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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>We had to take Charlie to the vet today because a cyst popped open on his back, this was the second time it happened and last time it healed for a short time then broke open again within a month so the vet took him and he had surgery to get it removed and is resting at home tonight. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My poor ten year old boy!! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wags is doing well each day getting stronger he goes to the vet Friday to see if his bloodwork is good enough to be heartworm treated we usually have to keep them quiet for a long while and have them tested six months after the treatment to make sure all heartworms are eradicated. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is really warm here and humid!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am hoping to see the shelter challenge start up soon again. I think we are voting for ABC Basset Rescue this time. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>jbly1@kc.rr.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>