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Sandy - 0833
Meet Sandy, a sweet, stately almost 10 year old petite tri color female. The road to rescue for Sandy was lined with puppies. You see, Sandy's job in her past life was to have babies. Here "home" was a 4 x 4 outdoor wire kennel on concrete blocks. The breeder who had Sandy is retiring and has decided to turn her dogs in to rescue. Now Sandy has a second chance for the life she deserves. The concrete slab and kennel she once called home will be replaced with soft dog beds and fluffy couch pillows. Sandy is an incredibly sweet girl who loves nothing more than a soft place to rest an and occasional belly rub. She is good with other dogs. Because of her life in a kennel, she will need some work on housetraining. Thunderstorms scare her, so she will need a hand to hold her paw and help calm her fear. Won't you consider taking her paw? |
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Sponsor: Terri Dennis Dedicated to: In loving memory of my Brandy Hound July 1, 2008 |
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Sponsor: Courtney Clark-DeLong Dedicated to: In Loving Memory of Liam July 17, 2008 |
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Hope - 0838 My name is Hope and I am a six year old spayed female. I came with the name Luci. My foster mom said I needed a special name because I am a special girl. The whole family was thinking and thinking and then nephew Devon (11 years old) said what about Hope? My foster mom said that's the name for me. I love my new name. I have been having a really hard time adjusting to life outside of the puppy mill. The first few nights at my foster home I kept my foster mom up all night wanting to go outside. I didn't understand I was supposed to sleep inside the house with the family. Even though the place I used to live at was not so good I sure do miss my other basset family members. I was the mommy to several of the younger hounds and I have looked out for them their whole life. I have a tear on one of my ears that was never treated so it healed like that. My foster aunt thinks it gives me character. My biggest problem is I am afraid of just about everything. Especially people. I am just now starting to look my foster mom in the eyes. But, if she looks back at me for more than a few seconds I think she upset with me and I cower and walk away. Sometimes my foster mom just sits on the floor with me and closes her eyes and rubs me all over. I like that. My foster dad is really cool. He likes to putter around the house and I follow him all over. My two foster girls love me very much and try to help me too. I get along well with kids although at first I would crouch when they walked by. I have a foster basset named Julie and I have really bonded with her. I am starting to play basset chase out in the back yard with her. On the 4th of July my foster family had a barbeque and invited my daughter Annabella and her family over. I was so happy to see her! We played and ate and napped all day. Because I was not upset when Annabella left they are going to invite her over again sometime soon. I have a long way to go getting use to this life outside the puppy mill. My foster family has lots of patience with me so I am sure I will get there eventually. Please check back for updates on me. My foster mom says she will keep up with progress reports so you can hear how great I am doing. |
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Sponsor: Bert Fitzsimmons Dedicated to: Our Bassets Gus & Sherlock July 2, 2008 |
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Sponsor: Rebecca Cummings Dedicated to: My girls, Hazel Mae and Sophie Ann July 19, 2008 |
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Adoption Pending - Popeye 0835 Popeye is a sweet 1-year old male. He's a sporty basset - he loves playing fetch, wrestling with other dogs, going for walks, and flopping out on the couch (you'll have to find another seat) after all that. He has not been introduced to cats, but does not take interest in chasing them when they're around for the chasing. Popeye gets along with EVERYONE without any problems. He's still working on housebreaking and will let out an excitement tinkle when he's let out of the crate after work. He's getting better with that and slowly learning who's in charge on the leash! Sound too good to be true? It's not... the downside - he's not so much into giving kisses. If that's not a deal breaker, he's quite a catch. |
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Sponsor: Jim Osinski Dedicated to: Bo and Baliey July 3, 2008 |
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Adoption Pending - Cleo 0832 Cleo is a 5-year old female; she was used as a breeder and lived in a kennel all her life. She is getting used to living in a house with 2 other 'Bagels' and 2 cats. They all get along great and she loves the company. Cleo is a very sweet and silly dog. She is a little jumpy right now, but once she warms up to you she's very friendly. She loves to run and play. She hasn't had any accidents in the house at all! And had her first bath yesterday, and enjoyed it! She is a Quiet girl, She didn't bark for one week. Once she gets spayed she will be ready for her 'Forever' home. |
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Sponsor: Arjan Vilkhu Dedicated to: All Bassets that need a new home July 2, 2008 |
