<html><body><div style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000"><div>Shannon, a friend and I were having that conversation. She posted on Facebook about everyone wanting a Dory fish and</div><div>then they die. 101 Dalmations caused a HUGE problem with dalmations in shelters. They are not easy dogs and need a lot</div><div>of exercise, and people just wanted something cute.</div><div><br></div><div>So yes, I think when bassets and basset puppies are movies or advertising, it does lead to more people getting them, which</div><div>results in some percentage who give them up. Hopefully, with the climate for rescue in recent times, they may see a basset in</div><div>a movie or commercial and want to adopt one. That would be wonderful. </div><div><br></div><div>Marilyn Briggs</div><div>marbriggs@comcast.net</div></div></body></html>