AVAILABLE BASSET HOUNDS

When sweet 7 year old Bonnie came to us, she had been suffering from an incredibly inflamed skin condition and large skin growths for two years.  She also had infections in both ears, and needed dental work.

  Weighing 84 pounds when she entered GABR’s care, she had 8 growths hanging from her, that totaled 6 pounds, when removed.  She was treated with allergy medications, started on a limited diet,  given special baths and treatments for her skin ear medications.  

When she had healed enough from that surgery, she needed a dental surgery, and another growth removed from her leg.  Though her skin is slowly improving, the medications will be ongoing, and she will need special diet, possibly for the remainder of  her life.I

n spite of all of this, sweet Bonnie embodies the words loving and playful.  She absolutely adores attention, plays with the other dogs well, is loving her long and   daily walks, and is a terrific companion.  She wants to be included in everything and be with her caretaker all the time, and in fact when left, will howl the way only a basset knows how to; loud and long!

She loves to tear around with the other dogs, and has a doggy door in her foster home, so is able to go in and out as she pleases.  She has discovered the joy of unattended socks, and will shred them in minutes, so having chew toys available is a must.  She is crate trained, and given her love of chewing, is the best option when she has to be left alone.

Bonnie needs an owner who is home most of the time, is active and likes to walk daily, and will be attentive to her health care needs, now that she is doing well.  If this sounds like you, please fill out an adoption application.  She may have special needs for her allergies, but she will be your special and loving companion for life.