In loving memory of Molly

We adopted Molly from BROWNY back in 1998. We didn't have many details but did know that she was a breeder in a puppy mill down South and that for her first 4-5 years lived in a cage having pups. We had another basset at that time named Mopey and soon they became sisters. Molly was a goofy, happy go lucky dog. She loved all but had a special place in her heart for her dad and soon became daddy's girl. She loved her belly rubs and it didn't take long for her to "drop and flop". She loved to go walking and camping as she received a lot of attention.

On April 21, 2008 Molly lost feeling in her back and down her back legs. After an overnight stay at the vet it was clear that she was in pain and no longer could walk. With a very heavy heart we decided it was in her best interest to let her go. On the 22nd, Molly crossed over with all of us at her side. Saying goodbye is always the hardest part.

You will always be remembered and loved.

Your Family,
Dave, Rose and Mitchell Wielgosz

In Loving Memory of Copper
1997 - July 2008

Copper came to our family in February 2006 several months after our 17 year old Basset, Rosco, passed away. We missed Rosco so much and Copper, with all his old basset smells and quirks, filled that void perfectly. He lived with a foster in Spencerport, NY and with his stinky ears and distrust of people they weren’t sure anyone would ever adopt him. See, he lived with a couple in Buffalo and had been penned out back through winters in the snow on a chain without love or care for years.

Even though we had a small boy, we assured ABC that we could make him comfortable and we would show him all the love and care a dog could want. Copper took to Jimmy, our son, after only a few weeks of uncertainty and when William, the baby, came along later that year he managed to find it in his heart to love him too. My husband, Will, enjoyed having his “TV buddy” back again too. Copper would sit just where Will’s hand could rub him the whole evening. Copper enjoyed tromping through the path in our backyard, investigating smelly flowers, the foxhole and the deer scent in Rochester. In Florida after we moved he found the lizards that ran around the patio to be exceptionally interesting while he attempted to chase them to see what they smelled like. Copper even managed to trust me enough to allow toe nail clippings and baths without the yucky muzzle we had to use at the beginning.

Ear infections plagued Copper from the very beginning, with ABC putting in for a special ear cleaning at the dermatologist. We worked on those ears every day but that staph infection kept coming back and in the end, that’s what took him from us. He stopped eating one day and just two days after that I had to take him to the vet to be put to sleep. We got his footprint from the vet’s office though as our reminder of this very special dog that took our hearts with him.

Thank you, ABC Rescue, for giving us 2 years with Copper to enjoy that old bassett smell again!
Jackie Weaver

In Loving Memory of Magoo
Jan 1997- May 12, 2008

Magoo came into our lives the winter of 2004. I received a call from a gentleman promising me that “I have a dog for you!” Magoo was the victim of a divorce, and really needed a new place to live… I called my friend Shelly, and together Emily(my daughter) Shelly, and myself took the thruway to exit 44 to meet this dog named Magoo. The first memory I have of Magoo is his precious little head popping up over the dashboard to see us. As he ran out of the car to us, we all knew that this was love at first site, for us, and for Goo. …His funny antics included, playing bull, bouncing like tigger with Rhoda, running 80 miles an hour when he heard the treat jar, singing on the stairs with Rhoda, and his never ending love for food…(steak, hotdogs, cheeseburgers and mcnuggets) In April he was diagnosed with mast cell cancer. Unfortunately there really was nothing we could do, due to the location and how quickly it had spread. Magoo passed peacefully with his family holding him, loving him, and telling him what a good boy he is. Here’s to you my dear Goo, thank you for entering our home, and our lives. We feel honored and privileged to have you be part of our family. You will be forever remembered in our hearts. Thanks for watching night turn to day with me…those truly were special mornings.., Good-bye Big Guy.

