Suncoast Basset Rescue
Over 25 years of rescuing Bassets
Memorial for Daisy
We are heartbroken to share that sweet Daisy, one of our beloved Forever Fosters, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Daisy’s story with Suncoast Basset Rescue began after she was found near a wooded area—tired, alone, and in need of care. We believe that she was on her own for a while. Thanks to the kindness of Good Samaritans and the help of our dedicated volunteer Theresa Heiker, plans were quickly made to bring her into the SBR family. In true basset fashion, the night before her scheduled transport, Daisy found a way out of the yard where she was staying. Despite giving a few SBR coordinators quite the scare and rattling more than a few nerves, she casually returned the next morning—strolling back in as if nothing had happened, ready to begin her next chapter.
Not long after arriving in foster care, Daisy suffered a medical emergency that resulted in a trip to UF Veterinary Hospital. There they discovered that she had a severe urinary tract infection and also diagnosed her with having diabetes. It was then that we made the decision to make her a Forever Foster—knowing she would need lifelong care and close medical support.
In her Forever Foster home, Daisy found the comfort, stability, and unconditional love she had always deserved. Her foster mom, Jane Turner, shared that Daisy truly blossomed in the short amount of time that she was with her - becoming a joyful, affectionate, and energetic girl who knew she was deeply loved. She was surrounded by people who cherished her, and who ensured that her final chapter was filled with peace, dignity, and compassion. Daisy quickly became a favorite at the veterinary clinic, where she was a regular visitor as her chronic UTIs were treated and her insulin and glucose levels were carefully managed. Jane said she never had a dog who loved going to the vet office like Daisy did. They all adored her there—often stopping whatever they were doing just to spend a moment with her. Even her veterinarian was moved to tears when Daisy crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week, a testament to how deeply she touched the hearts of everyone who met her.
Though her time with us was too short, her impact was lasting. Daisy reminded us why we do what we do—and how every dog deserves a second chance, no matter their past or their needs. We are so grateful that SBR has the Forever Foster Guardian program where we can unconditionally help foster dogs like Daisy live out their remaining lives with the care, comfort, love and support that they need. Thank you, Jane, for all the love in your heart that you gave to Daisy.
Run free, sweet Daisy. You were deeply loved, and you will never be forgotten.
Announcing The Artful Hound !
What is it? An exciting fun new fundraiser for Suncoast Basset Rescue!
How does it work? Supporters of SBR purchase a plain wood basset template to decorate according to their artistic inspiration, talents, and interests. Template is 16" long x 11.22" high - laser-cut, unfinished, cabinet grade baltic birch - 1/4" thickness. Sign up yourself or encourage your artistic friends to participate – it’s all for a great cause!
You can also craft your own basset if you prefer – weld a steel or aluminum basset, crochet a basset, make a papier mache basset. We just ask that the finished product roughly is 16” long by 12” high.
You’ll have all of August and September to create your basset masterpiece. You can design your basset to hang on the wall, rest in a stand, or stand on its own. Keep it two-dimensional or add on items for a more sculptural look. We can help with display logistics once you’ve worked your magic!
Suncoast Basset Rescue’s goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find a forever home for any basset hound in Florida who needs us
- stray, abandoned, sheltered, owner surrender – just for the love of the breed. In doing this, we bring health and happiness to both the hound and to the humans who give a basset a home. Our organization gives bassets a second chance to live as they were intended – as someone’s best friend.
GIVE TODAY
Basset Hounds in need rely on your generosity for rescue, rehabilitation,
and shelter -- because of you, we don’t hesitate to come to the aid of a basset in need. Make a difference and donate today. Your support saves basset lives and gives them a second chance at life.
We make a difference in the lives of these wonderful dogs because of our incredible foster homes.
ADOPT
When you adopt a
dog, you save a life.
SBR puts in a lot of
time and effort into each of our bassets because the goal of our rescue is to place every one of our hounds in their final and forever home. There’s a perfect match for everyone and every family. And, fortunately, we have found wonderful basset homes all over Florida.
FOSTER
Do you have it your heart to love and help a basset?
Then you may be a good
foster home. We have a need, RIGHT NOW, for more foster homes. Fostering a basset hound will be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. A foster takes in a stray, unwanted, or neglected basset, provides it a safe and loving home and gives the hound the time needed to be ready for adoption.
FOREVER FOSTER GUARDIAN
By providing a forever foster home, SBR also comes to aid of bassets diagnosed with a serious illness or a behavioral issue like severe anxiety. Our forever foster bassets will remain with SBR to live out their final days with medical care, comfort and love from their foster family. Please consider becoming a monthly donor as A Forever Foster Guardian by virtually adopting your forever foster. Your commitment will help support the care of this wonderful basset.
