Here is my part of the story: In June 2012,
ABC got a call to help rescue 5 dogs from Texas. These dogs ended up at the Humane
Society as their breeder was done with them and just let them out to find their
own way. Each dog in the group had severe medical issues. Most of them were
Heartworm positive, had worms and had serious skin conditions. Remus was one of
the two young bassets in this group of dogs.
I was given information on an adopter that was
waiting to hear from me about Remus. It seemed that Remus was already “spoken
for”. I got in touch with Charlie and throughout the whole process of getting
Remus well enough to be adopted, I had contact with him. I would send pictures
and updates and funny stories. It was a very unique experience for both of us,
but it was great to be assured that my foster had a home to go to.
Soon after I got Remus home, I started calling
him Peanut. He was so little for a basset hound and the name just fit for me. I
made sure to get Remus to a vet as soon as I could. I informed them of all of
the issues that this group of bassets had. We were very nervous that he had
heartworm and since he already had a home waiting patiently it was important
that he get the green light to be transported.
A week later I got a phone call from the vet
saying that Remus was heartworm negative. I literally yelled “woohoo” out loud
I was so excited. The girl at the vet didn’t understand why I was so excited,
but he was one of two of this group of dogs that didn’t have heartworms. I
found out later that they ran the test three times to make sure it was
negative. My peanut could go to his forever home…just as soon as he kicked the
cough he had. Charlie was thrilled to hear that Remus was going to be ready to
travel in a couple weeks.
Laura (our adoption coordinator at the time)
and I had such a close relationship with Charlie that we decided to make plans
to meet Charlie half way from his town. It was a 4 ½ hour drive for us, but it
was worth it to meet Charlie and see Remus off. I left Remus with Charlie and I
did everything I could to not cry like a baby.
Here is Charlie’s part of the story: My first
concern with adopting Remus was how he would get along with my Basset Hound
Holly. When I brought him home, they got along great; that is until Holly
started to realize Remus wasn't leaving. There was no food aggression, but
there was some jealousy over toys and my attention. Holly would avoid Remus and
look at me as if to say "Why is he still here?" Remus, on the other
hand would brush up against Holly and look for her attention. Eventually Holly
gave in and they have been best friends ever since.
It seems to me like Remus was a part of the
family much longer than only a year. My best friend's son Jesse is three years
old and obsessed with Remus. Jesse will hug him, and smother him with love as
young children do; and Remus happily receives it. Jesse also often reminds me
as he plays with Remus "this is my dog." To which I reply "oh
yea? I thought he was my dog." To which Jesse says "No. Remus is my
dog; Holly is your dog." Remus also gets along with his doggie
cousins in the family as well as the doggie neighbors where we live.
I think one of Remus' best qualities is his
ability to adapt and keep a playful personality in spite of what he has been
through before coming to ABC. It is amazing just how much love he has to give
and is eager to receive. For that, we think this is a Perfect Match.
First Posted 12/23/13
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