Hi everyone. I found a Basset tied to a street sign at 2 am Friday morning. She has a collar but no tags and was afixed to the sign with an 8 foot piece of rope. I called the local police, sheriff, local radio station, and the 3 humane societies within 75 miles. I left a description of her and my name and phone number...so far no one has called. 
I already have a min pin and 2 cats but this basset is SO sweet and loving I don't know if I can see her going to another home. I call her Hariette. I have no idea how old she is, she's not a puppy but she's not greying. She's smaller than other bassets I've seen. She's tri colored and has 1 blue eye. She seems to be housebroken and she can "sit" and "come here". She appears to be in great health and doesn't act like she's ever been abused (or even yelled at). It looks like her ears are a bit red but they don't stink. I gave her a bath today and she was fine with that. Someone obviously loved her (until the other day). It makes me sad to think someone would dump such a loving dog. On monday I'll take her to the local vet clinic to see if she has a microchip or if the receptionist recognises her (it's a small town). Now for my questions:
What can I use to clean her ears?
Can anyone recommend any websites for basset health and care info so I can get a "crash course" in these dogs?
I've had dogs my whole life but I've never had a basset before.
Thanks
Jess
I already have a min pin and 2 cats but this basset is SO sweet and loving I don't know if I can see her going to another home. I call her Hariette. I have no idea how old she is, she's not a puppy but she's not greying. She's smaller than other bassets I've seen. She's tri colored and has 1 blue eye. She seems to be housebroken and she can "sit" and "come here". She appears to be in great health and doesn't act like she's ever been abused (or even yelled at). It looks like her ears are a bit red but they don't stink. I gave her a bath today and she was fine with that. Someone obviously loved her (until the other day). It makes me sad to think someone would dump such a loving dog. On monday I'll take her to the local vet clinic to see if she has a microchip or if the receptionist recognises her (it's a small town). Now for my questions:
What can I use to clean her ears?
Can anyone recommend any websites for basset health and care info so I can get a "crash course" in these dogs?
I've had dogs my whole life but I've never had a basset before.
Thanks
Jess