Emma #618 spent her early years at a breeding facility. This 9-year-old tricolor has some baggage—but it’s nothing a kind, patient person can’t overcome. If there’s a man in her new forever home, she’ll need time to meet them and get comfortable with them, but she’s doing really well with her current foster dad.

Emma is looking for a home with a fenced-in yard and a quiet family. She’s a big fan of comfy dog beds and prefers to spend her time curled up in one with you nearby .Emma is easy to have around, not overly needy and is very well-behaved. She does well with the dogs in her foster home, but she’s not particularly attached to them. Emma has also been around cats before, although not currently.

Do you have good snacks at your house? Emma will be the judge of that. When you offer something particularly delicious, she spins around in a circle of joy. Nothing is as rewarding as seeing a gray-faced lady enjoying her senior years.

There’s absolutely nothing plain about Vanilla #927! This 5-year-old tricolor basset is looking for her forever home with someone who appreciates her sweet demeanor. Plot twist, she actually prefers spray cheese from a can to ice cream cones. Who knew?

‘Nilla feels safest when wrapped in a blanket (because nothing scary could be under a blanket.) If she can be joined by a bunch of stuffed animals, all the better. Because she’s still shy, a home with a fenced-in yard and lots of patience is needed. She's mostly potty trained, although sometimes things are just...scary.

Vanilla doesn’t need other dogs for comfort but does like to hide behind them when she’s scared (because she knows that having a slower friend means the T-rex will get them first.)

Vanilla is still learning how to relax and trust. With time (and enough cheese), she’ll learn how to be the best companion basset the world has ever seen. Add some Vanilla to your house!

Bonnie #955 is a one-year-old spayed tricolor female basset with the sweetest brown face. She came to MNBR as a breeder release from Iowa and is making basset-sized strides at becoming a house dog. She’s comfortable in her kennel and lets herself in and out for potty breaks, although she’s still a bit of a work in progress there. She will need a fenced-in yard and a home without small children (noises are scary!) she is young and loves to play with the other dogs in her foster home, so a young dog buddy would be ideal.

Take a load off and sit down at Bonnie’s level and she’ll come say hello. She’s also figuring out that toys are fun—and that everything is a toy if you wish hard enough. That includes kitchen towels, shoes, and even Christmas ornaments!

Bonnie is still a bit wary of the man in her foster home, but she will shyly sidle over for a pat if he’s sitting on the floor. She is a great little guard dog and will let you know when someone new enters the house. As she begins to find her place, she seems to have a more assertive personality.

Let Bonnie shine in your home by applying for her at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption

Barkley came to MNBR when his family moved and didn’t bring him along. He is a spunky senior with a goofy personality. He had several lumps removed, with one being a low-grade mast cell tumor, but the margins were good so we don’t expect any issues. He also some missing toes on one of his front feet and it causes him to have a slight limp, especially when the ground is very hot or cold, but it doesn’t slow him down one bit!

He is dog friendly and loves people, but wouldn’t need a dog companion in his new home.

We’ll update his bio as we learn more about him.

Fiona #966 is no ogre, but she could be a princess in your home! This little bagel (beagle/basset) weighs an adorably small 29 pounds and is the perfect age of 4. Found as a stray down south, she’s used to her independence but her true love is being a companion to people.

One of Fiona’s favorite things is exploring. When she’s really intent on following her nose, she sounds just like a mini helicopter. Fiona gets along well with other dogs, although she doesn’t need to be part of a pack. She enjoys walks and could probably be okay on a tie-out, but she really likes being able to let herself in and out of a doggy door.

Fiona’s quickly adjusting to potty training and is learning to accept her crate. She also likes to use her voice, so potential adopters (and their neighbors) should take that into account. In her down time, she likes watching TV with people, going for walks, and playing with toys.

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

Orchid came to MNBR from a commercial breeder in southern MN. She is a sweet, shy girl that is new to living in a home and with people. She will need a patient family, willing to let her learn and interact at her own pace. Due to her history she requires a fenced yard and a confident companion dog in her new home.

Lotus came to MNBR from a commercial breeder in southern MN. She is a sweet, shy girl that is new to living in a home and with people. She will need a patient family, willing to let her learn and interact at her own pace. Due to her history she requires a fenced yard and a confident companion dog in her new home.

Peaches came to MNBR as a private relinquishment. She is dog friendly.

Unfortunately, Peaches 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.

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

Tilly #974 is looking for a home where she can eat her dinner in peace. She’s not interested in roommates or subletters or an Odd Couple-type situation. It’s Tilly time all the time or nothing, at least when it comes to other dogs.

Tilly’s a 57-pound tricolor girl who’s 4 years old. She came from a very busy household and has decided she is not about that noise. She’s a lovable attention hog and wants to share her people about as much as she wants to share her snacks, which is not at all. She is AMAZING with kids and loves every new person she meets, but other dogs can take a hike.

Tilly has no problem with stairs, she walks on a leash, and she’d be fine in any kind of yard. She’s housetrained and can be coaxed into a crate, although she’d rather be wherever you are. She is surprisingly agile for her size and weight, so make sure your chairs are pushed in or you’ll find her on the table. If you’re looking for a basset with the classic “hound” look, who’s athletic enough to keep up with you, and who will be your one and only, look no further than Tilly.

Apply for Tilly at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption. Be sure to stock up on treats first!

Biscuit and Muffin came to MNBR as transfers from a shelter in OK. They are sweet young hounds that are dog friendly and full of energy.

Unfortunately, Muffin 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.

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

Biscuit and Muffin came to MNBR as transfers from a shelter in OK. They are sweet young hounds that are dog friendly and full of energy.

Unfortunately, Biscuit has tested positive for heartworm. He is looking for a foster to adopt home that will allow him to live with them while MNBR covers the cost of his heartworm treatment, then adopt him once she 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.

Murphy (dad) and Carl Wayne (son) came to MNBR when their family needed to move in an apartment and could only take one dog with them. They are dogs friendly handsome boys.

We will update Murphy’s bio as we learn more about him.

Murphy (dad) and Carl Wayne (son) came to MNBR when their family needed to move in an apartment and could only take one dog with them. They are dogs friendly handsome boys.

We will update Carl’s bio as we learn more about him.

Nova’s owners fell on hard times and had to rehome all of their dogs. She is a vibrant, friendly dog that is good with kids and other animals. She is house trained and kennel trained and loves to cuddle and play fetch.

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

Sherry came to MNBR from a breeder in Missouri with her dad Ace and Bourbon, possibly an aunt. The two adults will be joined us at a later date. She is a beautiful, sweet little girl that hasn’t yet lived in a home, so she’ll have some catching up to do.

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

Blue came to MNBR from a breeder in Missouri. He is a gorgeous blue tricolor and is dog friendly.

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

Little came to MNBR as a private relinquishment from Texas. He is a sweet boy that is already adoption pending!