1. Foxx Hounds Iowa Basset Hound Rescue, to oversee

appropriate referral, rescue, recovery, and rehabilitation of the animal.

2. Rescue specific, but not limited to the Basset Hound breed.

3. To be specifically involved in the referral, rescue, recovery, and rehabilitation of said animals.

4. Inform and educate the public as to the above mission.

5. Provide education and awareness as to the nature of animal abuse and cruelty and prevention.

6. Educate children and young people as to the merits of the rescue program.

7. Cooperate with other non-profit agencies with similar goals.

8. Establish working relationships with other said organizations.

9. Establish effective relationships with local, State, and Federal agencies (animal control, police, fire rescue, and FEMA, and the military.

10. Establish working relationship with local veterinarians and animal care hospitals.

11. Solicit ongoing partnership with local businesses and people that share are goals both in materials of in kind donations and funding.

12. Establish specifically a memorial fund to commemorate the lives of pets and their people.

13. Provide historical data and attributes of what makes the Basset Hound breed unique.

14. Provide counseling to the people as to the acquisition and adoption of Basset Hounds.

15. Provide guidance as to the proper nutrition and welfare of a Basset Hound.

16. Provide appropriate referral when needed for compassionate burials or cremations.

17. Provide referrals to veterinarians for prevention, treatment and cures for cancer and other diseases.

18. Investigate alternative means of animal/human communication dynamics and document them.

19. Promote adequate training with animals and people to provide polite, well-mannered animals.

20. Establish a liaison with the local, State, and Federal legislators to encourage and establish animal anti-cruelty laws and regulations.

21. Work toward educating the legislative community as to the virtues of companion animals.

22. Work toward legislative incentives to the public in the area of adoption and care of said animals.

23. Maintain an open line of communication to all, both present and potential people who have adopted and wish to adopt a Basset Hound from Iowa Basset Hound Rescue.

24. Be prepared to take appropriate action if any animal neglect, abuse, or cruelty is suspected.

25. Provide the best possible care for rescued Basset Hounds and all animals under our care