- Name: Angus
- Age: 4 years
- Sex: Male
- Location: Cambridgeshire
29th May 2025
Angus is a prime example as to why foster assessment is so very important. Angus was showing signs of being emotionally uncomfortable when being asked to go outside for night time wees; to get down from the sofa; wanting to be on foster mum’s bed, but when she moved he would growl, resourcing items, having seperation anxiety….he’s a complex boy.
When he went to the vets and these issues were discussed, the vet said he could not be rehomed and should be put to sleep. He’s 4 years old, and clearly has been forced to do things. We did not agree with the vet, we have since found another vet who we are hopeful is more understanding of bassets and the emotions involved, probably triggered by what we have since learnt about Angus.
We have also found an amazing behavourist who has spent hours with Angus and his foster mum. They put some amazing plans in place and has helped foster mum understand Angus, and Angus understand the world he is in.
Life with Angus is a lot calmer now, he understands now what is being asked of him, that he’s not going to be punished, but given options with assistance to make the right decisions.
We are so proud of Angus and his foster mum. The work put in by both has been hard, but oh so rewarding!
19th April 2025
Angus is proving to be an amazing hound, he loves playing, meeting people, other dogs, helping out at the groomers.
He does have a serious ear infection which is causing him quite a lot of pain. He’s currently having steriods in the hope this will clear up if not he may well require an ear flush. He had to be muzzled at the vets as he wasn’t happy with his ears being looked at due to the pain, but he accepted this and is getting better having his medication. He will be back at the vets soon to have a check up.
The vet was also concerned that there were a few “bald” patches visable, where it looked like Angus had maybe been laid on hard ground for some time. This may well link into an issue which has become apparent at bed time. Angus does not like being asked to go outside at bedtime for a wee. We know most bassets don’t like being asked to do something, but this seems to be a little more deep rooted than the usual “you’re not the boss of me human!”, more like I don’t want to be left outside please don’t make me. At all other times he’s very happy to be outside, and he’ll ask to go outside when he needs to go. Angus’ foster mum is working on this, and he’s getting better on the night time.
All in all he’s a lovely boy who is very accepting of being part of the foster family, stealing the sofa and bed at night, playing well with the redsident hound and loving every cuddle he can get.
30th March 2025
Please give a big BRNGB Welcome to 4 year old Angus who joined the family this weekend.
Angus is under assessment and is not ready to be adopted, any enquiries regarding Angus will not be answered.
After every one of his transporters falling in love with him, Angus arrived with his foster family yesterday full of excitement. A total bundle of energy that wanted to be involved in everything. After making his feeling heard about not being asleep with his foster mum, he got his own way and snuggled down on her bed last night!
Today he’s been a lot calmer and more relaxed about events. He’s had a walk, played happily with the resident hound, visited the stables and has been a very good boy.
Angus does have a wish list if you are able to donate. He does have a lot of energy so we have included an enrichment mat and treats which will help settle him down, as well as a new harness, lead and collar. As always, any item donated is Angus’ and will stay with him to his forever home.
If you would rather donate to Angus’ care whilst he is with us, the link is also below.
Thank you as always, your donations really do help the hounds settle into foster life.