tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37223736895203260342024-02-06T21:05:26.091-05:00ABC Basset Hound Rescue of NYKeep up to date with the rescued basset hounds of New York State!Shelly Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854596834220453956noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722373689520326034.post-72503562899435029912015-05-22T14:31:00.003-04:002015-05-22T14:31:31.252-04:00Liza's storyLiza's story <div>
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Liza was found in Niagara Falls, NY by the SPCA. She was tied to a pipe by an extension cord in an alley. She was muzzled and laying in filth for an undetermined amount of time. The picture the rescuers took at the time of her rescue will evoke lots of different emotions from sadness to pure rage in any person looking at it. </div>
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She was taken to the SPCA facility where they gave her a physical exam and they patched up her tail which had been injured seemingly by the debris in the alley. They waited for Liza's family to arrive to take her home. When he family never showed up to claim her, ABC was contact to take her into foster care. </div>
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ABC doesn't normally take in "long-legged" hounds (aka coonhounds), but how could we say no to this dog in need. We knew she needed a special foster home and a group of people who would care for her as she deserved while her perfect "forever family" was found. </div>
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Currently, Liza is still recovering but will be up for adoption just as soon as her tail is completely healed. </div>
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If you would like to adopt Liza, please fill out an adoption application at <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/">www.nybasset.org</a>. </div>
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If you would like to help with the cost of Liza's medical bills you an make a donation at <a href="http://www.liveloverescue.org/">www.liveloverescue.org</a>. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722373689520326034.post-46309946910976738922015-02-14T16:04:00.002-05:002015-02-14T16:10:14.312-05:00Celebrating Brotherly Basset LoveCletus and Flash are celebrating this Valentine's day together and showing their unwaverly brotherly love. The brothers came to ABC as children of divorce, left by their family who couldn't afford them or want to take care of them anymore.<br />
This pair of hounds have had all kinds of life experiences when they travelled to ABC from GA in June of 2014. They learned about the NY weather and spent some time in a home with a small human, but soon found themselves back with ABC.<br />
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Cletus is the quiet, gentle soul while Flash can be more boisterous when he feels like it. Flash loves to be petted and if he things there's a chance someone will pet him he flops down and rolls over to encourage a belly rub. Paper products are something that need to be kept away from this pair as they enjoy chewing up books, tissues and any papers they can find. Toilet paper is used to decorate the house for the family. Funny as that sounds, they really don't care for garbage or counter cruising very much. What we can guarantee is that from enjoying children to playing to helping their foster mom prepare meals to lounging on the couch...they are never far from one another.<br />
Do you have room in your heart and your home for these brothers this Valentines Day?<br />
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Find out more on these brothers and how to adopt here: <a href="http://nybasset.org/adoptions/available-bassets/flash-cletus/">http://nybasset.org/adoptions/available-bassets/flash-cletus/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722373689520326034.post-11365334900661611972014-11-11T14:54:00.002-05:002014-11-13T08:25:04.375-05:00The Search for DukeOn this Veterans day, ABC not only celebrates those who have given us freedom but we also celebrate those who have helped in the capture of the very ellusive Duke of Troy.<br />
Duke of Troy came to ABC from a bad family situation where he wasn't treated very well at all and he went into a foster home in the Albany area. They had Duke for three months and they learned all about his quirks and issues. Duke had been confined to a small crate for some time and had developed arthritis in his back legs. Upon examination by their vet they determined that he was also blind in his left eye. He was easily startled if approached on his left side, as he couldn't see anything out of that eye. His arthritis only bothered him once in awhile. His foster mom, Jeanne, grew to love Duke and he was enjoying living in the house and sleeping on the couch with her. Duke was bonding with their other basset and with Jeanne's husband, Barry.<br />
Three months later, Duke travelled from the Albany area to Niagara Falls to another foster home as he was to be adopted out to a family closer to the area. The day he arrived in Niagara Falls, Duke and his new foster siblings escaped from the back yard of his new foster home. He hadn't been at this foster home or in the area for more than a few hours. He had just travelled with ABC volunteers across the state....he started to run and didn't stop.<br />
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A week later, ABC was informed that he was missing. When they got the call and information on his last seen location; volunteers immediately went to the area to try to find him. They spent about 5-6 hours chasing Duke around Niagara Falls...down streets, through the creek, up creek beds, through fields and he evaded them every time they got close to him. Not one of them could believe this 6 year old basset hound who had arthritis in his legs and was blind in one eye could out run and elude every single one of them. Before they knew it, the sun went down and in a last ditch effort they passed out "Lost" flyers to people in the neighborhood and posted these same flyers on any phone pole they could find. Volunteers who weren't out looking for Duke were posting "Lost" flyers, pictures on Facebook, sending emails and making phone calls.<br />
After chasing him for so long they realized that they needed a bigger group of people to help catch him. They needed some people searching and some people at specific locations waiting to see him. So, a "Search and Rescue Team" was coordinated. Information was sent out to all volunteers and posted everywhere that they knew to post it.<br />
In the meantime, Jeanne and Barry were informed about Duke's great escaped and hopped in their car on Monday morning to help the search. They arrived Monday afternoon and met up with a small group of volunteers who had been canvasing the area he was last seen. These volunteers were not only ABC volunteers, but some of the people from the neighborhood where Duke had been hanging out. They had thought he was bedded down in the creek bed somewhere, but after walking the creek over and over and over without one sighting of him they had to give up for the night. But not before Bob Richardson set up a homemade trap with some hotdogs and bologna...just in case he was traveling in the area overnight. Bob, Jeanne and Barry spent most of the night walking the creek bed and checking the trap in hopes to see him with no luck.<br />
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This morning volunteers from ABC drove into Niagara Falls from all over NY and PA. They gained contact with the Niagara Falls Police early in the morning who were also searching the area for Duke. They sent out a group of about 15-20 volunteers to all different locations in the area where he was last seen. They searched the area for a couple of hours before he was spotted and the chase started. Duke was spotted by one of the neighbors laying in a pile of leaves and the chase was on. Calls quickly came in from neighbors who saw him running by their houses. He ran by Jeanne who realized quickly that he was too scared to know it was her calling him. There were volunteers who had eyes on him and chased him toward a footbridge when he evaded the police and ran down into the creek bed. Before they knew it...he was no where to be found. Volunteers stayed by the footbridge and other volunteers headed up and down the creek bed. A kind neighbor set out on the creek in his canoe. In about 15 minutes he had spotted Duke and calls came in with his location. He was chased toward the footbridge and all of a sudden he was there on the bridge with volunteers surrounding him. Bob knelt down and called his name and Duke came right to him. Needless to say Bob grabbed his collar as quickly as possible, so he didn't run again, but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have gotten past the other volunteers (including myself) on the bridge or the large group of people who converged on the bridge almost immediately after his capture. Pictures were taken. Phone calls were made.<br />
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Soon after his capture, a second collar and leash went on him to ensure he wasn't going to go anywhere. Then Jeanne made it to the foot bridge and the moment she saw him she started to cry and if I saw it correctly half of the people on the foot bridge were also crying especially when Duke rolled on his back for belly rubs from his foster mom.<br />
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Duke was able to see all the volunteers who came to find him and then he was whisked off to Companion Care Animal Hospital down the road to be checked out. Jeanne wouldn't allow him to be out of her sight for more than a few minutes and I think that is when a decision was made...Duke was to go back home with her and Barry where he was meant to be all along. The vet found nothing wrong with the fugitive (other than the loss of 8 lbs) and he was released shortly after. He got into Jeanne and Barry's car and headed toward home to sleep off his 9 days of traveling around scenic Niagara Falls.<br />
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ABC volunteers searched, with the help of people in the neighboring area, Niagara Falls police and friends of ABC, for Duke non-stop for three days. It was amazing the amount of support that we received during this search. I can't even come up with the right words to say "Thank you" to everyone involved in this endeavor. People took off of work. Spent days walking and talking to anyone they could to get the word out. People posted to Facebook and gave out flyers. I can't list the names of ALL the people who helped to catch Duke today but they know who they are and that they are truly appreciated.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the ABC volunteers to help find Duke</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duke getting ready to head back to Albany</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duke finally sleeping on his way home</td></tr>
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I guess the pictures from this blog go a long way to say Thank you to everyone involved. And after it all I can hear Shelly Gordon in my head saying "When you buy a dog, you get a dog. When you adopt a dog, you get a family". That has always been the case with ABC and this situation just cements that fact. Let's all take a minute out of our holiday to not only thank a Veteran but to thank a volunteer.<br />
ABC gives a shit...that is for damn well sure.<br />
-Theresa<br />
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<a href="http://www.nybasset.org/">www.nybasset.org</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722373689520326034.post-13176647215369381892014-08-11T20:44:00.003-04:002014-08-11T20:45:05.284-04:00Perfect Match Monday-Jeb<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today’s Perfect Match Monday is an amazing love story
between an amazing basset and a great ABC volunteer. This is the story of Jeb.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jeb was an owner relinquish to Carolina Basset Rescue in NC.
