<div>We have been severely lurking since August (new job is kicking butt). But we are still catching some of the Drool, and here are our comments to prove it:</div>
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<div>Dana, please do not breed your bassets! The HSUS estimates that 70,000 puppies and kittens are born each day. There are 4-5 million dogs and cats euthanized in shelters every year. That comes out to 513 animals EACH HOUR. Of course, you are going to take great care of your dogs and their puppies. But what about after that? </div>
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<div>If you didn't look at the photos of Peanut and Peaches, you should! Those are two adorable buppies.</div>
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<div>We hope the beagles find a home! I picked up a bloodhound once on I-40 during a relay for a basset. He jumped in the front seat with Jolie and me. Clyde was in the back, and he didn't like other dogs. Drove the bloodhound to Memphis, dropped off Clyde, got a call on the way back to Little Rock that someone was missing their bloodhound. They got my number from a corner store where I stopped to see if anyone knew about the bloodhound. Met his mom and gave him back. Basically, I think he just wanted a ride to Memphis and back! Sweet guy.</div>
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<div>Sounds as if Max the buppy is doing well. Good job, Diane!</div>
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<div>Hopefully Kiwi turns up safe and sound in CA! Glad to know Miss Maggie perked up at the vet. Hang in there, seniors!</div>
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<div>We have officially adopted Noodle, who has been a foster at our home since May. She is a funny little girl that we have loved from the beginning. She and her sister were abandoned in a back yard, with neighbors tossing food and water over the fence for a month. Her sister Bella found a wonderful forever home with Rhonda back in Memphis. As Leanne says, it's not a case of "foster failure" when a basset finds a forever home. Now we are TOTALLY full in this little condo: three bassets, one cat, and two hedgehogs (yes, I got one for my class and it had a baby!). Sometimes I just look around and KNOW that I married the right guy. He is such a sweetheart!</div>
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<div>sending love from Little Rock,</div>
<div>Susan, Gracie Girl, Beau, Noodle (me so happy!), Doze, Miss Snugglepuff and baby Strawberry</div>