Adoption Information

Please check with your local rescue first.
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We prefer to adopt our rescues within the TN, eastern AR, northern MS, and western KY area. If you are outside this area we will contact the basset rescue in your area and advise them. We will also request their assistance in checking your qualifications. A printable and a on-line Adoption Application is at the bottom of this page

Policies

1. We take bassets from shelters in the east and west TN, eastern AR, northern MS, and western KY area when they are in danger of being put-down due to over crowding or cannot be properly cared for by the shelter. When we have room, we also will take bassets from owners who can no longer care for them due to adversity on a case-by-case basis.
2. We prefer to adopt our rescues within the east and west TN, eastern AR, northern MS, and western KY area.
3. All bassets are spayed or neutered, current on all shots, and on heartworm preventative prior to being adopted.
4. If a basset has heartworms when rescued we have it treated if feasible.
5. We will advise you of any known health issues.
6. We attempt to identify any socialization issues and correct them. We will advise you of any that are uncorrected.
7. We will not take or allow to be adopted a known biter.
   (Nibbling or mouthing is not biting)
8. We may recommend you do not adopt the basset you apply for if we feel it would not be suitable for your environment.
9. We start or complete house training, if necessary and time permits. You will need to do some house training in your new environment.
10. We have a 14 day trial period to help determine if yours is the right home for the basset.
11. We will come and check your home to identify any issues known to affect bassets. Poor fencing and lots of stairs are the most common.
12. We will provide advice to help you correct any issues that come up after you adopt a basset from us.

Requirements

Adoption Process

1. The first step in adopting one of our rescues is to complete an Adoption Application. We have an on-line Adoption Application that will be e-mailed to us OR a printable Adoption Application you can complete and mail to us OR if you need an application mailed to you, please contact us.
2. Once we have received and reviewed your Adoption Application, the we will contact you.  Sometimes there may be a waiting period in order for us to find the right basset for you and your family.
3. PLEASE BE PATIENT: We are all volunteers with regular jobs and family in addition to our basset rescue work.  We will e-mail or contact you as soon as we can.  If you call us and request us to return your call and it is long distance call, please give us permission in your phone message to call you back collect - or - allow us to call you then you call us back.  The less we spend on long distance phone calls, the more money we will have available to spend directly on our rescue bassets.

Adoption Fees

1. BRBR's adoption fee for a full blooded basset hound under 6 months old is $300.00. This includes all puppy shots, spaying or neutering and rabies.
2. BRBR's adoption fee for a young full blooded basset hound is $150.00.
3. BRBR's adoption fee for a senior (8 years or older) full blooded basset hound is $75.00.
4. BRBR's adoption fee for a basset hound mix is $75.00.
5. We will make the determination of age and being a full-blooded basset with the consultation of our veterinarian.
6. Your adoption fee will be used to help provide veterinary care for another basset in need. In most cases this does not cover the average veterinary costs we incur.
7. We are operate on a nonprofit basis. We hope to gain 501(c)(3) status from the IRS in the near future but we still have some formalities to complete.

What you must do to be considered

1. A successful adoption depends on both the selection of the right basset for your household and the understanding of his or her care taking needs.
2. Compete and send to us an Adoption Application.
3. We will be able to assist you with the selection of the proper basset for your household if you answer the questions on the Adoption Application as completely as possible.
4. We have an On-line Adoption Application Form available.
5. We also have a Adobe Acrobat printable Adoption Application
   and a printable html Adoption Application. Please print the Adoption Application, answer the questions on the form and mail the form to the nearest BRBR Adoption Coordinator. Click your browser's back button to come back here.

Thank You

If you have problems or questions with the on line form, please Contact us