Suncoast Basset Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing FL basset hounds. Founded in 1997, we have been in continuous existence for almost 30 years – that’s a lot of basset experience! Most of our dogs are owner surrenders, but others come from municipal shelters or other rescue partners. We give basset hounds a second chance to live as someone’s best friend — and we’ve been doing it one dog at a time, entirely through the efforts of volunteers.

We are an all-volunteer organization with no physical facility. Every basset in our care is placed with a carefully screened foster or foster-to-adopt family. SBR underwrites and coordinates all medical care necessary to prepare a dog for adoption. Before approving any foster or adoptive placement, we conduct in-person home visits, vet reference checks, personal reference checks, and extensive interviews. If we wouldn’t be comfortable leaving our own dog in a home, we won’t place a rescue there.

In 2025 alone, we took in 100 dogs, provided for all of their medical needs, and found forever homes for 82 bassets.

Some bassets come to us with medical conditions, age-related needs, or behavioral histories that make traditional adoption a poor fit. These special dogs — our Forever Fosters — remain with us permanently, cared for by dedicated foster families who have opened their homes and hearts for the long haul.

Suncoast Basset Rescue is proud to be supported by donations from hundreds of individual supporters, as well lifesaving grants from local and national organizations. We appreciate the confidence these donors have in our mission and work every day to maximize the impact of donations to help FL bassets in need. Your supports allows us to say “yes” to every FL basset in need, regardless of age or medical condition.