Her Majesty Dogmad Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 This poor chap has been surrendered today at Hawkesbury Pound. Pounds are all full in Sydney so he needs help asap. I'll try and find a club for this breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Found the club in NSW and have emailed them. Fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 10 years old! Gosh i hope his owners had some sort of stellar reason, that's very old to be landing him in the pound If the club can't help let me know and i'll talk to my husband ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 I love Bassetts but have no room for any more dogs here. I hope the club is better than some clubs I've contacted about dogs this age who've just replied that the dog is too old .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have found them to be very helpful when i have spoken to the secretary. Realistically he's only probably got another year or two at he most so it's a hard age to put him in the pound at If you can get a chip number for him the basset club secretary has had ANKC records checked for me to try to source the breeder of that other basset looking for rehome not long ago so might be worth seeing if you can get a chip number to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I'm sure i could convince my husband to have him here at the very least as a foster. I'd love to say he could stay till the end of his days but couldn't guarantee anything until i knew how well he got along with my girls so I'd prefer to foster him under someone's umbrella and if it worked out I could talk adoption with them but if not then he'd be in the proper rescue system to find a suitable home. Whatever happens please keep me as back up. So few come through rescue and I'm not willing to let any slip through the cracks if I can help it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have found them to be very helpful when i have spoken to the secretary. Realistically he's only probably got another year or two at he most so it's a hard age to put him in the pound at If you can get a chip number for him the basset club secretary has had ANKC records checked for me to try to source the breeder of that other basset looking for rehome not long ago so might be worth seeing if you can get a chip number to her. I've given the Pound's contact details to the Club so it's up to them to investigate if they want to. I've never forgotten a conversation I had with a Bassett breeder a few years ago who told me that if anyone returned one of their dogs and it was over 5 years of age, they put the dog to sleep ... I value old dogs personally, no matter what breed/mix and as someone who runs a breed rescue (a breed without a club), we believe in helping our breed, no matter what age they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 LOL I adore my silly old biddy of a 10 year old. 5 years is so young though! My current basset is 5 years old and most people peg her as 2-3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I've never forgotten a conversation I had with a Bassett breeder a few years ago who told me that if anyone returned one of their dogs and it was over 5 years of age, they put the dog to sleep ... I value old dogs personally, no matter what breed/mix and as someone who runs a breed rescue (a breed without a club), we believe in helping our breed, no matter what age they are. That's terribly sad. we adopted an older gentleman on purpose Hope this guy can find someone to care for him in his old age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 It's not a very active group but I have posted this information on the Aus basset facebook page in case someone there is able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Poor old man hope he an live out his days with someone who loves him. Old dogs are the best dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I was surprised to see that very few of the Sydney pounds do a reduced rate for very old dogs? Everywhere I have lived has had a greatly reduced cost to try to encourage people to take on the very old ones, especially given they usually have more ongoing costs too so they are less 'desirable' for a few reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Is there a specific person here who usually keeps an eye on the happenings at Hawkesbury? I could email the pound myself but given I'm not currently associated with a specific rescue that might be more confusing than worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 A 10 year old Chi with a bad hip as well at Hawkesbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Is there a specific person here who usually keeps an eye on the happenings at Hawkesbury? I could email the pound myself but given I'm not currently associated with a specific rescue that might be more confusing than worthwhile. I do check their website most days and also, as a rescuer, am on a distribution list for dogs needing rescue. I can also visit on a Saturday morning (their opening hours aren't great at weekends) and have a look at any dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks DM. I presume it was Gayle and Wayne Tape you would have emailed. Hopefully they can help. I spoke to someone who used to be associated with breed rescue for bassets and he said they always had a good list of people who would take on a basset in need, even an older one so fingers crossed there is a good home waiting for this boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I also spoke to a Bassett breeder last night who will try to help this boy - we are all on the same page. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Fabulous news Schnauzer :) As I said if there is need of a foster home/temp care or anything for him I'm more than happy to put my hand up. Also i'll be travelling to Vic in about a month and again possibly a month after that so happy to help transport him if needed as I won't have my girls with me that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Onya KC. He looks like a gorgeous old boy. I'd put my hand up too if I wasn't in the house-sit-from-hell. All fingers and paws crossed for him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Old dogs are the best dogs. Yes, And when you adopt an old dog, you think you're doing it a great favour. Then you find out that the old dogs give far more wonderful things than you can ever give them. Old dogs are magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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