Basset Hound puppies and dogs in Shreveport, Louisiana

Please read the pet description IN IT'S ENTIRETY before applying.  Thank you for your cooperation. You Tube video link:  https://youtu.be/IkPOZBYNzpI REEL of her playing after her bath:  https://www.facebook.com/share/r/Xq28bHyKu7pQfzD7/   FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. (For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)   INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying: DOG APPLICATION LINK:    http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Adleigh (male) Intake date:   10/17/2024 Basset Hound 6 years old 40.12 pounds Adoption fee:  $200, which includes vetting, microchip Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test Vetting and other:  altered (spayed/neutered), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal negative, 3 month Bravecto given 10/18/2024 (next due 1/18/2025) – we recommend she stay on Bravecto as it is great for dogs with skin issues due to allergies, on monthly heartworm prevention, treated for UTI, skin scrape to check for mange (negative), skin removal right rear mammary chain due to overbreeding/nursing, microchipped Health issues:  Adleigh came to us in very, very poor condition – missing hair, infected eyes, oozing, bleeding, crusty and yeasty skin, staph infection, etc.  We suspected she had food allergies so we immediately switched her food.   It was told to us by the shelter that her owner had her on Kibbles and Bits which is a crap food.  Adleigh is on Zignature Turkey Limited Ingredient Formula Dry Dog Food – through Chewy it is $48 per 25 pound bag.  It’s important she stays on a strict diet.  If you’d like to give her treats, then consider getting a limited ingredient treat.  She cleared up so quickly once we changed her food.  She has lots of folds on her legs and under neck – we recommend checking and cleaning those regularly.    Temperament:  WONDERFUL!  She loves everyone and thinks everyone is her friend.  She gets along with dogs and people of all sizes. Energy level:  medium Groom needs:  High;  folds need checked and cleaned regularly.  She also has deep eye pockets that should be checked and cleaned as needed. Biography:  Adleigh came to us from a municipal shelter. This link will take you to her intake photo/write-up:  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/4itSqNDpoLkh4gKt/  She was a stray but the owner came forward. Long story, but she was ultimately surrendered. We were asked if we could take her in and of course, we love the Bassets so we absolutely took her in.   Her poor body definitely exhibits neglect she has probably suffered for years.  She’s had MULTIPLE litters in her life.  She was clearly being used for the money the owner was making for her puppies, but he was not taking care of her.  We believe she was just bred over and over again without any breaks. We've seen many dogs with sagging skin from litters but really not anything like hers.   Since Adleigh has been with us for about a month and a half, we know quite a bit about her.   She stays in a large outdoor kennel that is INSIDE the rescue.  It gives her plenty of room to move around when we are not there and it’s her space.  She has shared her area with other dogs (one at a time) and has had no issues.  She will not potty in her area.  When we come in the mornings, she is ready to go out back to potty straight away!  She LOVES her walks!  If she sees us get a leash out, she’s right by the gate to head out.  Of course, typical Basset, she is nose to the ground much of the time but if we walk her towards the middle of the road (we are on a dead end)… she doesn’t have the opportunity to do any sniffy sniffies.  She gives sweet little kisses.  She does sometime get near our legs so when we’re walking around, we do have to make sure we know where she is because she’s like running into a concrete step.  LOL.  Also, don’t leave her outside for long because she will let you know that you’ve failed her.  The neighbors will be notified as well.  She prefers to be where the action is and where her people are planted.  She’s been a real joy for us to have at the rescue but she deserves a home of her own.  For our Basset lovers out there… we know you will enjoy this wonderful beauty!   **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW** *We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved.  We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.   *Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever!  We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family!   We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing.  There is no exception to this rule!   *PREDATORS:    IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times!  PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER!  For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR.  Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive.   TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!     *NO SMALL CHILDREN!!  As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended.   Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children.  KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL!  Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.    *HOUSETRAINING:  We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained.   While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night.  Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.    *KENNELING:  We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog.  This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your knew addition.   *We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.   *Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.   Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply. Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption. CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us. www.RoadtoRescueLA.org   “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”  ~ Gandhi Be responsible ~  Always spay/neuter, keep your dogs on heartworm prevention, vaccinate against disease... and if you bring a pet into your life, commit to that pet for life.  Blessings. December 13, 2024, 9:06 pm