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Hello,<BR>
I haven't posted for many a moon and frankly have not been keeping up with the DD as I was constantly wanting to cry all the time. I still do, when I keep reading about all the loved ones heading on to the bridge.My deepest condolences to you all who have lost your dear baby dogs.<BR>
A couple of things.<BR>
First of all I felt so bad reading about the schnauzers that were debarked. When I worked for the vet I absolutely hated that procedure. So did my vet and he stopped doing it along with ear cropping. I also hated adult dog tail crops unless it was a theraputic reason. There were many stock dogs in Colorado and many had their tails done as older dogs versus post whelping. Cat declawing was right up there too. <BR>
Secondly, not too long ago there was a young male red hound surrendered to an animal shelter in Kentucky. Ring a bell? Does anyone know what became of the dog? Is he still looking for a home?<BR>
Which leads me to ask or explain. I know a very nice young couple, the fella is our feed rep at the farm I work for, who lost their basset boy to cancer about a year ago now. They have decided it is time to come out of mourning and find a new baby to love. Their first basset was a rescue and they are looking high and low for another rescue but this time would like a young dog ,a yearling or even younger. Their first basset was between two or three when they adopted him and he died at a young age, I believe he was only seven or eight. I know that they were devastated, Brian always said they were the "three muskateers".<BR>
They are very willing to rescue before they look for a breeder, but they really are ready to fill the empty place in their hearts and home. Does anyone out there know of a young dog needing a foster home or new family? The couple I am referring to lives in Winchester Virginia. They have been looking at Tri-State, Mid Atlantic, Brood, Bluegrass, Ohio and even the rescue in Muskego Wisconsin<BR>
as well as Pennsylvania rescues. I know they are hoping to find a stocky smushy type baby and I know hearts are set on a purebred. I know they were hoping maybe the Kentucky hound was available.<BR>
They thought about going for a Golden Retriever but want to stick to a Drooler!<BR>
If any one has an idea or feelers can go out I think that would be wonderful. <BR>
I know they will look to find a breeder next, so any good input on that is great too!<BR>
Kind regards<BR>
Mary and the Hooligan Hounds<BR>
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