Basset: Gus ( aka, Gus II "The Bus")
Adopted April 15, 2009 by the DeStefano family
When we lost our 14 year-old Basset, Lucy, we knew that empty spot had to be filled. We're a
three-dog family. We knew where to look: The Basset Rescue takes care of its dogs and its
people. Lucky for us, Gus (the younger) was available, and offered a change of pace in color
from our two tri-color Bassets, Sophie and Arthur. Gus is a beautiful red and white dog who gets
comments wherever we go regarding his outstanding good looks. He is very long and got
nicknamed "The Bus."
Gus was only 7 months old but nearly 50 lb when we got him, and he promises to be a very big
boy when finished. That's ok--- there will just be more of him to love. He is sweet- tempered and
loves to be around his people. He is very vocal when he wants something, but generally is very
laid back. He still has a ways to go on the housebreaking, but is cooperative. (He just needs to
be reminded.) Gus loves to take walks, and especially loves children. In fact, he usually wants to
go home with the children we encounter on our walks. He is very good with our young grandsons.
Gus has been accepted by the other Bassets in the family, and they like to hang out together.
Their favorite game is keep-away, which involves one of them having a hoof or a rawhide in plain
view just out of reach, while another of them watches it and waits for the right time to make a
move to get it.
Gus sleeps quietly on the floor of the master bedroom, where we have placed his bed. He
wouldn't have it any other way, and neither would we.
Adopted April 15, 2009 by the DeStefano family
When we lost our 14 year-old Basset, Lucy, we knew that empty spot had to be filled. We're a
three-dog family. We knew where to look: The Basset Rescue takes care of its dogs and its
people. Lucky for us, Gus (the younger) was available, and offered a change of pace in color
from our two tri-color Bassets, Sophie and Arthur. Gus is a beautiful red and white dog who gets
comments wherever we go regarding his outstanding good looks. He is very long and got
nicknamed "The Bus."
Gus was only 7 months old but nearly 50 lb when we got him, and he promises to be a very big
boy when finished. That's ok--- there will just be more of him to love. He is sweet- tempered and
loves to be around his people. He is very vocal when he wants something, but generally is very
laid back. He still has a ways to go on the housebreaking, but is cooperative. (He just needs to
be reminded.) Gus loves to take walks, and especially loves children. In fact, he usually wants to
go home with the children we encounter on our walks. He is very good with our young grandsons.
Gus has been accepted by the other Bassets in the family, and they like to hang out together.
Their favorite game is keep-away, which involves one of them having a hoof or a rawhide in plain
view just out of reach, while another of them watches it and waits for the right time to make a
move to get it.
Gus sleeps quietly on the floor of the master bedroom, where we have placed his bed. He
wouldn't have it any other way, and neither would we.
It all began one day in April last year.
My family and I had been looking for a dog. My mom had wanted a Basset Hound, so that is the breed I looked for.
Eventually, I found the GABR website. I looked at all the dogs, and a few caught my eye.
We all looked at the sweet Bassets, and my mom decided to send in the adoption form. It didn't take long before we
were approved for adoption.
After that, we read each dog's info, eliminating some and adding some. It got a little frustrating when a dog we liked
became adopted, but I couldn't be discouraged that easily.
We were trying to find the perfect dog when I read about a dog named Laydee. She was cute, described as sweet,
and appeared to have exactly what we were looking for. So, we got a hold of her foster mom, only to learned she
had already been adopted. "But, you know," she said, "I have her brother here still." And that's how we meet Echo .
He was a tri-colored Bagle (Basset-Beagle mix), and was as cute as his sister. His big brown eyes really caught my
attention. He was house-trained, liked cats (we have two), and children. It didn't take us too long to decide he was
the dog for us.
In December, we met him for the first time at a different foster home between our house and his foster mom's house.
When we arrived, we heard a loud bark from inside the house. They must have a big dog, I thought. But, as it turned
out, the barking that sounded like it belonged to a big dog was Echo's bark! In a little bit, we brought Echo to our car
and started driving to PetSmart. At first, Echo cried and cried in his kennel. But, when we let him out he was fine!
Inside the store, Echo pulled a little on the leash, but besides that he was an angel, even when we saw a hissing cat
in some lady's arms.
