Some dogs love MNBR so much that they come back for a second round! Mila #285 (formerly known as Sapphire) was born into rescue back in November 2021—so you’ll get to see both puppy pics and enjoy the gorgeous adult Mila became! She’s a 37-pound tricolor beagle/blue heeler mix who’s brimming with joy!

Mila is kid friendly and has been around small children and cats, although she can be a little quick for both. (“Where are you going, new best friends?!”). Mila would love another playful dog companion. She had a friend in her old home for a few years until she became an only dog, and she did not enjoy being on her own. Her idea of a perfect dog buddy would one that is friendly and confident but not dominant. She does well with slower introductions to large and/or exuberant dogs.

Mila is fully house trained and can be trusted to be left out when her foster parents leave. She also does well in the crate and has been crated up to four hours. Stairs are no problem with those springy legs, and she likes walks very much. She loves time to get all the sniffs in (must be the beagle in her).

In her old home, she was kept on a line, but a fenced-in backyard would be best for Mila. She loves a good yard zoomie once or twice a day! Mila is a smartie, knows some basic tricks, and she’d love to learn more!

What are Mila’s favorites? Well, that would be every human she meets, belly rubs, anything peanut butter and greek yogurt! She also enjoys her nap times, crashing out in the comfiest spots she can find. She’s always interested in what’s going on outside, and then will come verbalize to you what she saw.

Chat with Mila by applying for her at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption

Clover #1071 is the quintessential firstborn—she’s the biggest, the boldest, the smartest, and the most stubborn. Her mama, Honey, is a basset-beagle mix and his dad was mostly an American Cattle Dog with a dash of McNab.

Clover won’t rest until she’s explored the entire yard and would do well in an active home where she can exercise both her mind and body. She’s very food motivated so training her should be a breeze. In every picture, you can see the gears in her brain working as she tries to figure it out.

Because we believe strongly in promoting the health of our dogs, MNBR does not spay/neuter puppies until six months of age. Intact puppies under 6 months old must be adopted in MN or within 250 miles of St. Paul in WI, IA, ND, or SD and with a spay/neuter contract. The cost of the spay/neuter is the responsibility of MNBR and reflected in the adoption fee.

Puppies are A LOT of work and a 12+ year commitment, so make sure you have thought it through and are fully ready for the responsibility prior to applying. If you’re ready to make the jump, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoptable-hounds

If you’re looking for the most unique basset mix baby ever, check out Sage #1075. This adorable gray/brindle baby was born into rescue. Her mama, Honey, is a basset-beagle mix and her dad was mostly an American Cattle Dog with a dash of McNab.

Sage loves playing with puppies, adult dogs, and even kitties. She’s a little feisty and doesn’t let anyone break the rules. She’ll come in for a quick snooze but then she’s back to exploring and finding the next adventure. This girl is smart and loves a good treat—so much that she managed to shimmy through a gate for a cat food snack.

Because we believe strongly in promoting the health of our dogs, MNBR does not spay/neuter puppies until six months of age. Intact puppies under 6 months old must be adopted in MN or within 250 miles of St. Paul in WI, IA, ND, or SD and with a spay/neuter contract. The cost of the spay/neuter is the responsibility of MNBR and reflected in the adoption fee.

Puppies are A LOT of work and a 12+ year commitment, so make sure you have thought it through and are fully ready for the responsibility prior to applying. If you’re ready to make the jump, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoptable-hounds

Have you seen Tupelo #1076 and his adorable face? This little guy is a brown-and-white basset-beagle mix. His mama, Honey, is a basset-beagle mix and his dad was mostly an American Cattle Dog with a dash of McNab.

Tupelo is the runt of the litter, but like most little guys, he’s the feistiest and most fearless. There is nothing from stopping from exploring the entire outdoors except the back door. He’s even starting to potty train himself! Tupelo is also the snuggliest, who loves to curl up and snuggle on a lap once he’s worn himself out.

Because we believe strongly in promoting the health of our dogs, MNBR does not spay/neuter puppies until six months of age. Intact puppies under 6 months old must be adopted in MN or within 250 miles of St. Paul in WI, IA, ND, or SD and with a spay/neuter contract. The cost of the spay/neuter is the responsibility of MNBR and reflected in the adoption fee.

Puppies are A LOT of work and a 12+ year commitment, so make sure you have thought it through and are fully ready for the responsibility prior to applying. If you’re ready to make the jump, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoptable-hounds

If you’re outdoorsy but also love a good couch cuddle, Cleo #1078 could be the answer to your search. This 3-year-old girl weighs 66 pounds and is a big-framed basset just waiting to find her next adventure.