He made his way up to NY in July of 2012. He had fleas, an ear infection and
needed all of his vaccinations updated upon arrival, but the biggest thing was
that his eyelids were turning. They treated it with eye drops, but after
further vet examination in NY they found that he needed an upper eyelid entropy.
He ended up having 1 cm of his upper eyelids removed before any damage was done
to his eyes. Due to his “eyelift”, he has to have eye drops daily for the rest
of his life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Dana was walking around the community yard sale in her
neighborhood and stumbled upon a house with the bright red ABC Basset Rescue
van in the driveway. She had decided that she wanted to help the rescue, so she
walked up the driveway to see what she could do. She met ABC’s very own
President, Shelly Gordon, who encouraged Dana to foster. Dana agreed to try to
foster for ABC (today she is ABC’s secretary as well). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dana picked up Jeb from a volunteer who brought him up to NY
with her. When she first brought Jeb home, he didn’t move his tail for the
whole first week. She thought that maybe his tail was broken, but after the vet
looked at it, there was nothing apparently wrong with it. Dana gave him another
week, moving his tail for him when it was in the way, and after a whole other
week, he finally started wagging it. It seems it wasn’t broken at all, but he
was so sad that his family gave him up that he just wasn’t happy enough to wag
his tail during the first couple of weeks at Dana’s house. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Dana tells us that “she’s not sure when I fell for Jeb”, but
from the first night she had him in her house, she would put him to bed and
kiss him Good Night and wonder how she would ever give him up. Well, she
decided that she just couldn’t bear to let him leave her house and “foster
failed” after only a couple of months having him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jeb is Dana’s perfect shadow and follows her everywhere she
goes. He doesn’t really like to share her with other fosters, so she can only
take on a foster for a short period of time. He loves his nightly walks around
the neighborhood and truly loves to play fetch. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dana and Jeb found each other like many of us have found our
bassets. Volunteering and fostering has some benefits that we don’t always
realize right away. Some times you find your true love in a foster and can look
back and say, “Adopting him was the best decision of my life!!” For that, we
think this is a Perfect Match. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This week’s Perfect Match Monday is the story of a basset that
spent most of her life living outside and now enjoys “the good life” while
helping others. This is the story of Eeyore. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In 2008, ABC took in two 6 month old puppies named Diesel
and Andi. Diesel and Andi’s new owner couldn’t housebreak the two puppies that
they had bought from a backyard breeder and relinquished the dogs to ABC. The
Gordon’s fostered Diesel and foster failed with him (Diesel’s Perfect Match
Monday was posted last January). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Shortly after they adopted Diesel, an ABC supporter got
information on a basset that was being sold in the paper. When Shelly got a
picture and information on the dog she realized that Eeyore was Diesel’s
mother. She called the breeder and told him that two of Eeyore’s puppies had
been relinquished to ABC. She explained that she had adopted Diesel. She then
asked him to relinquish Eeyore to ABC. When he refused to turn her over without
a payment of $300 she argued with him, but he wouldn’t budge. At that time,
Eeyore was almost 5 years old. A few months later she saw his ad again in the
paper. She contacted him again and her gave her the same argument. In July, the
breeder called her and told her to come get Eeyore. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Shelly and Don went to pick Eeyore up and were devastated by
the conditions that she was living in. Eeyore was being kept out in the far
field of the breeder’s house. The only thing keeping her from the elements was
a plastic doghouse. She had a bowl of yellow water that had obviously not been
changed in awhile. The grass was so high in and around her fenced in area that
it was hard to even see her as they walked up. She had been bred so many times
and not cared for, but she met Shelly at the fence. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They took her home and Shelly gave her a bath in their
backyard. Shelly thought that Eeyore would fight her, but she stood there
letting Shelly bathe all of the filth off of her. When Shelly was toweling her
off, Eeyore looked at her with those big brown eyes as if to say “Thank you”
and that is when Shelly knew she wasn’t going anywhere but to her couch. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The very next week they celebrated Eeyore’s 5<sup>th</sup> birthday with a cake
and a birthday party. They were sure she had never celebrated anything and
certainly not her birthday. She had quickly grown on them. She was loving and
cuddly and enjoyed much time with Diesel and their other bassets.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Diesel and the Gordon’s other basset Duke were both doing
agility. Shelly wanted to have some “mommy and me time” with Eeyore. She took
her to do the Canine Good Citizen test and she “killed it”. From there they got
her into the SPCA Paws Love Program and ever since then Eeyore has been
visiting a nursing home in their area every week. She brings joys to all of the
residences and knows the patients who need some extra special time with her.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This past weekend, Eeyore lead the way throughout “her”
nursing home as all of the bassets (and their owners) followed behind to visit
with as many of the residences as they could during ABC’s Breakfast with
Bassets. When Shelly is given praise for her work at the nursing home she
humbly replies “Eeyore does all the work…I’m just her ride”. For that, we think
this is a Perfect Match. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This week’s Perfect Match Monday
is a comeback story that we can all is proud of. This is the story of Josey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">Josey
was a stray that was picked up and taken to a shelter in Alabama. She was
severely underweight, full of fleas and needed a lot of attention. ABC stepped
in and with the help of Basset Rescue of Alabama got her the vet care that she
so desperately needed. She was updated on all of her shots and was spayed. Then
Josey made her way up to New York with several other bassets from Alabama.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">When
Josey arrived in New York, the incision from her spay surgery was infected.
