- Name – Fred
- Age – 5
- Sex – Male
- Location – Cheshire
21st April 2026
Lovely boy Fred is looking for his forever home. We’ve made the decision that he and Wilma are happy without each other and there is no need for them to be reunited.
Fred celebrated his 5th birthday in February whilst in foster and has really come on in leaps and bounds.
Fred is currently in foster with 2 other bassets and enjoys their company. He eats twice a day and doesn’t appear to be picky about what he eats, although at the moment he is eating Artaky and Butchers Tripe gentle stomach loaf with a few biscuits. This seems to suit him just fine. He has no known food intolerances.
Any long lasting treats Fred enjoys in his own space away from the other hounds. He’s not shown any food aggression, but why seek out trouble when he’s enjoying his treat.
Fred sleeps on his bed in his foster parent’s bed room, and will get on the bed for snuggles and cuddles. He’s happy to be on the sofa and can get himself up and down.
Fred does not like to be picked up, he will get himself half in the car and then has a gentle boost, but he needs to be aware of you and what is happening. He travels well on the back seat or boot of the car.
Although Fred has not shown signs of separation anxiety, he needs company and would love life with another similar aged basset or two. The longest he has been left is 2.5 hours.
Fred is happy to be walked in a collar and/or his harness and is happy to meet other people and dogs when out and about.
Although Fred has not had any toilet accidents with his current foster family, he will happily wait to go outside but once he thinks he’s settled for the night, he will need encouragement to go out for the bed time wee.
Fred loves to paly with other dogs ad is very confident in meeting them, he does need reminding on occasion that not all dogs like the enthusiasm for life of a basset that he has.
We believe that Fred has spent some of life living outside, this has led to anxiety at bed time wees and going out after dark. He can get grumpy about this request and will give a growl. His foster family have been working on this with treats and positive reinforcement that he’s not alone, he will be let back in and life is good. This will be discussed in detail, and Fred’s new family will have to give him time, love and patience to settle in and trust the process with them.
Fred really thrives on consistent routine, his confidence has really grown with knowing what is being asked of him, what the result will be and where he is. This obviously will need to be built again in his new home, but we are totally convinced that Fred can do this and he has done it with his current foster family.
Fred has not been subjected to small furries, so we will be saying no to homes with cats or small animals to keep all safe.
Fred needs positive encouragement at the vet. He has not shown any aggression at the vets, but just needs to take his time and have the confidence to be a big boy. He is muzzled when having his nails cut. Ears being cleaned are no problem.
Fred has enjoyed a very active life in foster, going on mountain hikes as well as road walks. He really thrives on being active and loves having a snuggle and sleep after his adventures. He’s been on holiday in a camper van with his foster family and enjoyed himself.
In his time in foster he has learnt manners from both human and hound, his confidence has really grown. He will still need positive reinforcement on those night time wees and of course time to settle and build a bond with his new family.
Fred is a total joy, we know his foster family are going to miss him terribly, but they want to continue fostering for us, so they made the decision that it’s time for Fred to go on to his forever home.
Fred has been signed off from the vet, his vaccinations and castration were completed during foster so everything is up to date.
Fred’s needs
- No to small furries
- Children at secondary school age – Fred needs calm and consistency
- Someone who is home a lot of the time to help Fred settle in
- Not to be left for more than 4 hours at a time, and in the early days to build up to this gently
- Can live with other resident dogs of similar age and activity level
- A family who will involve Fred in all their fun activities
- A family who are active
- Fred’s adoption fee is £300.00
- Applications close at 8pm on Tuesday 28th April 2026
Taking on a rescue dog is not the easy option. You need to be prepared to help a confused and troubled hound find their place in your family. They have been through a massive upheaval and will need time to settle into a new way of life, so please consider this BEFORE you fill in an application.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
- Fred is subject to an adoption fee of £300.00 and a successful home check. If your home check is successful, your family including all dogs will need to be able to travel to his foster home to meet Fred and his foster family.
- You will also have a telephone call with a member of the team, plus Fred’s foster family, so that all of his history can be shared with you in person, and that we can be assured that you can fill all of his needs, demands and requirements.
- Fred comes with 5 weeks free insurance via our rehoming partner, Agria.
- Fred, as with all of our hounds will have full rescue back up for life
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21st March 2026
Well Frank has had quite the adventure since being in foster.
Sadly he had to move foster home recently. Sometimes the dynamics in a foster home just don’t gel, and all family members and other animals to consider. Sadly for all involved Fred wasn’t settling as we hoped, although he had beautifully in the first few days and was coming on in leaps and bounds. The decision was made by all that Fred could be happier in a different environment, which, thankfully he is.
We thank his first foster family for being part of his journey with us and look forward to working with them again with a new foster placement.
So Fred moved; and boy has he got his paws under the table, on the bed, on the sofa and anywhere else he can place them.
We know that Fred and Wilma probably spent a lot of time outside at their previous home, he’s really enjoying being a sofa surfer.
He’s loving having some basset siblings (both BRNGB hounds) to play with and is enjoying going hiking and racing around the freedom field.
He’s been to the vet, which he was a very good boy at, even having his nails trimmed. His vaccinations have been completed and he has now been neutered.
We’ve been uming and ahing about whether or not he misses Wilma, as they did come in as a “bonded” pair. However, both (Wilma has her own page) have settled really well, and apart from the first couple of days have not appeared to miss each other at all. We wouldn’t normally split a bonded pair, we would foster them as a pair and see how they are together. However Fred and Wilma couldn’t stay together and risk having an accidental litter.
As they are both blossoming in their own way without each other, we are not looking to put them back together at this time. We will of course keep monitoring this as the weeks pass, but they cannot be back together for at least 6 weeks after Fred’s surgery as Wilma hasn’t been spayed yet.
You’re doing so well Fred, keep up the good work.
25th February 2026
Welcome to the BRNGB family, Fred & Wilma ❤️
Fred and Wilma joined us at the weekend. We don’t have a photo of them together just yet — and you’ll understand why when you read on! (Above is Wilma, below is Fred.)
Fred is around 5 years old and Wilma is 4. They are a very bonded pair and have previously had a litter together, so for now they’ve had to be separated as they are both entire. As soon as it is safe to do so, they will be reunited.
Fred is off to the vets today for his health check and to be booked in for his castration. Even once this is done, he can remain fertile for around six weeks, so their reunion won’t be happening just yet.
Wilma visited the vets yesterday. She’s a tiny little dot at just 18.5kg! The way she inhales her food is quite alarming, so she now has a slow feeder to help her. She has infections in both her eyes and ears, and medication has been prescribed. She will also need some dental work, including extractions.
Wilma can’t be spayed at the moment as she is currently experiencing a phantom pregnancy. She’ll be back at the vets in two weeks for a check-up on her eyes, ears, and to see if the phantom pregnancy has resolved.
Both dogs arrived very dirty and smelly and enjoyed a long soak in the bath — Fred’s bath water had to be changed three times! 🛁
Fred appears to be toilet trained (aside from some marking), but Wilma is struggling a little in this area at the moment.
Fred has a wish list (linked below). Wilma is currently borrowing items from her foster family, but if she needs anything further, we’ll let you know.
Both Fred and Wilma will require surgery before they can be reunited, alongside Wilma’s current medication and upcoming dental treatment. We’ll know more about Fred’s health after today’s vet visit.
However you choose to support us, we are always incredibly grateful.
Welcome to BRNGB, Fred and Wilma ❤️🐶