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!

Mike and Molly's Amazing Tale

Sweet Mike and Molly in their new forever home!

Mike and Molly were turned into animal control when their owner passed away.  They almost didn't get a second chance at life because their time in the shelter was up.  Fortunately, ABCHR heard of their plight and stepped up at the last minute to take them in.  Bonded pairs are hard to place and older bonded pairs are even harder.  It is a very good thing for Mike and Molly that there was an organization like ABC that committed to help them or their tale could have had a tragic ending.

When Mike and Molly first came in to ABC, they were scared and didn't interact with their foster parents much.  In the loving home of their foster Mom and Dad, Teal and Jay Boerenko, their true, sweet natures blossomed.  They became affectionate with their foster parents and would nudge them with their noses for attention.

Their foster Mom describes a strong and unique bond between Mike and Molly.  "They are ALWAYS near each other. They do EVERYTHING together...Molly, at least once or twice a day, just licks Mike's face, and he loves it. It's rare that one is sleeping and the other is walking around. When that happens, the other usually follows. They are VERY friendly, and love everyone they've met. They share a crate at night and when left alone."  It would truly have been heartbreaking to have to separate them at this point in their lives.
 
Recently Mike had to undergo two emergency surgeries for bloat.  For a few days he had everyone very worried that he might not pull through.  ABC remained steadfast in their commitment to Mike and supported him through both surgeries.  With all that love and support Mike did pull through and the pair was ready for adoption when Mike recovered.

Their final miracle happened when a wonderful, loving couple, Tom and Rose, adopted them.  Their foster Mom described it as a hard day when she had to send them on, but she was overjoyed and grateful to see them going together into the perfect home.  Teal said, "Thank you to everybody involved in getting them to the right home and for all the support when we had them and the help when Mike was sick...thank you for not giving up on Mike and doing the surgery to save him."

Another amazing success story for ABC who rescued Mike and Molly from death, transported them, supported them in a loving foster home and throughout Mike's surgeries and kept them together to be adopted into a loving home.  Thanks to all for sharing this truly amazing rescue tale that is an inspiration to rescuers everywhere.  Special thanks to Teal and Jay for fostering them and for giving them such extraodinary loving care through Mike's medical crisis.  You guys made their miracle possible.  Finally, thank you to Tom and Rose for loving Mike and Molly and giving them a home...together.  May you have many happy, healthy years to enjoy.



Mike and Molly and their new Dad, Tom





Exploring their new backyard





Mike and Molly are home!