BUDDY : T his guy would just love to be your buddy. Turned over to Tri-State because his elderly owner fell and had to enter a nursing home, 4 year old Buddy loves attention and clearly misses the companionship of his person. A big boy, Buddy is a "gentle giant." He is on a diet and needs to continue to lose some weight. He is friendly and good with other animals, but can be a bit of a scaredy-cat sometimes. Although Buddy is a Basset mix, he certainly has the sweetness of a Basset and knows how to flop onto his back for belly-rubs. This handsome fellow is eager to find his new forever home.

ISAAC B. HOUND : Six or seven year old Isaac is a gorgeous red and white fellow who's looking for love! He's good with other dogs and is housetrained. With some separation anxiety, Isaac needs someone to be around during the day, or at least part of the day. Isaac is now relaxing in a secure new home.

ALEXIS : Alexis is a true princess who regally will rule the roost. She is a 9 year old lemon and white basset, who is receiving medical care to address some needs neglected by her original owners to return her to full health. Her foster home cannot begin to imagine why the family who had her for nine years would give her up. We were told they had moved into a new home and she shed too much. Alexis has been adopted by her foster family.

OTIS : Otis has a new owner, Melinda, who thinks he's awesome. He's the coolest dog ever and can cheer anyone up. The family cat likes Otis so much that he joins Otis and his owner on their walks. Otis loves his walks -- when he sees his leash he barks and does the basset 500.
Melinda's father loves Otis; they snuggle all day until Melinda comes home. Then Otis follows Melinda around the house and sits with her. He loves to run in the yard. When Melinda sits on the floor and puts her arms otu, Otis runs to her. He also sits up and gives paw. Otis still forgets his housebreaking when no one is home, but they're working on that. Everyone in the family loves him, including the cats. Otis has a great family to snuggle and applaud his tricks.

ANGELO : Sad update: Sweet little Angelo was adorable, lovable and a heart-stealer. Only eight months old, he was left at a shelter because he had a liver condition that the owner didn't want to deal with. Those who saw Angelo at the Basset Freedom Fest heard he was due for a follow-up appointment at Penn to check the status of his liver values and how the stent and coils were working. His appointment showed that progress was slow more extensive testing revealed that there was still a considerable amount of blood flowing through the liver shunt. Angelo was scheduled for surgery.
Although the surgery went well, it took almost 3 hours. Over the next several days he had a difficult time recovering from the anesthesia and responding to treatment. After three days of ups and downs, it became clear that Angelo was really struggling. Bob and Sandy got to sit with him and tell him how much they loved him before heaven recalled one of its most prized angels.
We've lost quite a few dogs over the last couple of years, but losing Angelo at 1 1/2 years of age is very difficult to handle. We don't know why this happened and the doctors at Penn don't know why either. Hopefully, they will be able to determine what went wrong and prevent it from happening to other young dogs facing liver shunt problems.
We want to thank everyone who transported, fostered, loved, petted and cared about Angelo. He was very special and we'll miss him dearly. Our little Midgie-Man, our Jello was a madman when he was feeling good and loved to snuggle up to your neck while sleeping on your lap. His condition had left him with an un-yielding thirst for water and after a rainfall he could be found laying on his back under the lounge chair on the deck licking the water droplets off the underside of the cushion. He also used to like sleeping on his back with all 4 legs in the air. Personality was his strong point and he used it to his advantage. He knew how to get what he wanted from us and had become quite fond of his evening treats.
We knew that we might not have Angelo for a long time, but we hoped for more than this. It's funny how empty the house feels without his presence - we miss him terribly.

MURPHY : If you like Basset bellies, Murphy wants to meet you. This handsome 4 1/2 year old has been bounced around a lot in his life and is sometimes scared of new people. But once he knows you and trusts you, Murphy loosens up and loves nothing better than a good belly-rub. He's a very sweet fellow who gets along well with other dogs and loves to play. He does well on his housetraining. Because he can be nervous around new people, Murphy needs a low-key adult household where he can relax and enjoy getting the attention that he's missed for most of his life.

AMELIA : Amelia, who is approx. 8 to 10 months old, was looking for a home with Basset knowledgeable food-slaves and another playful hound or two to help keep her busy. She has a high energy level and needs some obedience training and reinforcement with housetraining, which she is willing to learn. She is very loving and her new forever family is lucky indeed to have found her.

POPPY : Poppy is a lovely senior lady who was found as a stray and brought to a shelter. Poppy is a very sweet girl who is happy to have found a new home where she can have her own comfy spot on the couch and her very own person to love. Poppy has an outgoing personality and charms everyone she meets.

HARLEY : Harley is a young Basset, approx. a year old, with an adorable face and a wiggly little body. He will talk to you to tell you his latest stories, snuggle next to you at night, and was looking for a Basset knowledgeable family with a doggie friend or two with whom to play. He is very intelligent and gets along fine with other dogs and cats.

PEANUT : Three year old Peanut is a one-eyed sweetie-pie. When she entered the care of Tri-State, it was determined that her left eye had been injured and left untreated, and was no longer visual. Because the eye was painful, the best course of action was to have the eye removed. Peanut recovered fully from the surgery and adapted beautifully to having only one eye - it hasn't slowed her down one bit. She's a sweet girl who is active, playful and charming. Peanut likes other dogs but would also do well as an only dog.

BUFORD : Handsome Buford is an energetic, friendly, and lovable boy. At three years old he has lots of Basset energy, likes the sound of his own voice and has a great personality. He walks well on a leash, which helps expend some of that energy. Buford enjoys car rides and is housetrained. Buford needs to have a canine companion to play with and would do well in a home with children. Cats OK.

ZOONER : Poor Zooner has had at least 3 or 4 homes (that we know of) in his young life and really needs that once-and-for-all final home. He's only 4 years old but has done more traveling and home changing than any dog should have to. He's very sweet and friendly and mellow and loves to fold himself onto your feet. He has not done well in a crate, which is understandable considering his past, so having someone around much of the time would be a big bonus for him. Zooner is lucky to have found a family who will enjoy spending time snuggling and playing with him. This adorable fellow will eagerly return the love of his new family.

ROCKY : Rocky is one smart cookie who is a quick learner. Almost 4 years old, he loves everyone and everyone in the neighborhood loves him. He was looking for a new home because his former owners didn't have enough time to spend with him, and Rocky loves attention. Rocky has now found a new home where he's certain to enjoy himself.

SOLOMON-MICHAEL : Long & lanky, Solomon Michael is a handsome Basset Hound-Australian Shepherd mix boy in need of a new home because his owners are moving. While he is somewhat protective of his home & family & is a good watchdog, he is also playful & affectionate with people he knows. Solomon-Michael will benefit from some obedience training along with lots of activity & socialization.

MAGGIE : Five year old tri-color Maggie was bit sad when her former owners dumped her, and didn't understand why they left her at a kennel and never came back for her. Now she has a family who will help her forget the hurts of the past and remember that people can be kind. She's good with gentle children and is ready for a new, loving home.