This didn’t stop little Josey from rolling over on her back wanting every one
she met to rub her tummy. Her foster family got her to the vet as soon as they could
and she went on antibiotics. Soon after she was feeling better and was able to
go directly to her forever home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">Mary
was looking to adopt a basset hound and found ABC Basset Rescue. She saw
pictures of Josey before she even got to New York and looked past her emaciated
looks to the basset that she was going to be. She committed to adopt Josey when
she arrived in New York. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">Today
Josey is called Rosie. She has gained a tremendous amount of weight and is a
whopping 54 lbs. She loves to go for walks and laying out in the yard in the
sun. Her favorite spot is on the love seat right next to Mary. Her brother,
Max, and her are inseparable. She still loves her belly rubs and will run in
front of you and flop on her back so you can rub her belly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">Rosie
(and Max) has been selected to be in the Tri-Cities Opera’s incredible
MUTT-ropolitan Opera Dog Calendar for 2014. She is debuting as Carmen in the
calendar and their picture is very impressive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">First posted 11/4/13</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722373689520326034.post-85484371846293954422014-08-11T20:27:00.001-04:002014-08-11T20:27:10.195-04:00Perfect Match Monday-Austin <div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For our
first “Perfect Match Monday” we are featuring Austin and The Brown family. Austin’s
story is so amazing that it had to be the first story that we shared here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Austin
was rescued from a puppymill in Texas in January of 2012, but stayed in foster
care until May when he was adopted by the Brown Family. He lived in such
deplorable conditions at the puppymill that he was scared of everyone and
everything. He had never lived outside of a cage or had enough food to eat, not
having the “finer things in life” like toys or treats. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One big
issue Austin had was with bathroom time. He had to be coaxed in and out of the
house to go to the bathroom. His mom, Tracey, tells this amazing story…“Once he
was outside, he started to act more free. He did not feel as trapped as
he did in the house. We would make some progress with him following me
back in on a leash, just to have a day where he would refuse to move unless he
was carried. I will never forget the battle of wills we had in a major
rainstorm. Austin had walked in and out on his leash the whole day, but
that night he just refused to budge. I also refused to back down. I
told him "You are walking in on your own four paws or we are going to
stand here". He tried to call my bluff, but I stood with him in the
rain for an hour until he finally relented and walked in with me. He has
walked every day since.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another
big issue was dinnertime. Tracey tells us this…“He did not want to eat. I
bribed him the first few days with American cheese but it was crucial he start
eating a more balanced, appropriate diet. One day I made homemade chicken
soup. I poured it over his nuggets and he ate so fast even he was
surprised. I knew his weakness! There have been GALLONS of homemade
chicken and turkey soup made in the past few months. He gulps it down
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tracey
has done a lot of work (even more then we shared here) with Austin since he
arrived at their house. He has made so many strides at being a “normal” dog and
enjoying life for more then what he was given when he came into this world. For
that, we think this is a Perfect Match!!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First posted 1/7/13</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722373689520326034.post-32883497983987259372014-08-11T20:24:00.000-04:002014-08-11T20:24:27.595-04:00Perfect Match Monday-Stella Sue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today’s
Perfect Match Monday is a basset whom needed a little “extra attention” when
she came into the rescue and found a great home along the way. This is the
story of Stella Sue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stella
Sue came into ABC Basset Rescue in August of 2012. She came to us from Carolina
with pain medication and specific instructions for dosage to reduce pain in her
knees. She would run and her back leg would limp. When Stella’s foster mom in
NY, Alicia, took her to the vet he suggested physical therapy for Stella to
help with the muscle pain. After two sessions of PT, she wouldn’t need to be on
pain medicine for the rest of her life. ABC decided that it was worth a try and
thought it would increase her chances of finding a forever home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In
September, Jan couldn’t resist Stella Sue’s pictures on the ABC website any
longer and she decided to adopt Stella. The problem with this was getting her
from Buffalo to Brooklyn. Stella bummed a ride with The Morrison’s to Droolfest
in Saratoga Springs, NY in October, but to Jan’s dismay she had gotten sick and
had to send her husband, Aaron, on the four hour ride to pick her up. After
almost a month, Stella had finally made her way home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stella
Sue had a routine of physical therapy exercises to do, but Jan has told us that
she doesn’t really need them anymore with the runs in the park, frequent walks
and all the stairs in the house. Her leg seems to be doing just fine these
days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One of
the cutest things about Stella is her tongue. It seems to stick out of her
mouth most of the time. You can see the perfect example of this on ABC’s
postcard mailer (she is the cutie on the left-hand side…on her back with her tongue
hanging out). When she lays on her side, with her tongue sticking out, the cats
enjoy laying with her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
loves her walks and pulls ahead when the whole family goes out. She makes sure
she looks back to make sure everyone is still with her. She “calls out” along
the way to all of the cats and other dogs on her walks and barks enthusiastically
to them to say “Hello!” Jan tells us that she even “seems insulted if a dog
doesn’t respond, wagging and barking back at her”. It seems that she has caught
the eye of Max, a neighbor’s 3-year-old Pit bull. When they get in front of
Max’s house she will stop dead in her tracks and wait to see if he is looking
out for her. He makes sure that his parents know that he wants to go out and
play with “his favorite gal”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Stern’s have given Stella Sue an amazing forever home where she is running
without a limp, has cat friends who love to snuggle and a way younger beau down
the street. For that, we think this is a Perfect Match.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First posted 3/4/13</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This week’s Perfect match
Monday will make you smile and cry at the same time. It is one of the happiest
and saddest stories we have ever shared here. This is the story of Winston. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Winston was relinquished to
ABC by his owner because his sister had become ill and they didn’t want to
leave Winston outside all by himself when she was gone. His owner was so
overwhelmed by grief over the loss that he claimed if we didn’t come pick up
Winston he would have him euthanized with his sick sister. ABC stepped up and
found a way to rescue him from this situation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It was known that Winston
was going to need a good amount of vet care since it had been some time since
he had been to the vet. He would also require a large amount of training as he
had lived outside since he was 11 months old. The road ahead was going to be
long, but he was in good hands. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">During his transport, the
included picture was taken and it was posted right here on the ABC Facebook
page. A buzz like no other ensued. He was such a “low-rider” (or a watermelon
with d-cell batteries as it was termed) that everyone fell in love with him,
especially ABC’s own Laura Johnson. She was looking for the big, squishy type
basset hound to add to her family and she knew right away that Winston was her
guy. Her comment on that Facebook post was “omg, omg, omg, omg”. A month in
foster care and he traveled to the Johnson’s house where he would continue his
medical care and training. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Laura and her family were
“over the moon” in adopting Winston, who they learned was a gentle and kind
hound. How could they not love him? Two months after they adopted Winston, he
became ill. His neck was swollen and they could tell he was sick. The vet
diagnosed him with Stage 4 lymphoma. It was inoperable and systemic. They got
the worst news when the vet continued to tell them that he would only be with
them for 2-6 more months. Laura wanted Winston to spend his remaining time
getting all of the love and attention that he should have gotten over the past
9 years of his life. She made it her own personal mission.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Yesterday, Winston made his
way to the Rainbow Bridge with the Johnson Family by his side. Laura announced
this sad news by saying “Goodbye to the sweetest dog I have ever been blessed
to have cared for”. The Johnson Family will continue to have the love and
support of us here at ABC Basset Rescue as they grieve for the loss of their
beloved Winston. We celebrate all that they have done to give Winston (and
their other hounds) an amazing life as well as all they do to continue to help
ABC. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We couldn’t finish this
Perfect Match Monday without sharing something that we know Laura would want
everyone to be reminded of…from our blog on June 17, 2013
(http://nybasset.blogspot.com/2013/06/winstons-story.html?m=0) in Laura’s own words….”<span style="color: #1d1d1d;">Many people would say that this is so unfair and so sad.
