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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>It has been YEARS since I’ve posted, but I’m still a faithful reader of the DD. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We adopted Fulton from BROOD in March 2011 – he’s a big, smooshy, almost toothless goofball who we love, love, love.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Love at first sight.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He filled a huge void left when Quincey went to The Bridge and left behind the remaining member of The Three Snufflers, Princess Juliet the Magnificent the Most Beautiful Basset in the World.</FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>Pw. Juliet left us for The Bridge early Saturday morning after 14-1/2 short years.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She had been losing weight over the last few months and a mass was discovered on her pancreas.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Her arthritic bones prevented her from snuffling in the yard which she loved, especially in Juliet’s Garden.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She had frequent accidents in the house, but that was manageable – that’s what towels and a good pet odor/stain disinfectant/cleaner are for.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Her eyes were clouded with cataracts, her hearing selective – she could still hear the cookie jar from anywhere in the house.</FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>Friday night she tried to get up and let out a painful scream.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Her left front leg had separated from the shoulder, just dangling (I will NEVER get that image out of my mind).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We raced her to the ER vet, knowing full well what needed to be done.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She went very peacefully, with both of us stroking her and telling her what a wonderful girl she is.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The hurt is unimaginable as it always is when one of our babies leaves us.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She joins her partners-in-crime ATB and I know they were there to greet her, ready to start the party. </FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>Fulton is taking this very hard. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He was nearby when Juliet got hurt.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We raced out of the house with her and Fulton never had a chance to snuffle her good-bye.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He’s grieving – moping around, not eating very much, no pep in his prance on our walks.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We hold him tight and let him know how much we love him; he’s got Juliet’s favorite hot pink blanket in his bed, but it’s been rough.</FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>After much consideration, we have come to the decision that the best way to help Fulton (and ourselves) is to adopt another rescue houndini needing a forever home.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We looked at many pictures, read through their stories and have applied to adopt a beautiful female.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Her name is Gracie, and although still a puppy, her eyes “spoke” to us.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We are crossing paws that her adoption of us goes through.</FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>The house is quiet, Juliet’s perch empty, as is our hearts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Hug your babies and if you have any spare drool, send some to Fulton to help him through this difficult time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Elder Clara – please help Juliet find her Snufflers and make sure there are lots of strawberry Twizzlers on the buffet – her favorite treat.</FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>Hugs to all,</FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>Holly and Fulton the Smooshy Boy, Rufus T. Bufus (ATB), Lady Chanel (ATB), Alexis Wigglebutt (ATB), PIT Quincey Magoo (ATB), and now Princess Juliet the Magnificent (ATB)</FONT></div>
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