Adopting a Basset

Suncoast asks that you make a tax-deductible donation at the time of the adoption. Adoption donations for Bassets under 1 year old require a $450 donation (Puppy class), and bassets between the ages of 1 and 8 require a $350 donation (Adult class) unless otherwise specified prior to the adoption. Adoption donations for Senior Class (age 9 and older) are $150 Note: Occasionally, Suncoast will waive all donations for seniors so please check with your adoption coordinator regarding a certain dog. Adoption donations for Special Needs Bassets will be determined on a case-by-case basis, but normally will be $100 unless otherwise specified or waived. Bonded pairs will be on a case-by-case basis.

Adoption donations for Special Needs Bassets and Special Situations Bassets will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Suncoast will provide you with copies of your paperwork, and any information that we have regarding the Basset you adopted. We will be available to you for questions about your new Basset, and we will consider the Basset successfully adopted once all the above is finalized.

To many, this may seem like a long process to get your dog, but it is not necessarily true. We do put a lot of effort into each of our Bassets because the goal of our rescue is to spend the time and effort necessary to put the dog in their final and forever home. Many of the Bassets we help have had rough lives, and we do everything possible to make sure they are going to what we hope to be their forever home.

Thank you for considering adopting from Suncoast.