Cleo came from a breeder down south and is learning everything about being a house dog. She gets along with the dogs in her foster home but would be fine as an only dog too, as long as her people know to pay her the “bacon tax.” After some good zoomies and a sniff outdoors, she’s ready for a snuggle on the couch or a squishy dog bed. 

Cleo likes exploring her foster home’s yard and would be okay on a leash or observed on a line. When her foster family is out, she’s content in a crate. There’s nothing she doesn’t like (she even sits nicely for ear cleanings.) Although Cleo’s technically a tricolor, her body is black and brown with a white chest, which makes it look like she’s wearing a black suit with a fancy white shirt underneath.

If you want to feel as fancy as Cleo, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoptable-hounds for an application!

Brandy #1084 is a 2.5-year-old tricolor girl looking for both a family and a canine partner who can get her up to speed on all she missed while being a breeding dog. The world is very new and everything is a fresh experience. A fenced-in yard to help her gain confidence in the wide world is a must, especially as she tends to get scared at loud noises.

During the day, Brandy is partially restricted in the house and knows how to let herself in and out of a doggy door. Her crate is her own personal haven, and she’s decided that sitting under the sauna at her foster home is the best place to peek out and watch what’s going on.

Brandy currently prefers women over men but treats and pats are the quick way to her heart. She likes being around other animals and says she can’t wait to meet her new forever family.

To apply for Brandy, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption.

Once upon a time, there was a young beagle puppy. A family made plans to bring him home—and they did! But the puppy slipped out the door and was left wandering the fields of rural North Dakota. His family decided he was lost forever and moved on with their lives. Local police kept an eye on the scared pup but he was too skittish to be caught. A month later, the Retrievers stepped in. But they couldn’t trap him if he had nowhere to go. MNBR agreed to take him in, and, in a matter of hours, the little beagle was off the streets and safe with people. He was called Ransom #1084, after the county he left behind.

Ransom is 1.5 years old and weighs 29 pounds. He’s a highly intelligent little guy who appreciates structure and is easily trainable. Adjusting back to being an indoor dog was no problem, and he’s both crate-and housetrained. His favorite thing in the world? Crinkly toys! 

Because of his past, Ransom would do well with a fenced-in yard and an active family who likes to go on walks and visit the dog park. Children would be fun, too! Anyone who likes to chase squirrels is a friend Ransom is interested in making.

Be Ransom’s forever family by visiting https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoptable-hound

Chente is a private relinquishment from TX. He is a very LARGE easy-going boy whose foster sometimes forgets he is there.

Unfortunately, Chente 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.

Lola came to MNBR as a private relinquishment from Texas. She and three other bassets were taken in by a couple that helped privately rescue dogs in their area. When they ended up with more dogs than they could care for and rehome they reached out for our assistance.

Lola is a bouncy, playful, friendly girl that enjoys both dogs and people. She is working on her house training, but we believe she may be suffering from a UTI. She is extremely loving with her humans and could be an only dog if her human was around a good part of the day. She came in with her sister Josephine but they are not bonded.

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

Josephine came to MNBR as a private relinquishment from Texas. She and three other bassets were taken in by a couple that helped privately rescue dogs in their area. When they ended up with more dogs than they could care for and rehome they reached out for our assistance.

Josephine is a sweet, playful girl that enjoys giving kisses and getting snuggled. Josephine gravitates towards dad in her foster home and whines when he leaves the room. She could be happy as an only dog if her human was around a good part of the day, but she did come in with her sister Lola but they are not bonded.

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

Duke came to MNBR as a private relinquishment from Texas. He and three other bassets were taken in by a couple that helped privately rescue dogs in their area. When they ended up with more dogs than they could care for and rehome they reached out for our assistance.

Duke is dog and people friendly and a playful, silly guy.

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

Ranger came to MNBR when he kept escaping from his owner. After the third time his owner threatened to shoot him unless someone would come and get him.

Ranger is dog and people friendly.

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

Whiskey’s family experienced a devastating house fire and made the difficult decision to rehome their five dogs.

He is a sweet, friendly little guy with both dogs and people.

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

Penelope’s family experienced a devastating house fire and made the difficult decision to rehome their five dogs.

She is a sweet, friendly little lady with both dogs and people.

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

Sweet, tiny Martha May was found as a stray near St. Joseph MO. The folks in the shelter wanted her to get somewhere softer, so she is joining us to be spoiled and get some pounds back on her.

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