Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue has evolved from other basset rescues with a strong mission to rescue Basset Hounds in need of new homes, brought into foster homes, given any needed veterinary care (including spay/neuter), and adopted out to new homes. Most of the dogs we place are turned over to us by animal shelters throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and other areas because of overcrowded conditions. In some instances, we are contacted by a Basset Hound owner who must give up a pet because of a particular circumstance (allergies, moving, etc.), and seeks our help in finding a good home for the dog. Rescue dogs come from all types of situations. When they end up in rescue, it is through no fault of their own. We in rescue believe that it is our responsibility to prevent these rescue dogs from being placed in another bad situation. Therefore, we screen applicants carefully: we do vet references, home checks, etc.
Following your application submittal, one of our adoption representatives will contact you by phone to review it. If this goes well, we will set up a home visit by one of our volunteers who will review all the items on your application to assure complete clarity and understanding. If this second interview goes well, you will then be an approved applicant, and we will actively look for the best match for your household. When our adoption coordinator finds a potential match, he/she will contact you to set up a time and place for the adoption to take place. This is usually a spot somewhere between your location and the location of the dog.