When we arrived home, Echo fit in quickly, as he still does wherever he goes today. And for the most part, he is a
pretty good boy. Yeah, he does go to the bathroom in the house sometimes, does counter surf, barks a lot, and we
can't trust him with a garbage bag/can, but he is very sweet, loving, gentle, good with adults, little kids, teens, kids,
dogs, and cats alike, and he is very close friends with our tougher cat Fluffy (6) and I didn't think that was possible
(Fluffy doesn't like most dogs)! And just as he won over almost every animal and human he meets, I am sure he will
gain our shy cat Lucky's (5) friendship, too!
Hey, I'm not saying Echo's the dog for everyone, but he is the perfect one for us. And we thank GABR for bringing
him home!
Thanks from,
The Bushues
Gary, Tina, Miranda , Rachael, Mallory , Fluffy , Lucky , and Echo
(Written by Rachael)
My family and I had been looking for a dog. My mom had wanted a Basset Hound, so that is the breed I looked for.
Eventually, I found the GABR website. I looked at all the dogs, and a few caught my eye.
We all looked at the sweet Bassets, and my mom decided to send in the adoption form. It didn't take long before we
were approved for adoption.
After that, we read each dog's info, eliminating some and adding some. It got a little frustrating when a dog we liked
became adopted, but I couldn't be discouraged that easily.
We were trying to find the perfect dog when I read about a dog named Laydee. She was cute, described as sweet,
and appeared to have exactly what we were looking for. So, we got a hold of her foster mom, only to learned she
had already been adopted. "But, you know," she said, "I have her brother here still." And that's how we meet Echo .
He was a tri-colored Bagle (Basset-Beagle mix), and was as cute as his sister. His big brown eyes really caught my
attention. He was house-trained, liked cats (we have two), and children. It didn't take us too long to decide he was
the dog for us.
In December, we met him for the first time at a different foster home between our house and his foster mom's house.
When we arrived, we heard a loud bark from inside the house. They must have a big dog, I thought. But, as it turned
out, the barking that sounded like it belonged to a big dog was Echo's bark! In a little bit, we brought Echo to our car
and started driving to PetSmart. At first, Echo cried and cried in his kennel. But, when we let him out he was fine!
Inside the store, Echo pulled a little on the leash, but besides that he was an angel, even when we saw a hissing cat
in some lady's arms.
When we arrived home, Echo fit in quickly, as he still does wherever he goes today. And for the most part, he is a
pretty good boy. Yeah, he does go to the bathroom in the house sometimes, does counter surf, barks a lot, and we
can't trust him with a garbage bag/can, but he is very sweet, loving, gentle, good with adults, little kids, teens, kids,
dogs, and cats alike, and he is very close friends with our tougher cat Fluffy (6) and I didn't think that was possible
(Fluffy doesn't like most dogs)! And just as he won over almost every animal and human he meets, I am sure he will
gain our shy cat Lucky's (5) friendship, too!
Hey, I'm not saying Echo's the dog for everyone, but he is the perfect one for us. And we thank GABR for bringing
him home!
Thanks from,
The Bushues
Gary, Tina, Miranda , Rachael, Mallory , Fluffy , Lucky , and Echo
(Written by Rachael)
Hello GABR! We just want to thank you for what you do...we have ended up with the best dog ever!
Kirby is loving his new home and we are loving him. He is so sweet and well behaved and so much
fun! He is enjoying his new couch, his little cheese treat after he potties, and being brushed every
day! We love him so much...he sleeps on the couch and his little pink tongue hangs out! His new
home is right across the street from a huge park, and he is loving his walks every day. He has
several basset buddies in town and he likes to visit with them and gossip. He is such a blessing to
us. Thank you so much for helping us find our forever friend!!! Love, the Denzler family
Kirby is loving his new home and we are loving him. He is so sweet and well behaved and so much
fun! He is enjoying his new couch, his little cheese treat after he potties, and being brushed every
day! We love him so much...he sleeps on the couch and his little pink tongue hangs out! His new
home is right across the street from a huge park, and he is loving his walks every day. He has
several basset buddies in town and he likes to visit with them and gossip. He is such a blessing to
us. Thank you so much for helping us find our forever friend!!! Love, the Denzler family
We were looking for another puppy but started looking and found the GABR, after reviewing the dogs and realizing
they need homes to, we read Bart and Homers bio they sounded like a couple of cards and figured they would fit
right in with us. Started to think hey why not two since we have a large house and 2 acre yard. We seen that Homer
and Bart came as a pair. After contacting GABR and going through the process that was easy to do. I Drove to
Indian, Illinois border to pick up our new boys, from the moment I got there they seem to have fit right in. after about
a week at the house they seem to be doing fine with and there new sister (Pepper Ann English Cocker). The two
have not been separated from us since. They love to go for car rides and camping and are the hit of the
campground everyone stops by to see the boys. They have there own beds but for some reason when we wake in
the morning they seem to have gotten into bed with us. Big lap hounds. They love to play out side and see what
they care scare up (rabbit, squirrel or the occasional cat) Homer is full of energy and Bart is a little more laid back
except for when it comes time to eat he’s ready, also I don’t have to worry about sweeping the floor to much after I
cook not a crumb hits it. Thank you GABR for filling our house with the pitter patter of paws. And two loving boys.
