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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face="Comic Sans MS">Thank you Deb for posting about
how the older hounds are such a joy. We at Western Missouri Basset Rescue have
several and we figure we will have them till they go to the bridge because
no one wants the older ones. Some people feel they may have too many health
problems pop up and they may only live a short while, no one wants to go through
the pain of watching them get ill and pass. But we do it every day, we had three
pass last year. We also have the greatest joy in knowing that these lovely
elders are living the end of their lives in comfort with plenty of food, good
medical care, and a clean warm place to lie their heads. The only regret we
have is that we cannot give them the individualized attention they deserve. With
so many in one home we try to stretch our belly rubs and pats in the head and
ear scratchin around but it is not what they deserve. If anyone feels they can
open their hearts and home to an elder Hound please do!! Elders are no
trouble they are past all of the mischief and chewing, mine do not even get on
the furniture any more they love their dog beds on the floor because they do not
have to jump off of them and hurt their achy joints, they are truly a pleasure
to own. Call or email your local rescue and take an elder hound and give them
the attention they deserve. If you live near Kansas City Missouri we have
Tinkerbell, Jo Jo, Daisey, Brutus, Tillie, Rudy, Vinnie. You can
see them at wmbri.org</FONT></DIV>
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