Ohio Basset Hound Rescue (OBR) operates solely
on the donations of those who choose to support our work through monetary
and other means. It is very heartwarming to retain the support if individuals,
businesses, and families who are as passionate as OBR is about the work
we do on behalf of our favorite breed. OBR highly respects the choice
that our supporters make to allow rescue to continue working on behalf
of the public and others, to not only promote adoption/rescue but to
in turn offer education to those who are not familiar with the Basset
Hound. Support through all avenues has permitted OBR to branch out across
Ohio through public events, kennel club shows and private fundraising
activities.
All of the funds that we raise are directed
to the care of the animals that are with our organization. Each dog
that comes into rescue is:
• given a thorough examination by a veterinarian
• fully innoculated (includes distemper series combination, rabies & bordatella
vaccines)
• heartworm tested
• kept on monthly heartworm preventative while in foster care
• spayed / neutered
This is the basic care that each and every
rescue dog receives. However, there are a few dogs that come to us
that are in need of more medical attention. Some of these examples
could include:
• a dog that tests positive for heartworm disease and needs to receive
the treatment, which involves a 4-6 week period in which additional blood
work and Xrays may be required to further diagnose the level of treatment
or, a dog that has need for a fecal exam with follow up treatment for identified
parasites then a follow up fecal exam to confirm that the parasite is gone.
• a current or old injury that requires corrective orthopedic or
other medical surgery
These are only some of the examples of what OBR has encountered with
dogs that needed further medical attention. The second biggest expense
that OBR incurs is the daily fees incurred to kennel a dog at a boarding
facility when an open foster home is not available to take the dog into
their private home.
Following is a list of some of the ways you can
assist OBR in rescuing our favorite breed:
1. You can check at Shelters and Pounds for Bassets.
2. Confirm that dog(s) at the Shelters and Pounds are Bassets
3. Make home visits for potential owner confirmation
4. Transport dogs (at least partway) to new homes or to a Foster Home.
5. Act as a temporary Foster Home Site for a few days or weeks when regular Full-Time
Foster Homes are full
6. Support Ohio Basset Hound Rescue by paying for an Ad in your local paper if
needed
7. Make periodic visits to new owners to assure Bassets are properly cared for
8. Be available to provide advice / support to new owners when minor problems
occur
9. Provide “treats,”
food, collars, leads, etc. for Bassets in transition Foster Homes
10. Contribute Basset stories / photos for “The Hound Herald”
11. Help run and volunteer at any public events in which Ohio Basset Hound Rescue
is participating
12. Visit our Gift Shop or Sponsors’, Affiliates’ Sites, where all
purchase proceeds will benefit our efforts
Where do I start?
Go to our CONTACT page and call or e-mail one of our coordinators and let them
know how you are able to help and they will be very happy to work with you. All
assistance is welcome and needed!
Copyright © 1997 –
2003 Ohio Basset Hound Rescue (a non-profit organization)