We are debating a third now.
Thomas C Ball
they need homes to, we read Bart and Homers bio they sounded like a couple of cards and figured they would fit
right in with us. Started to think hey why not two since we have a large house and 2 acre yard. We seen that Homer
and Bart came as a pair. After contacting GABR and going through the process that was easy to do. I Drove to
Indian, Illinois border to pick up our new boys, from the moment I got there they seem to have fit right in. after about
a week at the house they seem to be doing fine with and there new sister (Pepper Ann English Cocker). The two
have not been separated from us since. They love to go for car rides and camping and are the hit of the
campground everyone stops by to see the boys. They have there own beds but for some reason when we wake in
the morning they seem to have gotten into bed with us. Big lap hounds. They love to play out side and see what
they care scare up (rabbit, squirrel or the occasional cat) Homer is full of energy and Bart is a little more laid back
except for when it comes time to eat he’s ready, also I don’t have to worry about sweeping the floor to much after I
cook not a crumb hits it. Thank you GABR for filling our house with the pitter patter of paws. And two loving boys.
We are debating a third now.
Thomas C Ball
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Basset. We saw Cricket on the web site and went to see her and it was love at first site. Before I had a chance to say anything
my husband who wasn’t sure if he wanted another dog said “we will take her”.
Lily was very timid, she would wet if you went to pet her, she would not walk on any floors just carpet and she was ten pounds
under weight. Lily took to Bob right away and
Bob is so laid back it was like they had been together forever. Monday morning I took Bob and Lily to Alfie’s Poochie Playlot
where Bob goes to daycare. Lily loved it,
she forgot her fear of the floors, there was all these pups to play with. And I have to mention Rose ( their Godmama) she own
Alfies and made sure that Lily’ first days
at Alfies were anxiety free. Lily has been with us a year and I tell her everyday that this is her forever home. She loves hugs and
kisses and is starting to give kisses.
She sleeps on one of her three large beds and if we are lucky she sleeps with us. She bosses her brother around and he
follows her now. Lily is at her proper weight, she is sad her brother has allergies but loves the fresh venison she gets everyday
because of it. Did I tell you she loves her treats, sweet potato is her favorite. Lily is 90% better with walking on the floors, throw
rugs help her with that. She comes and get us when she has to go potty and she loves her big yard. We could not imagine our
lives with out her. We want to thank GABR for the work they do and for bringing Lily into our lives
Linda, Tom, Bob and Lily Kois
my husband who wasn’t sure if he wanted another dog said “we will take her”.
Lily was very timid, she would wet if you went to pet her, she would not walk on any floors just carpet and she was ten pounds
under weight. Lily took to Bob right away and
Bob is so laid back it was like they had been together forever. Monday morning I took Bob and Lily to Alfie’s Poochie Playlot
where Bob goes to daycare. Lily loved it,
she forgot her fear of the floors, there was all these pups to play with. And I have to mention Rose ( their Godmama) she own
Alfies and made sure that Lily’ first days
at Alfies were anxiety free. Lily has been with us a year and I tell her everyday that this is her forever home. She loves hugs and
kisses and is starting to give kisses.
She sleeps on one of her three large beds and if we are lucky she sleeps with us. She bosses her brother around and he
follows her now. Lily is at her proper weight, she is sad her brother has allergies but loves the fresh venison she gets everyday
because of it. Did I tell you she loves her treats, sweet potato is her favorite. Lily is 90% better with walking on the floors, throw
rugs help her with that. She comes and get us when she has to go potty and she loves her big yard. We could not imagine our
lives with out her. We want to thank GABR for the work they do and for bringing Lily into our lives
Linda, Tom, Bob and Lily Kois
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