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<DIV>I read you religiously but do not post. I am in need of advice. I have
4 bassets age 4-9. Today we brought home a 5th. A little history on her.
She was rescued from a kill shelter 3 months ago by a friend of mine. She
was very sick and bone thin. It was apparent she has recently had a litter
of puppies. Now 3 months later she is well, spayed and getting some weight
on. However my friend could not keep her because she did not get
along with her dogs. She had large dogs and a small ankle bitter that
barks non stop. The little sweet basset girl could not fit in with the dogs. She
is shy, quite and reserved. So today my husband brought her home. I need advice
on how to get her to fit in with my four. We introduced them one
on one in private. But she is terrified so for today we let our son take her
down in the basement with him and I am keeping the other four
upstairs. We have tried all day off an on letting them nose each
other and smell each other but the new girl, we are going to call her Bella, she
runs and hides every time you approach her. I have never had a basset do
this. I am desperate for advice. This girl has been through so much
and the 4 bassets we have are all real easy going, no food or guarding
issues. So any advice would be greatly appreciated on helping her fit in and
feel at home.</DIV>
<DIV>Thanks Claire</DIV>
<DIV>mother to Ruffis, Baby, Beathoven, Einstein and Bella
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