Suncoast Basset Rescue
OVER 25 YEARS OF RESCUING BASSETS
In Loving Memory of Rocky
Beloved Forever Foster of Suncoast Basset Rescue
Rocky, one of Suncoast Basset Rescue’s forever fosters, crossed the Rainbow Bridge after a short
battle with lymphoma. He was 11 years young!
Rocky’s story was never just about survival, it was about spirit, love, and second chances. He came
to Suncoast Basset Rescue when he had nowhere else to go. Surrendered to a vet with a back injury,
Rocky had limited use of his hind legs. His then owner could not afford the medical care that Rocky
needed. We knew we had to help him.
With the support of SBR and the devotion of his amazing foster family, Blane and Jennifer, Rocky
underwent surgery to repair a ruptured disc and began the road to recovery. He was a super star
throughout it all. Even the surgeon was amazed at how strong Rocky was. Rocky, with his foster dad,
Blane by his side went through many months of physical therapy, hydrotherapy, and he regained full
use of his legs. Having been through everything together, the bond between Rocky and Blane only grew stronger.
Rocky became a Forever Foster because of his special needs. In his foster home, he was not just cared for but was loved and doted on. When lymphoma showed up, it hit fast - but Rocky wasn’t alone. His foster family was right there with him, holding him close and making sure he was comfortable. They gave him comfort, dignity, love, and yep - a steak almost every night, just because he deserved it.
Rocky leaves behind more than memories; he leaves a legacy of resilience and love. He showed us that every dog deserves a second chance, that love has the power to heal, and that even the toughest journeys can be filled with beauty.
Run free now, sweet Rocky. Your legs are strong, your spirit is free, and you will forever be part of the Suncoast Basset Rescue family. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey.
Learn more about our Forever Foster Guardian program and the other hounds that are SBR forever fosters. Learn more about how you can help.
Suncoast Basset Rescue’s goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find a forever home for any basset hound in Florida who needs us
- stray, abandoned, sheltered, owner surrender – just for the love of the breed. In doing this, we bring health and happiness to both the hound and to the humans who give a basset a home. Our organization gives bassets a second chance to live as they were intended – as someone’s best friend.
GIVE TODAY
Basset Hounds in need rely on your generosity for rescue, rehabilitation,
and shelter -- because of you, we don’t hesitate to come to the aid of a basset in need. Make a difference and donate today. Your support saves basset lives and gives them a second chance at life.
We make a difference in the lives of these wonderful dogs because of our incredible foster homes.
ADOPT
When you adopt a
dog, you save a life.
SBR puts in a lot of
time and effort into each of our bassets because the goal of our rescue is to place every one of our hounds in their final and forever home. There’s a perfect match for everyone and every family. And, fortunately, we have found wonderful basset homes all over Florida.
FOSTER
Do you have it your heart to love and help a basset?
Then you may be a good
foster home. We have a need, RIGHT NOW, for more foster homes. Fostering a basset hound will be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. A foster takes in a stray, unwanted, or neglected basset, provides it a safe and loving home and gives the hound the time needed to be ready for adoption.
By providing a forever foster home, SBR also comes to aid of bassets diagnosed with a serious illness or a behavioral issue like severe anxiety. Our forever foster bassets will remain with SBR to live out their final days with medical care, comfort and love from their foster family. Please consider becoming a monthly donor as A Forever Foster Guardian by virtually adopting your forever foster. Your commitment will help support the care of this wonderful basset.
