OBR’s goal is to adopt our homeless hounds into permanent, loving, and responsible homes.  We adopt to all of Ohio and parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Potential adopters are required to complete and submit an adoption application as the first step in the adoption process. A follow up phone ijnterview will follow if submitted application has been approved.

OBR adoption applications will not be processed if the form is not completed in full, or if the application does not contain the signatures of both the applicant and their spouse / significant other. The information provided in the adoption application will help us find the best hound for you and your family.

We will check with your veterinarian as to the consistency in the level of care that your current animals receive. We also will check with your landlord (if you rent the property on which you reside) to verify that you are permitted to have an animal at your residence. 

Homes with fenced yards are preferred however,  applications that do not have fenced yards will be reviewed  by the Board and approved on an individual basis.   Applications received from homes with children 5 and under will be reviewed by the Board and approved on an individual basis.

Potential adopters will not be permitted to set up a meeting with a rescue dog in a foster home until they have an approved application with Ohio Basset Hound Rescue. Once the potential adopter has an approved application, then arrangements will be made to have them meet with the rescue dog at the foster home.

A minimum donation of $250 for dogs under 1 year old – $200 for dogs 1 – 8 yrs. old and $125 for dogs 8 years and older, is required and will be payable at the time of adoption. The adopting family also will be will be required to sign an adoption contract at the time of the adoption.  All dogs are spayed/neutered; inoculated, de-wormed, heartworm tested and kept on monthly heartworm preventative prior to adoption.

Please note that OBR Adoption Applications may take 7-10 business days to process.  You will be contacted by one of our volunteers when we receive your application.  From time to time  processing time may be longer as we are all volunteers and our schedules may vary.  Please be patient with us. Your adoption coordinator is Maribeth Walker and she will be more than happy to answer your questions. You can also contact Eva for questions or information