<div>So, we adopted a buppy in May, Kipling (or Kip). He is the sweetest, bestest puppy- ever! He has been a joy to have since day 1, although I will admit the chewing stage has started with a vengance and I am not enjoying that so much.</div>
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<div>In July, Paul's step-mother gets a 6 month assignment for her job in Brazil. We get a call in early August asking us to take in their two dogs while they are gone. They have a massive, 110lb Black Lab and a mix- chow and something. Very sweet dogs but definately, not bassets.</div>
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<div>I am now living with 5 dogs! I have a big black dog that can rest her chin on my kitchen table or tongue swipe food off the counter. She sneaks out the dog door several times a day to sit in the pool. Yes, she just sits on the stairs, swims a bit then gets out. We are purchasing fencing for the pool this weekend. </div>
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<div>I am not sure my sanity can survive this. I am already looking into respite care for me but that would involve loading 5 dogs into a car to take them somewhere. I think I'll make sure my wine fridge is fully loaded.</div>
<div><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Jennifer<br>Jacksonville, AL<br>~~~~~~~~~~~~<br>Eli, Hannah and KIP! (Eyson, Lucy and Abby ATB)<br>Ahhrooo y'all</div>
<div>and wannabe's Rocky and Rosie (although she is so chubby we have started calling her RoasTie)<br>~~~~~~~~~~~~<br>"He took my heart and ran with it, and I hope he's running still, fast and strong, a piece of my heart bound up with his forever" Patricia McConnell, <u>For The Love of A Dog</u><br>
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