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Adoption Pending - Wendy 0843 My name is Wendy. I am a beautiful 14 month old tri-color little sweetie. I am a bit shy right now and easily frightened, but I am getting better all the time. This is my first time in a real house. I'm trying really hard to go potty outside like the others, but I'm still learning. I like to chew things, but my favorite things are off limits according to Mama Karen. She bought me some things that are good to chew on but it is so hard to resist the bad stuff. But I'm trying. I haven't learned to share very well because of my original surroundings. It was every dog for himself. So I do guard my food and treats and toys from the other dogs. But I let Mama Karen take whatever she wants right out of my mouth. I love to give kisses. And I just found this big, comfy thing they call a couch. Before I just tried to chew on it but now that I am actually sitting on it, I sort of like it and will try not to eat it so they let me sit on it. I don't mind a crate, but I like it better if someone is in the room with me. I'm still a little scared. And there are these smaller things running around meowing and trying to hit me with their heads. Mama Karen says they are cats and are OK, but they really scare me. I just keep my distance. So much to learn. So much love to give. *UPDATE* Wendy here. I just love living in a house! It is so much nicer then the outside! But I do go outside when I'm supposed to, or at least most of the time. I'm really, really trying. I like playing with the other dogs. We play tug and tag and wrestle. Sometimes we just share a lap for a little snooze. I'm even starting to play with those meowing things. They like to play with my tail and its kinda fun. I get lots of food to eat and I don't have to fight for it. They just serve it up in a nice silver bowl. And treats! I like them! But I didn't like those nasty things called fireworks. They were very, very scary. And while I love my family, I still don't know about other people. They still scare me but Mama Karen says she won't let anyone hurt me so I'm trying to give them a chance. After all, I gave Mama Karen a chance and look how well that turned out. |
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Sponsor: Jennifer Lewis Dedicated to: Chief my loving basset July 7, 2008 |
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Sponsor: Grant Best Dedicated to: George and Laggs July 15, 2008 |
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Adoption Pending - Lilly 0839 Hi, my name is Lilly and I am a 6yr young female, I am also spayed and have all my shots so I am healthy. I did come from a puppy mill so please don't hold it against me. I am in a good foster home and trying hard to get used to being in a house. I am very easy going and quiet. I do get a bit excited at dinner time; it's my favorite time of the day next to sleeping. I love going for car rides and I do very well - I kind of stay in one place. I am small for a Basset and I weigh in at 46 pounds. I also do great while getting a bath - I don't like it but I don't fight it either. My foster home has two greyhounds and all I see is legs so I hope I get in a home with dogs my own height so I can see them eye to eye. My foster mom's daughter takes me for walks and I get to meet some of the neighbors and they tell me how beautiful and good I am. I love the attention they give me! I really look forward to my forever home so hurry up and fill out the application so I can show you how great I am! *Update* LILLY IS COMING ALONG OKAY, SHE IS STILL HAVING ACCIDENTS IN THE HOUSE (PEE), NOT AS MANY BECAUSE I HAVE TO WALK HER TO THE DOOR EVERY TIME SHE GETS UP FROM A NAP. HAVE TO PUT HER IN THE CRATE (WHICH SHE HATES) ONLY WHEN I HAVE TO BE GONE FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS AND NO ONE ELSE IS HOME. TRIED CRATING HER AT NIGHT BUT WENT FOR THREE DAYS WITH NO SLEEP. RIGHT NOW LILLY IS SLEEPING IN MY ROOM ON HER MAT ON THE FLOOR, I HAVE A BIG CEILING FAN IN MY ROOM SHE SLEEPS THROUGH THE NIGHT AND IF SHE GETS UP I KNOW IT AND TAKE HER OUTSIDE. LILLY IS A VERY SWEET GIRL AND GETS ALONG BETTER WITH THE GREYHOUNDS. SHE LIKES TO FOLLOW ME AROUND EVERY I LEAVE THE ROOM, CRIES WHEN SHE LOSES SIGHT OF ME - WE SHOULD CHANGE HER NAME TO VELCRO. LILLY IS STILL A LITTLE ON THE SHY SIDE BUT LOVES PEOPLE AND ATTENTION. I THINK SHE WILL BE GREAT IN A QUIET HOME WITH OLDER CHILDREN AND LOVES GOING FOR WALKS. |
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Adoption Pending - Sadie 0840 Hi, my name is Sadie and I’m the queen of the Arkansas 11! I’m turning 8 next month and am the sweetest southern belle you’ve ever met. I’m recovering from surgeries but am doing very well. My foster dad says I’m a real cutie too. I love other dogs, cats and humans. I’m trying to learn about going to the bathroom outside – all this inside stuff is new to me. How about giving me a chance in your home? |
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Sponsor: Diane La Rue Dedicated to: In memory of our basset Malcolm who passed away 2/8/08 July 9, 2008 |