Many people don't get involved in rescues for this reason because "I'd
want to keep them all" or "I just couldn't take seeing the
suffering" and many other excuses along those lines. I am going to tell
you right now, I think that is a cop out. If you ever needed an excuse to help,
to be a foster home, this is why. I may have Winston for only a few more
months, but those months are going to be the best of his life. He is going to
be able to leave this world KNOWING I loved him. I will make him feel like the
prince he is until he takes his last breath. Until the human race stops abusing
animals, it is the DUTY of those that love them to make it right. It is
heartbreaking, it is sad but the triumphs of success make it worth it. Even
though this is a sad thing that is happening, I feel it is a total win. Winston
got the chance to be loved, appreciated and spoiled. He was offered to
opportunity to sleep on a couch, eat when he wanted as much as he wanted, be
warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and to be free of fleas and other
parasites. As his Mom, that is my job. So the next time you find yourself
looking away or making excuses, don't. Foster a dog, do some transporting, buy
basset crap from the Slobber Shoppe, or make a donation. Get involved and help
stop the rising tide of animal abuse and neglect. Do it for Winston, and all
the dogs like him so that they might have the chance to sleep on a couch and
know love. So many don't get that chance.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Lucida Grande";">Winston
did just that...he left this world knowing he was loved, happy that he had some
lazy time on the couch, as much food as he wanted and a life he deserved. Is
there really anything more to say? Oh yes…For that, we think this was a Perfect
Match.</span><span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p>First posted 9/16/13 </o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722373689520326034.post-73650510714631865872014-08-11T20:19:00.002-04:002014-08-11T20:19:21.544-04:00Perfect Match Monday Story-Remus<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
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This week’s Perfect Match Monday story is one that
is very near and dear to my heart. Remus (or Peanut, as I call him) was one of
my favorite foster dogs. I have asked Remus’s dad and my friend, Charlie, to
help me write this week’s story. So, this is the story of Remus.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Last week we did not have a Perfect Match Monday story
because we were gearing up to bring you one of the most amazing stories from
ABC’s recent past. This story is so big that it will be a three-week series
here on our Facebook page, so please make sure you come back the next two weeks
to continue reading the whole story. This is the story of Princess, Bubba and
Thomas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We are going to start this story by introducing Peter and
Maureen Rundle. The Rundles came to ABC to adopt a basset hound, but they didn’t
feel it was right to have just one hound. They wanted to adopt two hounds so
that they could keep each other company at all times. Two bassets are better
than one!! ABC doesn’t see many adopters that want a pair of hounds and didn’t
have a pair available for adoption. They sat on the adoption list waiting
patiently to find the right hounds for them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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When the 19 bassets came into ABC from Daphneyland in
December of 2013 our volunteers contacted The Rundles to find that they were
available to attend the adoption event that was being held in Buffalo. There
weren’t any dogs that were bonded in the bunch, although most of the bassets
that came in had lived and played together at the ranch in California. Peter
and Maureen met each of the bassets that we available for adoption that day.</div>
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Princess stood out to them. She was sweet, a little older
and had such a beautiful face. They just couldn’t resist her. Princess found
her way to Dahneyland when she landed herself in a high kill shelter in Los
Angeles County. They could tell that she had had several litters of puppies in
her 5 years. She may have been a breeding basset at one point in her life. The
Rundles quickly laid claim to Princess and started to look for a brother or
sister for her at the adoption event. <o:p></o:p></div>
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That’s when they met “the big man”…Bubba. He was so sweet,
cuddly and they fell in love with him. When Bubba ended up in a shelter in
California, he was extremely overweight. He was so overweight that the shelter
thought he had leg issues because he couldn’t support himself. Once he got to
Dahneyland he started to lose some weight and arriving in New York he was down
almost 19 lbs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They liked both bassets so much they were ready to adopt
both Princess and Bubba that day. Peter and Maureen were a little concerned
about whether the two bassets would get along together. They seemed fine at the
adoption event, but what happens when they all get home? They were willing to
take the time and the chance to find out. Princess and Bubba became Rundles
that day and after 24 hours they were getting along great. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Princess, who was now Bella short for Isabella, and Bubba
quickly became a true part of the Rundle family. Bella had some issues with
arthritis in her back soon after her adoption. Her vet thought she was sore
from all the travelling she did to get up to New York. She hasn’t had any pain
since then. Bubba, well Bubba continued to lose weight and even though he would
let Bella know when she should stay away from his food dish, he was doing well
with his weight loss plan. Peter even thought that he enjoyed their daily walks
“once in awhile” where Bella loved walking the neighborhood. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In March of 2014, we got some terrible news about Bubba. He
wasn’t feeling well for a couple of weeks and when the Rundles took him to the
vet they discovered he had terminal cancer. The vet gave Bubba only a few weeks
to live. They were heart broken that they weren’t going to get very much time
with their Bubba. It was a very hard time for them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEico7fTKEst4LDvD5DidWX0Hl913jI4sbEAfTPSzgAeIi5p7RCxyj5EhgHeLkOP1_Yy1T5IR840P783FrlrHpxluH3A9HZCpf8sbYxuI-WqAfdvUIKg3Tj32XT3augKlrkIfUi3X_T_JS0/s1600/IMG_1164+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEico7fTKEst4LDvD5DidWX0Hl913jI4sbEAfTPSzgAeIi5p7RCxyj5EhgHeLkOP1_Yy1T5IR840P783FrlrHpxluH3A9HZCpf8sbYxuI-WqAfdvUIKg3Tj32XT3augKlrkIfUi3X_T_JS0/s1600/IMG_1164+-+Copy.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>When Peter and Maureen adopted Bella and Bubba they wanted
two bassets to keep each other company and they realized that they didn’t want
Bella to be alone for any length of time. They didn’t want her heartbreak at
the loss of Bubba to be too hard for her; even if it was going to be hard on
them. The Rundles also wanted all three hounds to have some time together. That
is when Maureen contacted ABC to find another basset for their family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0y7ygynNAUc95WlY7fZm0tPrE1X4TwaFClNw-ot-aWSMHt8q094fPeM_JkJCQGt-If6vWosXcwn07qT4k3V9X-icK4W3mDL9jnFeQTgQtSxKelARJZEBE2AbliCshkfn806QZfqIuPlE/s1600/IMG_1364+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0y7ygynNAUc95WlY7fZm0tPrE1X4TwaFClNw-ot-aWSMHt8q094fPeM_JkJCQGt-If6vWosXcwn07qT4k3V9X-icK4W3mDL9jnFeQTgQtSxKelARJZEBE2AbliCshkfn806QZfqIuPlE/s1600/IMG_1364+-+Copy.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>When ABC received Maureen’s message, ABC’s Intake
Coordinator, John Morrison was working on an intake of bassets from North
Carolina. He talked with Peter to find out what would be a good fit for their
family. They talked about several different basset hounds that were coming in
and then John suggested Thomas to them. Thomas had caught John’s eye. He was a
basset mix (we think basset and daushund) and is as cute they come. He was in a
foster home in North Carolina. He didn’t have a rescue and he didn’t have a
forever home, so he was on his was to find a new home in New York. <o:p></o:p></div>
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John sent The Rundles a picture of Thomas’s cute face and
they once again fell in love. They decided that they would adopt him without
even meeting him. When he got to New York a couple of weeks later, The
Morrison’s picked him up and drove him to meet Peter and Maureen. They felt
like it was the least they could do for this amazing family. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Thomas and Bella bonded immediately. They became the best of
friends and started going everywhere together. Where there’s one…you will find
the other. Thomas turned out to be a great dog for their family and even got to
spend some quality time with Bubba. The whole family packed up and enjoyed a
day at ABC’s Spring Basset Blast in April (you may have seen them there). They ran
around together with all the other ABC alumni. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Now, as a story like this is being written…it also changes…life
doesn’t stop. After our first installment of this story we got the saddest news
ever. Bubba had passed on to the Rainbow Bridge leaving Bella, Thomas and The
Rundles behind. Peter tells us that they were very lucky to have Bubba survive
months after his diagnosis. He got to enjoy the spring weather out in their
yard and stand guard over the pool deck. They also feel blessed that Thomas is
