<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT COLOR="#800000" SIZE=5 PTSIZE=18 FACE="Basque" LANG="0"><B>i first joined the drool when i was owned by my second basset, Happy, atb...can't remember how i heard about it but it was about 1997 and have loved being a member...when i had to let Happy go in 2002 i received wonderful momentos from Beth Howering, and Marilyn Bickel and others...the corningware basset sits atop my computer along with the redwood basset and the photo holder and, like others who have written, i've made so many other friends here...Buddydawg and i have had such great experiences here, and altho he refuses to waddle (we went once and he rode in the pooped pup truck while i trotted obediently behind it) we love the waddle stories and admire all of you who work in rescue...of course i am always grateful to Dawn and Rich who fostered Buddy and then let me have him...snooters to you all, and lots of drool to those who need it...Rene'e<BR>
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