Love, Nancy, Joe, Joey, Emily and Rhoda xoxoxox

In loving memory of Gunner

We adopted Gunner from ABC Rescue in 2003. Gunner was 3 years old and we were going to be his third home. His first owner was going to "Shoot" him, so a neighbor took Gunner in. The second owner eventually gave up Gunner for adoption to ABC Rescue. We adopted Gunner and unfortunately we were only "Blessed" with his "Loyalty and Companionship" for 5 years. We have other Bassets and when we would go for walks he always led the pack. He loved his walks! Gunner also taught another one of our Bassets how to chase Squirrels. They never caught any, but it was fun to watch them run as we opened the door and they ran and barked, as the Squirrel ran up the tree. Unfortunately, he will not be chasing any more squirrels since we assisted him to the Rainbow Bridge on March 11, 2008. The picture that is attached, is Gunner with his favorite toy "Winnie the Pooh." Out of all the toys, he always found "Winnie" and wanted us to throw it for him. Today when we took Gunner to the Vet for his Final Visit, Winnie was at his side. My only regret was that Gunners life was cut short by Cancer and that there won't be any more walks with him, squirrels to chase, or any more "Winnies" to throw for him. Gunner, we all Love you,and it breaks our hearts to lose you at such a young age. God Bless You Gunner!!!

Linda, Ray, Shelly, Spike, Callahan, Lily, Doc, Dudley & Diesel

In loving memory of Lady

Lady came into our lives when we most needed her. Our Barney had gone to the bridge and our hearts were empty. While searching available bassets on the website I saw Lady and knew she was the one. We fell in love instantly. I will never forget the day I picked her up just off Rt 81. Pam who was Lady's foster Mom met me there. It was one of the most peaceful drives home I have had. Lady loved our cats. Millie our black cat used to clean Lady's ears all the time. Lady loved to go for walks. She knew as soon as I reached for my coat it was walk time and she would do her circle dances. Even though she was a bed hog we didn't mind at all. She loved to go to the park . I could go on and on. She was the most special dog ever. She will be missed so much. I love you Lady, and I hope you know that out of that love is why I had to do what I did. I could not watch you suffer any more. Till we meet each other again across the bridge, be a good girl. Darrel, Connie, Derrick, Millie and Otis.

In loving memory of Miss Bailey

Miss Bailey was a rescue basset, when we contacted ny basset gary penny helped us out alot, he and his team came to our house and interviewed our family. thanks for all your help. We were contacted by Baileys family and set up a date to meet her. to say we loved her from the start is a fact. she brought us so much joy and laughter it is hard to believe. she was a little piss pot at times and drove us nuts with stealing dirty clothes and mittens and running away with them. "great game " she also was our "special invite" girl, everyone else would come in from out side but she would just sit and look at us. two minutes after the other dogs came in she would scratch on the door. Special invite we got a boxer puppy and you would have thought it was hers, he slept on her and she of course taught him all the " GAMES". they would play for hours. she was great with our other basset and of course our cats also. We would just like to say that Miss Bailey brought us much love, laughter, happy times, and now a sadness that can't be healed. she was more than a dog, more than a pet she was our friend and family. we love you Bailey and always will. there will never be another like you. Gregory {beach} and Jan Beachner

In loving memory of my Rolly
?-10/19/2007

Although I only knew you for 10 months, you took my heart. I never would have imagined loving you so much. I rescued you to make you happier, but it was you who made my life special. You were the sweetest dog I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. My heart is broken but I wouldn't trade knowing you for anything. My only regret is not knowing you longer. Enjoy life on the other side of Rainbow Bridge, you certainly deserve it. I hope you have an endless supply of donuts. I will see you again someday down the road.

We'll miss you forever,
Mom, Dad, Danny, Jessie, and Murphy
Your forever family

In loving Memory of Sarah
June 2002 - June 8th 2007

I was honored to be asked to adopt one of the Georgia bassets and was delighted that she settled in so well with my other basset Florence and my cat Noddy. Sadly she was taken from us after a year but it was a very fun and active year, she attended a few basset picnics some of you may recognize her as one of the hula girls from the Hermon picnic. She enjoyed camping, walking in woods and chasing squirrels. She also found time to nap and eat treats.

Thank you to everyone who e-mailed suggestions and support during the difficult time as we tried to work out why she was so sick.
Rachel and Florence Meehan

In loving memory of Daisy Mae
May 20, 1996 - May15, 2007

I had to take my sweet 'Daisy Mae' to the bridge, May 15, 2007, after a long battle with oral cancer. I don't think this ever gets any easier, cause this was one of the saddest days of my life!

I adopted Daisy from BROWNY at age 3. She was a very sweet girl with an attitude. Her bark would scare passers-by, but she wouldn't hurt a flea. She would fight over food with her late sister 'Mona' ,even though Mona was twice her size! Daisy and her brother 'Oreo' would chase each other around the house and get pretty rough, so funny to watch! We called her 'alligator', cause she would lay with her mouth open and when you touched her snout ,she would snap. She loved sitting at the end of the couch with her feet on top looking out the window, for someone to bark at, and then fall asleep. She also loved laying in the sun.

