Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue

05/27/2026

🎩Get those glue guns ready - the Derby Hat Contest is trotting back to 'Bark at the Parx' Basset Hound Racing! Feathers, flowers, floppy brims, full‑on fabulous… we want to see your hound’s most over‑the‑top race‑day look.

🏆 Ribbons and special prizes for the winners, including Chewy.com gift cards thanks to a generous donor who loves a well‑dressed basset as much as we do.

It’s sweet, it’s silly, it’s peak basset energy, and we can’t wait to cheer on every fancy hound.

'Bark at the Parx' is on Saturday, June 6 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, PA 💛 Get all the event info here: www.tristatebassets.org/events/barkattheparx/

📸 Credit: Images on the Run
🎨 Logo: Pino Espudo (https://www.espudo.com/)

05/27/2026

'Bark at the Parx' Basset Hound Racing would not be possible without the generosity of our incredible sponsors - Subaru of America, Em’s PAWSS, and Philly Pet Pages. Thank you for believing in rescue, community, and the magic of a good basset trot!

Also, this year’s vendor lineup is packed with small businesses who pour their hearts into what they do. Be sure to stop by their booths in the lower picnic grove at Parx Racing during the Bark at the Parx event and show them some love:

🎨 Basset Studios
🦴 The Dog Bone Guy
📷 Images On the Run
🍖 Saint Rocco’s Treats
🐾 PASE (Philadelphia Animal Specialty & Emergency)
🐕 Em’s PAWSS

'Bark at the Parx' is on Saturday, June 6 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, PA 💛 Get all the event info here: www.tristatebassets.org/events/barkattheparx/

🎨 Logo: Pino Espudo (https://www.espudo.com/)

05/26/2026

🐾💪Only in Philly can you find bassets doing their best Rocky impressions to train for 'Bark at the Parx' Basset Hound Racing.

Beau and Honey are both registered to race at Bark at the Parx on June 6. Steps were climbed. Ears were flapping. Treats were earned. Bark at the Parx is almost here...is your hound ready to compete?

Just a few tickets remain for the SENIOR HOUNDS category 👉 www.tristatebassets.org/product/barkattheparxtickets/

'Bark at the Parx' is on Saturday, June 6 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, PA 💛 Get all the event info here: www.tristatebassets.org/events/barkattheparx/

📸 Credit: Kathy P., Beau and Honey

05/25/2026

Clearly the best seat in the house is on top of the table for your Memorial Day Picnic today!

From all of us at Tri‑State Basset Hound Rescue (including these two table‑climbing troublemakers), we wish you a peaceful and meaningful Memorial Day full joyful moments. 💙🐾

05/23/2026

🏁🐾 'Bark at the Parx' Basset Hound Racing is only 2 weeks away! The countdown is officially on, and our long‑eared racers are getting ready to take over the track.

Tickets are just about SOLD OUT, but you can add your hound to the waitlist. Get all the event info here: www.tristatebassets.org/events/barkattheparx/

What to Expect:
- FREE to attend and watch the hounds and the horses
- Only competing dogs may attend the event
- FREE parking
- Derby Hat Contest - prizes for the winners!
- Raffle baskets
- Family‑friendly activities provided by Parx
- Food & drinks available for purchase
- Outside food and beverages are allowed (no alcohol) - Note: Parx will search bags/coolers before entry
- And so much more!

Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or entering your own speedy (or not‑so‑speedy) basset, it’s a day full of fun, laughter, and community.

'Bark at the Parx' is on Saturday, June 6 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, PA 💛 Get all the event info here: www.tristatebassets.org/events/barkattheparx/

📸 Credit: Nikki Sherman Photography
🎨 Logo: Pino Espudo (https://www.espudo.com/)

05/20/2026

Rescue dogs come in all shapes and sizes...HAPPY NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY!

National Rescue Dog Day is celebrated annually on May 20th to raise awareness about the millions of shelter/rescue dogs in need of loving homes and to celebrate the joys of adopting rescue pets.

If you are interested in adding a rescue dog to your family, we have many bassets and basset mixes waiting on their furever homes...check them out on our website. www.tristatebassets.org and click on the ADOPT drop downs.

05/18/2026

🐶🏁 'Bark at the Parx' Basset Hound Racing is sneaking up - less than 3 weeks away!

And guess what… we’re down to just a handful of tickets left. 👀💛 If your floppy‑eared speedster wants their moment on the track, now’s the time to grab a spot before they’re gone! 💨🐾

Ready, set…GO snag those tickets! 👉 www.tristatebassets.org/product/barkattheparxtickets/

'Bark at the Parx' is on Saturday, June 6 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, PA 💛 Get all the event info here: www.tristatebassets.org/events/barkattheparx/

📸 Credit: Images on the Run
🎨 Logo: Pino Espudo (https://www.espudo.com/)

05/13/2026

🐶🏁 Rev your tail engines…'Bark at the Parx' Basset Hound Racing is almost here! Our long‑eared “athletes” are stretching, sniffing, and preparing their very serious race faces.

Will they sprint? Will they trot? Will they stop halfway for snacks? Honestly… yes. All of the above. 💛

🎟️ Tickets are still available - but selling fast! 👉 www.tristatebassets.org/product/barkattheparxtickets/

If you want your hound to have a front‑row seat to contribute to the cutest chaos on four short legs, now’s the time to grab yours.

Come cheer them on and support rescue - it’s the coolest race you’ll ever see.

'Bark at the Parx' is on Saturday, June 6 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, PA 💛 Get all the event info here: www.tristatebassets.org/events/barkattheparx/

📸 Credit: Images on the Run
🎨 Logo: Pino Espudo (https://www.espudo.com/)

05/10/2026

🌸🐶 Happy Mother’s Day to the moms who get the good snacks, schedule vet visits, share their pillows, give the best ear scratches, and never complain about the drool!

Our rescue hounds (and all the ones still waiting for homes) are sending extra tail wags your way today. 💛

05/09/2026

🏎️🐶 In just ONE month, the cutest racers on earth hit the track!

'Bark at the Parx' Basset Hound Racing is almost here, and tickets + shirts are disappearing quick.
Grab yours now and get ready to cheer on those floppy‑eared speedsters! 💨💛👕

👉 www.tristatebassets.org/product/barkattheparxtickets/

'Bark at the Parx' is on Saturday, June 6 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, PA 💛 Get all the event info here: www.tristatebassets.org/events/barkattheparx/

📸 Credit: Images on the Run
🎨 Logo: Pino Espudo (https://www.espudo.com/)

05/07/2026

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