Welcome back, Farley.

Farley (fka Onyx) was born in rescue on November 21, 2021. This adorable little dude has been adopted and returned twice in his short life, so we’re looking for just the right home.

As a heeler mix, it comes as no surprise that Farley has a tendency to nip as part of his communication style. It’s in his DNA. His most recent family just had their first child and are concerned that Farley will nip too hard.

We’d love to find him a family experienced with heelers and their sassy ways.

We’ll update his bio with more info soon!

Calling all Bobblehead collectors! This guy is the big headed, thick bodied, short legged hound of your dreams!

Hershey is a 5.5 year old Basset mix that came to MNBR from Texas last summer (2024). He was adopted but unfortunately his adopter was no longer able to keep him.

Hershey is goofy, cuddly, and fiercely loyal to those he knows and trusts. He is a perfect mix of playful and couch potato. Just look at the guy- could he get more potatoey?

Hershey has been bounced around a lot and struggles to trust initially. He does bark and growl at new people and it will take a patient family to work on building a relationship with Hershey. While Hershey is a sweet, loving boy, he has displayed reactive behaviors and ideally will be placed with a family that has previous experience. We want to make sure Hershey gets the support he needs to shine in the right home!

Once comfortable, Hershey is the silliest sweetest mush you've ever met. He greets his favorite humans with zoomies and a tail that wags in irregular circles! Hershey has bonded well with people of all shapes, sizes and genders!

Hershey has lived well with several cats and mostly ignores them. He enjoys playing with the resident dogs at his foster home (a beagle and a large Shepard mix) but will resource guard food and his preferred humans.

Hershey is house broken, crate trained, non-destructive and walks well on a leash.

With slow introductions, lots of treats, and structure Hershey could be the loveable misfit mutt you never knew you needed!

Could you be his forever home?

Maggie #864 is a red-and-white beagle/basset mix whose Rubenesque form hides the fact that she loves to speed walk and chase balls. Got a treat? She’ll catch it, no matter how difficult the toss. Justin Jefferson’s got nothing on this wide (emphasis on wide!) receiver.

If you’re home a lot and want a basset-shaped shadow, Maggie’s your girl. She gets along well with other dogs but could be the star of the show all on her own, too. She’s trusted to be loose when her foster family are
out, and, while fenced yards are nice for hound sniffs, Maggie is more of an
indoor enthusiast and would rather stick close to people.

Maggie is not a fan of cats, and it takes her a bit to warm up to older kids (and younger kids are definitely not her favorite.) She’s looking for a home that will keep up with her Jenny Craig weight-loss program and has a wide variety of fancy harnesses so she can go out looking her best.

There’s nothing quite like puppy love, and Bennett #872 has plenty to share. He loves making new friends, and little kids are his absolute favorite. That’s probably because, at 11 months, he’s just a baby himself! He’s red and white, the color of a Valentine. He’s currently 37 pounds with some room for growth.

Like many hounds, Bennett loves a walk with plenty of opportunities to stop and sniff. He’d be fine in any sort of yard situation. Even at his age, he’s allowed to free-roam his foster home. But he’s a responsible teenager and hasn’t had any house parties or raves while they’re away. He’s a straight-A student and is always on his best behavior. If you have a doggie tie sitting around hour house, Bennett would probably look great in it.

Unfortunately Bennett has tested positive for heartworm. He is looking for a foster to adopt home where he can complete his heartworm treatment while MNBR covers the costs, then adopt him once he is heartworm free. MNBR has clinics in MN, IA, WI, and ND that adopters can use for treatment.

Zinnia #884 was once a closed blossom in part of a puppy mill system. She came to MNBR, where she has slowly been blooming in foster care. This 6.5-year-old girl is naturally curious and is enjoying being part of a basset pack, although she’d enjoy having someone’s full attention, too.

Zinnia loves to explore, getting in her steps and taking a cruise around her foster home’s fenced-in backyard. But she also enjoys a comfortable dog bed or spot on the couch. Her tail is always wagging and her foster family swears she’s trying to talk to them. When they’re away, she lounges in her crate, patiently waiting for them to return. She walks well on a leash and is a big fan of exploratory walkabouts.

Wouldn’t you love a Zinnia of your very own? Apply for her at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption

This poor little guy was found dumped and starving in a small town in OK. He is still underweight but he’s making strides towards being healthy again.

Unfortunately Jack has tested positive for heartworm. He is looking for a foster to adopt home where he can complete his heartworm treatment while MNBR covers the costs, then adopt him once he is heartworm free. MNBR has clinics in MN, IA, WI, and ND that adopters can use for treatment.

We will update his bio as we learn more about him.

Ella #890 is looking for her soul mate. That soul mate can be any age—she loves kids!—and can have other dogs and cats as long as they know Ella is equally as important. Sweet Ella is a tricolor basset who is spayed and weighs in just under 50 pounds.

At 6.5 years old, Ella knows all about leashes and crates and going outside, although she does seem to get scared easily in big, open spaces. That just means she’d be fine on a tie-out or walked, no fenced-in yard needed.

Ella lacks some confidence and seeks companionship with people. She likes to be near humans and allows them to tell her how amazing she is. She even likes to wait at the edge of the tub while you shower!

Ella is friendly and curious. She’s willing to learn if you’re willing to teach. If you’re looking for a new four-legged best friend, don’t let Ella slip by.

Unfortunately, Ella has tested positive for heartworm. She is looking for a foster to adopt home that will allow her to live with them while MNBR covers the cost of her heartworm treatment, then adopt her once she is heartworm free. MNBR has clinics in MN, IA, WI, and ND that adopters can use for treatment.

