Meet Dexter. When he came into Guardian Angel Basset Rescue in April, he was suffering from severe allergies. Add to this, Dexter tested positive for heartworm disease. Most shelters do not have the resources to treat a dog for heartworm disease let alone one with severe allergies. For dogs like Dexter either one of these conditions is a death sentence at shelters. Luckily for Dexter – he never stepped a paw into a shelter. When his owner died, GABR was contacted about Dexter. After months of vet care, Dexter blossomed into the basset that he is today.

Please help me raise funds for an organization close to my heart. Guardian Angel Basset Rescue is the largest single breed rescue in the Midwest. Each year GABR rescues, provides full veterinary care, fosters and hand selects a home for over 300 dogs. As you can imagine, it costs a lot to accomplish this.  Monthly vet bills average over $10,000.

On September 17-18, 2011, Guardian Angel Basset Rescue is holding their 14th Annual Illinois Waddle. The Illinois Waddle is a weekend long celebration of the breed attended annually by over 1,000 bassets and their families. It is GABR’s primary source of funding. I raise money for this rescue because a Basset Hound has touched my life. They are truly wonderful, loving dogs that complete my family. GABR is comprised of hardworking, exceptional and committed volunteers who are dedicated to helping Bassets in need. It’s the kind of group I want to support!

I count on the support of fellow dog lovers, our families, friends and business associates to provide healthy, happy lives for every dog that we rescue. Without this support, dogs like Dexter will not have a chance.

Will you help by donating? Please click the sponsor me now link at the top of this page. 100% of your tax-deductible contribution will go directly to rescuing basset hounds.

In case you’re wondering about Dexter, he was adopted by a GABR volunteer – me.