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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My sad condolences to you for your precious Sally.
16 years is a long life for a Basset, but no number is ever enough. My Basset
boy will be 15 in Oct and he has slowed down so much. I hope you will soon enjoy
the many wonderful memories of the precious and funny times she must have
given you. I am sure as most Basset parents, you have a ton of beautiful
pictures or even movies. For the moment though, I share your sorrow and
tears. Our Basset bosses have a way of appointing the schedule and the
layout of the household. Letting them go when they are in pain is such a
difficult thing, but watching them hurt is also. I know you made the best
decision for her, because you made it with knowlege and a heart of love. Tears
and prayers for you.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>