Regal the Beagle #904 has had 9.5 years to live up to his name. He lost an eye as a puppy and his family when they moved, but he continues to go on with dignity and adorableness.

Regal is not afraid to assert himself, especially when it comes to who belongs on the couch, and would be fine being an only dog. He doesn’t mind being alone and believes the planet revolves around him and his beautiful smushy face.

Like every other beagle everywhere ever, Regal has a voice and he likes to use it. He’s also got a top-tier nose that he uses to find treatos and other interesting things. (Are you missing any Cheerios? Regal will track them down.) A fenced-in yard would be best, both because of his vision and because of his sniffer. He’d love to finish out his golden years with people who are prepared to worship his wonderfulness.

Summer #905 is an 8-year-old tan-and-white lady basset who weighs in at 40 pounds. She was part of a breeder release from down south. Her foster home describers her as deerlike, with big doe eyes and long legs (well, long for a basset, anyway!)

She’s learning how to be a house dog and could use a confident hound friend to show her the lazy basset life. She’s a submissive member of the pack, following the others and copying what they do. A new bestie who’s not afraid to share their person would be part of her perfect forever family.

Summer enjoys walks and is good on a leash, although seeing the sights is something she does more of. Because she’s still a bit skittish, a fenced-in yard would be the best choice for everyone.

A quiet, adults-only home full of routine and with a confident friend is what Summer is looking for. She’s sweet and well-behaved, but is still learning that people want nothing more from her than companionship and love.

Apply for Summer at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption

Crystal #920 is an independent 2-year-old girl who came to MNBR as part of a breeder release. She’s learning that there are humans out there who treats dogs with respect and patience and is looking forward to everything her forever home can give.

Crystal has a long list of likes. She likes the outdoors (although her walking could use some work, and she’ll need a fenced-in yard as she learns to trust her new family.) She likes dogs, although doesn’t rely on them for emotional support. She’s learning about potty training and walking on a leash.

Crystal’s requests for her future family are good snacks, movie night, many toys to destroy, and many beds to lay in. Nice, quiet outdoor space. Slow-moving, patient people. Do you check those boxes?

Apply for Crystal at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption

Freckles #922 is a 3-year-old tricolor lady who weighs 46 pounds. She came to MNBR as part of a breeder release, and now she and her puppies are ready to live the good life. Freckles is settling into her foster home wonderfully and getting more and more playful each day. While she can still be skittish at times, she is much more comfortable with people. She would still likely do best with a family with no kids, or older, dog-savvy kids, resident hounds who can help her settle in, and a fenced yard.

Freckles enjoys walks and trips to the dog park to get her exercise, but she also likes hanging out in the yard with her basset pals. Freckles is housetrained but not crated. Her foster family allows her to be partially restricted when they’re gone and she does well.

Freckles loves to sleep in bed with her people and she had the softest ears you’ve ever felt. Her new favorite activity is emptying out the toy basket and trying each one out! Take her home and enjoy her endearingly derpy face for years to come.

Apply for Freckles at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption

Vanilla #927 is anything but boring. This five-year-old basset’s previous life was spent as part of a puppy mill operation. She’ll need someone who’s prepared to help usher her into the world of canine comforts. A patient person can look forward to a sweet 37-pound reward.

Currently, Vanilla is learning how to trust. She wants to be near people at all times, although she still isn’t sure who’s a friend and who’s a foe. She likes finding a high point, like a couch, to keep an eye on things, and has chosen one of her foster basset brothers as a life coach.

Vanilla uses a doggy door to get outside and is crated when nobody’s home. She’ll need a house with a secure fenced-in backyard to keep her feeling safe. Gaze into her eyes and let her sad story tug at your heartstrings.

Apply for Vanilla at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption

Duke #933 and Dozer #934 are a mismatched pair of bonded brothers. Duke weighs in at 70 pounds, while Dozer’s a tidier 56. These 2-year-olds came to MNBR by way of divorce. While they’ve spent their lives together, they may not need to be adopted as a pair, as long as there’s another dog for them to hang with.

Although their current home doesn’t have kids, their previous home did. They use the doggy door to go outside and are trusted to be partially restricted when left alone. They aren’t crated in their foster home but were with their last family.

These big boys could stand to lose a few, so it’s great that they love walks (but if you leave them behind, you will hear about it!) Duke’s more dominant and enjoys snagging a bite or two from Dozer’s dinner. (He's the one with more white on his tail.) Dozer is a smoocher!

Apply for Duke and Dozer at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption

Diamond came to MNBR from a breeder in Missouri. She was kept on a farm out in the country. She is a sweet, friendly girl but will need to learn about living in a home.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.

Durby’s owner passed away, and when none of the family members could take him in he was taken in by a friend. They can no longer take care of him and entrusted him to MNBR.

He is housetrained, leash trained and a well-behaved boy when left at home by himself. He is dog friendly and has been around a 5 year old child.

We’ll update his bio as he settles in.

Peachy came to MNBR from a backyard breeder in Oklahoma. She is adorably smooshy with a sassy personality.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.

Maisie came to MNBR from a backyard breeder in Oklahoma. She is dog and people friendly.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.

Moose came to MNBR from a backyard breeder in Oklahoma. He is dog and people friendly.

We will update his bio as we learn more about him.

Fancy came to MNBR from a backyard breeder in Oklahoma. She is dog and people friendly.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.

Maggie came to MNBR from a backyard breeder in Oklahoma. She is dog and people friendly.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.

Moon came to MNBR from a commercial breeder in Missouri.

She has an eye issue that we will address after the pregnancy. Her pressure in that eye is around 27 so we are treating with drops to keep her comfortable.

Moon has received an ultrasound and an xray confirming that she will be about 50 days along when she arrives this weekend.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.