Adoptable Bassets
All available-for-adoption bassets have their medical clearance, are spayed or neutered, are up to date with their vaccinations, and are patiently waiting for their forever home.
Our rescued hounds are placed in qualified homes only in the state of Florida.
Click here for our adoption procedure and fill out an adoption application.
Meet Bowie 2351
We can’t believe this handsome, sweet boy Bowie is still waiting for his forever family! This beautiful soul has been with SBR for several months, and everyone who meets him falls in love. Bowie is a recently retired breeder dog who’s finally getting his chance at the good life. Surrendered to SBR, he’s only just beginning his journey toward becoming a cherished family member. He’s in excellent health, full of spunk, and has energy to spare—this boy is ready to enjoy life. Like many dogs coming from a breeding environment, Bowie can be a little shy and unsure of the big world outside a kennel. But every day, his foster dad sees more and more of his wonderful personality shining through. With time to decompress and feel safe, he continues to blossom into the sweet, goofy, and loving boy he truly is. Bowie’s ideal forever home will have another friendly dog to help guide him and give him confidence. A fenced-in yard is also a must—he loves exploring safely and having space to run and play.
Meet Otis 2313
An 8-year-old senior basset who was surrendered when his family faced illness and could no longer be home as much. Wanting the very best for him, they made the loving decision to place him in our care.
Otis is truly the perfect gentleman. He has a wonderfully sweet personality and gets along beautifully with other dogs. In fact, he needs another dog in his forever home—he really enjoys the company of other pups, including younger dogs and even puppies.
His foster dad has discovered that Otis is quite capable of a little counter surfing from time to time. One thing we’ve also learned: Otis will need a secure, fenced-in yard. He has a curious streak and loves to “expand his horizons,” occasionally exploring beyond where he should. We think it’s mostly for the fun of it, but safety is key for this sweet explorer. Otherwise, Otis is incredibly loving, easygoing, and just an all-around wonderful basset. We honestly can’t believe he hasn’t found his forever home yet. Whoever adopts him will be getting a truly amazing companion.
Meet Bernie! 2379
Bernie is 8 years young and ready to start the next chapter of his life. His former family made the difficult decision to surrender him due to his resource guarding behaviors and the presence of small children in the home.
This sweet, affectionate boy is just a little confused about all the recent changes in his world, but he’s already showing how much love he has to give. Bernie does best with predictability and personal space. He experiences sleep startle but that’s not to say he doesn’t like snuggling. Sleep startle means he can react when abruptly awakened, so a calm, adult-only home will be the safest match for him.
Bernie would thrive as an only dog, where he can relax without competition over resources. He can get along with cats, but he’s still territorial about his bed, so his new family should be mindful about keeping his resting spaces respected.
He absolutely LOVES running around the yard and playing fetch, and having a safe space to stretch his (little) legs is one of his favorite things—so a fenced-in yard will be important for him.
Bernie’s ideal forever home will be with someone who understands resource guarding and can provide him with structure, patience, and reassurance as he adjusts. With consistency and compassion, Bernie will thrive and show just how loving and loyal he can be.