Over three years ago, we adopted Felony and Malicious. It was the best thing we ever did! We were all very sad when Felony (top in photo) passed away this past August, but that gave us the opportunity to adopt a wonderful new girl, Daisy.
Wednesday 1/16, Malicious passed away and went to be with Felony again. Although he missed Felony, he was happy to have a younger girlfriend in Daisy. As he was headed to the vet for the last time, Daisy ran up to him and licked his face!
As we told our girls, Felony and Malicious will always be with us,but now it's time to give another wonderful basset a new home, and Daisy a new friend.

It turns out this happened a lot quicker than expected, as Rowdy has already made his way north from Alabama and moved in with us. Daisy loves him!
 
Chris, Merle, Christina, Helena,and Daisy Schnee

This weekend, February 3rd, 2018, would have been seven years since Tri-State Bassets united me with Fester.

Many owners understandably describe their dogs as the “perfect” pets.  But in fairness, Fester was not, he had his share of faults.  He did not get along with other animals, grew suspicious of humans in his elderly years, got car sick, and always had anxiety issues.

The anxiety worsened in his old age.  He grew bothered and was no longer the content dog he was when younger.  Initial medication did not work, and sadly, a few days before Christmas, it was time to say goodbye.  He was thirteen. It was the most painful experience of my life.  I try and remember the happy times but it is still a challenge.

But as they say, no not perfect, but perfect for me.  He taught me discipline, responsibility, and selflessness.  I truly learned the meaning of unconditional love which no human, not even family, have come close to match.  He was a loving dog, shamelessly grabbing my hand constantly so I could pet and give him attention.  In his eyes, I could do no wrong.  He lived for me and I was humbled and amazed.

I am forever grateful to Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue for their expertise in matching Fester with me.  I may have been the one taking care of Fester, but he taught me much.  If I am ever fortunate enough to make it to the Rainbow Bridge or the gates of Heaven, I hope Fester is there to greet me, thankful and happy.  I miss him every day.  Rest in peace to my best friend.

I adopted Flash 3 years ago at one of the Tri State Basset adoptions in Quakertown. I knew she was the one as soon as we walked in the door. She came over and immediately rolled over for belly rubs. When we took her home, she found the sofa and became one of the family. We took walks twice a day and in the afternoon she would greet the kids coming home from school. I called them her "posse". She came to know all the dogs and cats in the neighborhood. She was very social and treated everyone like her best friend. I was devastated to find lumps on her neck in August. They turned out to be lymphoma. She was gone in 3 weeks. She was only 9. We had too short of time together but I will always remember the days with Flash.

Janice Wilensky

Today I lost my beloved Flounder, who I lovingly called Flo. I adopted her over 2 years ago when she was 12 years old. I knew at the time that I might not have long with her, and even said to myself, as I took her home, that this little old gal would break my heart. But I could not resist her as she was the shiest one of the bunch. She seemed so nervous at the Quakertown facility with the other dogs, that I was immediately drawn to her. One of the rescue workers said she had been passed over because she was so shy. I don't regret for one minute that I chose her, or that she chose ME, for that matter. There was never a question in my mind that she was the dog I belonged to. My tears as I write this are of no comfort to me, and I feel that these upcoming holidays will be so sad with her loss, but every moment with her was precious, and the hole in my life will be felt for a very long time.....

Danielle Povio