OTHER AVAILABLE DOGS
Some of whom may or may not be bassets!
Our main foster family, the Boothmans in Libby, is going through some changes right now (Summer, 2010) and may not be able to promptly return phone calls or answer emails. Therefore, we are asking anyone interested in a basset being fostered by the Boothmans to also contact for more information about any of the Boothman's foster bassets, and/or to request an application. You may also call Leslie at (406) 207-0765. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
~ Mark Twain
This page is dedicated to bassets, basset mixes, and other breeds, dwelling in other shelters located throughout the rest of Montana and even the U.S. and Canada. Their contact information is located with their photos and text.
It is our pleasure to provide this service to our fellow rescuers and rescue organizations. Every basset placed in a new, loving, "forever" home is a victory for all of us, whether we were personally involved or not.
May God bless every basset, who comes into a shelter anywhere, with a compassionate, dedicated, loyal, permanent family!
OTHER DOGS LISTED BELOW
Click on thumbnail images to see full-size photos.
SNUGGLES
Snuggles is a wonderful basset with a great personality. He's been shuffled around a bit, but remains a happy and mellow old boy. Snuggles is neutered, up to date on shots and weighs 47 lbs. He loves to play with his tug-toy and gets along with everyone, other dogs and cats included. He will be eight years old in November and has lots of good years left.
For further information about Snuggles, please call Kathy McDonald at (307) 250-2262. You can also
Kathy, or visit her website at www.3dogrescue.com.
MARYJANE and LUCKY
Maryjane and Lucky came into our rescue together. For more information, please see below.
MARYJANE
Here comes three-year-old MaryJane known, aka "Missy". She's a gorgeous spayed gal who's sweet as can be! She arrived with a male basset named Lucky, with whom she was relinquished due to divorce. They can be adopted separately! Maryjane is UTD, and thoroughly enjoys car rides. She needs a little training but is very intelligent, so teaching her to be well-mannered should be quite easy and fast. Chris Boothman, our associate up in Libby, Montana, is assisting with placement. For more information, please email: , or call Chris at (406) 283-1950.
LUCKY
This handsome, talkative boy is Lucky. He's a BIG boy! He was relinquished, along with his life-long companion Maryjane, due to divorce. Consequently, Lucky will need an experienced basset owner to give him plenty of love and attention -- losing one's home is never easy and some, like Lucky, take it harder than others. Since he's pretty stout, we'll be reducing his food intake a little to get a slimmer waistline! He arrived with a female basset named Maryjane, with whom he was relinquished due to divorce. They can be adopted separately! Chris Boothman, our associate up in Libby, Montana, is assisting with placement. For more information, please email: , or call Chris at (406) 283-1950.
CHIEF
ADOPTED!
Chief is a three year old, healthy, neutered male from Eureka, Montana. He's great with older kids, but doesn't know his own strength and is too rambunctious for younger children. He's house trained, and loves to walk his people with a leash (yes that's right, I said he likes to walk his people, not the other way 'round!). Chief tends to be pretty vocal (i.e., he barks alot), so a rural setting with distant neighbors would work better for him. He also needs a secure fence, or he'll quickly go wandering, as younger, more energetic, less experienced dogs tend to do. Chief would also do better as an only dog, or perhaps with one other, more passive companion, as Chief tends to be dominant. Chief's current person desperately needs to find him a good, permanent home, so she wants to make sure that anyone interested knows his good and bad traits, and understands who they're getting when they get Chief. So, here's her list:
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He's big, clumsy, lovable, and an attention hog.
Playful & full of energy.
An indoor dog, he sleeps inside, and prefers to remain indoors during inclement weather.
Kennel/pen trained.
Housebroken, unless he is angry with his people and thinks they need to be punished.
Uses a doggie door, loves to come and go as he pleases.
Needs his toys, especially squeaky toys, or he'll chew up stuff you don't want chewed.
Nosy, has to smell everything, and check everything out.
Counter surfs -- he is a basset, after all.