Daisy would steal any food possible, and whenever there was a loaf of bread missing, I would find it under the bed, half eaten! Too funny! You wouldn't think a dog with such short legs could climb like she did. She loved getting on the kitchen table and watching me cook. I couldn't sit and watch TV without my 48 lb. lap dog sitting on me. She sure was a sweetie!

We all miss her Very Very much, but know she's having a blast up there with her sister 'Mona Bear' and all the other 'doggie angels'. Hugs and Kisses..Sweet 'Daisy Mae'

Mary Boncore (Mommy)

In Loving Memory of Squeaker
January 3, 1993 – March 20, 2007

God blessed me with an angel in January of 1993. I did not realize at the time the impact that little 6lb white ball of fur would have on my life, but as she grew up I became a better person. She took care of me unconditionally. Though Bassets do not appreciate change as much as other breeds do, Squeaker gladly moved with me seven times, each time just being happy to be with me. She was more worried that I was happy, than that she was unfamiliar with her new surroundings. She loved people, all people!!! I had no human children, but I had my Squeaker. You could see her sad face whenever I gave attention to my nieces and nephews, but she patiently waited for her turn never getting angry. After I had an automobile accident Squeaker and I went to live with my parents, she sensed each one of our personalities and physical limitations. She would be gentle with each one of us in a different way. She realized she could not pull me on the leash anymore, she learned to not move when my mother was walking around the kitchen as to not trip her up, she walked gently down the ramp we built her on the back porch steps so as to not unsteady her self or her grandfather, but with Tommy she could be the strong dog she was. Everyone that met her loved her!

March 10, 2007 Squeaker started not feeling well. Her body had finally succumbed to cancer. We tried to fight it with medicine, but as she lay on her pillow the last week she was telling me that her fight was over. Her body could not go on. She was a wonderful companion for over 14 years and it was time to let her look after me from above. An hour before we went to the Vets I was on the floor hugging her and weeping. She actually lifted her tired head and still in the final hours was concerned for me….she licked my face as to say, “It’s ok Momma, I am ready to go.” It was the saddest day of my life.

Squeaker will be in my heart and my soul for the rest of my life. I still talk to her today and I know that she hears me. I look forward to the day we can walk over the Rainbow Bridge together. I hope everyone can experience the relationship that I have had with Squeaker it was truly a gift from God.

Her Loving Momma and Tommy, Gramma and Papa  

In loving memory of Floppy
1997 - February 25, 2007

Who died while in foster care.

In Loving Memory of Alex,
February 2, 2007

We recently lost our Alex. He was a loving and snugly clown of a guy. He was only with us for 6 months, but after just a few days we could barely remember a time when he wasn't part of the family. We thought we would be choosing a dog, but right from the beginning he chose us. He and our 6 year old Basset Callie became fast friends and often played and rested together. The vet estimated Alex to be 7 years old, all too young to leave us.

We are very glad for the time we had with our guy and only wish it could have been longer. We will always remember his goofy smile, the way he could sniff out chocolate from 3 rooms away and how he used to wiggle across the living room floor on his back in order to entice anyone near into giving him a belly rub. We miss him terribly and will never forget how he touched our lives.

~Dawn, Greg, and Callie McPherson

In Loving Memory of Harley,
February 12, 2007

Today, 02-12-07 our little man Harley was found suddenly dead- He was five years old-almost six. Harley came to us when he was just 3 years old- we loved him with all of our heart- at times we would complain about his barking, but its funny how you miss that deep bark and howl when it is gone. We will miss him hopping around the front yard with our other dog, and when he would get so excited and run and his ears would bounce up in the air. He had a stubborn streak about him, but that’s what made him our Harley. We will miss his sweet disposition and how he just love to be around people and in the house with us, or just hanging outside with his dad working on cars with him. Today is the saddest day for us because we will never again get to see him dancing on his back legs for treats and doing ballerina twirls. He was okay and then he suddenly died peacefully in his sleep.

To our Harley- We love you buddy- you will always be our little man- Going to the dog park and taking Bos (your brother) out for rides in the truck will just never be the same--- we love you and miss you H. You were loved so much and we cant believe your gone. RIP our little Glamis Dog- we know well see you again someday!!!