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<DIV>I saw a couple of drools today about hounds that are hard of
hearing. I know the issue more than I would like to. Darby, a basset
that I got from the San Francisco shelter when he was a puppy was
everything you might want in a basset puppy. Unfortunately, he was
"willful" that is not obeying any commands. I got used to his living in
his own world, until after a couple of year when I came home early one
day. He was staring out the window, not even acknowledging my presence
even though I was making noise 6 feet away. Darby was deaf as a
post!</DIV>
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<DIV>In retrospect, I remember my other basset at the time (Bogart -- still with
me) herding Darby around when we were in the big park dog walks, when Darby
couldn't hear "come", Bogart would make sure he was pointed the
right direction. Yes, you heard that right, Bogart, herded another
basset. </DIV>
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<DIV>Today is the 2nd anniversary of Darby going to the bridge. I hope he
can hear better up there. God bless you Darby.</DIV>
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<DIV>Phil<BR></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>