Rosko is a handsome guy, very loving, a bit of a clown, but his spoiled past has come to bite him in the you know what. With few constraints placed upon his behavior by his doting owners, he developed into a boy used to getting his own way. When he was relinquished to BROOD because of the owner's health, Rosko came snout to nose with the real world or rules and discipline. And he snapped back.

Even after months here with BROOD in the hands of experienced dog handlers, Rosko is still a bite risk and will not be adopted out. Rosko is a good guy when he is not placed in any of his trigger situations. He is only 5 years old and has a lot of years ahead of him to adjust to this new world.

Stanley is a laid back basset who would never pass up the opportunity for a car ride. He's a great traveler, but once the car stops, he's ready to get out and explore. Stanley is great with other dogs, running and playing. Great with cats and horses too.

Stanley has been abused, and can snap unexpectedly if put in the wrong situation, such as tugging on his collar to remove him from the bed or car. He waited a year for the right family to come along, but it just didn't happen. So, Stanley was made a permanent foster, and given the stability he deserves in these senior years. Stanley is around 11 years old, has been an orphan since June 2004.

Honey had been living in a vet's office for 18 months after her owner passed away. Then she was rescued by BROOD, and we had a potential adopter. She was a mature gal with blindness in one eye from glaucoma. Shortly after she was placed in her foster home, the glaucoma took her sight from her other eye leaving her completely blind. This is when we found out she was also deaf, she had been "getting by" on the fuzzy vision of one bad eye. No one was interested in adopting Honey anymore.

Honey is now 12 and in pretty good health. As long as her requirements are met: breakfast and dinner served on time daily, getting scratched under the chin, and occasional walks and treats...she is a delightful companion.

Plash is an 11 year old boy with a sweet nature hidden under his sometimes grumpy exterior.

He's a permanent foster because he has fear aggression and he is afraid of many things, especially new people and dogs. He will growl and snap if someone he fears (dog or human) comes too close to him. He has a number of health problems, including a calcified disk in his neck, arthritis and hip displaysia.

In spite of all his problems, he has settled down in his foster home and enjoys his life, sometimes frisking around in a kind of happy dance, much to the amusement of his foster parents. Plash is happy in his foster home and living out his senior years in peace and dignity.

Hasheen was 10 when she was left at a shelter. She had severe "cage rage" and the shelter wouldn't keep her. BROOD had no foster homes available and could not keep her in a kennel or with the vet because of the rage, so she went to House of Puddles as a permanent BROOD foster.

Although she's done very well there, she is still often distrustful of strangers and spooks easily. Her foster reports, "Today she freaked out when I put a leash on her to lead her to the bath. I had to muzzle her to get her into the tub. But it was all worth it for the after-bath pig ear." Lucky dog!

Maxwell is a 3 year old hound with a badly deformed front leg. He's a good dog...kisses and snuggles, and is easy to have around.

Maxwell has been with us since September 2006.

Ironically named after one of the greatest series of camera lenses, our Summi is blind. Old, frail, and nearly blind when we saved this "stray" from a Huntington, West Virginia shelter, Summi subsequently had both eyes surgically removed.

Summi has much love to offer and exemplifies BROOD's commitment to the neediest Bassets throughout our region. For Bassets like Summi, BROOD is their only hope.

Summi has been in our care since March 2007, and is only 10 years old. We hope she will have many more years in our care.

It is with deepest regret that we must relay to you that Summi was lost in a house fire, along with another BROOD alumnus, Flash. Contributions in her name here or on our Memorial webpage will be greatly appreciated.

Bernie has been recently diagnosed with intervertebal disk disease, which is degenerative and chronic. He is a fairly young boy who has special handling needs and will hopefully be able to avoid a risky surgery. He will need a combination of steroids and anti-inflammatory medication to keep him comfortable and able to walk. This is heartbreaking, as Bernie was the best walking and jogging partner one could ever hope for.

Bernie is a boy who LOVES to go on walks and tries to still do so, even if he is not so steady. He has a lot of heart and courage. Our goal is to keep Bernie mobile and pain free. Although his walks are short now, nothing makes him happier than to be out on a stroll.

Rollins is an adorable eight year old who charms everyone with his sweet personality and his ability to do tricks -- in fact Rollins knows sit, shake and he can even roll over on command!

Unfortunately shortly after Rollins came in to BROOD he was diagnosed with a thyroid carcinoma. He underwent successful surgery to remove the tumor, however now he needs to go through a series of chemotherapy treatments to assure his long term survival. Because of his medical issues, Rollins is in permanent foster care. And while his foster parents are doing everything they can to help BROOD with the expenses, they can't do it all. Can you find it in your heart to make a donation to help this sweet little guy live a longer healthier life?