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Adoption Pending - Jake (Formerly Dufus) 0841 Hi! I'm Jake! My foster mom just named me that, because I came all the way from Arkansas with the name Dufus, and it didn't suit me at all. I am no Dufus! I personally think she should have named me Tigger. I'm bouncy, trouncy, fun fun fun! I am 11 months old, and the sweetest thing you ever saw. I just love to cuddle right up to you, and you might think I'm chewing on you but I really am just grooming you. Mom says I am all up to date on my shots and neutering (ouch! those stitches itch!), but I still need to have a little operation for my cherry eye and then I will be ready to go. And, she says I have learned to go potty outside really quickly- I am so smart! It helps that I am so young (and handsome). So, I'm sure there is someone already waiting to adopt me, but just in case, let the adoption coordinator know if you just love me and want to take me home. Or better yet, help me out by sponsoring my surgery, I hear the rescue sure did spend a ton to get us all the way up here to New York! |
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Sponsor: Adrian Garneau Dedicated to: Reba, Always and forever in my heart June 25, 2008 |
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Adoption Pending - Rufus 0836 7-year old male |
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Adoption Pending - Rylee 0837 I am a 2 year old spade female who is currently getting used to living in a house. I came from a puppy mill situation so certain sounds are new to me. I am very social and love to wag my tail. I am great with kids and love for them to give me belly rubs. I am working on my house training skills. I would be happiest in a home with other dogs (preferably Bassets like me). More information will be coming soon, as I settle in to my foster home. |
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Adoption Pending - Bella 0846 Hi there, my name is Bella. I am the baby of the rescued Arkansas 11. I am only 4 1/2 months old - My right eye had to be removed because I developed glaucoma and my "boss" at the puppy mill never had it treated - and it really hurt BAD. It was so far gone and I was in so much pain, by the time I was rescued, my eye had to be removed. Let me tell you - I didn't deserve that!! Just look at me. About one and a half weeks ago, just after getting rescued, I got all my shots, got spayed and had my eye removed. I'm feeling a lot better now and settling into my new foster home nicely. My foster mom said you would never know that I came from a puppy mill. I'm very frisky and absolutely adorable. I love my 2 Basset brothers too - they just think I'm a sweetheart - well...most of the time. And I also have 2 human siblings. They too think I'm just beautiful and so much fun. Of course I am - I'm a puppy - with attitude. |
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Sponsor: Catherine M. Burlew Dedicated to: Waddles & Wrinkles together ATB June 24, 2008 |
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Sponsor: Pat Campbell Dedicated to: Maggie, Hattie, and Lucy-Our Cherished Bassets June 28, 2008 |
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Adoption Pending - Abby (Formerly Sweetie) 0845 Sweetie is a 1-year old red & white female. |
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Sponsor: Siobhan Levi Dedicated to: Rosie, Kathy's Sweetie June 30, 2008 |
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Adoption Pending - Annabella 0842 I would like to introduce you to Annabella Rose. Annabella came to me with the no name. She was referred to as "Mystery" on her vet records as were two other females in the Arkansas 11. It was apparent that she had been a mom at least once in her short life of one year. Annabella was very shy and it seemed like every noise, smell and sight was something fearful for her. Making eye contact with her would send her straight into a submissive position. She was unsure of coming inside the house and to this day will stop at the door and wait to be invited in. I think it helped that we had other dogs in the house as within a short period of time Annabella would take her cues from them. She bonded first with the dogs and has now come around to bonding with the people. The one year old puppy that is now Annabella is emerging. She is learning to play with toys and people. She is stealing shoes and eating the newspaper. She is finally getting to be the dog she was meant to be. I look at her as she is all snuggled up on the couch and think where she would be right now if ABC hadn't saved her. I can't dwell on it too long or it will make me go crazy. The fun loving puppy causing mischief in my home was just two weeks ago an unnamed dog who's only purpose was to have as many puppies as possible. Annabella still has a long way to go. She is still afraid to meet new people. The other day while walking in the park a jogger caused her to back up and tremble. It's a big world out there and it is my mission to make Annabella understand that for the most part it is a good place. Her only job now is to be the dog and part of our family. Thank you ABC for saving Annabella. Annabella promises to be a good ambassador of ABC and the Basset Hound breed and her mom pledges to help ABC so more bassets can be helped and find their forever families. This picture shows Annabella taking a rest after her walk in the park with some basset buddies and then enjoying an ice cream cone. |
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Sponsor: Vicki Stiefel Dedicated to: For my Gracie and all the Unknowns June 27, 2008 |
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Sponsor: Lisa Potter June 27, 2008 |
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Pending - Rufus 0836 7-year old male |
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