April 5, 2010

Basset Hound Easter Brunch

A few months ago, I became a volunteer for Southern California Basset Hound Rescue (my first dog as an adult had been a very special Basset Hound named Banjo).

My beginning assignment for the SCBHR was on Saturday: to photograph the Bassett Hound Easter Brunch. People could have their Hounds — most of them rescues — photographed with a big Easter Bunny, for a donation to the organization. 

It was a lovely task: consorting with about thirty-five Hounds of various sizes and colors, most sporting Easter Bunny ears. Basset Hounds are the most affable dogs I have ever known (their owners tend to be affable, too); so there were no growls, snits, or snaps, just wagging tails, a bit of rolling around, and the occasional baying.

It’s a small album, just thirteen pictures — but they will brighten your day.