I found out from Chris at Western Missouri Basset Hound Rescue that both of the little girls that I fostered have been adopted. They were adopted separately and, honestly, it couldn't have happened better. Little Cleo was the more dominant sister and she could bully Annie, who is such a meek little girl. Cleo was adopted first and is now being loved on by a 12-year-old boy. Chris said that after Cleo left, Annie came out of her little shy shell and really started playing with the other dogs and acting like a pup again. Then the most wonderful thing happened! A mom who has a 12-year-old son with Asperger's called about Annie. Her son was due to get a service dog when he turned 13 next year but he has always wanted a Basset Hound. She surprised him with Annie and now Annie is going to be trained to be a service dog for him! Isn't that amazing?!! And I just bawled when I read the note that he wrote to Chris. He thanked her and told her how much he loves Annie. I am so happy for my little foster girls. They both now have wonderful, loving homes, and little Annie is especially going to be able to display her amazing tenderness and love. YEAH!!!!!!<div>
<br></div><div>On a separate note: today is the day that I find out whether I have won the weight-loss contest I have been a part of for the last 3 months. It's with a group of radio stations here in Kansas City and I'm on of 10 people who have been on the Slim 4 Life program for 3 months. I've lost 47.2 pounds and I've always felt that I'll be the ultimate winner. One of those weird feeling you sometimes get where you just know that something is going to happen. The big prize is a 5-day Eastern Caribbean cruise and a free year with Slim 4 Life (I'd still like to take off another 10 pounds and then go through maintenance). Send some positive vibes my way today if you can.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Drool to all in need.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>-- <br><div>Vicki Kerns<br> </div>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;color:black;line-height:115%"><span> </span>//^ ^\\<br>(/(_•_)\)<br><span> </span>_/''*''\_<br>(/_)^(_\) ~ </span>"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."</p>
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