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<p class=MsoNormal>Saturday night, our sweet Rugie bloated. Biscuit and
Rugie are only 5 months old, how could this happen? Quick thinking dad rushed
him to emergency. His tummy had twisted and he had food and poop trapped inside
him. The docs performed the surgery that would save his life. Everyone at the
hospital loved him and his surgeon said he was a “rock star”
because he was so popular. Rugie is now home and doing fine. We have to try and
keep him quiet, no running and rough housing for 2 weeks. Not so easy with a
pup. Rugie is in a separate crate to keep him quiet and prevent incision
licking. Biscuit kisses him through the crate, and I get teary eyed.
It’s been a long time since we were that scared. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Our breeders, Hank and Sharon of Jamboree Bassets along with
puppymomma slave Joan, were there for us every step of the way. For anyone who
scoffs when people suggest they go to a reputable breeder if they don’t
want a rescue dog, this is a great example of why. Aside from impeccable
blood lines, someone will be there to answer your frantic phone calls on a
weekend night. You can count on knowledgeable advice as well as a lot of
hand holding and reassurance. Try getting that from a puppymill or pet
store. Through the twists and turns of life, Uncle Chili didn’t find us until
he was 9. Sharon and Hank were there for us throughout his amazing 15 years,
still loving their boy. We love Rugie so much, I shake when I think of what
might have happened. We are doing the NORAIN STOMPSTOMP for the BW weekend, and
wish we were there with our family. We’ll have to wait until the pups get
older (they’re already huge). Big brother Dodger is a veteran of
several BW’s and is telling the babies all about it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Lee and Reenie NORAIN STOMPSTOMP NORAIN STOMPSTOMP NORAIN
STOMPSTOMP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Rugie, Biscuit and Dodger NORAIN STOMPSTOMP NORAIN
STOMPSTOMP NORAIN STOMPSTOMP<o:p></o:p></p>
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