[Dailydrool] GGBR's 63 hounds update

[Karen]

I thought I would update everyone on the  63+ bassets whose number is expected to increase by transport day.  Friday GGBR and volunteers are set to try to take out all the houndies except the 14 that have ready been taken in to rescue.  We could really use some drool and prayers that this rescue goes smoothly.

The cost to rescue these bassets is soaring.  Last Friday a group of very wonderful volunteers (Thank You so much!) went out to catalogue, vaccinate and worm all those not found to be ill.   A few were found to have giardia and coccidiosis and are now being isolated and tested.  What this means is they will all have to be tested as both these illnesses can spread like wildfire.  One of the basset was found to have glaucoma and they all have ear infections.  Many of the middle aged and older bassets were found to be in need of serious dentals.  All these kidz are going to need labs and heartworm testing.  I am praying that GGBR doesn't have heartworm postive bassets.  I know that though the area this kennel is in does not have the highest incidence of heartworms in the nation, they are still here because of the winter rains.  I know that this breeder has/had livestock and water troughs which are a breeding heaven for mosquitos.

>From GGBR's Website  http://www.ggbassetrescue.org/
Some pics of the houndies: http://www.ggbassetrescue.org/info/display?PageID=7918
(I would almost bet that Betty Jo is Nelly Belle's baby.  They have the same color and snooter.)

"These hounds will need some very intensive TLC... they are not house-trained (although they are used to using doggie doors to get between their indoor/outdoor runs), not leash-trained, and a little timid due to limited socialization with humans.  Patti reported that although a little skittish, they were easy to handle with no signs of fear aggression, so we think they'll warm up quickly with a few days of love and care.
Fosters, adopters, transport volunteers... are all needed, in addition to monetary donations.

If anyone has connections with companies who could donate supplies for the new foster homes (beds, dog bowls, crates, leashes/collars) or medications - flea and heartworm preventative, heartworm tests, lab services, antibiotics etc.  Any vet clinics who could donate a spay or neuter surgery... please contact us urgently! "

I do want to personally thank everyone who has donated.  Nelly Belle and I are so very grateful for all the donations that have been made to help her basset family to safety.  Our job is just beginning here as we have to work towards the monumental goal of getting them healthy so that they can find their Furever Homes.  If you have a little spare drool for these droolers we would appreciate it.  I have my gang putting drool in storage for them.

Our Love To All Our Drool Family 

Karen, Nelly Belle and The Dog House Gang

We are a little busy trying to get the house set up for our two new fosters, Chloe basset who is visiting for the holidays and my daughter coming from Illinois. Boy am I happy that she is coming.  I hope she cooks and learns how to walk bassets.   Please know that we are thinking and sending drool to all of those in need though we may not have time to personally send a note.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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