Eeyore (Turlock)

We rescued our boy, Hank (formerly know as Eeyore) on Memorial Day 2024. This spry happy boy took some time to adjust to his surroundings. When we brought him home, he sniffed every inch of his new palace, almost as if he was memorizing his new world. His big floppy ears dragged along the floor, his nose sniffing the corners of the walls, the underside of the pillows, and barrelling through the rugs, dog toys, laundry and blankets with every sniff. When this big-earred wide-eyed droopy face dog finally decided that we smelled like "home," he perked up, looked at my husband and I, and then proceeded to jump up, lick our faces, nibbled on our hands and ran around like a maniac with his new sister. He likes to pounce on what he wants like a panther stalking his prey - except the 'prey' is often my husband's socks that were left on the floor. Hank, our penny-colored Basset, likes to barrel into me when I get home from work, so excited to see me. He licks my hands, happy to have me home, and then in his woof-woof way, tells me all about his day and how many squirrels he chased, how many socks he hid and how much he missed me. This handsome boy is more than a dog; he was the missing piece of my heart. He is loving, charming, curious, loves his sister, gives the best snuggles, cuddles, and loves socks. He plays easily with other dogs, and he was the best decision I ever made; even my husband agrees that he was a better choice than saying "yes" to him :) Thank you GGBR for letting me take this sweet boy home and making him a part of our lives and home. Here is a picture of the most gorgeous and sweetest boy a mother could ask for! Pics don't do him justice .. His entire personality is so wonderful... He is so goofy and funny and mischievous, and spoiled and silly. I love my babies so much. --Beth B., 09Jan2025 [Eeyore, adopted 08Jun2024]

Remington

We received Ziggy (formerly known as Remington) on January 20th, 2024, the day before my husband's birthday. We had taken about a six year hiatus from owning a Basset hound (a puppy for that matter) and were so excited to have another basset in the family; our son's first basset. We all fell instantly in love with Ziggy. This was our first time 'fostering to adopt' but our Vet and GGBR made it simple. Ziggy had been with two other families just in his short couple months on earth so we welcomed the opportunity to be his foster parents knowing we would 99.9% end up adopting him. Due to some possible joint issues, Ziggy's neuter was pushed off until his 1st birthday so we stayed his 'foster' parents for quite some time. The whole foster process was seamless due to GGBR's wonderful staff with great communication and quick response times. Ziggy is a happy, loving, spoiled cuddle bug and gets along with our whole family, including the cat. He has a joyful and typical basset stubborn temperament. He loves running around on our property and sunbathing. Thank you GGBR! The Billings Family, 06Jan2025_[Remington (aka Ziggy) fostered Jan2024; adopted Nov2024].

Millie (Sacramento)

See Millie's Success Story, under Charlie (Sacramento), below. [Millie and Charlie adopted June 2024.]

Charlie (Sacramento)

We had the privilege of welcoming Charlie and Millie into our home in June of 2024 and have been so grateful for the joy they have given us. Charlie and Millie have brought their own personalities with them and now have settled into their routines of feeding and dozing (two of the things that Bassets most like to do) and walks around the neighborhood! The most important thing for us is that they have provided seamless companionship with the biggest personality in our home Jack (a 2-year-old Basset) who at times is envious of the new-comers but most of the time runs and plays and wrestles with Charlie and Millie. Along with the companionship they provide Jack, both Charlie and Millie are extremely loving additions to our family and provide me, my husband, and 16-year-old daughter a lot of pleasure and entertainment (!) and we feel that they now really feel this is their forever home. We are very grateful for the great work that GGBR does matching loving animals with loving homes. With gratitude, Sarah B (San Jose), 5Jan2025 [Charlie and Millie adopted June 2024]

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)'