now part of their family and Bella can enjoy her best dog friend and brother. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you haven't gotten an email or seen it on the ABC Facebook page or the ABC Website, we are about to embark on a HUGE endeavor. With the help of Daphneyland Basset Rescue in California 20 bassets will be hopping a flight to New York on December 2nd. ABC has organized the LARGEST adoption event in the history of the rescue on December 7th with dogs from CA, TX and the bassets we currently have in foster homes. I wanted to share with everyone my experiences at an ABC adoption event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In January of 2012, John (my husband) and I made our way to an ABC adoption event. This event, I found out later, was a result of having too many adopters for the 5 dogs that ABC rescued from TX. I had seen the article in the news about the TX dogs and thought "we should try to adopt one of these bassets". I've always loved the basset hound and after showing John the cutest basset puppy pictures I could find...he was convinced. We made the arrangements to get our adoption application approved and took the time to head to the event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ABC sent us information on each dog that would be available at the adoption event before we got to the event. We took a couple of days and picked out several of the dogs that we liked. We thought each of the dogs would be perfect for our home from the information they provided. It was a "first come, first serve" type of event and we wanted to be prepared in advance. What we didn't realize when we got to the event is that Cooper would pick us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We entered the Camp Bow Wow in Tonawanda where the event was taking place. The moment we walked in we noticed that there were adopters and volunteers and dogs and a lot of organized chaos. We noticed a couple of kids were walking Cooper around the big reception area when we walked to the center of the room. All of the adopters were waiting on the start time for the event and for the volunteers to bring out ALL of the bassets for everyone to meet. I loved the looks of Cooper and I went right up to him as the kids were pulling him around on his leash. John walked by Cooper and he followed John (this is funny to us now since Cooper will bark at all males that enter our house). I bent down and petted his head. He instantly sat on my foot. I gave John "the look", the smile and the head shaking to confirm that he was the one. I think we were both sold instantly. He was so handsome and sweet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, the kids that were walking Cooper around the event really wanted to adopt him. Their mother wasn't all that fond of the idea. Se was looking for a basset who had behavioral issues and she could put some time into training for the dog. John talked with her and realized that she wanted one of the other bassets up for adoption that day. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She was looking for a basset who had behavioral issues and she could put some time into training for the dog.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was very excited to hear that and a little sad that the kids were going to lose out on Cooper. When the event started, John found the adoption coordinator immediately and asked if Cooper was spoken for. He was not and before any of the volunteers even had paperwork ready, we were adopting Cooper. He was the first dog to leave the event with a forever home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our friends and other ABC volunteers joke with us that we "stole Cooper from some kids" and we probably really did. Honestly, I don't feel all that guilty about it now though. They adopted another great basset hound and we found an amazing dog in Cooper. I wouldn't change any of it!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, if you are one of ABC's approved adopters or you have been thinking about adopting another amazing basset hound…now is the time for action!!! You could find the Perfect basset hound at the adoption event in December or a basset could just as easily pick you; like Cooper picked us!!! Trust me it is worth the trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The adoption event is December 7th, 2013 at the Fetch and Catch in Bowmansville, NY from 1:00-5:00 pm. ABC has secured a special rate at<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> the Sleep Inn Airport for adopters who are </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">traveling</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> into town the night before the event. It is $79 for a king or double for the night and that rate includes hi speed internet and a full hot breakfast. Call 716-626-4000 to book your room now. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More information and/or to submit your adoption application go to the ABC website at <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/">www.nybasset.org</a>. Please contact <a href="mailto:abcadco@yahoo.com">Chris Brothers</a> our adoption coordinator with any questions and/or to let her know that you're interested in joining us for the event. I hope to see some of you there!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All items have been put in the mail to the respective winners. I would like to share with everyone that the success of this year's online auction has not been matched. </span><span style="font-size: large;">There were a total of 430 items that were bid on during the 10 day auction. 213 bidders participated in the auction bidding on basset items, handmade items from all over the country, jewelry, gift cards and donations for future care of the basset hounds that come into the rescue. We raised an amazing </span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">$18,500</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> total. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to all people who bid on items, won items and took the time to keep tabs on the online auction. </span><span style="font-size: large;">A special thank you to Melody Wolfe, Dana Hryco, Shelly Gordon and Theresa Morrison for all the work they did to make this year's auction possible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you haven't seen it yet, there is a second chance auction being run on Melody Wolfe's Facebook page from November 18th through November 25th. If you missed the online auction, get in on the Home sweet home auction!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They stayed overnight in a wonderful temporary foster home with Dana. She picked them up at the airport, kept them overnight and delivered them back to the airport on Sunday for their next day of flying. On Sunday they took three more flights to get up to their permanent foster home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The Florida girls" as I've been calling them will now get the vet care that they need and will also each have spayed surgery. I'm told that they are shy, but excited to see people. They come when you call them and will sit down with you. It is thought that they have just been neglected for so long that it takes a little while to trust people. They love each other and haven't known much of each other for awhile. I can assure you that Bama, Georgia and Julep will find the best forever homes that ABC can find. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier this summer, Jamie saw his friend raise money for the polar bears at the Buffalo Zoo through a lemonade stand. Jamie wanted to do the same thing, but he wanted to help homeless animals. Jamie and Mikey have had bassets all their lives-Macy & Gisele. Their beloved Gisele passed away in February at the age of 12, so Jamie decided he wanted to help homeless basset hounds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Late June, Jamie set up a lemonade stand on their street during the Roycroft Festival in East Aurora. Jamie's mom, Lori, said that he made a sign for his stand and it read "Lemonade $.25. My dog just died." So, his mom said "let's make another one." Their dad, Andy, offered extra incentive for their sales. He said he would match the profit they made that day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">$.25 sales of lemonade and $.75 bottles of water were flying off the table. People choosing lemonade over the water giving Jamie $1 and telling him to keep the change. Being smart in math like he is, Jamie would then offer people "take a bottle of water too then, it's only $.75". </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a few hours of sales, and lots of lemonade later. The boys raked up $72.80 in sales! Their dad, Andy, gave them another $37.20 to total $110.00!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On July 7th, the boys, their parents and their basset hound, Macy, dropped off their lemonade earnings to ABC Basset Hound Rescue President, Shelly Gordon & Secretary Dana Hrycko. The boys couldn't believe there were 6 bassets in one yard! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I asked Jamie if he would do it again next year. He shook his head with excitement and said "YES!" I told him that ABC would come with a tent, banners, the ABC van and some bassets. And then Jamie said, "Even Duke can come next year." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When Jamie handed me the money, he told me specifically what he wanted the money to go for..."I want the money to help a sick dog get better." Rest assured, Jamie & Mikey, your money will help a now homeless basset hound get healthy and we will find him or her the perfect forever family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These 2 boys spent their weekend raising money for homeless basset hounds, let's continue their effort and show these boys that their weekend was time well spent! Please consider donating in Gisele's memory for Jamie & Mikey. </span><br />
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Winston came into ABC as an owner relinquish. His owner didn't want him to live outside by himself after his sister had passed away. He had lived outside since he was 11 months old. Now I know that a dog living outside isn't a big deal in some states where the weather doesn't get bad, but in New York this is not the ideal living situation for any dog. There is rain and wind and cold and snow here in NY. </div>
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ABC took Winston in and immediately there was a buzz on the Facebook page when pictures of him from his transport were posted. Our follows lovingly called him "a watermelon with batteries for legs" and "low rider". He is certainly a handsome hound and nobody can deny him that!! <br />
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Winston needed ALOT of vet care as he had not been to the vet in years. All of his vaccinations needed to be updated, he needed to be neutered and he had a small tumor on his back that needed to be removed. All of this was going to cost ABC almost $1200, but in order to get Winston adopted out and make sure he was a healthy boy...this all had to be taken care of.</div>
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Today we found out that Winston was only going to be with us and The Johnson Family for a short time. He developed enlarged lymph nodes in his neck. Laura had thought it might be a residual infection from his teeth, ears and cysts, since he had only been off of his meds a couple of weeks ago. Her vet did all of the testing and discovered that Winston has stage 4 lymphoma, which is inoperable and systemic. Laura will only have him for 2-6 months more. Laura has made a promise to make him as comfortable as she can when he starts to feel any pain, she will spoil him as much as she possibly can and will make the tough decision to let him go when the time comes.</div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-size: 13pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To all my fellow Basset lovers: I am Winston's adoptive
mother, and repeat volunteer for ABC. I got Winston a couple of months ago,
after falling in love with him. He spent all 9 years of his life suffering, being neglected. ABC took him in
when he was going to be put down for no other reason than he was not wanted
anymore. I was over the moon to have him, and be his Mommy. Today, I found
out he has stage 4 lymphoma. It is inoperable, and systemic. I may have him for
another 2-6 months according to the doctor. I am heartbroken. I wanted to
spend his remaining years making up the love he SHOULD have gotten all along.