Constantly sniffs the air, smelling for something to bark about. However, he's bark collar trained; it doesn't even need to be in working order anymore, he just knows if the bark collar is on, he needs to be quiet . . . unless it's really something enticing.
He's a "big baby" and frightens easily.
Though dominant with dogs, he's good with cats.
He needs his nails trimmed about once a month and he dislikes the procedure, so it tends to be a two-person job.
His current person again stresses that whoever is interested in Chief must understand his good and bad points; and understand basset care and psychology (shameless plug coming up: may I recommend our ebook, Forever Home: Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a Rescued Basset? Written exclusively for Basset Rescue of Montana, it'll help you understand basset hounds, how to meet their physical, emotional and psychological needs, and then decide whether one is right for you. Click here if you wish to read a little more about the ebook, read some excerpts, and perhaps purchase it (100% of all proceeds go to Basset Rescue of Montana).
His person adds that Chief's ears must be cleaned once a week, he gorges himself if given the chance, and if his bark collar is put on in the morning (and it's recommended!), it must be removed in the evening, or it will rub his neck raw, causing sores and potential infections.
If after all that, you're still interested, you're a true basset lover! To find out more about Chief, and perhaps begin adoption proceedings, email She's not Chief's person. She's an intermediary who knows Chief and is helping out.
NOTE from the WEBMASTER: I had a dog like this, and I know a thing or two about living with such a character. They tend to be smarter than the "average bear", always thinking -- and coming to wrong conclusions. They're tough-minded and demanding, they require patience, understanding, and knowledge of the art of negotiation. In short, life with them can be hard, but rewarding and hilarious -- you'll have the best dog stories ever!
If you're a person who demands total, instant obedience from an animal, Chief is not for you. However, if you want an animal that has a bigger-than-life personality and true character, AND you're a patient, respectful sort, you'll find a dog like Chief could end up being the most endearing, bestest bud you've ever had! You just have to give him his space, let him be who he is, and learn to outhink him and head him off at the pass! Animals like Chief demand respect and to be accepted for who they are. If you can do that, Chief may be your kind of guy!
The following bassets are being cared for by our rescue associate, Chris Boothman, in the Troy, Montana area. For more information about these dogs, please contact Chris. The contact information is listed in the descriptions below.
DROOPY (II)
ADOPTED!
Droopy has been adopted into a home with lots and lots of children! He'll get to spend his days being loved and adored, and playing 'til he drops from happy exhaustion!
SHORTCAKE
ADOPTED!
Shortcake was given a clean bill of health, and tested negative for heartworms. She's a real sweetheart, getting along great with all of the dogs. She's also fine around cats. Shortcake enjoys life: she loves to be petted; going for rides -- she's very well behaved; going for walks, where she behaves well on her leash; napping on recliners and sleeping on her dog bed. She also has a healthy appetite, and has no trouble telling other dogs to stay the heck away from her bowl! She's just standing on her rights -- she has no aggression issues. Shortcake is approximately six-years-old and weighs about 41lbs. Shortcake is being fostered in the Libby/Troy, MT area. For more information, please contact: , or call Chris at (406) 283-1950.
Sydney
ADOPTED!
Sydney is a gorgeous, spayed, adult brown and white basset, who needs to be relinquished due to her person's negative experience of the current economic climate. Mr. Nate Millard says, "Sydney's become accustomed to a nice yard, frequent walks and just having a person around. Even though I don't want to give her up, I know she'd be much happier with people who can be there for her." Mr. Millard adds, "Sydney warms up to new people almost instantly. She's not a loud dog, other than some whining with excitement when she knows food is coming. Being a basset, she can be a little stubborn, and training her to do typical dog 'tricks' never amounted to much. She is housebroken, and I did teach her to ring a bell on the doorknob when she needs to go out." Also, Sydney is UTD on her vaccinations and is in overall excellent health. Mr. Millard has offered to assist with transport to a new home.
For More information, please contact Leslie at (406) 207-0765, or Mr. Nate Millard at: (701) 757-0759.
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