed she wasn't getting around all that well. They determined that arthritis and the airplane ride may be the culprit, so she left with some pills to make her more comfortable. 

After over a full week, Polly was able to catch her flight to Buffalo. She arrived February 10th at about 4:45 pm to Niagara Falls Aviation. John and Theresa Morrison picked her up right at the airplane. 

Polly getting out of her comfy 1st class seat.

Mahesh and John posing with Polly

She jumped right into the Morrison's car and was ready to get someplace warm. She made herself right at home by stealing Pumpkin's (one of the Morrison's dogs) dog bed and blanket. She will be staying with the Morrison's for awhile to be evaluated. 

It has been a very long journey for Polly and hopefully someone will find a place in their heart and a home for this little girl. She really deserves to find a forever home, even if it is for a few years. Senior dogs bring more joy to people than you may realize. If you are interested in adopting Polly, please fill out an adoption application at www.nybasset.org.

And again....thank you for all the help Carolina Basset Hound Rescue, BROOD, Dave Pasqualini, and Leslie, Christoph, and Mahesh from Pilots 'n Paws. You are all amazing!! 

January Road Warriors Rescue Southern Bassets

Loaded up and ready to head North to ABC

ABC's wonderful road warrior, Bob Richardson, is meeting up with several transports in TN to escort nine homeless Basset Hounds to find their forever homes in Buffalo, NY.  Braving the ice and snow and cold temperatures in the Northeast Bob will be driving these beautiful boys and girls due to arrive on Saturday.

From the warm Southland to warm fires and hearts of new forever homes!

18 month old Beau will meet his new family today!

Beau is a handsome houndie who will be meeting his new forever family today!  His original owners took him to the vet to have him put down for just being a puppy. They didn't want to deal with his "puppy power" anymore.   The rescue folks in Texas let ABC know about the sad situation this gorgeous pup was in and ABC swooped in to save the day. The vet took the money the owners gave to put him down and ABC kicked in the rest to update his shots and neuter him. Everyone at the vet says he’s very sweet, but a little drooly......what Basset isn't??



John Otis saying goodbye to his foster folks in Texarkana

John Otis is a handsome boy with a waggedy tail

John Otis is a five year old who was scheduled to be euthanized today.  Instead he hitched a ride with Bob and caught a ride on the transport coming North. Talk about a change of fortune!!   Instead of the end of his life today will mark his new life with a new forever home.  John Otis is little guy with a big heart.   He has lots of love to give his new lucky home.

 

Daisy, a beautiful 8 yr old with a blue eye

Daisy is a beautiful eight year old that was an owner relinquish from Texas. Daisy was described by her owner as an Alpha dog that loves belly rubs. She knows how to sit and roll over and loves to chew on rawhide bones. Who wants to give this sweet girl a new home?? 

A very handsome Dudley

Dudley is a 10 month old male. You are probably thinking he doesn't look like a traditional basset, and you're right.  Dudley is more of a "field basset".   He has long legs that will keep his belly from dragging in the snow.  Dudley has lots of puppy energy, but knows also enjoys his nap time.

These are just some of the beautiful hounds up for adoption at ABC.  Go to ABC Basset Hound Rescue to see the complete list of available hounds and to make out an application to adopt.

Thanks to ABC and all the drivers who are traversing many miles to get these sweet guys to their Northern forever homes.  And congratulations to the lucky families who will taking home some of these wonderful Bassets today!