Have you been waiting for a kid-friendly basset? Walter #830 loves them like a basset straight of a Disney movie. He also lives with a male basset and a female retriever and has been respectful of their personal space. He’s friendly and has even taken cross-state road trips with brand-new basset friends.

Walter would enjoy a fenced-in backyard but is a total gentleman on a leash. He does NOT enjoy a crate and will let everyone in the surrounding area know about it. (He’s otherwise very quiet and well behaved!) His foster family thinks he’d love an active family with another dog, or just people who are around a lot.

Walter loves being outside, sleeping in bed with people, and enjoying an occasional zoomie. Sometimes he chews on things he’s not supposed to, but he easily gives them up or trades for something better. And just look at his face!! How could you not fill out an application?

Unfortunately, Walter 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 he is heartworm free. MNBR has clinics in MN, IA, WI, and ND that adopters can use for treatment.

Squeak. Squeaksqueaksqueak. Can you hear that? That’s Maisie #387, finally enjoying the life she deserves!

Maisie is 8 years old and came from a neglect situation. She was the smallest of the group and the shyest, but she has come out of her shell and learned that humans have pats, cuddles, and access to all sorts of dog toys. She has one speed—slow!—and volunteers to test out all the furniture in your house to choose the most comfortable.

Miss Maisie is looking for a foster to adopt home where she can complete her heartworm treatment while MNBR covers the costs, then adopt her once she is heartworm free. MNBR has clinics in MN, IA, WI, and ND that adopters can use for treatment.

If you’re looking for a true companion who will stick by you (because she’s definitely not going to get up and run away), give Maisie a shot. She loves people and is dying to show off how great bassets can be.

Nothing is sweeter than Candy #855! At 9.5 years old, she’s a little old-fashioned, but so are Werther’s Originals, butterscotch, and peppermints, and we all get nostalgic about those too.

Candy came to MNBR when her owner moved to an apartment and could no longer keep Candy and her five housemates. Candy’s good with other
dogs and kids, but would also be fine being an only dog as long as people were home a lot (I mean, who can blame her? It’s her turn to be the star!)

Candy walks on a leash and can do a few stairs, although would prefer not to have to do whole flights. She’d be fine in any kind of backyard scenario, as she likes to lounge, but would enjoy a fenced-in yard for sniffing and smelling. She’s trusted to roam free in her foster home and her favorite spot is next to wherever her person is.

Hey there, Delilah #861! This sweet 45-pound red-and-white hound spent her first 5.5 years living with five other bassets before being surrendered. She’d love to have at least one companion in her new home, to help her gain confidence and for snuggles.

Delilah’s quickly learning what being part of a smaller household means, going on walks, taking trips to the dog park, and meeting new people. She can be a little shy at first, especially with men, but when given the chance, she’ll make herself right at home.

Delilah is looking for a quiet home that will help her build confidence and give her all the belly rubs. A fenced-in yard is ideal, but as she gains confidence on a leash a tie-out or leash walks could work for her. Look into her gorgeous golden eyes and just try to resist.

Unfortunately, Delilah 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.

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

Maggie #864 is getting in shape for the summer (round is a shape…) She’s a 6.5-year-old red-and-white basset/beagle cross (maybe she’s shaped like a bagel bite!)

Maggie’s old family said she was opinionated, but she’s been perfectly courteous to the other dogs in her foster home. She really doesn’t care if they’re there or not and would be fine as an only dog with a family who’s there a lot to tell her how fabulous she is.

Although Maggie would prefer a lower-key chill household, she still needs someone who will keep up with her exercise program (and then snuggles after.) She’s a big fan of routine, and has a permanent smile on her adorable face.

Oh. My. Gosh. Have you seen the smile on Cooper #857? If this isn’t the face you’d want to wake up to every morning, I don’t know what to tell you. Cooper came to MNBR when his family could no longer care for him. But you’d care for him, right?

Cooper prefers people over dogs, coming over to say hello with a low, wagging tail. Are you his new best friend? Do you WANT to be? He loves to shadow people and is always wondering if he can come along. A nap can be had about anywhere, although his foster family warns that he loves to sleep run, so expect a few “paw punches” in the night.

Cooper likes a wander but can be re-directed while on a leash. He has opinions about being crated and makes his people carry him in, so is generally trusted to be loose while they’re gone.  

Cooper had a lump removed from his leg and sent out for histopathology. The lump was a low-end grade-2 mast cell tumor (MCT). Our vet and an orthopedic surgeon examined the site and reviewed the results. The area has healed better and quicker than we expected so our vet believes that it’s not an aggressive MCT and may not return! The area should be monitored for any growth and if noted will just need to be removed again.

Sweet Pinky was found abandoned on the side of the road back in May, unable to walk and barely clinging to life. Her gums were pale white and she trembled from the effort of just staying alive. She was rushed to an emergency clinic where she received a blood transfusion and was diagnosed with heartworm. For weeks she battled her way back from the brink, spending days or weeks at a time under hospitalization. She was scheduled to be spayed in early July, but her bloodwork had crashed since her previous visit and she was yet again hospitalized. Thankfully they found the cause, a horrible infestation of hookworms, and with regular dewormings she is finally stable and gaining weight.

Pinky’s fight isn’t over, as she still needs to complete her heartworm treatment. 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.

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.

Dolley came to MNBR with her 8 beautiful babies when their family no longer wanted them and their daddy Stormy (coming soon!).

Dolley is busy taking care of her little ones and won’t be available for adoption until they are weaned.

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

Lovely Cecily is a 4.5 year old breeder release from MN. While she has made some great strides in the last week since her arrival (like sleeping in bed with her foster mom!), she is a shy girl that would prefer a quieter household with no or older children. She is doing surprisingly well on her house training, but still has a lot to learn about things like leashes and living in a home. She’s looking for a patient family that will let her adjust at her own speed. Due to her history, she requires a fenced yard and an established dog companion in her new home. She is missing the tip of one of her ears, but that doesn't make her any less beautiful.

Zinnia is a breeder release from MN. She is a shy girl that would prefer a quieter household with no or older children. She’s looking for a patient family that will let her adjust at her own speed. A fenced yard and an established dog companion are required in her new home.

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

Marigold is a breeder release from MN. She is a shy girl that would prefer a quieter household with no or older children. Yes, she is missing half an ear. She’s looking for a patient family that will let her adjust at her own speed. A fenced yard and an established dog companion are required in her new home.

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

Juniper is a breeder release from MN. She is surprisingly friendly considering her background and enjoys people and dogs.

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

Cosmo is a breeder release from MN. He is surprisingly friendly considering his background and enjoys people and dogs. He has shown signs of separation and crate anxiety, but we are working with him.

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

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.

Stormy is the father of Dolley’s puppies and was relinquished to rescue first, it’s just taken him a little longer to make the trip. He has lived with kids and other dogs but is not good with chickens.

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

Ella is a private relinquishment from OK. She is dog and people friendly.

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.

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

Esther is a private relinquishment from OK. They bred her once before rehoming her. She is dog and people friendly.

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

Gus is a private relinquishment from OK. He is dog, people, and kid friendly.

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