once again we present an amazing gallery of photos competing in the BROOD calendar contest. the top 13 vote getters will be featured on the cover and each of the 12 months of the 2009 BROOD wall calendar. you can vote online through august 30.

in partnership with Guardian Angel Basset Rescue, BROOD is participating in their annual corvette raffle. money raised by BROOD will be split 50-50 with GABR. winner will be selected from all raffle participants. early bird drawings will be held on June 20, July 21 and August 20. corvette winner will be drawn on September 21, 2008.

for a donation of $25 and above, you can post a memorial for one year and light a star in memory of your loved one. this site is not restricted to bassets only -- you may honor any pet or person who has made a forever impact on your life.

BROOD sometimes takes in dogs with serious medical or other issues whose care makes it difficult or impossible to adopt them out. you can help support a needy basset. we've made a difference in their lives, and by sponsoring one of these hounds you can make a difference too.

if you want to, you can always just contribute to BROOD.

we have lots of amazing basset gift items for both people and hounds in our online store. check it out today!

or you can check out our original merchandise including shirts, caps, totebags and more in the BROOD cafepress store.

ashley rutters, a senior high school student in hanover, pa, has created a cookbook for her community project and to raise money for BROOD. the cookbook features recipes from the members of her church, several of whom also have BROOD basset hounds!