Greetings Friends!

We have a special fundraising effort underway being conducted by Kip Massett, our special partner and friend.
In memory of his beloved Bonnie that went to The Bridge this past April, Kip is organizing a special tribute to Bonnie and all of her friends at 4 The Hounds -- human and canine.

He is selling balloons, and on April 7, 2012, he is going to have a massive send off of all these hot pink balloons at one time.

This special event will be recorded and made into a video for YouTube.
If you would like to purchase a balloon in the memory of a pet you have lost (or one you love!), Kip will write their name on the balloon and also mention their name on the YouTube video.

• Balloons are only $2 each
• 100% of your donation will go to 4 The Hounds
• Easy to donate, just click on our Paypal link above!

So far, Kip has already sold over 250 balloons!

If you want Kip to write your beloved pet's name on a balloon and mention your pet on the video, simply email Kip at kipmassett@hotmail.com and let him know after you have made your donation.

Help Us Turn The Sky Hot Pink On Aril 7th, 2012 For All Of Our Hound Friends!

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Who We Are
4 The Hounds Basset Rescue, Inc. is a small, all volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit rescue organization dedicated to helping distressed basset hounds find safe and loving homes. We serve bassets primarily from the four corners area of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas that have been relinquished or abandoned by their owners, rescued from puppy mills or pulled from municipal shelters. We provide veterinary care and foster homes where they are treated as one of the family, and we provide physical and emotional support as well. Oh... and let's not forget love. We love our hounds!

Prior to being placed for adoption, our basset hounds are vet checked for any health issues and treated, and are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, checked for heartworms (treated if necessary), and receive heartworm preventative while in our care. Because we are a small organization, it is our hope that we will be able to work side by side with all other rescue groups in our area and across the nation to help provide homes for the basset hounds in need. We also hope to maintain communications with other groups, so as the need arises, we can refer a potential adoptee to the appropriate rescue organization as an aid in the search for the perfect hound. Our belief is that it doesn't matter whose hound is adopted - so long as one is adopted!

What You Should Know Before You Adopt
If you are one of the many who have fallen in love with the mournful looks of the basset hound, please do some reading and make sure you understand the pros and cons of entering into "Bassethood." While we believe they are the best dogs around, they may not be the dog for you!

	The number one problem with basset hounds is that they roam. They are scent hounds and once they find a scent to follow, they can easily get lost. A securely fenced yard is essential, although many bassets do well in apartments as long as adequate exercise is available to them. Although each adoption is evaluated on a case by case basis, we tend to not adopt to homes without fully fenced, secure yards.
	Basset hounds are good natured and highly intelligent, although they can be extremely stubborn at times.
	Basset hounds are classified as medium sized dogs, but it's fair to say they are big dogs on short legs. They can reach 70-80 pounds.
	Basset hounds are generally a healthy breed of dog and are not prone to many of the genetic diseases as with some other breeds. However, they are prone to a few such as glaucoma, Von Wilebrand's Disease, and back problems. Keeping their weight down is essential.
	Basset hounds are easy to maintain. They do not require constant grooming, but regular brushing will keep the shedding to a minimum. Yes, bassets do shed. And they drool - some more than others. Basset Hounds are probably not the dog for the meticulous housekeeper.
	Basset Hounds are very versatile. They are excellent tracking and hunting dogs as well as family pets and companions.
	Basset hounds are all individual in that no two are alike.