Mr. Henry

But you can call me HENRY! I am a Basset Hound, a jolly and loving, lively boy of about 45 pounds and 1 ½ years old. I am a red and white lad, in very good health. Not a mean bone—we Bassets are known for that—I am soon to be neutered; vaccinated, Heartworm tested negative, dewormed & defleaed. I was given up by my family who told Gerdy if she couldn’t pick me up right away I’d be thrown out on the street, so typical of some areas, sadly. I did nothing to deserve that and am a sweet dog. Bassets are not for condos or apartments—we can get vocal when excited and happy or playing—so I need a house. And the back yard MUST be a fenced- in one as we hounds will take off following our nose to China and beyond, it does not occur to us to stop til we are thoroughly lost then we get scared and helpless, but by then can’t find our way home. So—THOROUGHLY fenced in safe yard a must! I love kids, likely will be ok with a cat especially if the cat dominates me! I get along fine with other friendly dogs. Bassets are very people oriented—we need to be near our beloved humans—so best someone is home most of the day, I can be crated (recommended) for times you go out or at night. You cannot be in a bad mood and have a Basset—we are natural clowns!! We make you feel SO appreciated and cherished by the loving manner a Basset looks at you! Yes we countersurf so food has to be beyond our reach—we can stretch—we have such a keen sense of smell we cannot resist trying! Love to play and have belly rubs and neck scratches—great at curling up beside you as you watch tv! Bassets love to be where the family action is and content to lie near. Sing “Dance with me, Henry” and we will make beautiful music together forever!