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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Corinth, MS, bassets left the shelter today for
the journey to Austin, TX, and a new life.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rick and I participated in our very first
transport. It was absolutely awesome. The girls, Evee and Maggie,
were sooo sweet and laid back. Nervous? No way. I guess when
you've been through what they have in their lives already, a ride in an
air-conditioned Element with dog bed, treats and their own personal caregiver
wasn't anything to be stressed over.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>These girls were not brought into the shelter
together, but when we put them in the vehicle they immediately bonded.
They loved each other from the moment they saw the other one. The slept on
one another's head and snuggled close by.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I guess what struck me most is how they wanted to
catch your gaze, look you right in the eye most of the time. I don't know
if they were asking "What's happening now?" or if they were saying "Thank
you."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We met Menzie and Noel in Brinkley, Arkansas, and
they were off with the girls to Texarkana for the night. From Texarkana
someone will take them on to Austin and their new foster home.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks to the people who let us be a part of
this. I'm still processing all the emotions involved. But I will say
I have a much better understanding of the word "failure" that is used on the
Drool so much.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>In all my excitement, I forgot to take
pictures. I hope their foster mom will send me some soon.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bonnie</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Slave to Stanley, Beachbaby, Lowretta, Stella
(ATB), J.D. (ATB), Begonia (ATB)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Transport Slave to Evee and
Maggie</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>