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<DIV>I am hoping someone can help me...I am mostly a lurker, but I have been a subscriber of the Drool since 2001.</DIV>
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<DIV>I am in a situation that I had wished would never be, but yet, here I am. I am currently owned by 3 bassets whom I love with all of my heart. I am also the proud mother of a beautiful 18 month old 2 legged daughter.</DIV>
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<DIV>My plight is with my almost 10 year old basset, Rusty. He has always been a bit of a handful, counter surfer extraordinaire, but when he does still something, he will not give it back, most things I can trade him for a treat, but if it's food, just let him have it otherwise you risk the loss of a limb. He is a "talker" likes to mumble and growl, but most often then not, it's just him being a grouchy old man.</DIV>
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<DIV>I could go on and on, but I will get to why my heart is broken...I must re-home him ASAP! This decision is not an easy one and one that I have struggled with for months. As my daughter gets older and more mobile I am becoming more and more concerned for her safety. Rusty has not growled or snapped at her, but I can see his frustration level escalating as well as mine. My daughter can not have any of her toys outside of her room, as Rusty will steal them and destroy them. I feel like I have to keep her either in her room or if she is outside of her room she can't play with anything. I feel like I am not being fair to either Rusty or to Kaya.</DIV>
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<DIV>I won't even get into the issue with my husband as he is ready to take him to the shelter. I am afraid that if I can't find him a suitable home he will either be sent to the shelter or worse....</DIV>
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<DIV>I am so at a lost....I know that the rescues are beyond capacity...is there anyone who has room for another?</DIV>
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<DIV>I can give more details about Rusty if anyone is interested, please email me. We are located in South Jersey, right outside Philly.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks for listening!</DIV>
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<DIV>Brandie Allen</DIV></div><br>
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