Last night we lost our beloved 14 year old Basset Lee Lee passed away after the vet determined the tumor in her mouth would require major surgery, which due to her age and other health concerns she was not likely to survive. Lee Lee came to us after she was seized by the ASPCA and then handed over to Tri-State after being locked in a basement for 9 years of her life. Although she had a rough life, she brought so much joy into ours. Lee Lee was a fire-cracker, full of spunk and life. She never gave up despite all her medical issues. She would always get up to greet you no matter how sick she was, and not to mention to eat! She loveddddddd food and never let you forget it. We'll miss our Lee Lee but we're glad to have gotten the opportunity to give her the life she deserved in her final years. She will be missed by the entire family and neighborhood who have come to know her, as well as our three other dogs at home. We thank Tri-State for bringing Lee Lee into our lives and not giving up on the many senior bassets out there. Heaven has a new angel. R.I.P. Lee Lee 9/28/12

On November 16th, 2019 I adopted Lemon (aka Lemmie) from TSBHR. On May 6th, 2020 I received the devastating news that Lemmie was diagnosed with high grade B-cell Lymphoma. His prognosis was poor, and my time with him was limited, the doctor gave us 3 maybe 4 weeks tops. Well Lemmie decided it was not his time just yet. I am proud that my boy continued to thrive for another 19 weeks! As a Veterinary Technician, this is unheard of. Someone was most certainly looking down on us. Lemon enjoyed snuggling on the couch, sunbathing in the backyard, and his daily walks around the neighborhood. On September 13th I helped him make his journey across the rainbow bridge. I am thankful this gentle soul found his way into my life, and I am going to miss him dearly. I want to thank TSBHR for matching me with this lovable boy. I hope his family knows he was truly loved and adored, and my heart is heavy. I know where he is going he will loved. Rest easy my boy. 

Libby came to us as an adoptee from Tri State eight years ago. She brought with her a gentleness, love and joy that only a sweet basset can bring. We miss her looks, nudges, wet kisses and tail wagging. Our grandsons said she is the "best dog in the whole world" and yes she was. We will always miss you, good girl.

Rogers Family

Our Dear Lucy passed away on Sept 3,2011. Lucy came to us from the Tri state Basset rescue along with Isaac B.Hound.I adopted both when I saw Lucy needed a home too. They were both excellent pets.Isaac B. Hound passed away in Oct 2007 the same day as I lost my Mom.He passed away 3 hours before she did and I know they are together and she is spoiling him as much as ever and cooking for him. Lucy was my best friend and everyone loved her,she had so many friends and we would go walking twice a day. I went to the basset picnic in Bridgewater,NJ and saw Isaac needed a home and adopted him and when he was brought to me,Lucy was with him and I asked about her and I adopted her also. Lucy and I were as close as can be.I took her everywhere with me.We would stay up late watching TV and more. I am heart broken to have lost her.She was the best.When I walked in the door she would bring me her toys and show me how she played with her ball and stuffed toys and chew bones. Now I know she is a Basset Angel and is in heaven with Isaac B.Hound her partner. We used to call them Mr&Mrs all the time as they acted like if they were married. He would often tease her and hide her toys and she would get mad at him and then make up of course. (Lucy is pictured on the left and Isaac is on the right).

Pisaniello family