FOREVER FOSTER GUARDIANS
Become a Forever Foster Guardian for a Special Hound
At Suncoast Basset Rescue, most of our hounds are lucky enough to find their forever homes—but some need a different kind of forever. These are our Forever Fosters—special hounds who, due to age, medical needs, or behavioral challenges, will never be adopted but instead remain in loving foster homes for the rest of their lives.
You can make a lasting difference in their lives and help give them the second chance they deserve by becoming a Forever Foster Guardian through a monthly or one-time sponsorship donation. Your generous gift will help cover the cost of ongoing medical care, prescription diets, and all the love they need to thrive in their permanent foster homes.
Your support ensures these Forever Fosters live out their days with dignity, comfort, and endless belly rubs.
You can’t change their past - but you can give them a beautiful forever. Be their Guardian today.
OUR FOREVER FOSTERS
LUCY
Meet Lucy. This senior girl had a rough start to life and was found as a stray when she was 3-4 years old. She was in bad shape and believed to have been abused. She was surrendered to Suncoast Basset Rescue because her family has a toddler and Lucy does not like to be touched on certain parts of her body. Lucy is very timid with new situations. She is still adjusting to her foster home despite being there for several months now. She has found an ally in her foster sister, Angel. Because of Lucy’s age (13) and her shy, anxious personality we believe that it would be best for Lucy to live out the rest of her life in her current foster home. You can still help Lucy by becoming a Forever Foster Guardian and helping provide for Lucy’s continuing love and care.
DAISY
Meet Daisy, a sweet and loving 8-year-old Basset Hound who is currently a forever foster with Suncoast Basset Rescue. Daisy was found as a stray in the woods, where it seemed she had been living for some time. Despite her rough start, Daisy’s gentle nature shines through, and she’s made herself right at home with her foster mom.
Due to medical reasons, Daisy has been placed in a forever foster home, where she receives the special care she needs. She was diagnosed with diabetes, but her dedicated foster mom, in collaboration with the veterinarian, has worked hard to manage her condition, and Daisy is doing well. She receives daily injections of insulin. In addition, Daisy is prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs), so she requires close monitoring to stay healthy and comfortable.
Daisy is a calm and affectionate girl who loves to be loved. Her foster mom definitely gives her lots of that! If you'd like to help Daisy continue to receive the care she needs, consider virtually adopting her by clicking "Sponsor Now." Your support helps ensure she remains safe, happy, and well-cared-for in her forever home.
PURTY
Purty is a beautiful 10-year-old bassador who spent her first nine years living as an only dog with a yard to play in and her human mom to love. When her mom could no longer care for her, Purty’s peaceful life was upended. She has landed on her feet with SBR and is thriving with her foster family but, as they say, it’s all just been a lot.
Purty is very smart and has adapted quickly to a totally different lifestyle by watching and learning. She’s quite expressive, with a cute grumble that she uses to ask to go out. Purty loves to play ball and catch with her toys and is a quick study for basic instructions.
As the queen of her prior castle, Purty never really had to learn the give and take of getting along with other dogs – or men, for that matter. She is doing great with her foster sibling, Elvis and even got upset being separated from him when Elvis needed to spend the day at the vet. Love and patience will go far in allowing this sweet girl’s personality to shine. We have decided that it is in Purty’s best interest to make her part of our Forever Foster program due to how difficult it is for her when things change in her life and because of how well she has adjusted to life with her foster family. You can help Purty and become her Forever Foster Guardian by clicking on SPONSOR.
BAILEY
Bailey’s a basset mix and on the small size. She is a very sweet senior girl that came to SBR because her family brought home a new baby. She has settled into her foster home and enjoys the companionship of her foster brother, Chief. Because of open sores that were not healing, Bailey visited the vet and was diagnosed with numerous areas of melanoma. Because of the advanced stage of the melanoma, Bailey became a Forever Foster. She now will spend the rest of her days with her foster family being loved and pampered. Please support Bailey by becoming a Forever Foster Guardian monthly donor.
ROCKY
Rocky is a very special 9-year-old who was surrendered by his dad because of a serious back injury requiring neurosurgery which he could not afford. Rocky had limited use of rear legs.
SBR took on the challenge of helping Rocky and coordinated his treatments immediately. The back surgery was successful. And, after intense physical therapy and hydrotherapy, Rocky regained use of his legs with limitations. Rocky’s forever foster family says he is a very sweet, gentle, loving boy who is always looking to please. As a Forever Foster, he will have a home with never ending love and the care he needs. Please consider supporting Rocky by becoming a Forever Foster Guardian monthly donor.
RUSTY
Rusty is a very handsome, sweet, and active boy of about 11 years old. As one our newer Forever Fosters, Rusty has chronic allergies along with other medical issues. He requires a prescription food diet and regular allergy shots. Also, because he is older, he needs a daily joint supplement to stay healthy. Rusty’s monthly medical expenses exceed $100 each month. He gets along well with his foster siblings in his forever foster home but only because his foster mom knows him so very well. Rusty has food aggression issues which requires he be fed separately from the pack. Please help with Rusty’s medical expenses by becoming a monthly Forever Foster Guardian donor.
