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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Two years ago today my entire life
changed.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Janie Anne (Colorado Mt Basset) found me or vise
versa. I discovered a 3 year old lemon Basset on Petfinders.com, e-mailed,
called and took the 5 hour drive down to Lamar, Colorado.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Her former family was moving and weren't able to
take her with them. Her name was Dorothy or Dot when we met. She was
shy and confused. She also still had the sutures from her spay
operation.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>It was love at first sight on my part, not on
hers. I'm sure the trauma of being discarded, along with the confusion of
new people, led her to be wary.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Long story, short, Janie has learned to love me,
she's my constant companion (I'm retired) and I have The Basset Hound I have
wanted all my life. My health has improved and I have an optimistic view
towards life now.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Through her, I have discovered the wonderful people
on the Drool and many of the fantastic rescue people across the
world.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am proud to be a Basset
Slave. Everyday I am humbled and thrilled to just look into her eyes
and see the love.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Our prayers and tears go out to all who have had a
loss or pain. God Bless us, everyone!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We wish all a wonderful day filled with tasty
treats, belly rubs, long walks and new Spring scents!!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Janie also wants to wish Nigel, her boyfriend, a
great day, Thanks Jackie!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Her Dogster ID is 729730, everyone is invited to
visit and become a pal to Janie,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Woofs, happy dances, and snooter kisses to
all.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Janie Anne & Bill Armstrong</FONT></DIV>
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