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considering adopting a BROOD dog? before you do, please read this important information on adoption in general and BROOD's process and policies in particular. please note that BROOD adopts dogs to qualified homes in VA, MD, DC, WV and parts of DE and PA.
  • if you live in the tidewater area of virginia, your local rescue is bassetCARE, inc. you may want to consider them before applying to BROOD.
  • if you live outside these areas please check our basset links to find your local rescue organization.

These articles describe many of the common issues that basset hound owners may encounter. they are a MUST READ for anyone considering adopting from BROOD.


So you've decided you want to adopt from BROOD? This article describes BROOD's adoption process, including the application, house visit and adoption fees.


If you have decided that adoption is right for you, please complete and submit an online application. You can pay the non-refundable $10 fee using PayPal or by sending us a check or money order. Sorry, we cannot accept credit or debit cards except through a PayPal account.


BROOD's adoption fees are determined based on age of the dog. Individual adoption fees are shown with each dog's listing.


If you are approved for adoption, a signed contract is required to finalize the adoption process. A sample of BROOD's adoption contract is shown here.

In addition, families with children under the age of seven are required to read and initial the child waiver addendum indicating their understanding of the inherent risks of dogs with small children.

BROOD reserves the right to reject an applicant at any time during the adoption process.