Levi

My husband and I adopted Inky (formerly known as Levi) on this day, 11/10/23, a year ago. We wanted to give you all an update from Inky's perspective: 'My parents dedicated this weekend for me because it's my gotcha day/birthday! Yes, it's been one year! [That's me, the little black and white guy, pictured with all my friends.] Here's a summary of my first year at the Camacho-Felix household: I was scared of my dad the first week they adopted me. Now, he's my best friend! Speaking of best friend, I have a best friend, Koa. Our moms schedule a play date for us every week even though they're exhausted from teaching. I also have a girlfriend, Pua. My parents took care of her and her sister one weekend while their parents were out of town and we've fallen in love since. We also see each other every week at daycare! Twice a week, I go to daycare with Ms. Katelyn and her pack. We play all day and go on field trips. I even got to swim during one of our field trips because my friends needed their tennis ball, so it was Inky to the rescue. Ms. Katelyn is the best! My mom's friend's dog also goes to my daycare too and we hang out outside of daycare. Her name is Penny and I think she's in love with my dad. I have so many doggie friends that my social life is my parents' social life too. My mom's friend who used to walk my brother, Kuya George, also walks me while my parents are at work. Ms.Dee is so nice! When my parents have a break from work since they're teachers, we usually go on hikes or go to the beach! My mom got to meet more of the other moms in the neighborhood and schedule play dates with them or walks with their pups even though she's an introvert and prefers to stay home. I got to spend my birthday weekend with my friends. My mom planned mini play dates and it was so much fun! On my special day, I got a puppacino and a doggy birthday cake! I still get nervous with people, especially when they come up to me with intense energy - even intense positive energy. Men/Guys also still make me nervous. So my parents are still working with me and gain more courage but telling folks that I need time and space. I'm not perfect. There are still things that I need to work on, especially with my confidence with new people. But I make my dad laugh every day. We wrestle and play every morning before he gets ready for work then play and wrestle again when he gets off work. I make my mom smile every day and help her heal her broken heart after my Kuya George passed away over a year ago. I never met him, but it sounds like he was a huge part of their lives. I still have a lot to learn, but I think our lives are fuller because we have each other. We are all healing each other either from past trauma or heartbreak. Cheers to one year! Inky (formerly known as Levi)'

Bass

We have had Pretzel (formally Bass) for about half a year and he couldn't be more perfect for our family. We are absolutely obsessed with him, he has brought so much joy into our lives. He has a very sweet and playful personality and he absolutely loves to cuddle. We have never met such an affectionate dog! He always wants to be on one of his humans' laps. Pretzel enjoys going to the dog park and gets along great with other dogs. He loves to play chase and wrestle. He is a bit mischievous and is always looking for any opportunity to sneak a treat. Pretzel is very attached to his humans, as well as his big sister, Peanut (who he sees as a nice soft pillow to lie on). His transition into our home could not have been any smoother. He is a quick learner and responds very well to positive reinforcement. We are so grateful to Golden Gate Basset Rescue for matching us with our sweet boy! - Melina, Ev, & Peanut, 28Oct2024 [Bass, adopted 20Apr2024]

Blue

"Gotcha Day" was May 6, 2024, and I was nervously awaiting my next basset hound. At 10 years old, he was a listed as a senior, so I felt he'd be a good fit for me, an old guy who had recently moved into a senior living facility in San Francisco. I had lived with basset hounds (usually two at a time) for at least 25 years, but that was usually when I lived in my own house with a yard, and easy proximity to a dog park. Well, what a surprise! It seems nobody at GGBR had told Blue that he was a senior dog, and on his first trip to the Golden Gate Dog Park, he took off like a rocket, playing with all the other dogs at full speed for at least an hour nonstop. When he wasn't running with the other dogs like he was a puppy, he was running to the gates to greet all the newcomers, both people and dogs. He seems to think a new friend is just a stranger he hasn't met yet. Blue also has the largest paws and loudest (and lowest) bark of any basset I've had. And it's the same at every visit to the dog park. Plus, the story so far has a happy ending. After taking him up and down elevators at the apartment building at least 4 times a day for a few weeks, I decided it was time for both of us to move to our own home. So now we've found a beautiful craftsman house with a yard in the back with mature plants, birds, and even a squirrel for blue to chase. (No more senior living for us!) You can check out Blue on this year's GGBR calendar. He'll be pictured on a month yet to be determined. Phil R._19Oct2024 (Blue, adopted May 6, 2024)

Lars

Lars is loving it here, and we love him! He has especially enjoyed wrestling with, chasing, and snuggling with his sister, Poppy.--Paige P, Washougal, WA (Lars adopted Sept2024)

Sugar (Sutter)

Sugar (nka Daisy Mae) has an updated photo here for you. She is eating well and has put on 3 pounds and a lot of muscle from her daily early morning and early evening walks with her dog family which consists of her mom and dad and two older male dogs, Bracken Dante and Mr. Cooper whom she loves dearly. A typical day for Daisy Mae is to get mom up for her early morning walk at 7AM. This is a sniffing walk around our neighborhood. Daisy has 2 dog boyfriends, Ben and Rugar, and three dog girlfriends, Lucy & Luna, and little Rosie who live in our neighborhood. Daisy Mae loves to have play dates with some of them when they are available. The highlight of our morning walks is when Rugar gets to come out to see her. This is her favorite boyfriend! They have fallen in love with each other to the point we call Rugar's human mom her mother-in-law. Ha! When Daisy gets home from her morning walk she waits for dad and the boys to wake up, then she and dad give each other what we call 'lovies'. Then Daisy does some zoomies around our wrap around deck, backyard and up and down the couches in our living room. We laugh at how cute she is when she does this. Then she suns herself on our front deck, eats her breakfast and takes a nap. This is her daily routine she likes to stick to. Daisy loves to go to family and community socials/BBQ's on occasion where young children come up to her to say, "hi" and where we allow her to have a hot dog, hamburger or a piece of tri-tip meat which are commonly on the menu. Daisy and I, her mother, have grown very close and she loves and trusts me. I am the main person she checks in with and we sleep close together. She has a loving relationship with her dad as well. Adopting Sugar aka Daisy Mae has filled our hearts with love and joy as she completes our family. We all look forward to having many happy years together! Thank you GGBR for choosing us to adopt Sugar aka Daisy Mae! We will continue to make sure she is well cared for and loved in a way that makes her happy!!--Jon and Melanie, Arnold, CA, 03Sep2024 (Adopted May 28, 2024)