- Name: Lottie
- Age: 5 years (6 at the end of September)
- Sex: Female
- Location: Lincolnshire
20th October 2024
Lottie has well and truly landed her on little paws.
We are really pleased to announce that Lottie has found her forever home, she is enjoying life with a basset brother. She has tried her little ways to be in charge, but they have found an even ground and are happy together and are loving their walks as a pair.
She has settled into a lovely routine, sleeps well at night and the night-time accidents are a thing of the past.
Lottie really is a very special girl and we are so pleased we have found her special home.
Massive thank you to her foster family, her transporters and supporters.
Enjoy your new life Lottie Longdog!
15th September 2024
Lottie Long Dog – The Perfect Companion
Lottie joined the BRNGB family at the end of July to start her foster assessment.
Her original family had her from a puppy and she lived around cats until she came to us. She was an only dog in her original home, although was happy to meet other dogs in the latter days, originally living with a Terrier. Lottie was described as being very laid back, happy and chilled, which she really is.
Lottie has been in foster with a small pack of bassets, chickens, ducks, sheep and goats. Outside the house there have been no issues and she’s happy to mooch about sniffing and generally doing basset things. She is showing no prey drive with the smaller animals. However, and this is important. She is showing signs of food aggression towards two particular bassets in the home. Whether she sees them as the weakest link and knows they won’t have a pop back as she leaves the other two dogs alone, or if it’s just that she’s not comfortable around these two particular bassets we’re not sure.
As such, Lottie will be considered to be re-homed as an only dog, or possibly in a home who understands the importance of separation at food prep time, and have a confident hound.
We really do not want Lottie to come back to us because the food aggression has been ignored, so if you have hounds and you are thinking of applying for Lottie please ensure that you detail your experience and how you propose to deal with this.
Ideally we think Lottie would be happier in a home of her own, although she does enjoy play time so having visiting dogs or meeting dogs outside would be perfect.
Here’s what her foster family say about her:-
Lottie is a beautiful, playful Basset Hound with a heart full of love and a personality to match. Since arriving at her foster home, she’s settled in perfectly with three resident Bassets and a Bichon cross, showing just how adaptable and easygoing she is.
Though she had slowed down a bit, Lottie has quickly rediscovered her energy and is now thriving in her new environment. Her foster home offers a large garden, which she absolutely adores exploring for hours each day. She’s also a fantastic helper with farm chores, living harmoniously alongside chickens, ducks, sheep, and goats.
Her calm nature means she’s unbothered by other animals, and having previously lived with cats and been around children, she’s a great fit for most families. Simply put, she’s a dream come true.
Lottie loves the company of other dogs, especially when it’s playtime. She’s very playful—sometimes a bit loud and boisterous—but her enthusiasm is infectious. Whether chasing or being chased, she’s always up for some fun. When playtime is over, she’s a calm, quiet companion, only barking when the doorbell rings. She’s just as happy snoozing on the sofa or in her bed, sharing space with the resident dogs without any issues.
Lottie also travels incredibly well in the car alongside the other dogs, with no problems at all.
Lottie enjoys spending quality time with her foster family and is getting plenty of exercise each day, which she loves. She’s fantastic on woodland walks or beach strolls, and is great both on and off the lead. While she’s friendly with every dog she meets, she can be a little cautious around strangers at first but quickly warms up to them.
Lottie has a big love of food! She can be a bit snappy and bolshy with the other dogs if she feels her meal should come first, but she patiently waits her turn by the kitchen until it’s her time to eat. She will also demand to be first in line for any treats, pushing her way forward and will try to pick a bit of a fight with the dogs she deems she can do so with. Afterward, she peacefully checks the other dogs’ bowls and allows them to check hers without issue.
She quickly settles down after an episode—just something to be mindful of in the early days. She has had a recent vet check to make sure these snapping episodes are not pain related and nothing was found.
When Lottie first arrived in foster care, there was concern about her bladder control overnight, but with the door open, there were no accidents. She’s now holding it from around 10:30 PM to 6-6:30 AM. For those who love a lie-in, a doggy door might be a good idea, but overall, she’s doing wonderfully well, with no accidents during the day either.
Being Lottie’s forever family will be a true privilege. She will thrive in a home with cats, chickens, and children, where she’ll easily settle in and bring joy to everyone.
At six years old, she would be happiest in a home on her own, or possibly with a younger dog or playful older dogs who will not stand her silliness around food and with owners who can manage the issues she is showing around food.
The only reason her foster family isn’t adopting her is that Lottie craves more playtime than they can provide—something another dog would be perfect for. Lottie is ready to bring her joy, love, and fun into her new family’s life. Could that be you?
21st July 2024
The wonderful Lottie joined the BRNGB family yesterday. She’s 5 years old, 6 in a few months time and is such a character taking everything in her stride.
Lottie is under assessment and is not ready to be adopted, so please do not make enquiries, any application will go un-answered.
Lottie is and was very much loved by her family which shines through in her approach to life. She’s been introduced to the resident hound pack and other resident animals; she is not phased by anyone or anything she meets.
Obviously it’s very early days for Lottie, but first impressions are she is a happy, relaxed, easy going girl who her foster family are really looking forward to getting to know.
As with all of the hounds Lottie will be going for a vet check in the coming days to make sure all is well and we will update once this has happened.
Lottie doesn’t need a wish list at present, but if you would like to donate to her care or any of the other hounds the link to do so is below.
We’re very excited to be part of Lottie’s journey.
Thank you to her transport team who took such good care of Lottie and her family when she was collected.
