Our Mission
The basics of Guardian Angel Basset Rescue are simple – GABR rescues Basset Hounds from Illinois, Eastern Missouri and Indiana that find themselves in bad situations. Once the Basset is in our possession, we provide the needed vet care - that cost is our largest expense. After he leaves the vet, our new friend goes to one of our wonderful foster homes. Without the foster homes we have, our organization would disintegrate. After the foster home evaluates the dog, our adoption coordinators help the Basset find a good home. But we do more than rescue Bassets.
GABR continues to be a major force in our lives and in the lives of the thousands of Bassets that have been rescued. GABR is also very important to the people who adopt these dogs.
Guardian Angel is also here to help when the time comes for an owner to find an answer to a pending problem. We often find ourselves helping place Bassets whose owners have to go into assisted living. With simply no way for them to keep their beloved Basset, they or their families contact GABR for help. And we are there to provide the help that they need.
Giving up a lifelong pet is never easy and, many times, it’s not the right thing to do. But these days, there are many reasons in life that make surrendering a Basset the best choice for everyone involved. And it is certainly not the time to be judgmental about the relinquishment. It’s time for understanding.
Because of this responsibility we have accepted, it’s very important for us to make sure our financial future is secure. GABR operates on a basis of fiscal accountability – our donors know that and continue to support us because of how we operate. Many of our supporters have made a major long-term commitment to us by naming us in their estate planning. I invite you to talk with me if you’d like to consider that in your estate.
Our Basset Friends Forever members are the cornerstone of our financial stability. Each member has chosen to donate automatically each month through their credit card or checking account. With over 200 BFF members, our cash flow is much more predictable.
The future of Guardian Angel Basset Rescue is very bright. I invite you to become a part of this organization. If you have any questions, I am always available. Feel free to drop me a note at larry@bassetrescue.org.
Thank you for supporting Guardian Angel Basset Rescue.