SHELBY
Meet Shelby, a sweet and resilient 8-year-old basset who has faced a difficult past but is now surrounded by the love and care of her SBR foster family. For much of her life, she lived outdoors, tied up with minimal medical attention. She arrived at the rescue covered in fleas but has quickly adapted to the comfort of indoor life. Despite these challenges, Shelby has quickly learned to trust her foster family, and she absolutely adores people.
Shelby is heartworm positive and has been undergoing the slow-kill treatment. She has also been experiencing another major health issue of bloody stools, that has not resolved despite undergoing several treatment plans. It was decided that it was necessary to schedule her endoscopy to determine the root cause, if possible, of the bleeding. The diagnosis revealed an anal adenoma, thankfully benign, though it is located too far up to be surgically removed. This will be something that will be continually monitored and most likely will cause more serious medical issues for her. After careful consideration, SBR has decided to make Shelby a forever foster, where she will receive ongoing medical care and continue to live in the comfort and safety of her loving foster family. Shelby’s journey may not have been easy, but with the support of her dedicated foster family, she will enjoy the rest of her life in peace and happiness.
LUCY
Hello, my name is Lucy, and I am 12 years young. I may not respond to you if you call my name. Please don't take offense to this as I am about 90% deaf. My foster dad says it can actually be a benefit when I am sleeping, and the other doggies start barking. My foster dad calls me a tiny basset, if that's actually a thing. I weigh in at only 25 pounds and I love to snuggle. I had my tail amputated due to a large cancerous growth that was right at the base. Thank goodness the doctor said he got all the cancer. I also have issues with my skin being really, really itchy, and sometimes my ears bother me too. Because I have a variety of medical conditions and my foster dad does such a good job taking care of me, I’m going to stay with him for the rest of my life. SBR will support all the medical care that I will need. You can help too by becoming a Forever Foster Guardian. Just click on the link to become a Forever Foster Guardian.
ZOEY
Zoey is a very sweet 11-year-old girl that is in desperate need of shedding a few pounds. Fortunately, her foster dad takes his pack on walks everyday. He’s starting out slow with her and, hopefully, she will slowly get into better shape. Zoey also struggles with incontinence. Due to her age, medical issues, and physical issues we think that Zoey should stay with her foster family for the rest of her life. Her foster family will give her love and SBR will take care of her medical expenses. You can help with Zoey’s care by becoming a Forever Foster Guardian.
SNICKERS
Snickers is a 12-year-old, very good-looking basset with an Elvis lip, a curved tail, and a developing personality. Unfortunately, Snickers came from a bad situation and is very fearful of strangers. At times, mere eye contact can scare him. His foster family is sensitive to his anxieties and has learned to work around his quirks. He has grown fond of his foster dad and will jump on the bed for a chance to lay down next to him. Snickers loves his daily walk with his foster pack. Though, his foster parents must be careful in public with him because he tends to be a runner and try to pull out of collar. Through virtual adoption, you can help cover the ongoing costs of keeping him with a loving family that will continue to shower him with love and provide him with the security he needs.
HENRY
I’m a senior male and a Forever Foster with Suncoast Basset Rescue. I suffer from separation and thunderstorm anxiety. I am very afraid when I’m left home alone and will do anything to try to find my people. My family could not be home with me all the time, nor could they take me with them everywhere. It was hard for them to give me up. Now, I live with my foster family and five foster basset siblings. There is always someone home with me. I’m a very happy camper. My foster dad is building my confidence to help me overcome my fears of being alone. My humans can run errands for short period of time now because I know they will be back shortly. And I’ve been told that I’m super sweet and give great kisses.
Because of my sever anxiety, I will stay with my foster family forever. You can help with my care by donating each month as a Forever Foster Guardian.
DAPHNE
Eleven-year-old Daphne was dropped at a small shelter, but the shelter knew she needed serious attention and placed a call to SBR. She was covered with fleas and ticks and tested positive for heartworm. Due to the heavy heartworm infestation, Daphne’s heart and pulmonary artery were enlarged and she became a Forever Foster. Her foster mom describes her as a bit of diva. She loves plush toys and always has one in her mouth. Daphne is very loving with a gentle demeanor. As a Forever Foster, she will have a wonderful loving home and continue to receive the ongoing medical care she needs. If you’d like to help Daphne, please become a monthly donor as a Forever Foster Guardian.
ANGEL
I’m a very sweet 13-year-old girl who was taken in by SBR when my family couldn’t care for me anymore. I needed help and Suncoast was there for me. I love to sleep in a bed, and I love to get under the covers for warmth. My foster mom says I’m a doll and easy to fall in love with. I love to cuddle and be near her. When I arrived, I had allergies and was missing a lot of hair. After SBR and my foster mom provided me with great care – medicated baths, allergy meds, vaccines, blood work and dental care – I look and feel so much better. Because of my age, skin issues and being in a foster home for so long, I became a Forever Foster and will stay with my foster mom and foster brothers for the rest of my life. I will be loved and cared for, including all my medical needs. Be my virtual sponsor by joining the Forever Foster Guardians and becoming a monthly donor.