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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Everyone, Hi Laurie</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am sad for Zack's moaning for food but it is all
for a good cause. He will be healthier after the surgery and even though he
does not understand it, we do.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Laurie, don't be so hard on yourself, dogs end up
having tooth problems because it is so hard to care for them. Even if you are
successful in brushing everyday ( What I never was able to do) it still remains
half clean because it is impossible to floss. That's how things are and you are
exceptional for being able to brush everyday. Please keep us posted on how the
dental goes, we hope all goes well. Xaxa has his Sardine drool all ready and
packed to cross Canada to your home.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>About the moaning like a cow, I find it so funny
and cute. It is amazing how bassets are able to communicate with sounds and they
really do send the message. I don't know where the myth of dumb bassets come
from, probably from people who never owned one.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Drool to all in need: Zack, Mango, Bud and all the
ones that my falling memory can't remember now.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Virginia, mom to Xaxa and Violeta da
basset</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>"I'm truly convinced, by faith and experience
that living on this earth is not a trial but a pastime. If we live simply and
wisely. Simplify, simplify."<BR>- Thoreau </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>