we've created a pack!

For years we owned a Sheltie, Missy, and a basset/shepherd mix, Bean, that we had adopted. When we were ready to adopt again after they had passed away, we started looking for a basset mix like Bean.  On Labor Day weekend of 2008 we found Bailey, a basset/bloodhound mix, with another rescue group. We were his third family in five years, so we were happy to become his forever home.

At the end of 2008 we started looking for a companion for Bailey. After adopting two basset mixes and enjoying them so much, we decided to look for a basset through BROOD. In January 2009 we adopted a feisty little female, Glory. One of her front legs had been broken and didn't heal properly, but that didn’t slow her down! She and Bailey play together with little Glory usually instigating it! She'll jump on him or stand on her hind legs as if she’s boxing with him. We just love her personality!

We soon realized that Glory had a bit more energy than Bailey, so we started looking at the BROOD website for a young female to play with Glory. When we saw Louise and read about her, she seemed perfect. In April 2009 we added Louise to our family! She had been found as a stray with two other bassets. Louise and Glory have become great playmates. Although Bailey would join in at times, the girls played together most often. They are similar in size, age, and energy level. We felt that our family was complete!

Then, in July 2009 we received an e-mail from BROOD saying that one of the dogs found with Louise had been turned back in to BROOD because the adoption did not work out. Josephine was an adult female who could possibly be Louise's mother. BROOD wondered if we would be interested in adopting her. We read the e-mail that morning, and by that night we were on our way to pick her up! This time, a basset had found us! Josephine, or Josie as we call her, has adjusted well to her new home. She is a sweet dog who enjoys being with her humans. The three girls play together quite well with Bailey occasionally joining them. It can get intense at times, but it is quite entertaining to watch!

As I look back, I realize that we adopted one dog during each season of the past year. We certainly did not set out to adopt four dogs, but it seems to have worked out quite well. Thanks to all the wonderful people at BROOD for their help and for all they do! We are looking forward to many wonderful years with our pack!

-- The Morris Family