“You can’t change a dog’s past, but you can rewrite their future.”
Suncoast Basset Rescue (SBR) is a Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming basset hounds in need — strays, shelter dogs, and owner surrenders alike. We work every day to give these wonderful hounds a second chance at the life they deserve: as someone’s best friend.
Adopt a Basset Hound
When you adopt, you save a life. SBR invests significant time and care into every hound we rescue, because our goal is simple: find each dog their final, forever home. Whether you’re a single, a couple, or a family, there’s a perfect basset match for you — and we’ve been making those matches all across Florida for over 25 years.
Become a Foster Home
We need foster homes — right now. Fostering a basset hound is one of the most rewarding things you can do. When you foster, you take in a stray, neglected, or surrendered Basset and give them a safe, loving environment while they prepare for adoption. Our fosters make our entire rescue possible.
We make a difference in these dogs’ lives because of our incredible foster families.
Second Chance Sustainer Program
Running a rescue is not for the faint of heart! The bassets come in quickly and the bills mount up even faster. SBR depends on grants and individual donations to ensure that we can say “yes” to every FL basset in need.
Second Chance Sustainers is Suncoast Basset Rescue’s monthly giving program, providing reliable funding for the ongoing medical needs of every dog we take in—from initial intake through adoption, and for our Forever Foster hounds who remain in our care for life.
Make a Difference Today
Every basset hound we rescue depends on the generosity of supporters like you. Your donation funds emergency veterinary care, rehabilitation, and shelter for hounds in need — so we can say yes every time a basset needs us.
Upcoming Events
Annual Auction
🏁 SAVE THE DATE! 🐾
Suncoast Basset Rescue is thrilled to announce the return of our Benefit Dinner & Auction—and this year, we’re heading to an iconic venue!
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Daytona International Speedway
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring:
🍽️ Great food
🎁 Exciting silent & live auctions
🍷 Fan-favorite activities
💛 Inspiring rescue stories
All in support of providing lifesaving care for Florida basset hounds in need.
🏖️ Make it a weekend in Daytona—this is the perfect excuse!
More details coming soon… but for now, mark your calendars! 🗓️