Founded in 1993 in Raleigh, North Carolina, CBHR has grown from a handful of determined volunteers to a thriving organization with a network of volunteers across two states and a budget of $150,000. More than 2500 stray, unwanted, neglected, and abandoned basset hounds have been rescued and rehomed over the past 25 years.

CBHR is focused on eliminating needless euthanasia of basset hounds. Regardless of how a basset ends up in a shelter, whether having been dumped by an uncaring owner or picked up as a stray, we believe each deserves a chance for a healthy life in a loving home. We have expanded our program to accept bassets that owners no longer want or are unable to care for.

All bassets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, treated for heartworm disease if needed, and given a clean bill of health before being cleared for adoption. They stay in foster homes to facilitate emotional healing, address medical needs, manage behavioral issues, promote socialization and create an environment of love and safety for the dogs. Potential adopters are screened with a veterinary reference and a home visit. The goal is to match each of our bassets with a loving, forever home.

We make a life-long commitment to all dogs entering the CBHR program. After adoption, if the adopter cannot keep the dog, we will take him back to care for him and to find him a new home. Once a CBHR Basset, always a CBHR Basset.