Happy Tails

Sarah came to us in March, 2025. She’s an “only child” of two 60-something pawrents. She’s a con-artist for treats, and a danger to her humans’ remaining upright when she gets the zoomies. She is not a danger to the squirrels in the yard who have figured out her game. She’s good at alerting us when the lawn guy is disturbing her grass, or when the mailman is stealing letters from the porch. She’s an excellent protector against possible hurricanes, strectching out her full weight over our laps to hold us down safe (just in case). But what she’s best at is charging belly-rub tolls on any path we take through the house.

Thank You, Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue!

(Portrait of SARAH taken 08 OCT 2025. I swear I did not pose her like that. She did it herself while staring at me and fidgeting trying to get me to feed her treats.)
-CJE

We adopted Molly almost a year ago. She has been the perfect addition to our little family. She adores food, long walks, and cuddling up on the couch. Everyone she meets immediately falls in love with her goofy disposition. I just feel so fortunate that she was able to join our family.

Elvis was rescued from an in-home rescue. When we first brought him home, he was so skinny and incredibly skittish — it was clear he had been through a lot and hadn’t known consistent care. It took a few weeks for him to feel safe and begin to trust us. Now, four years later, he’s my handsome, funny boy with plenty of attitude — he even talks back sometimes! He’s been by my side and helped me through so much over the past few years.

We adopted Louie in 2014. He is our son’s best friend and sleeps in his bed every night! Going to bed is Louie’s favorite activity! He doesn’t think he’s a dog….hes a baby that should be held and spoiled at all times! Louie has added so much joy, laughs and slobber to our lives! Thank you to Tri-State for taking in Louie and allowing him to become a huge part of our family!!

I adopted Harper in February of 2024. He was the the answer to my prayers. I lost my beagle mix Benji 11 years ago and my husband 5 years ago. I lived alone and was looking for a furry companion. I met several other dogs and they were not a fit. I am partial to beagles and could not find one for adoption anywhere until an internet search brought me to Tri-State. I finally found my perfect furry friend there. He has been an absolute joy and I, actually the entire family just love him. He is a great dog.

We adopted Apple (formerly Daisy) this past summer after our old beagle-basset passed away. Apple is a sweet, playful, and mischievous pup, and we all adore her. She was instantly best friends with the basset living next door and they play every day (and find ways to get in trouble)! We are so grateful to everyone who helped Apple on her way to join our family!

Levi was a foster fail. Went to pick him up in 2021 in a rural Louisiana shelter for TriState. Could hear him barking a half a mile away. And he’s still like that today HaHa. He looked so much like my Jenny girl who passed at 14 years in 2018. He won my heart and I’ve been owned by him ever since along with my other 3 rescue pack. Not all bassets. I’m so grateful that I was sent on that mission and have him in my life. He’s the bestest good/bad boy. He immediately fit into my pack and is pure love.

Way too much to share about Junior. He’s was the most severe case of fear that I’ve ever encountered. Thankfully Tri-State saved him and knew he always had a chance. I wasn’t so sure at first. I work at a vet clinic and I’ve seen A LOT. He was literally scared of everything, anything and everyone. Slowly my awesome team that I work with got him a step closer everyday to a normal life. It took us months!!!!! What started out after rehab was to be our clinic dog, I just knew he had to own me also. He’s now in my home officially adopted and a pure joy. We would have never thought he would be the best guy ever. I can’t imagine the trauma he endured but he fought hard to come back. I’m so lucky to have him.

Buddy (formerly Speckles) grunts and groans when he’s comfortable; loves sitting on laps and having hans on him at all times. Buddy stares into our eyes like he’s in love with us! Buddy is the perfect addition to our family, and has a beautiful marking on his side. God knows he is full of love!Thank you for our Buddy – he sure did rescue us!
Teresa & Ray Mulero

We love the way Bitsy’s whole backside wiggles when she wags her tail. This girl acts like she’s been with us forever and our Beau is glad to have a buddy after losing our Patch. Even our BooBoo kitty loves her! Butsy enjoys our daily walks on the trails and play dates with our cousins. We hope our donation helps some other family find their forever dog.
Judy Jaycox & Family