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<p class=MsoNormal>I to have 2 bassets and a doxie. The doxie, Snickers
is a short haired sliver dapple. The oldest of the dogs and the 4 legged
pack leader. He is very tenacious and has no idea that he is small.
I got my first basset 5 years ago, he picked me. Although I hate to admit
it, he came from a pet store before I knew better. I walked in and looked
at the dogs, locked eyes with a sausage with paws that began howling. He
followed me with his eyes while I shopped and continued to howl. Before
leaving I went back to the dogs, he was still howling. I asked the clerk
to let me hold him. He literally jumped into my arms, covered my face in slobber
and finally stopped howling. I was so smitten. He had to stay in
his cage while the paper work was completed, again howling until he was in my
arms again. As a buppy Drake provided me with many hours of laughs.
He would consistently trip up the stairs and his paws were very uncoordinated.
He is also an escape artist. One of the most comical things I’ve
seen is when Snickers (doxie) attempts to sneak out of the yard, Drake would
put a big paw on his head or back to keep him in, because he couldn’t go
too. I have also seen Snickers get partially through the gate only to
have Drake pull him back in by his tail. With every escape attempt, I
also get an audible warning. Drake cries like his leg has been ripped
off. I feel in love with this boys antics and zest for life. Then
confirmed my love of the breed by fostering.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Script MT Bold"'>Kelly
Epley</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Data Analyst | MSD - Data Management</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>6301
Glenwood, Overland Park, KS - 66202</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(913)
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