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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I guess when you have two young girls that love
life and each other as much as Lowretta and Lillie Pearl, things are bound to
happen that you in no way can plan for.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Last night when Lowretta came in to crash (because
she had been playing and running and wrestling for hours) I noticed her
underground fence collar was missing. Culprit: Lillie Pearl.
We took a flashlight and looked and looked but gave up (at least the DH
did) and came on in. At first light I looked some more but nothing.
Finally found what was left of the collar and receiver later this morning.
Total price: Approx. $100.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> And the kept playing. Came in for their
morning nap about 10:30. I went to pet them both and when Lillie Pearl
turned over for her bellyrub, a huge flap of skin opened up and I could see her
body. No blood, but a huge gash. Called vetspital and went up
there. She is in recovery now from being stitched up and will come home at
1:00 on antibiotics. Total cost: Who knows? I'll find out in a
little bit.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> The Strut Your Mutt parade is
tomorrow and I've spent waaay too much on garb for the dogs. They will
look too cute, but had I known this, we would have just worn our
bandanas.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> So really I guess it's a typical
Friday in a basset household -- money going out faster than it comes
in.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> A little drool for Lillie Pearl
as she recovers and for her mama as she tries to find out what happened to
her.</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, Lillie
Pearl, Stella (ATB), J.D. (ATB), Begonia (ATB)</FONT></DIV>
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