But it seems my time with him will be shortened. So I have lots of work to do
for him, spoiling him and loving him until he leaves me. Many people would say
that this is so unfair and so sad. Many people don't get involved in rescues
for this reason because "I'd want to keep them all" or "I just
couldn't take seeing the suffering" and many other excuses along those
lines. I am going to tell you right now, I think that is a cop out. If you
ever needed an excuse to help, to be a foster home, this is why. I may have
Winston for only a few more months, but those months are going to be the best of
his life. He is going to be able to leave this world KNOWING I loved him. I
will make him feel like the prince he is until he takes his last breath.
Until the human race stops abusing animals, it is the DUTY of those that love
them to make it right. It is heartbreaking, it is sad but the triumphs of
success make it worth it. Even though this is a sad thing that is happening, I
feel it is a total win. Winston got the chance to be loved, appreciated and
spoiled. He was offered to opportunity to sleep on a couch, eat when he wanted
as much as he wanted, be warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and to be
free of fleas and other parasites. As his Mom, that is my job. So the next
time you find yourself looking away or making excuses, don't. Foster a dog, do
some transporting, buy basset crap from the Slobber Shoppe, or make a donation. Get involved and help
stop the rising tide of animal abuse and neglect. Do it for Winston, and all
the dogs like him so that they might have the chance to sleep on a couch and
know love. So many don't get that chance. Now if you'll excuse me I have some
spoiling to do. Thank you ABC, for giving me my boy. Laura</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our Money raffle ended the day of the Blast and all of our winners were chosen. Here are the winners...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Grand Prize Christina Newman $1,000</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1<sup>ST</sup> Prize Peter Vinci $500</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2<sup>ND</sup> Prize Phil Bronstein $200</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3<sup>rd</sup>Prize Bernie Vincent $125</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4<sup>th</sup>Prize Tammy Smith $75</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also gave out special benefits during the blast for our VIP members (Our VIP program is a monthly donation program). These benefits included early entry into the blast, a cookie reception, 2 for 1 raffle tickets for all raffles and free beverages for the entire event. We also had several attendees sign up for the VIP program during the Blast. Thank you to <span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Elise Odea Geneseo, NY. Karen & Roger Meinzer, Lancaster, NY.</span></span><span style="clear: right; color: #333333; display: inline !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">Jeff & Lori Ross, Canandaigua, NY. Tom & Kandy Van Skiver, Rochester, NY. Annabelle & Julianne Guercio, Williamsville, NY. Lauren Barrows, Rochester, NY and our Foster Care Director Michele Lamare of Quaker St, NY. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">If you are interested in our monthly donation program you can find more information at </span><a href="http://www.liveloverescue.org/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">www.liveloverescue.org</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">.</span></div>
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squeaky toys and going for rides in the truck. He also likes long walks in the
park. He is crate trained. He knows basic commands, walks well on a leash and
comes when called. He is well behaved and loves adults, but should not be in a
home with children. He has some resource guarding issues of his bed/crate with
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year old and what we call a "bagel" which is a beagle and basset mix.
He is a gentle, sweet and empathetic boy. He gives his very energetic foster
sister a serious run for her money. He is all play outside, but inside he is
all gentle man. He is crate trained, house trained and aside from the
occasional sniff to the table...he stays low. He learned what cats are and now
avoids them, so he doesn't get swatted again. He loves kids and plays with them
gently. He has some trust issues however but once you show that you are not
going to hurt him, and possibly are going to rub his belly, he is yours
forever. If you are looking for a hound that loves everyone and only wants your
love in return then Jasper is the fellow for you!! He would do best in a home
with another dog to play with.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">This is Bongo. He is a </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">5 year old male.</span></div>
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family quickly. He is house trained and gets on well with the dogs and cats. He
really enjoys having another dog around. Bongo is uncomfortable around children
and would do best in a calmer environment with no children. We were told that
he has some food aggression with other dogs, but his foster mom has seen no
aggression of any kind. He loves and bonds with his adult humans. He loves to
be pampered and loves to have his ears massaged. Bongo dreams of being the king
of his couch. He is never far from his Teddy bear.<span style="color: #a4a4a4;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">This is Mickey. He is a </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">7 years old m</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">ale Basset.</span></div>
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a lump and wore a cone on his trip up to NY. He has healed very well since
then. He loves other dogs and even likes cats. He has impeccable manners and is
great with young kids. He is very mellow and will make a wonderful companion to
a very lucky family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">This is Lacey. She is a </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">10 year old f</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">emale basset.</span></div>
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a lovely senior who would prefer a quiet home. It may take her longer to adapt
to a new environment. She is not a fan of children. She likes other dogs, but
has shown some food aggression with her foster's bassets. She is fine with her
adult humans. Lacey has loved being on the couch or her bed and is really a
gentle soul; even after all she has been through. She seems to be house broken
and has shown no real interest in cats, either. Even at her age she is a
counter surfer and likes to see what’s going on up there. If you are looking
for a senior in every sense of the word…Lacey may be the basset for you!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">This is Daisy. She is a </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">8 year old f</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">emale basset.</span></div>
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a wonderful girl. She loves people and other dogs. She doesn’t mind cats, but
can not be in a house with kittens (or other small animals). She is housebroken
and will tell you she has to go out; if no doggie door is available. She will
steal food and does not enjoy giving it back once she stolen it. She can go
upstairs but needs encouragement and/or help going back down. She is good on a
leash and likes walks. Daisy does excellent on car rides. Her favorite place to
sleep is any place soft and cozy. Belly rubs are her prime amusement. She is
good getting her nails trimmed and ears cleaned. If you’re looking for a great
dog, Daisy may be the one for you!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">This is Siphera. She is a </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">6 year
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">Siphera
is a basset/boxer mix who comes to ABC from North Carolina. She made a grand
enterence arriving in New York on an airplane with Pilots and Paws. Siphera is
a very young 6 year old and has plenty of energy to play and/or go for walks,
but also loves to lounge around “Basset Style”. She is great with other dogs
and loves to run and play with her foster brothers and sisters. Her favorite
toy are empty pop bottles. She doesn’t seem to mind cats very much. She is good
with all people and loves to give as many kisses as she can. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">She will need to put on some weight
as she is underweight right now, but the vet says she is a healthy dog. Even
though she is only half basset, we think this is a good mix for someone looking
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As April comes to an end, we are also finishing up Senior
Month here at ABC Basset Rescue. We have shared five Perfect Match stories of
senior hounds that have found their forever homes. These stories remind us that
young dogs aren’t the only dogs that make good pets and great companions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-tB28DZbyT11dFUT0uv6-sA6Hsg3FzoweZjNAZcTciQvJCRsbVErIGQmC2mIXa06jMK3J0rAIH2tunomXAFGw6wIkY5rq8dUmEp4FySpLzN1-X7B9mJd3zIxVlSsIpJB8EMowruSsWRo/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-tB28DZbyT11dFUT0uv6-sA6Hsg3FzoweZjNAZcTciQvJCRsbVErIGQmC2mIXa06jMK3J0rAIH2tunomXAFGw6wIkY5rq8dUmEp4FySpLzN1-X7B9mJd3zIxVlSsIpJB8EMowruSsWRo/s320/DSC_0027.JPG" width="320" /></a>When John and I first started looking for a dog, John was
convinced that a basset puppy was where we should be focusing our efforts.
