Basset Hounds for You

This is my sweet boy Huckleberry AKA Huck. When I got him from his previous owner I was told he was 5 months old meaning he would be 6 months now but from some reading I’ve don’t males are typically 30-40 pounds at this point while Huck is only 10 pounds. Is it possible he’s the runt or just small for the breed? Or was the previous owner wrong about his age?

I seek out all pillows left unattended:)

We had a basset named Marlowe when I was a kid. I remember playing with his ears all the time as a puppy, “flying” him around.

Has anyone else had tremendous growth in their puppies. This picture was 2wks ago. Today I can barely pick him up!

I adopted this beautiful guy from a towns animal pound in 2009, and I guess his age to be around 2-4. I had to put him down about 1-1/2 yrs ago due to kidney failure, and cancer. Next to my father and grandparents dying, it was the hardest thing ever.

I hadn’t been ready for another dog but I think it’s about time. So I have been searching rescues and animal shelters web sites trying to find one that I think I would like.

I did find one on petfinder from a city shelter one state away from me about 4 1/2 hr drive, but I was willing to drive to meet her in person. I called and left a message about 3 times with their police dispatcher to have the ACO call me back about her. I emailed the adoption application, and Facebook Messenger trying to find out if I was approved. One morning at 7:45 I called again and the dispatcher then told me the basset was no longer available. I immediately emailed saying that I would get on the road right then and be there that afternoon. The ACO FINALLY messaged me back on FB and said the dog was tagged for a rescue group from Minnesota and they had already picked her up.

Why didn’t the coward just tell me from the start what they had planned for this beautiful girl is beyond me. Instead she got my hopes up and once again my heart is broken.

If someone reads this, and is in charge of making decisions, or works for a rescue or shelter, please just tell people what your plans are from the start instead of stringing someone on.

Sorry for the rant!

After X-rays and lab work he’s been officially diagnosed and put on NSAID’s. Reaching out to other basset mom and dads asking for advice or tips to keep my miserable puppy happy and comfortable.