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Owner Relinquish's

Updated March 24th , 2008

What are Owner Relinquish Dogs?

Murphy	Myrna Shroka mr_uss@cox.net 440-885-0510
	He is 6 years old and brindle color. He is energetic, friendly, loves attention and exercise. He does bark more then the other dogs I have owned. He is up to date with his shots and was last seen at the vet on 10/22/07. His physical condition was excellent. He does have sensitive skin that is improved by diet. My health has decreased and I am unable to give him the attention he deserves. I would like Murphy to go to a loving family.
Snickers	June 440-552-8814
	Hi, I'm Snickers! As you can tell, I am a very good looking Tri Color Bassett Hound. Yep, a real Bassett. Cool, huh? I am about 4 years old, neutered and completely vetted. I am currently interviewing for my new "Forever Family". What happened, you wonder? Well, I lost my house, my family, and probably now, my brother, Lucky. He is in the middle picture with me. Lucky and I were left in the garage of our empty home, in crates, for 6 weeks. Everyone left. Our Dad loved us enough to not take us to the Dog Pound, but, he did not know what to do. He came to let us out and play with us twice a day, but it was a pretty bad time for all of us. Somehow he got in touch with June at Paws Inn the Woods and we were invited to stay here. Lucky and I get to play together again. We get hugs and toys, and lots of outside time. We know we will probably have to be split up soon, but there is always hope, isn't there, that we could go together? If not, that is okay, we understand. I am a pretty smart guy and I love people and dogs. Basically I just love life! I adapt pretty well to new situations. Like a typical Bassett, I have a lot to say and a lot to investigate! But, I can be bought with a treat or two! I would really love to have my new home for the Summer!!! If you would like to meet me, please call June at 440-552-8814 and she will set it up. I am more than ready to meet my new Forever Family!

What are Owner Relinquish Dogs?

Owner relinquish dogs are pets that their current owners no longer feel that they can care for their pet in a manner that a responsible pet care-taker should. The reasons these owners give up their pets vary, from allergies, illness, divorce, new work demands, or poor family planning to name a few. OBR encourages owners to consider their pet’s needs before making major life choices that can be traumatic for their pet.

Basset Hounds in particular, are very devoted creatures to their owners and being transplanted to a new family creates confusion and causes feelings of insecurity, which can lead to the dog to start bad behavior. This often causes stress on the dog and its new family.

Ohio Basset Rescue offers a posting service on our web-site to assist these owners in placing their pet and these listings are an effort to help as many dogs as possible. OBR is not a “dumping ground” for unwanted pets and cannot afford the fiscal and emotional expenses of accepting these animals.

A majority of the hounds that we place are strays, abandoned, or are from Animal Humane Societies. Fostering, Caring, and Placing these hounds are the focus of OBR’s efforts.

Ohio Basset Hound Rescue is not responsible for, not can OBR confirm the temperament/health of the dogs listed as “Owner relinquish” dogs.

All postings remain in our Owner-Relinquish list for approximately 90 days at which point the person listed as the contact is responsible for contacting OBR to continue to have the information listed for another 90 day period if needed.

If you need to relinquish your dog to OBR please contact Cathy Rice at crice06@insight.rr.com.

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