After we started to foster for ABC, he soon realized why I argued against a
younger do. Yes, it is a basset hound but a puppy is still a puppy no matter
what breed it is. They all have super high energy, rip and tear things apart in
the house, potty training woes happen daily, barking and running and causing a
ruckus are all normal. After a few days of fostering Gump, John had to chase
him around the house to get a sock that he was about to eat or at least chew to
pieces. It never ceases to amaze me that things that they find to chew up or
get into…things we hadn’t seen in a long time. John realized that an older dog
would not only be easier to catch, but would probably ignore the sock sitting
on the floor for a whole week before he or she ever noticed it and then would
either sleep on it or walk by it.</div>
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that has been proven wrong so many times, but we seem to continue to believe
it’s falsity. There is a better chance that a senior dog has learned basic
commands, advanced commands and lots of other good habits. Not every dog that
you adopt has been taught the basic commands and sometimes they have even been
taught bad habits, but with a little time and energy any dog can be taught to
do what you want them to learn…even at an older age.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv88tVrVSkJXt6WTGYpLI8paW_vsB8jnuPo8-l8zsc9PYaHLE9_rUIipgBgXkAfacEGPskqZzS0PJiXjzn33wkfyOiPb7AeuiZ50fs7Q5Qi6GIr0vG1FNDKhojPRz_3PkVHdWqoBKs7UY/s1600/150411_500310970016114_594213365_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv88tVrVSkJXt6WTGYpLI8paW_vsB8jnuPo8-l8zsc9PYaHLE9_rUIipgBgXkAfacEGPskqZzS0PJiXjzn33wkfyOiPb7AeuiZ50fs7Q5Qi6GIr0vG1FNDKhojPRz_3PkVHdWqoBKs7UY/s200/150411_500310970016114_594213365_n.jpg" width="200" /></a>An older basset hound has more than likely already passed
their chewing phase. They are usually not going to tear apart your house and/or
your furniture. An older basset doesn’t need as much exercise and won’t be running
around the house all the time. Well…I said “all the time” since I just saw many
older basset hounds running around at the Spring Basset Blast. <o:p></o:p></div>
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and that is the one thing that kept coming up every time I asked people’s
opinions on the subject. They all agreed that the love a senior hound gives couldn’t
be compared. I think that we saw that in the stories of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=509627732417771&set=pb.164005706979977.-2207520000.1367532649.&type=3&theater">Phoebe</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=507043936009484&set=pb.164005706979977.-2207520000.1367532649.&type=3&theater">Trixie</a>,
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=504663116247566&set=pb.164005706979977.-2207520000.1367532649.&type=3&theater">Charlie</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=502056566508221&set=pb.164005706979977.-2207520000.1367532649.&type=3&theater">Barney</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=500047823375762&set=pb.164005706979977.-2207520000.1367533779.&type=3&theater">Annabelle</a> in our Perfect Match Monday. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Yes, there are advantages to adopting (and heaven
forbid…buying) a puppy. I’ve heard people give me all of the reasons why they
weren’t looking at an older dog. I’ve seen people pass up perfect, beautiful
bassets who need a home just because of their age. I sit here and wonder how
this is any different then what we feel about human age. I think that if we find a basset whom we love.....age shouldn't matter. We care for and find
homes for our older population. We don’t always look at age when finding a
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You can find the love of your life at ABC Basset Rescue's website at <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/">www.nybasset.org</a>. </div>
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I hope that a lot of you were able to join ABC Basset Rescue at our Basset Breakfast yesterday. We had a good amount of bassets and families who attended at all of the locations throughout NY. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped set up each location's event, to all that donated an item for our auctions and for everyone showing up to support ABC. <br />
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If you loved seeing all of the bassets off leash running and playing, don't forget we have our largest fundraising event of the year coming up on April 27, 2013....the Spring Basset Blast. You can find all the information on the event at our website <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/">www.nybasset.org</a>. I hope to see all of you there!!!!!</div>
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I have talked to so many people about fostering a homeless
basset hound. Some people can’t do it because of their living arrangements.
Some people can’t do it because of their family situation. What I hear most of
all is “I could never foster a dog and then give them to someone else.” or “I
would have to adopt them all”. That is exactly what I thought when my husband,
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Gordon asking us to “babysit” a dog for
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event at last year’s Spring Basset Blast and they didn’t have any place to go
for two weeks. We took home our first foster, Claude, whom we renamed Claudius
to better represent his size. He was a beast of a basset weighing in around 85
lbs. John fell in love with Claudius after about two days, but I was weary of
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When we arrived at the Spring Basset Blast with Claudius there
was an adopter waiting on him. He met him. Talked to us a little about him and
decided that he was the dog for him. John gave Claudius what we lovingly call
“the talk” where John explains to our foster that they shouldn’t “embarrass the family”. We gave him hugs and
kisses and walked away…crying and a little lost. We were sad to see him go, but we knew that he
would have a better life in a house without cats. It is a little bit sad that
we don’t have contact with Claudius’s new family, but we’ve heard that he is doing
well and attending a lot of mudding truck events. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After this experience, John and I realized that although we
were sad about Claudius not being able to stay with us …we were happy that he
found a good home. It made us realize that we could help other hounds by just
giving them a home to stay in for a while, a couch to sleep on, some food, some
love and attention. Most of those things we already had and the other things we
just share from what we have for our other dogs and they don’t seem to mind all
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Since Claudius we have had 5 additional foster dogs. Each
one of them has their own story and is special in their own way. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Penn is our “Famous Foster” as his adoption story made it to
the Buffalo News.</div>
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Polly is our current foster. She is a senior basset who flew
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Every foster is different and comes from a different
situation. Some dogs aren’t healthy. Some dogs aren’t house broken. Some dogs
need to learn basic manners. Some dogs need training. Some dogs need to lose weight. Some dogs need
to gain some weight. Some dogs need extra vet care. Some dogs just need some…any
attention that they can get. John and I have learned something from every hound
we’ve taken into our home. We’ve learned a lot about teaching and training,
health issues, vet procedures and dealing with dogs who don’t get along. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We don’t foster alone. There is a network of foster homes
with ABC that have a wealth of knowledge from doing this for longer then we
have. There is never a lack of story telling about past fosters they've had in their homes. We have an <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/humans.html">amazing group of Coordinators</a> that are willing to help with
whatever problems or issues that we might have. Our Foster Coordinator, Michele
Lamare, does a fantastic job finding the perfect foster home for the bassets
that come into ABC. There is also a network of people who love basset hounds in
ABC’s volunteers and the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ABC-Basset-Hound-Rescue-of-New-York/164005706979977">ABC Facebook family</a>. </div>
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We meet up during events, such as
the <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/breakfast_w_bassets.html">Basset Breakfast</a>, <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/Spring_Basset_Blast.html">Spring Basset Blast</a>, Droolfest and at our <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/golfouting.html">new golf outing</a>. We have a chance at these events to see our foster dogs and meet their
new families (if we hadn’t already). You get a real sense of accomplishment
when you see you’re foster again….”I was a part of that dog finding his/her
forever home”. You get a sense of joy when you see a family so happy with the
hound that they’ve adopted (I feel that way for dogs that haven’t even stayed
with us). You also get the opportunity to see how happy
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We have adopted three basset hounds from ABC (Cooper,
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There were people who helped get our
dogs to us and I could never thank them enough. If you’ve adopted from ABC,
then someone fostered that dog for you. The basset lying at your feet or on
your lap benefited from the foster system that we have in place. Let’s face it,
ABC couldn’t rescue all of the dogs that they do without foster homes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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John and I have found that if we give our time and energy to
something good that it comes back to us three-fold. It is very rewarding to
have a hound come to you almost broken and be able to give them what they need
to start becoming whole again. Sometimes your time and energy is more important
to these bassets then just a donation (although I never discourage any
