Happy Tails

Lucy was a rescue from Alabama and a Christmas surprise for my twin daughters! She was a true blessing from the moment I met her. We have had Lucy for almost 2 years now and none of us could imagine life without her amazing companionship. She is with me from the moment I wake in the morning and follows me through the house on weekdays when I am get ready for work, from room to room. She is overjoyed when someone returns home from work, school, shopping or errands and just loves to be near any of us.

Lucy is supersmart and a great listener. She loves her morning treats before I leave for work in the morning and gets so excited when we leave to go to the woods for a hike or a run. When we jog through the woods and people see her coming through, they get so happy because Lucy has the shortest of legs yet loves her run and look so cute jogging by. She has become my best friend and a much loved companion. Lucy loves going on new adventures or just relaxing at home and loves football Sundays! She is really looking forward to the fall (lol).

Thank you Tri State Bassett Hound Rescue! You truly do amazing work and Lucy is exactly what we needed in our family and I think Lucy is happy to have joined us too. God bless you for all of your efforts and hard work, it is so appreciated!

We picked up Trixie (formerly Brook) on February 14th, and she’s been the sweetest Valentine anyone could ever ask for. Trixie settled right into her new home like she had always been there. She bonded with us right away and is the most affectionate dog we’ve ever had. Trixie loves snuggling on the couch and giving kisses to everyone she meets. She also enjoys the local dog park and walking trails.

Trixie is incredibly gentle with little kids especially, and loves it when anyone asks to come up and pet her. This little lady is so loving and adorable, she is a welcome addition to our household. We just love her so much!

Alice has adapted wonderfully to her new family since being adopted last April through the Tri-State Basset Hound Foundation. From the start, she brought her gentle nature and classic basset charm into our home, quickly becoming a beloved member of the family.

One of the best parts of watching Alice settle in has been seeing the bond she has formed with her sister, Izzy, our Rottweiler. Despite their size difference, the two are inseparable. Alice especially loves playing and wrestling with Izzy, and it’s not unusual to find them tumbling around together in the yard or across the living room floor.

Alice’s easygoing personality and affectionate spirit have made her a perfect fit for our household. She has truly embraced her new life, filling our days with laughter, companionship, and plenty of basset hound personality. We are so grateful for Cathy and the Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue for bringing Alice into our lives.

We adopted Miss Molly 3 weeks ago and we can’t imagine life without her. She has already brought so much love, laughter, and pure joy into our lives. Pictured her with Lady Joy. The two of them love to cuddle together, play with toys, and go for walks together. Miss Molly loves being with people and going for car rides.

We are soo grateful to the TristateBasset team for all you do, but especially for bringing Miss Molly into our lives! Also so grateful for the beautiful, kind start she had with her amazing foster family!

Thank you and so much love to you all!

Katie, Keith, Lady Joy and Miss Molly

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!