donation). I don’t know where we would be without these amazing bassets in our
lives. If you feel the same way, maybe fostering IS for you?!?<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can find out more details about fostering at <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/">www.nybasset.org</a>. You can also fill out a
<a href="http://www.nybasset.org/foster_app.html">foster applicatio</a>n and/or contact our <a href="mailto:shelleya@nycap.rr.com">foster coordinator</a> if you have any
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On January 9th, 2013 the call came in to our Intake Coordinator, John Morrison, that a senior hound needed ABC's help. It seemed that Polly's mom had passed away and her elderly dad couldn't continue to take care for her without his wife's help. He contacted Carolina Basset Hound Rescue to take her, but they didn't have any room for her in foster care. So, ABC was contacted to take Polly and John couldn't resist her pretty face. <div>
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The problem was...How to get Polly from Carolina to New York? Ava from CBHR had an idea. Maybe Pilots 'n Paws could help out. They agreed to fly her to Buffalo, New York but she was on a waiting list. In the meantime, she stayed in a temporary foster home in Carolina. She made friends with 2 other bassets and a 3 year old human (who sent an amazing drawing with her paperwork). </div>
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Finally, on February 2nd she hopped a flight from Carolina to Virginia, but due to weather she missed her second flight and was stranded in Virginia. That is when BROOD basset rescue stepped in to find her a temporary foster home. She stayed with Dave Pasqualini for a week where he went out of his way to make her at home. He even took her to the vet when he noticed she wasn't getting around all that well. They determined that arthritis and the airplane ride may be the culprit, so she left with some pills to make her more comfortable. </div>
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After over a full week, Polly was able to catch her flight to Buffalo. She arrived February 10th at about 4:45 pm to Niagara Falls Aviation. John and Theresa Morrison picked her up right at the airplane. </div>
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She jumped right into the Morrison's car and was ready to get someplace warm. She made herself right at home by stealing Pumpkin's (one of the Morrison's dogs) dog bed and blanket. She will be staying with the Morrison's for awhile to be evaluated. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">And again....thank you for all the help Carolina Basset Hound Rescue, BROOD, Dave Pasqualini, and Leslie, Christoph, and Mahesh from Pilots 'n Paws. You are all amazing!! </span></div>
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ABC's wonderful road warrior, Bob Richardson, is meeting up with several transports in TN to escort nine homeless Basset Hounds to find their forever homes in Buffalo, NY. Braving the ice and snow and cold temperatures in the Northeast Bob will be driving these beautiful boys and girls due to arrive on Saturday.<br />
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Beau is a handsome houndie who will be meeting his new forever family today! His original owners took him to the vet to have him put down for just being a puppy. They didn't want to deal with his "puppy power" anymore. The rescue folks <span class="text_exposed_show">in Texas let ABC know about the sad situation this gorgeous pup was in and ABC swooped in to save the day. The vet took the money the owners gave to put him down and ABC kicked in the rest to update his shots and neuter him. Everyone at the vet says he’s very sweet, but a little drooly......what Basset isn't??</span><br />
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John Otis is a five year old who was scheduled to be euthanized today. Instead he hitched a ride with Bob and caught a ride on the transport coming North. Talk about a change of fo<span class="text_exposed_show">rtune!! Instead of the end of his life today will mark his new life with a new forever home. John Otis is little guy with a big heart. He has lots of love to give his new lucky home.</span></div>
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Daisy is a beautiful eight year old that was an owner relinquish from Texas. Daisy was described by her owner as an Alpha dog that loves belly rubs. She knows how to sit and roll over and loves to chew on rawhide bones. Who wants to give this sweet girl a new home?? </div>
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Dudley is a 10 month old male. You are probably thinking he doesn't look like a traditional basset, and you're right. Dudley is more of a "field basset". He has long legs that will keep his belly from dragging in the snow.<span class="text_exposed_show"> Dudley has lots of puppy energy, but knows also enjoys his nap time.</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">These are just some of the beautiful hounds up for adoption at ABC. Go to <a href="http://www.nybasset.org/index.html#1" target="_blank">ABC Basset Hound Rescue</a> to see the complete list of available hounds and to make out an application to adopt.</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Thanks to ABC and all the drivers who are traversing many miles to get these sweet guys to their Northern forever homes. And congratulations to the lucky families who will taking home some of these wonderful Bassets today!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722373689520326034.post-23899858938703178272013-01-18T09:30:00.004-05:002013-01-18T09:35:48.624-05:00Mike and Molly's Amazing Tale<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="style12">Mike and Molly were turned into animal control when their owner passed away. They almost didn't get a second chance at life because their time in the shelter was up. Fortunately, ABCHR heard of their plight and stepped up at the last minute to take them in. Bonded pairs are hard to place and older bonded pairs are even harder. It is a very good thing for Mike and Molly that there was an organization like ABC that committed to help them or their tale could have had a tragic ending. </span><br />
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<span class="style12">When Mike and Molly first came in to ABC, they were scared and didn't interact with their foster parents much. In the loving home of their foster Mom and Dad, Teal and Jay Boerenko, their true, sweet natures blossomed. They became affectionate with their foster parents and would nudge them </span><span class="style12">with their noses for attention.</span><br />
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<span class="style12">Their foster Mom describes a strong and unique bond between Mike and Molly. "They are ALWAYS near each other. They do EVERYTHING together...Molly, at least once or twice a day, just licks Mike's face, and he loves it. It's rare that one is sleeping and the other is walking around. When that happens, the other usually follows. They are VERY friendly, and love everyone they've met. They share a crate at night and when left alone." It would truly have been heartbreaking to have to separate them at this point in their lives.</span><br />
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Recently Mike had to undergo two emergency surgeries for bloat. For a few days he had everyone very worried that he might not pull through. ABC remained steadfast in their commitment to Mike and supported him through both surgeries. With all that love and support Mike did pull through and the pair was ready for adoption when Mike recovered.<br />
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Their final miracle happened when a wonderful, loving couple, Tom and Rose, adopted them. Their foster Mom described it as a hard day when she had to send them on, but she was overjoyed and grateful to see them going together into the perfect home. Teal said, "<span style="right: auto;">Thank you to everybody involved in getting them to the right
home and for all the support when we had them and the help when Mike was sick...thank you for not giving up on Mike and doing the surgery to save
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Another amazing success story for ABC who rescued Mike and Molly from death, transported them, supported them in a loving foster home and throughout Mike's surgeries and kept them together to be adopted into a loving home. Thanks to all for sharing this truly amazing rescue tale that is an inspiration to rescuers everywhere. Special thanks to Teal and Jay for fostering them and for giving them such extraodinary loving care through Mike's medical crisis. You guys made their miracle possible. Finally, thank you to Tom and Rose for loving Mike and Molly and giving them a home...together. May you have many happy, healthy years to enjoy.<br />
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Flash was estimated to be about 3 years old when he was found out in the country wandering on his own. He was most likely dumped to fend for himself. Theresa and John Morrison took Flash into their home - the upteenth foster to be adopted from their foster home! They said he was in need of a good cleaning and he seemed to know it because he never moved for his bath and body massage. They describe Flash as having a wonderful temperament with his tail always wagging. He loves people and attention and is a very affectionate (and handsome) hound.<br />
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Flash was adopted into the wonderful home of Eric Domalewicz and Rebecca Walsh Domalewicz and has a new beautiful sister - Aven. We are sure that John and Theresa will miss this handsome hound but they were thrilled to deliver him into the waiting arms of his new forever home.</div>
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Flash is adoption #800 for ABC! Congratulations ABC on helping so many homeless hounds into loving forever homes. Now what does Flash and his new forever home win!!?? </div>
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Thanks so much to Eric and Becki for opening their hearts and home to Flash - he looks like he's always been with you all. Congratulations to Flash and his new family and to all of ABC's wonderful volunteers for being such angels to these beautiful hounds!</div>
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